Got a set of Hogan Apex blades from a friend who played in college down south. Made 2 aces with em. Last one was the first swing of the day in a 2 day double shotgun member guest. Prize was choice of a set of Hogan Apex irons. Got the graphite shafted most expensive ones they made. Iron game got worse using the newer bigger bladed irons. Gave them to my brother. Run Mizzuno iron’s and Taylor hybrids and Vokey wedges now. The ace that day was the only one out. $1330. Bar tab took a nice portion of it.
The Sand Trap: for Players, Hackers and Duffers
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Campgottagopee
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Still have to have some kind of natural ability/talent
Warp daddy
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No i never did . Hey i started this game at 60 , and still use a set i bought at 62 . I DID replace my Driver 2 yrs ago ( wanted a sr shaft adjustable loft ) and a putter about 8 yrs ago . I HAVE worked on fundamentals , grip change , swing, tee positioning and height , course management and other subtleties in form however that have added value
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Warp daddy
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That my friend was simply a hyperbole that was uttered to me by a GREAT local golfer when i started playing the game at 60 and was obsessing about " the latest and greatest "marketing schlock " about THIS club or THAT set that would " really" ramp up one's game . .?
Sorry if you were offended , no offense intended , i use SELF deprecating humor poking fun at myself all the time so take your BEST shot Bski ??
MC2
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so, you admit that sometimes (when you want a different shaft or a different putter), it’s the arrow, not the Indian?
good talk.
Warp daddy
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????I had broken the shaft on my driver ...true story . I was trying out my buddy.s driver and had laid mine on the ground about 15 yd out in front from the tee where i left our cart , well i messed up the shot and the damn ball whacked the shaft and that was it . I threw the effer into the woods i was so pissed. Not my finest moment? I mean what are the odds of that chit happening ????
Must of been one hell of a stinger worm burner, so ya got that goin for Warp D.
Birdied the first hole and had another on the 5th today. Firsts of the year. The 2 triples made by hitting into traps after that on short holes didn’t help the score. Coulda been a contender.
The Masters starts Thursday.
Always look forward to seeing what happens.
The Masters starts Thursday.
Always look forward to seeing what happens.
No double bogeys or worse yesterday and flopped one in for birdie playing with some usual suspects. Had a couple other relatively short birdie putts <15’ that just missed. Course is in great shape and starting to get some roll on the drives. Shot 79 but we didn’t keep score and moved it in the ruff. Got to play with a couple legends who are 94 and 88 and still hit em well. The 94 year young one has been shooting under his age everytime for years. First day back at it for him. Have yet to lose a ball this year and have been out for 5 rounds now.
Had a pint on the porch afterwards as it was National Beer Day. Life is good.
Had a pint on the porch afterwards as it was National Beer Day. Life is good.
jamesdeluxe
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I got in a late-afternoon nine at Wellshire, a Donald Ross municipal course where Ben Hogan won the 1948 Denver Open. I shot a nasty 47. Adjusting your club selection to the altitude (especially short irons) is always a challenge.
My brother nailing a greenie:
My brother nailing a greenie:
