2016 Golf Thread

[flipstah]

Originally posted by cjblair


Did you actually toss it?!

I've been tempted before, but at a replacement cost of at least $200/iron, my wife would be thoroughly unimpressed.



Also, has anyone actually looked into getting PXG irons? I was intrigued, until I found out the price. Like 350USD/head

Let's just say I took a clutch play too seriously and I couldn't deliver.

And yes, used high-end gear > new, low-end gear for the same price. Golfers are whores and want the latest thing.

Cheap fucks like me win in this situation. Through Kijiji and flea markets, my set is less than a new driver. FYI. Just get it re-gripped and boom.

Wedges are sales from Golftown. The putter is the only thing you don't cheap out IMO. I play right but putt left.

[beecue]

Originally posted by cjblair


Waste of money.

Ok sounds good. I will get his. He doesn't have a driver or putter anymore but I guess I can find those easily?

[bjstare]

Originally posted by beecue


Ok sounds good. I will get his. He doesn't have a driver or putter anymore but I guess I can find those easily?

Same thing, just keep your eye out on kijiji/used beyond ads/etc.

I'd buy a cheapish putter to begin with; if you decide you want to keep golfing after this year, don't be afraid to drop some money on a good one that works - you use this club more than any other club in your bag, people overlook it too often.

Driver, mostly anything from the last 5 years is going to be good. If you're unsure, just google a review or post in this thread and we can let you know if it's good for a beginner or not.

[flipstah]

If you can one-putt anywhere around the green, you're better than everyone in the course IMO.

[88CRX]

I have a set of knock off Pings, with a putter and a bag that I'll sell for $60 if any beginner's want to give them the go. I'll even throw in a pocket full of golf balls and tees so you'll be 100% ready to start.

I'll dig up some pictures now....

Here:
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.p...hreadid=397944

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by flipstah
If you can one-putt anywhere around the green, you're better than everyone in the course IMO.

Ugh my 5 3-putt bogies last week sunk my game.

[bjstare]

Originally posted by flipstah
If you can one-putt anywhere around the green, you're better than everyone in the world IMO.

FTFY

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by lasimmon


Ugh my 5 3-putt bogies last week sunk my game.

I hear ya. My entire card on a front 9 was all 5s except for a 6 and a 4

[theken]

If you want a driver I can sell you a callaway Diablo for a case of wraspberry ale?? It's a regular flex I used it about a year and I swing way too fast for a regular flex
Edit. I actually have a full set of callaway improvement irons, no pitching wedge as that went for a lake ride, no putter no bag, probably give a real good deal on them

[bjstare]

Another great day to be golfing yesterday. Decided to not go today, since it's gonna be windy as balls, but have another tee time tomorrow.

Fantastic early start to the year, and my scores have almost caught up to where I left them in the fall.

[theken]

mine are getting worse. I cannot control my irons or my driver. very disappointed in my last round....99

[wintonyk]

Originally posted by cjblair
Another great day to be golfing yesterday. Decided to not go today, since it's gonna be windy as balls, but have another tee time tomorrow.

Fantastic early start to the year, and my scores have almost caught up to where I left them in the fall.

haha saturday with the wind gave me my longest drive ever! 36 yards (put it 10 ft from pin on tee shot at hole 7 of the grove at heatherglen) Between that and the masters I got pretty stoked for the season.

[~Leah~]

I've played 2.5 rounds with 2 birds and an eagle so far but my scores overall have sucked balls. You guys should download the Offcourse App to keep track of your stats (and it can calculate a handicap for you too). The guys who developed it are local in Calgary and I'll be using it for the AGT this year. It's really quite sweet.. you can see what your misses are with driver and approaches, putts, etc. www.offcourse.co

Then add me to your Tour... or your Gallery.... I forget which one now lol. Once I follow you back then I think that means we are in each other's gallery.... or something. You can see which other players are playing the same course as you too!

[~Leah~]

Oh and yes... I went 45-40=85 in round one then choked up a 48-40 in round 2.... lol

[flipstah]

Can we start a Beyond group?

[bjstare]

Originally posted by flipstah
Can we start a Beyond group?

Good idea.


On the note of people posting their scores - curious how many people keep honest score?

I've golfed for a couple years now, but only since the end of last season am I being 100% accurate. No foot wedges from under trees, no mulligans, etc. Surprisingly (or not, maybe) few people that I've met actually do this. Question doesn't apply to those that actually play tournament golf at your club/wherever, as you know the importance of having an accurate handicap.

[flipstah]

I'm stuck at 100s. I don't care.

[vengie]

This thread is killing me!

I was able to get out ~20x last year, but the 40% paycut is going to seriously hinder that this year

[bjstare]

Originally posted by vengie
This thread is killing me!

I was able to get out ~20x last year, but the 40% paycut is going to seriously hinder that this year

I was worried about the industry affecting my golf this year, but now that I've paid my club dues for the year, bring on the layoff. 5 rounds a week, YOLO.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by cjblair


Good idea.


On the note of people posting their scores - curious how many people keep honest score?

I've golfed for a couple years now, but only since the end of last season am I being 100% accurate. No foot wedges from under trees, no mulligans, etc. Surprisingly (or not, maybe) few people that I've met actually do this. Question doesn't apply to those that actually play tournament golf at your club/wherever, as you know the importance of having an accurate handicap.

Yup I started keeping honest scores the last few years to actually try and get better at golf.

Although it is sad seeing a score card such as:

4 4 5 8 4 8 4 7 4