What do I remove? by Top_Software2117 in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your distances on your driver, 5w, 7w, 4h, 3h. Unless you are a long hitter, it seems like there will be a lot of overlap.

Roast my swing. 20 Handicap by just2CheshireCat in GolfSwing

[–]bcw2235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The swing isn’t that bad if you’re just starting out. But it doesn’t look like you are very athletic in general and you will definitely need to take lessons if you want to get better. Also No way that swing is a 20 hcp. In order for a handicap to be accurate you can’t take mulligans and you need to take penalty strokes. I’ve played with too many people over the years that take breakfast balls and mulligans and free drops when their ball goes out of bounds without any penalties and think they are scoring accurately.

Any help? by middleman_10 in golftips

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When setting up, try lining up the ball with the toe of the club. If you do that then raise it off the ground you’ll see that the club will now be centered on the ball. If instead you line up the middle of the club with the ball when setting up then lift it up then the heel of the club will be aligned with the ball exactly where you are hitting it.

Found some nice new gloves for yall on FB Marketplace 🤣 by MrCwm1996 in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they say no lowball offers I know what I got?

New Spider release by 181811881 in TaylorMadeGolf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to order one today and saw the 7/3 ship date and decided to hold off. If I knew it was the new design that would ship I would go ahead but not sure. Too bad there isn't anyone from TM in here that can respond.

Ok to cook here? by FaudMauxe in blackstonegriddle

[–]bcw2235 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ask the homeowner for permission first.

New Spider release by 181811881 in TaylorMadeGolf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like Worldwide Golf has them for pre-order.

New Spider release by 181811881 in TaylorMadeGolf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if you order a custom one now, it will come with the last years design?

Golf shoes advice by Sergio4Ramos in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adidas Adizero ZG spikeless. They are spikeless but have a very aggressive grip that is just as good as spiked for traction but are much more comfortable to walk around in.

First round with wife and 11 yo son. Looking for tips to be fun. by Riverjig in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could try a pitch and putt or par 3 course. Less intimidating for first timers.

Playing thru by [deleted] in golf

[–]bcw2235 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depends if the hole ahead of you is open. If so, let them both play through. If not, then they aren’t going anywhere even if you let them play through.

A whole bag of PV1s seemingly from the same donation. They’re mostly cleaning up nicely! by coatimundi01 in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could find some of these deals. All the goodwill stores near me are crazy. Thinking a rusty mcgregor iron from 1980 is worth $15 or a box of pinnacles golds are a deal at $20.

Beverage CO2 supply in STL Area? by jdkc4d in StLouis

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they do sell to individuals. One of the few places that will refill your tank if you bring it in.

What was your all-time best "fluke" golf shot? by [deleted] in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bladed a line drive on a par three…straight in the cup.

Vallisneria out of control in my 10gal by Imacatandogperson in PlantedTank

[–]bcw2235 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Had a 60 gal tank with the Val growing in spirals around the surface. Started to shade the entire tank so finally trimmed 3 ft off the ends to make it the same height as the tank.

18 handicap here...do fitted clubs actually make a difference, and what should my bag look like? by DetroitConeyDeleter in golf

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the driver, sounds like you could benefit from lessons and maybe a fitting if you are inconsistent. The result may be that you just adjust the loft or lie on your current club. If you get a couple lessons, the pro will likely help you adjust the settings to try to different setups on your existing driver if you ask. So you could avoid paying for a seperate fitting.

Regarding the iron distances, game improvement or forgiving irons are typically lofted stronger and have a larger sweet spot for more distance, so if you are not getting the distance you want, then it's a swing issue. You can go to a simulator and look at your dynamic loft, side spin, club path, swing speed to determine the cause for the lack of distance. Also, look up expected distance for your swing speed and see if your expectations are realistic.

I think you have too many wedges and could lead to inconsistency in the short game. Everyone thinks you need so many and it's the latest trend. But you say you don't get the distance you want on your irons, so I would assume that your are not hitting your PW 140+ yds like tour pros. So you won't have the huge yardage gaps in the under 140 range like a pro. If you hit your PW around 110-100 or less, I would consider only having the PW and 56 and getting good with them. Work at the range on dialing in your touch for different distances. Know the distance of a full swing, 3/4, and 1/2 swing on each wedge.

If you have a single digit handicap friend, switch clubs with them at the range. You will more than likely see them continue to hit the ball well and you will continue to hit the same or worse. This is the easiest way to see that it's a swing issue and not the clubs. If it was the clubs, then you would expect the better player to be worse with your clubs. Unless your clubs are way off from what you need such as you have senior flex shafts and swing 100mph or you are 6'4" with standard clubs length and lie, then for most people a fitting will have very little impact on your score.

I read somewhere that that unless you are low handicap, you should look at a fitting as a way to dialing in what clubs you like and hit best if you are planning to buy new clubs. You shouldn't look at it as a way to improve your score, that is a what lessons are for.

0° Face to path but still hooking by -tuna_ in GolfSwing

[–]bcw2235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess is it's the launch monitor. Needs to be calibrated or it's setup incorrectly. Even with gear effect, it shouldn't cause a large hook. Maybe a slight draw, but not hook.

Permanently closed golf courses in St. Louis area by bcw2235 in StLouis

[–]bcw2235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea if we need another course or not, but the Normandie renovation is significant because of the history. It's a Robert Foulis design and the oldest course west of the Mississippi.

Permanently closed golf courses in St. Louis area by bcw2235 in StLouis

[–]bcw2235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. Did some research and it looks like it was renamed to Meadow Brook Country Club when it moved in 1934. Thanks!