Golf Thread

General Discussion
#441

I find that as I get older I lose a lot of distance every spring. I do just about nothing in the winter…don’t really work out, don’t practice. From November to March I don’t touch my clubs.

I’m off about 20 yards from last fall off the tee, and down about a club yardage wise. And I make really poor swings until I’m back in golf shape. I used to just come out and be fine after a week or two. Not anymore…it’s a month or so of growing pains. When your season is only 6 months long that sucks. I will have to address that next winter.

Almost all of the courses around here that are 20 years of age or older are in serious trouble with their greens. The vicious winter we had has taken its toll. Many of the best courses in the area have had to rebuild between 50 and 100% of their greens, and are going to be running temps for the next couple of months. Awful.

Basically older courses have bent grass greens that are infultrated by poa annua in the northeast. The poa annua isn’t as hearty as the bent grass, and it has all died off this winter. Some courses have greens that are virtually 100% poa annua, and they’re fukt. Others have massive dead patches. Others have pitting that riddles the green and makes it unplayable.

So I’m playing mostly the new courses in our network of private clubs for the next 60 days or so. Bit of a bummer season up here.

#442

So Spieth has had quite a rookie year. Would be nice to see him get a ‘W’ today. I like his demeanor - very confident and doesn’t seem to get distracted easily.

#443

He had a bit of swagger when I saw him at Sawgrass on Friday. Looked very confident. Just one hole, I didn’t follow him around.

#444

last year was his rookie year, and he had a win, won rookie of the year, and moved from college kid with no status to ranked top 30 in the world.

Now he’s ranked top 10 in the world. Very interesting. I like him. He needs a new caddie. His buddy is on the bag, but that’s not helping him any when the pressure shows up. He needs a professional caddie to keep him focused, and bring him back to reality. Too much whining and complaining and too many antics. Keep that shit in check and focus on the next shot rather than what just went wrong an hour ago’

This was highly evident at the masters at the 8th hole onwards. Once he faced a little adversity, he clammed up and made no more birdies. Bubba basically walked past him for the win.

#445

You’re right - I thought he had turned pro midway thorough last season or something and was still technically a rookie. The Masters was the first time I saw him become visibly agitated on the course. He wasn’t the same after the 8th hole on Sunday. Perhaps he’s learned from that.

I didn’t know his buddy is on the bag - doesn’t seem like a great idea. I reckon that will change sooner than later.

Datadatum - that’s cool you were able to see the tournament in person. It’s usually an exciting event given the last three holes. Remember Sergio last year on 17? Ouch!

#446

It is right down the street from me. I usually take a 1/2 day Friday and head down at lunchtime with some buddies.

If you aren’t into golf, there is an amazing amount of wealth and silicone on display.

#447

Welp, my true “LOFT” has shown itself in my last few rounds. Hittin’ it all over the yard, but of course throwing in the occasional birdie just to tease myself and keep me coming back… What a game…

At least I’m finding time to play, right? :stuck_out_tongue:

#448

I find that as I get older I lose a lot of distance every spring. I do just about nothing in the winter…don’t really work out, don’t practice. From November to March I don’t touch my clubs.

I’m off about 20 yards from last fall off the tee, and down about a club yardage wise. And I make really poor swings until I’m back in golf shape. I used to just come out and be fine after a week or two. Not anymore…it’s a month or so of growing pains. When your season is only 6 months long that sucks. I will have to address that next winter.

Almost all of the courses around here that are 20 years of age or older are in serious trouble with their greens. The vicious winter we had has taken its toll. Many of the best courses in the area have had to rebuild between 50 and 100% of their greens, and are going to be running temps for the next couple of months. Awful.

Basically older courses have bent grass greens that are infultrated by poa annua in the northeast. The poa annua isn’t as hearty as the bent grass, and it has all died off this winter. Some courses have greens that are virtually 100% poa annua, and they’re fukt. Others have massive dead patches. Others have pitting that riddles the green and makes it unplayable.

So I’m playing mostly the new courses in our network of private clubs for the next 60 days or so. Bit of a bummer season up here.

#449

Kaymer certainly limped home with the victory. Amazing save on 17.

When it ended at 8PM, there was very little light. They barely finished the tournament.

By the way, that was no “rain” delay. I live a bit west of the course location, and was experiencing severe lightning and thunder just before they suspended play. Tornado warnings, 60mph winds, and hail were in a nearby storm cell.

#450

Once again, Jordan Spieth needs a new caddie.

#451

^^ lots of chatter between those two on the course.

#452

Ya it turned out to be a nail-biter. 17 never seems to disappoint. I thought for sure Kaymer was going to make bogey after that chip. Amazing putt, though - I think Johnny said like 10 feet of break.

#453

Had st open qualifier today, course was playing tough and wind picked up, but shot 79 with 2 dubs unfortunately, but that put me in a 4 man playoff for 2 slots. Luckily I pared the first hole (toughest hole on course) so I was in after that. Should be a fun Open since it’s at a historic Donald Ross course.

#454

^^ Nice - congrats!

#455

what’s st open

#456

Tennessee State Open
http://www.tngolf.org/state-open-3019.html

#457

So Spieth has had quite a rookie year. Would be nice to see him get a ‘W’ today. I like his demeanor - very confident and doesn’t seem to get distracted easily.

#458

He had a bit of swagger when I saw him at Sawgrass on Friday. Looked very confident. Just one hole, I didn’t follow him around.

#459

last year was his rookie year, and he had a win, won rookie of the year, and moved from college kid with no status to ranked top 30 in the world.

Now he’s ranked top 10 in the world. Very interesting. I like him. He needs a new caddie. His buddy is on the bag, but that’s not helping him any when the pressure shows up. He needs a professional caddie to keep him focused, and bring him back to reality. Too much whining and complaining and too many antics. Keep that shit in check and focus on the next shot rather than what just went wrong an hour ago’

This was highly evident at the masters at the 8th hole onwards. Once he faced a little adversity, he clammed up and made no more birdies. Bubba basically walked past him for the win.

#460

You’re right - I thought he had turned pro midway thorough last season or something and was still technically a rookie. The Masters was the first time I saw him become visibly agitated on the course. He wasn’t the same after the 8th hole on Sunday. Perhaps he’s learned from that.

I didn’t know his buddy is on the bag - doesn’t seem like a great idea. I reckon that will change sooner than later.

Datadatum - that’s cool you were able to see the tournament in person. It’s usually an exciting event given the last three holes. Remember Sergio last year on 17? Ouch!