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Iowa Hawkeye Dedicated Member

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I'm a big Phil fan, and recently I've started hitting my wedge practice really hard, wanting to be a good wedge player because Phil is. I also looked forever and found a vintage Odyssey blade putter and learned to putt with it. (better than before, I might add.) If I had the $ I'd go buy an FT-9 or IQ.


JD is my other guy and I recently started going on 3 day drinking/gambling binges, drinking 4 cases of Diet Coke and smoking 3 packs a day...

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I've really come around to being a Mickelson fan. Really like his dvd "secrets of the short game". Tiger almost puts me off now. It's not him so much as it is the media that follows him around like a puppy dog, regardless of where he is on the leaderboard. Also his fans who yell "get in the hole" as he tees off on a par 5. His caddy's remarks a while bag were totally out of line and reflect on him also. Don't like how he throws his clubs around sometimes either. That said, I admire his "family first" attitude and admire his relationship with his dad.

Phil seems like a real family guy also.

I always cheer for the underdog. Somebody like Mediate. I'm a big Moe Norman fan also God rest.

Can't say I'm a JD fan. He's set a bad example. I am rooting for him now although I don't care to enable him. I think he's been enabled for a long long time. He needs to prove himself now.

And then of course there's Arnold Palmer. Man, would I love to play a round with him.
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Marinemike Well Established Member

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I'm inspired by good golf, period. I'm not going to go out and buy everything they're using because that's not my thing, but I get fired up about hitting the course Monday after watching a PGA final round.

Ben Hogan is my swing coach.

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Iowa Hawkeye Dedicated Member

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Actually, Daly isn't really the monster he is made out to be. He is a good guy who had some bad habits, no worse than any of us, he just gets more attention for it. He really has cleaned up his act, and has been for a long time. They always show his little mishaps, but never say anything about the 10 good things he did good in his life.

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Iowa Hawkeye Dedicated Member

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I'm inspired by good golf, period. I'm not going to go out and buy everything they're using because that's not my thing, but I get fired up about hitting the course Monday after watching a PGA final round.

Yes, I did get the idea to try out some equipment from the pros that I am a fan of, but sometimes it turns out that I like the stuff. The putters feel better than any other brand IMO, and it gives me confidence, kind of like my Mizuno irons do. I know it is a good putter and I feel like I can "trust" it. Same with the irons. I see that logo and know they feel great and I can tell myself that these clubs will do the work for me so relax and don't try to overdo it. I'm probly jinxing myself now, but today I got my MP30s on the range for the 1st time and for the 1st time ever I hit my 3 iron in a straight, non-curved line lol. And I did it 5 straight times, then I just put it away before I messed up.

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SasQuatch<3 Well Established Member

SasQuatch<3

The pro at my golf course inspires me! loll

In my Tour Bag:


Taylormade RBZ Driver, 3w, 3h
Cobra Amp Cell Irons 4i-pw
Vokey Wedges, 52,56,60

Scotty Cameron Putter


"I'd shoot an eagle anyday over a regular ol' birdie"

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CarlSpackler Incredible Member

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I usually play well after my yearly trek to The Memorial. I don't know if I am inspired or if being in the presence of such greatness rubs off on me.

- Shane

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Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

When a small guy (5'8 or so, 150 lbs or so) plays well - hits a long drive, makes his second career 60, etc - it inspires me. Lately? Zach Johnson. So I'm going to work on my wedges a lot this summer.

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putput Member

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I always get super juiced to play when i watch some amazing wedge shots, something about seeing those difficult pulls to the green just make me wanna go out and play.
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sp33d Dedicated Member

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Tiger and Phil, both because their both great to watch.

Phil like has been said had really inspired my short game, I love the way he thinks about shots and executes them.

Tiger, because he is a machine, really athletic, something I strive for. He brings a level of physical fitness that hasn't been seen in the game for awhile. Breaking the stereotype of golf vs. athletic, I know there were people before him but he took it to the forefront.

Brian Gay, I just like his demeanor, and they way he plays. I would say his swing and the way he plays the course is the way I hope to some day. He is just so fluid, and effortless.

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pjsnyc Great Member

pjsnyc

I'm inspired by professionals all day every day in any endeavor.

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ApocG10 Great Member

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Im getting to get great distance, lessons are working miracles for me. So im watching pro's with good short games. Im a big storng guy, so the touchy stuff is where i need work.

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Titleist 913 D2 9.5* w/ UST Mamiya ATTAS 3 80 w/ Harrison Shotmaker & Billy Bobs afternarket Hosel Adaptor (get this if you don't have it for your 913)
Wilson Staff Ci-11 4-GW (4I is out of the bag for a hybrid, PW and up were replaced by Edel Wedges)
TaylorMade RBZ 5 & 3 Fairway Woods

Cobra Baffler T-Rail 3 & 4 Hybrids

Edel Forged 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64* wedges (different wedges for different courses)

Seemore Si-4 Black Nickel Putter

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GaijinGolfer Super Member

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Other than Ben Hogan or Tiger Woods, no pros really inspire me.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

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MiniMoe Dedicated Member

MiniMoe

I get inspired by watching pros live. I see how they play and realize again I can compete against them and beat them. The biggest difference between me and the pros is chipping and putting. They play perfect conditions all the time so it is easier to become more consistent in judging distances and breaks. I'm taking this week to really work on chipping and putting to prepare for my sectional qualifying.

My swing thoughts:

- Negative thinking hurts more than negative swinging.
- I let my swing balance me.
- Full extension back and through to the target. - I swing under not around my body. - My club must not twist in my swing. - Keep a soft left knee

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netsniper Member

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honestly, i am inspired by every tour pro out there. i mean they are living my dream. i cant get enough of watching pro golf. its the best thing in the world to me.

Im a huge tiger fan, so he inspires me the most. I even model my practice schedule and routine to him. and honestly, it has helped my game out GREATLY!!!
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Three Putt Great Member

Three Putt

Not inspired by them, but envy the way all of them hit the ball, it looks effortless in person.

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