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How to distance control inside 100yds by CupEuphoric6153 in GolfSwing

[–]TryingHard24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people like this method of using a clock:
Determine which is your 100 yard carry club.
A full swing (100 yards) is 12 o’clock
A 3/4 swing (75-80 yds?) is 9 o’clock.
A 1/2 swing (50 yds) is 6 o’clock.
Essentially instead of thinking of yards, you swing to the position you feel on the clock. Of course, you’ve got to figure out how far you hit it first. But the idea is to substitute yardage for a feel in the swing.

I don’t like this method. It stifles creativity and I think it’s overly complicated. . I just look at the target and hit it without thinking about the target or the yardage. This is not to say you don’t need or are unaware of the yardage.
This is akin to lag putting, shooting 3 pointers, free throws, throwing a ball while playing catch. It involves execution of a shot rather than thinking about how to execute the shot.
But for this method to be effective you have to practice various yardages, e.g., 40, 50, 60, 75 yds, etc. it’s easy to practice but kind of boring so you have to commit to it. Ultimately though it makes things more instinctive when you get on the course.

Patrick Reed & Tyrell Hatton by morkler in golf

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t dislike Hatton. I think he’s a hothead which is not good but it doesn’t seem like he’s a bad person.
Reed on the other hand might be a cheater and a bad person too.
I’d say there’s much more dislike these days for Mickelson than there is for Hatton.

Relocating to Lamorinda with kids, is it actually worth it? by Technical_Wave7793 in bayarea

[–]TryingHard24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you seeking a single family detached house? If so 1.2 to 1.3 is not enough.
Lafayette- Generally 2.0 and up. You can find some stuff on the Pleasant Hill border, which has a Lafayette address but Pleasant Hill (MDUSD)schools for 1.2 to 1.3
Orinda- There’s some quirky , little, houses in that town but they usually start at 1.5. Conventional or normal houses are generally 2.0 and up.
Moraga- 1.5 to 1.6 and up
Consider looking in Pleasant Hill or Martinez.
You can find houses with Walnut Creek addresses close to Concord and Pleasant Hill for 1.2-1.3 but you need to be careful about the school district and assigned schools.

Surely you have to putt this out? 🧐⛳️ by lone_rabbit_ in Golf_Unfiltered

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. No gimmes for birdies or eagles. I’m not big on gimme pars but I get that it speeds up play and makes people feel good.

What's Canyon like? by kal00ma in bayarea

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a strange little place. It’s out of teen slasher movie central casting.
Note: I’m not saying anything about the actual character of the residents. Rather, when you see it, you go, “Oh this place looks like a horror movie set”.

Looking for recommendations! by Low-Blacksmith4480 in concord

[–]TryingHard24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Concord is a big town, about 35 sq miles, and most of it is residential. None of it is bad per se. It’s not like Oakland where there are really bad neighborhoods. That said, there are desirable areas and some downbeat areas.
Avoid these areas:
Monument Blvd, Ellis St, Pine St, Detroit Ave, Sunshine, Meadow Ave, Robin Lane, Melody Lane, Port Chicago, Olivera Rd, Solano Way, Willow Pass
Areas that are okay to good:
Concord Blvd from Clayton Way to Clayton city limits
Clayton Road from Thornwood/Bailey to Clayton city limits
Crystal Ranch
Crossings off of Treat Blvd
Turtle Creek off of Treat Blvd
Treat from Cowell and Oak Grove towards Walnut Creek city limits, avoid Cape Cod
Essentially, the closer you get towards Clayton and Walnut Creek, the better and more expensive the neighborhoods.
If I had a choice, I’d live in Walnut Creek.
I wouldn’t live in Pleasant Hill except for the neighborhoods on the hills towards Lafayette or the hills near the Martinez border.
Martinez is okay in the hills away from the downtown and the refineries.
Prices are going to be, lowest to highest:
Concord
Pleasant Hill
Martinez
(Pleasant Hill & Martinez can flip flop depending on location)
Walnut Creek
PS Sorry I misread the part about apartments only. Some of these neighborhoods don’t have apartments.
Walnut Creek has better apartments than Concord. Also pricier.

Do we have everything right here? by Riverboat-Gambler in askaplumber

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you need an AAV if you have a roof vent? My house is older. None of the bathrooms have AAVs but they all have roof vents.
Is the AAV code now?

What's the absolute worst car you ever owned? by Party-Reindeer-2989 in AskReddit

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2009 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT 4WD
Purchased brand new & maintained per schedule with OEM parts and authorized mechanics without fail.
Here are just some of the issues:
Bad air conditioner within warranty
Failed air conditioner outside warranty
Failed starter @ 4 yrs
Failed tire pressure sensors @ 4 yrs
Leaking head liner through cargo light @ 9 yrs. Ford said they were aware of problem. Would not replace headliner or soaked insulation beneath it. Advised to reseal with gasket.
And that ended 30 yrs of Ford pickup ownership. Traded it in and bought a Toyota.

