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Titleist Man Great Member

Titleist Man

So iv been seeing alot of +4-8 handicapers who hit it 280-290 or at least 270(or so they say). Let me say that i am a HORRIBLE golfer. I ony hit it 240 maybe 245 MAX. So it makes me think that it would be alot easier if i was 50 yds ahead of where i am usually and i could hit shorter clubs in..... WOW it would be sooo fun. I mean even at the horribly low level of skill that im at it would be easy. My question is how do you power hitters score? ie do you stick aproach shots or in the short game. Thanks

In My Hank Haney IJGA Bag
Driver: FT Tour 9.5 w/ Aldila Voodoo Stiff
3 Wood: i15 15.5 w/ avixcore red stiff
Hybrids: Rescue 09 19, 22 w/ fujikara fit on stiff
Irons: 4 & 5 MP-52, 6-PW MP-58 w/ KBS Tour Stiff Wedges: MP T-10 52*, 58* w/ KBS Tour StiifPutter: Fastback 1 34 inBall: : Pro...

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So iv been seeing alot of +4-8 handicapers who hit it 280-290 or at least 270(or so they say). Let me say that i am a HORRIBLE golfer. I ony hit it 240 maybe 245 MAX. So it makes me think that it would be alot easier if i was 50 yds ahead of where i am usually and i could hit shorter clubs in..... WOW it would be sooo fun. I mean even at the horribly low level of skill that im at it would be easy. My question is how do you power hitters score? ie do you stick aproach shots or in the short game. Thanks

all short game master the wedges and 10 footers

or try anyways
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wolverine_man Dedicated Member

wolverine_man

My handicap excludes me from the group of respondents you are seeking to poll, but I have found that hitting greens in regulation, alone, shaves several strokes off my game. The more greens I hit, the lower my score is. This is of course assuming you can two putt every hole or better. You are a better handicap than I am, so I imagine you already know this.

In a staff blue  Aerolite III

Razr Hawk 10.5* (BB 63 S)
Orig Steelhead 4W 16.8* (F)
Orig Steelhead 7W 20* (M-10)
 JPX-800 Pro 4-pw (XP S300)

 MP-T Blk Ni 51.06, MP-T Blk Ni 56.14, MP-T Blk Ni 58.10

  Bettinardi BC-1 (34")

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Cussin hacker Great Member

Cussin hacker

The long ball ain't worth a hooey if your short game is out of wack.

Driver.... Nickent DX Evolver V2 65 stiff /07 Burner YS6+ stiff .
4 wood..... Nickent 4DX
Hybrids.....Tour Edge Geomax 22* 25* 28*
Irons.....TM R7 6-P + AW,SW,LW
Putter.....Odyssey White Hot XG 2 BallBag.......Callaway ORG 14 A.L.I.C.E. Ball........Bridgestone e6 / Srixon Soft Feel...

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enis750 Great Member

enis750

The long ball ain't worth a hooey if your short game is out of wack.

but it sure is nice when you have a short game too

"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me
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enis750 Great Member

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all short game master the wedges and 10 footers

exactly......get on that short game

i am noticing HUGE results w this, as I went from a 9 to a 4 in one month tonnes of hours on the practice greens - in yesterday's round I made 4 birdies (but I also has 2 doubles!! hahah.....ok not funny.....;) ) I score on the and around the greens and i am a MASTER at scrambling i hit 3 FW's and 6 GIR on my last round and shot a 76 if i miss a GIR, i can almost guarantee i am within 2ft if not in the cup on my next shot lately my ball striking has been sufering (hense the low GIR's and FW's missed) but I hit the ball 265+ off the T carry distance average (GPS measured)
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me
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plugged Dedicated Member

plugged

An average drive distance of 270+ with modern equipment is not at all difficult. I average 255 and usually get one 290+ drive per round. My goal is 250 off the tee and in the fairway. I am 5'8" and in my early 40's. Guys who are in their 20's and over 5'10" should be able to average easily 260, if not more.

Driver: Burner 10.5 deg
5W: R7 18 deg
3H: Idea Tech
4-PW: MP-57
GW: Vokey 52 degSW: 56 degLW: 60 degPutter: Black Series 1 34"Ball: Pro V1

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EightBlue Well Established Member

EightBlue

something else you will learn as you get better. Don't always try to hit it as far as you can. For me, on short par-4s, I will try to leave myself 95 yards to the pin. Even it it means hitting a 5 irons off the tee because I know I can control distance better there than from any other spot.
Bag: Three Five Yellow
Driver: 905R 9.5 Degree, Fujikawa Shaft Shift
3-Wood: Sumo2 15 degree
Hybrids 19 and 21 degree
Irons tour x-20 (5-PW)Wedges vokey 52.08,56.14, 60.04Putter circa 62 #1: Pro V1Where I usually play: Rush Creek
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Bullitt5339 Great Member

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Although I'm a horrible golfer, I have changed my mind on distance off the tee since playing with a 70 year old man. He didn't hit the ball long at all, 200 yard max, and shot scratch for the round. I would outdrive him by 70 or 80 yards, but I shot 100ish, he shot 72. 200 yard drive, 150 yard near the green, nice chip or pitch, and one putt.

Same deal every hole. I was amazed and embarrassed at the same time, and immediately started working on my short game......lol
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David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

2.9 horrible? Good grief!

On average, I carry a driver about 240ish too. I'd rather be 250 in the short grass than 280 in the trees. I think a lot of mid/high handicappers who spend all their time trying to get that last yard out of their driver could do themselves a big favor if they'd learn that lesson......

