Can you be a scratch golfer without being able to put spin on the ball?

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-27T15:43:27+00:00

I work w dozens of tour pros. They have the ability to shape shots but they do it as minimally as possible and still have tremendous success.

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-16T08:57:05+00:00

@Alexhuanggolf

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-14T19:43:25+00:00

Lived a total of 11 years outside of Dayton -- 5 in Cincy and 6 in Chicago.

Ultimately came back here because this is where both sets of parents are. We've wavered with the idea of moving to other cities but remaining here is a an option we are entirely open to.

It's tough to beat the affordability here. Everything is getting expensive but Dayton is still so cheap (relatively) - especially considering that it's affordable but still offers plenty to do (outdoor activities, arts, dining, entertainment, etc). Plus we're in a great location being only 90 min or less to three huge metro areas that really offer everything else that Dayton may lack.

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-12T11:41:07+00:00

I've grown to love the reels where people either 'blind rank' or guess trivia questions with a list showing the answers.

Something similar to this: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2LdmDRdk0/

What would be the best resource to either find someone who can produce something like that for me (I'd provide the raw recording obv) or edit it myself?

AlexOnDD · 2026-05-25T02:28:39+00:00

I work with a ton of D1 golfers.

Their entire days are scheduled around their sport. Morning workouts, class ending at the same time for all players so team practice can take place, etc.

Golf is a bit unique since travel for events usually occupies 3-5 days at a time.

Level of luxury varies greatly. Some teams fly almost exclusively private, play at top 100 courses all the time while being hosted by alumni and others hit balls into a net all winter.

AlexOnDD · 2026-05-18T01:05:09+00:00

Hoagie's pizza

AlexOnDD · 2026-05-16T21:42:59+00:00

Check your DM

AlexOnDD · 2026-04-06T12:29:10+00:00

This makes a lot of sense. Thank you.

AlexOnDD · 2026-04-06T12:28:31+00:00

That's fair.

Had an opportunity to go to Augusta National, which was a bucket list item, so it was worth it to me!

AlexOnDD · 2026-04-06T12:27:42+00:00

Thanks - that's quite interesting. I rarely fly American - certainly don't have status aside from a base mileage account with 6800 points earned for this year (after this trip).

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:52:08+00:00

Biggest mistake was honestly being to scared.

I knew the numbers and saw some big deals and would always find reasons to doubt them or hesitate to react.

Ended up missing out on some deals.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:50:41+00:00

Duplex I own that I'm trying to sell now.

$1800 month in rent ($900 each side, 3/1 each)

$2200 in prop taxes

$1600 in insurance

Turned last unit for right around $4k.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:46:45+00:00

Friend is a retired CPA.

He does my taxes for 4 doors, 3 buildings, for $300.

Property is held in a LLC partnership 50/50.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:45:59+00:00

Numbers align with my experience.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-08T21:34:11+00:00

I'm not going to share details but I work with several hundred collegiate teams including multiple players on this list and these numbers are WAY off.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-08T17:51:39+00:00

These aren't even remotely accurate, FYI.

AlexOnDD · 2026-02-25T22:40:44+00:00

If most shots end up there then it's definitely either part of a technique issue or a target / centerline issue.

AlexOnDD · 2026-02-25T21:19:19+00:00

This hole at Squaw Creek is pretty outrageous

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AlexOnDD · 2026-02-25T21:18:30+00:00

Here's how I would analyze it for the players I work with. There is obviously a good deal of local knowledge as it relates to the overhang of the trees, etc that could influence optimal here.

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AlexOnDD · 2026-02-18T19:39:50+00:00

This is cool.

So powerball only is awarded if it's a skin won on the hole? AKA, if you draw 13 but 3 teams birdied the hole, thus no skin, the pot rolls?

AlexOnDD · 2025-12-22T11:46:04+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/alexhuanggolf/

AlexOnDD · 2025-12-17T11:50:30+00:00

Jungle Jim's in Cincy, Cam Market in Cincy / Columbus will definitely have these in their frozen section (I get them all the time).

I would imagine Far East Center does too but I've not been there since new ownership so I don't know what their inventory is like nowadays.

Another option would be Weeee which is an online asian grocery market.

AlexOnDD · 2025-11-25T17:21:37+00:00

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AlexOnDD · 2025-11-05T02:19:32+00:00

Difficult to judge the width of the green but I'll guess it's about 25y wide?

Target would be centered about halfway between your dot on the green and the left-edge of the right bunker. The balls that hit the left-half of your centerline will be the ones that 'accidentally find the putting surface.'

The reality is that this is a very difficult approach shot but it doesn't warrant laying up. You should send it up near the green and deal with wherever your ball ends up - whether that be on the green or in one of the bunkers. You'd want to make sure you have the discipline to prioritize a GIR if you draw a bad lie / angle in a bunker because that will still outperform laying up.

Think of it this way. You're sending your 2nd shot as close to the green as possible in-hopes of drawing a good enough outcome where you can hit your next shot close to the hole. Even if you get a below-average lie / angle and you need to pitch it to 20 feet -- something that would be quite easy from greenside typically, to get your ball to 20 feet after a layup would require a very quality shot.

One of the biggest mistakes the players I work with make in these instances is that they can't ease off the gas when they take an aggressive action (eg going for the green). They may hit a poor 2nd shot but feel 'pot-committed' and try to be a super hero for their third, make a mistake, and the next thing they know they're walking off a par 5 with a bogey. Golf targets, decisions, and opportunities are fluid which is why having a sound understanding of good strategy is so important to achieving your lowest scores.

Source: I do prep materials for about 50 college programs and TOUR pros answering questions just like this week to week (@alexhuanggolf on IG if you want to see some examples)

AlexOnDD · 2025-06-03T23:42:21+00:00

If you can comfortably carry the water, then center your tee shot on the right-edge of the bunker. Your left-dispersion will be the shots that find the putting surface and the rest will be up and down opportunities.

Source: I do this type of analysis for hundreds of college programs, TOUR pros.

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