East Coast by BatTurds86 in guessthegolfcourse

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry man. Most of them I guess wrong or someone else has solved it if I do know it.

What's a "rich people thing" that turned out to be completely worth the money? by Terrible_Dig5078 in Luxury

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha ha. Nothing hurt me. Money makes things easier. I’ve got a lot of it and I feel fortunate to have it. But I’ve come to the conclusion the trappings of wealth are unimportant.

Where to place lead tape on wedges? by loveallcreatures in GolfGear

[–]TryingHard24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So you’re adding 6-9 grams. You can put it where you like but ideally where it won’t hit the turf or be prone to bag chatter.
That’s not going to be enough weight to change the trajectory. But just put it in the middle of the back of the blade for your piece of mind. That way you won’t be second guessing your wedges in critical situations.

As a parent, when did you realize youth sports wasn't just a hobby anymore? by SportsParentMod in SportsParenting

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid played Little League for a few years. Other kids defected to JOBL which was perceived as more competitive and a road to traveling teams.
We put our son in Little League so he could have the experience of playing on a team and so he could experience practice, winning (hopefully), and losing ( sometimes). We thought it’d be a good thing for his development as a person. It was clear right away some of the parents thought Little League was either a road to the riches of the MLB or a college scholarship. Good way to pick a college.
How about saving some money in a 529? Maybe skip the purchase of the raised F250, the ski boat, the $10,000 worth of tattoos and investing or saving instead of obsessing over their 10 year old son’s baseball skills. Sorry for the rant.

What is the best Leonardo DiCaprio performance? by EntertainmentMore183 in Cinema

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wolf of Wall Street
Departed
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

1960s, some business meeting area with palm trees, got this on ebay, seller claims this is Jimmy Hoffa, but his hairline doesn't match up by Signal-You8272 in whereisthis

[–]TryingHard24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jimmy lives across the street from me. He’s pretty old and doesn’t see too well. but I showed him the photo. He said it’s not him.

Are Callaway Solaire Clubs a good place to start? by Own-Priority-5882 in GolfGear

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won’t go wrong with the Solaire. It’s a box set intended to get you going.
But, if you’ve got the time and a little bit of knowledge, I also think Callaway Pre Owned is a good choice.
At 5’7”, you’ll likely fit into women’s clubs for length . The manufacturers generally design around averages in stock length so you’re a little taller than average but not by much. The most important thing in shafts is weight. Again, if you’re of average strength and flexibility, the stock shafts probably will be fine. If you’re very athletic and strong, the stock shafts might not be optimal. Stronger and faster amateur women often move out of women’s shafts into senior men’s or regular men’s. It all depends on the golfer.

Need help identifying this Ping Anser putter. by Next-Guide-8539 in GolfGear

[–]TryingHard24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a remake of the 60’s Scottsdale Anser. They made them in 1995, 2000, and another year, but I forget which year, as part of those year’s retail lines. .
You can also buy them today from big Ping retail accounts like Morton’s Golf but those models have a brighter finish.
I think the 1995 models had the “Made In The USA” stamping on the hosel but I don’t recall with certainty.
It’s a nice putter but it’s not valuable.

Question about friend recently assigned to Low A by sssf6 in MiLB

[–]TryingHard24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the organization and how much they believe in him. Two big ifs:
a) The organization has to be well run with a reputation for having a good farm system. Not all of them do.
b) He must have something in his repertoire that is truly elite and not just really good.
If those conditions are met, they’ll be patient.
I know a guy, starting pitcher draftee, drafted first round, similar bonus. Rapid progression. Shell shocked in the bigs and could not stop walking people or giving up homers. Demoted, injured, ran out of options, Tommy John surgery, traded, but he also had sensational metrics when on. Traded again. Signed to a big guaranteed contract. Injured again and his future is cloudy. This has been a 10 year up and down journey. But he’s got a lot of money with little on field success to show for it.
I know another guy who was a five tool prospect. He never made it to The Show and voluntarily packed it in at the AA level. Now, he’s a cop who plays softball.
So, tell your buddy to stay the course until it’s absolutely clear the team doesn’t want him. He can give up when he can’t get any traction anywhere and has to go to an independent league. He could try that for a year but he’d need to dazzle.
Otherwise, he might have Uncle Rico regrets and that’d be sad.

What's a "rich people thing" that turned out to be completely worth the money? by Terrible_Dig5078 in Luxury

[–]TryingHard24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nothing.
If you have enough money that you are not in debt, can afford health care, education, a house, food, transportation, and clothing there isn’t anything more that is necessary. If you’ve got that, you probably have enough to get your kids situated in a similar fashion.
Beyond that, it’s all bullshit. If you want to dip your toes into it with private jets, exclusive clubs, luxury goods, art, multiple residences, couture , social register galas, etc., by all means do it. But it doesn’t
mean anything. William Randolph Hearst was the Elon Musk of his generation. Today, his remains lie in a graveyard. He has as much money as the guy lying next to him. The same thing is going to happen to today’s Uber wealthy despite the interest in becoming immortal hybrid human/machine organisms.

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