Posts by joepro23

2012 goals:   1) Post more on TST during the golf season. -  I have a bad habit of forgetting about this site while I am actually golfing in the summer. I always turn here in the late fall/winter, but I shouldn't wait...

    Quote: Originally Posted by joepro23  Goals for 2011: 1) Play some new courses. Planning a trip to the west coast for the first time and bringing the clubs for sure. That is a start. 2)...

I think the USGA could just throw out the whole distance factor. You should just be scratch (or not) based on your scores. If someone got to a legit scratch, I don't care how far they hit the ball. It would probably be pretty hard to...

Spring 2007. Invited on Stanwich CC in Greenwich, CT. We get to the 16th Hole. 170 yards, slightly elevated green. Went with a 7-iron and and the ball started out a little right of the flag, but drew back and was all over the pin. It...

@Copaman:   I played Patriot League golf too and graduated a few years ago. Good times. Cheers!

It would help if we knew more about your game. How long have you been playing? How far do you hit it now? Still growing?  How long/tough are the courses you are currently playing? Where are you playing? Is it south enough to play...

It is not just a mid-high handicap thing. As you get better, your expectations and skill level change, so "having it all come together" is just as rare at most amateur levels, even scratch. I think the pros are able to bring it all...

I usually go with orange juice and a banana before a morning round. At the turn I grab a nature valley trail mix bar and a gatorade. If there is no halfway house, I bring my own stuff. Important to stay hydrated on the course....

Quote: Originally Posted by tazrestling27  Just was wondering some drills I can do to make my stats better, so I can try to break 70. Thanks Through 13 rounds of golf this season, my handicap is a 7.0 . My GIR...

First off, I am from NJ also. .    It seems like you have a lot of natural talent and potential considering your scores after just one year. Your athletic background should help too. Remember though, you are using...