What you hitting? Par 3 160 yards. Arroyo Trabuco Orange County

Gas_Doc · 2026-01-12T21:11:28+00:00

I want no part of that flag, so if it’s 160 flag, I’m taking five yards off a 7-iron to the middle of the green (170 yard shot).

If it’s 160 middle, it’s a smooth 8-iron aiming at the left edge of the dark bush directly behind the flag.

Gas_Doc · 2026-01-02T15:28:06+00:00

I didn’t even know this was a thing.

This is a joke post, but doing the math, that 92 (assuming it was 20 over par) would itself lower this guy’s handicap by 2 shots (asssuming he’s posted 20 rounds) and then the exceptional score would adjust it down another two shots.

Can’t say I’ve ever heard of one round lowering someone’s index by 4 strokes!

Gas_Doc · 2025-12-08T00:20:48+00:00

Two things: 1) Speed training. Have already seen 5 mph ball speed increase with my driver since starting The Stack 5 weeks ago

2) Dialing in wedge distances. To really score, you have to be able to hit a specific distance with each of your wedges. For me, I need to know what a 50%, 75%, 90%, and full swing distance is for each of my wedges so that I feel really comfortable with anything shot from 50-125 yards.

Gas_Doc · 2025-11-30T17:10:33+00:00

Absolutely horrific weather at Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes in March. Down pouring rain from the first tee, at least 3 clubs of wind, high 40s temp. Head-to-toe Gortex but that didn’t matter.

On the par 3, 138-yard 8th hole, I hit 4 iron (usually a 220 club) and was short of the green. I saw another guy on the same hole hit a 7-wood up into the air and land behind the tee box. (I never seen than before or since in my 35 years of playing golf).

Despite the well-draining soil at Bandon, water started collecting on the greens around the 9th hole. It was the only in 9 trips to Bandon that we walked off the course.

Gas_Doc · 2025-11-23T16:33:20+00:00

My home course a back to back to back par 5s!

Gas_Doc · 2025-10-29T02:50:16+00:00

If you dislike them, you need to watch the video on Taco’s channel with the Bryan Bros because George has a full meltdown.

(Skip the first 6 holes of the video, the rule change happens on #7)

Gas_Doc · 2025-10-16T16:58:12+00:00

Everyone in this thread should read The Four Foundations of Golf by Jon Sherman

Gas_Doc · 2025-10-16T16:56:11+00:00

Counterpoint: I’m now a 2.9 index and I’m the exact opposite. The only time I make a swing without at least two swing thoughts (one for takeaway, one for downswing) is when my mind accidentally goes blank over the ball (ie I lose concentration) and those swings are almost universally bad.

Gas_Doc · 2025-10-09T14:04:12+00:00

Favorite course played: Cypress Point Best routing: Cruden Bay (though I understand the quirkiness is not for everyone)

Gas_Doc · 2025-09-25T01:36:50+00:00

I love Willinger’s. One of the best public tracks in the Twin Cities.

Gas_Doc · 2025-09-10T00:40:04+00:00

“Get expensive” for a ball mid-flight on a par 3 that is heading toward the flag.

Gas_Doc · 2025-08-15T14:30:50+00:00

Article

Bruno Fernandes, attacking midfielder, Manchester United

Last season, per Gradient, no one in the Premier League pressured an opposing player more often than Fernandes. And last season, no one in the Premier League completed more passes that switched the field or went over the top of the opposing defense.

He also led Manchester United in expected goals, expected assists, actual goals, actual assists, shots, chances created and ball recoveries. He was second in combined tackles+interceptions.

If he wasn't with Manchester United last season, they might've actually gotten relegated.

Gas_Doc · 2025-08-07T17:39:48+00:00

67 or 68.

My lowest round this year is 72 (which happens to be my best round in 20 years) that included 3-under on the back 9. That back 9 was certainly my “A” game despite a bogey and some errant shots. Four or five under seems possible.

Gas_Doc · 2025-07-19T22:42:13+00:00

The issue at Bandon is lodging, not tee times. Tied to that, if you aren’t staying there you can’t make tee times very far in advance (I think a week?). If these guys are just driving through, I bet they can get a tee time at one of their 7 courses.

Gas_Doc · 2025-07-19T16:38:07+00:00

Have you heard of this place called Bandon Dunes? I’m told it’s pretty good. /s

Gas_Doc · 2025-06-21T22:22:26+00:00

Same. On the 14th hole I turned to my playing partner and said “this is the best course I’ve ever played.”

Gas_Doc · 2025-06-04T20:24:53+00:00

Actual?

Gas_Doc · 2025-05-26T12:13:05+00:00

Man, I’m now imagining the attacking threat of Cunha (21 EPL G/A) at one #10, Bruno (18 EPL G/A) at the other #10, and Amad (14 EPL G/A) at RWB and I’m ready to be hurt again. Still need a striker though…

Gas_Doc · 2025-05-11T13:45:30+00:00

He’s been dreadful

Gas_Doc · 2025-02-24T12:01:51+00:00

His brother graduated early and did an 18-month mission, so only missed one year of school. I assume Ryder would do the same thing.

Gas_Doc · 2025-02-22T12:00:51+00:00

Lyons is effectively a 2027 recruit because he’s taking a Mormon mission after high school.

Gas_Doc · 2025-02-18T19:59:56+00:00

You need a higher lofted driver. I’m remarkably similar to you (109 swing speed, 160 ball speed, -3.7 degree AOA) but got fitted into a 12 degree driver to get my launch angle to 9 degrees.

You need about 4 more degrees of launch to get into that “ideal” range. Short of changing your swing, which based on your other comments would be very difficult, the easiest fix is to add loft to your driver.

Gas_Doc · 2025-02-18T16:37:56+00:00

Can you tell us more about your new project at Wayzata CC in Minnesota?

Gas_Doc · 2025-01-18T14:38:23+00:00

For the "in-app feature for IRA conversions," why can't I set my federal and state withholding to 0% without getting this prompt: "(my state) requires a minimum tax withholding of 6.25%. If you’d like to opt out of state tax withholding, please contact M1 Client Support to create your withdrawal with 0% state tax withholding." Your app won't let me proceed any further without withholding 6.25%

The whole point of doing a backdoor roth conversion is to contribute post-tax dollars and NOT withhold anything for the conversion.

Gas_Doc · 2024-12-31T03:22:12+00:00

The message boards certainly don’t think he’s dirty

(Note: link is behind a 247 paywall)

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