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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sirshanksalot Established Member

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Although I'm a horrible golfer, I have changed my mind on distance off the tee since playing with a 70 year old man. He didn't hit the ball long at all, 200 yard max, and shot scratch for the round. I would outdrive him by 70 or 80 yards, but I shot 100ish, he shot 72. 200 yard drive, 150 yard near the green, nice chip or pitch, and one putt.

The 70 year old man you played with is my hero. The game would be so much easier if we made things simple. But I guess it's just more fun to whack the driver off the tee on every par 4 and try to make that low probability shot.

Driver: G10 9* Matrix Ozik XCON6
Woods: i15 15.5*S UST Mamiya Axivcore Tour Red
Hybrids: i15 23*S UST Mamiya Axivcore Tour Red; i15 23* UST Mamiya Axivcore Tour Red
Irons: S57 5-PW DG S300
Wedges: Vintage Tour 52*; :eidolon: 56* & 60*Putter: Studio Select Newport 2

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I'm a short hitter too. I only hit my drives around 230. There are a couple of 440 yard par 4's that I rarely hit in requlation. The guys I play with routinly hit it 25-50 yards or more past me. The coarse I play at has zoysia fairways and we don't seem to get much roll, and we either play from 6610yds or 7047yds, par 71. But we had a few tournements that we played at 6205 yds, I'm a good 3-4 shots better from that distance. I wish I could get it out there another 25yds or so as I could shave a few strokes off.

Woods: Titleist 909 D3, Titleist 909 F2
Hybrids: Taylormade Rescue
Irons: Titleist AP-2
Wedges: Titleist Vokey spin milled
Putter: White Hot 2 ball.

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Happy Dragon Well Established Member

Happy Dragon

The long ball is like crack. Once you get a taste, you're always trying to top that high. As long as I hit it, it's a shame I'm not better. I usually score a high number or two and sometimes blow easy up and down opportunities. I've been beaten countless times by old guys who have grooved their swings and bring it with their regular flex shafts, a bag full of woods, and a bottle of Alieve. This game is great... so many ways to score.

Driver= Titleist 909D3 9.5 deg
3 Wood= Titleist 909F3 15 deg
Hybrid= Adams Idea Pro Black 19 deg
Irons 3-P= Titleist 695 CB
Wedges= Titleist Vokey Spin Mill 54/10, 60/4Putter= Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport 1.5Ball= Titleist ProV1x, NXT Tour

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Smiffy Established Member

Smiffy

Although I'm a horrible golfer, I have changed my mind on distance off the tee since playing with a 70 year old man. He didn't hit the ball long at all, 200 yard max, and shot scratch for the round. I would outdrive him by 70 or 80 yards, but I shot 100ish, he shot 72. 200 yard drive, 150 yard near the green, nice chip or pitch, and one putt.

These are the hardest ones to play against! They may now be 18 handicapped 70 year olds but a lot of them were once single figure golfers who tore the course apart. They may lack the distance nowadays but the short game is the last thing to leave them and boy, do they make you pay!

Plus, they've learnt all about course management which along with a good chipping and putting stroke will get your handicap down quicker than anything... I'd much rather fancy my chances in a match against a younger lower handicapped player who will often lose out with bravado than an older, more experienced higher handicapped player.

In the bag......
Driver: Ping G10 10.5 Prolaunch Red regular.
3 wood: Ping G10 15.5 Prolaunch Red regular.
5 wood: Ping G10 18.5 Prolaunch Red regular.
Hybrids: Ping i15 20 degree AWT regular (on order!)4-PW: Ping i15 AWT regularGap Wedge: Ping Tour-W 50/12 AWT regular (on order!)Sand Wedge:...

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Wazzu8 Well Established Member

Wazzu8

As a 20 year old who is 6 feet tall, I can whack it pretty well. It's just unfortunate I bought my regular flex driver before I really knew what I was doing.

That is why I'm looking at a new shaft for it or a new driver because it also has a dent in it.

edit: To be honest I have thought about shortening my new shaft or getting fitted because I really need to hit some more fairways and keep my accuracy up.

Sumo 10.5*
R7 Draw 15* 3W
3dx 17* 2H
Pi5 3-PW
Spin Milled Vokey 54* CG11 60* C-01

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There are many different variables. it depends on the course, club selection and short game. for example on a course with alot of dogleg holes you may want to leave your driver in the bag a few more times than usual. concentrate on getting to that corner. that is also when your short game comes in as well as proper club selection, and it needs to be consistent. a good idea is to find a driving range that has a grass section and practice from there instead of the mat. it will help you find your range with each club and will help condition you to hitting a ball in less than ideal conditions.

Forget your opponents; always play against par. ~Sam Snead

Sumo2 5900 9.5, ProForce V2 stiff
Diablo 3w
Baffler TWS 3h MP57 4-pw VR wedge 52.10, 56.14 TPz 60.06 Studio Style Newport 2 SG5ProV1x

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So iv been seeing alot of +4-8 handicapers who hit it 280-290 or at least 270(or so they say). Let me say that i am a HORRIBLE golfer. I ony hit it 240 maybe 245 MAX. So it makes me think that it would be alot easier if i was 50 yds ahead of where i am usually and i could hit shorter clubs in..... WOW it would be sooo fun. I mean even at the horribly low level of skill that im at it would be easy. My question is how do you power hitters score? ie do you stick aproach shots or in the short game. Thanks

I would say that it is a combination of sticking the approach shots into a range where the putts can be made. A + handicap does not come without birdies dropping. So, not only must your approach shots be consistently in makeable range, your putter needs to be on point so that makeable range gets a bit bigger!

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"Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same"

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