rmgators

I was in Hilton Head last week and played Hilton Head National, Arthur Hills, and RTJ. All were in similar solid condition although the greens were very sandy at National. I think I enjoyed the Hills layout the most, followed by RTJ then National. While RTJ has the Ocean Hole you also have several highway holes that run parallel to a very busy road that kind of takes away from the ambiance on the front side. It also has several holes on the front and back that run in the same direction, one after another. I think I could see 3-4 flags one behind another from the 12th/13th tee. Still a very solid course, I just liked the variety at Hills better. We found some great food spots that I figured I'd share: Lowcountry Backyard - great comfort food (fried green tomatoes, potato chip crusted meatloaf) and catch of the day specials One Hot Mama's - I think the owner is/was on the Food Network recently; some of the best wings I've had anywhere (try Hot Asian and Mustard BBQ) and a great bar Sea Shack - long line any time of day (30min - 1hr) but worth at least one visit for some great fresh seafood and sides

Anyone else have trouble getting a good feel with the white hot faces? I loved it on the showroom and bought one at the beginning of the season - have never putted worse though. I've had one or two rounds where I'll drain putts from all over but for the most part it's been a nightmare on the greens. Going to take my XG #2 out of the bag this weekend.

I'm setting up pairings for a two-man best ball and wanted to get some thoughts on pairing strategy. My team is pretty evenly distributed among the following handicap buckets: 1: 0-5 2: 5-10 3: 10-15 4: 15-20 Would you typically try to match 1's with 4's and 2's with 3's?

oo, Whoops!

http://www.golfweb.com/tournaments/r.../story/9639937 Is this guy drain dead? He may have just done the US a HUGE favor.

I've tried the Heavenwood and G5 hybrids and just can't get comfortable with them, just seems weird having such a small, light head on a wood's shaft (I think the whole thing is just too light for me). I've got a 9.5* Fusion driver, 15* Fusion 3W, and a 19* mock Tight lies 5 wood which have worked really nice for me.

Thanks I'll work on that -- we have an area where I can practice these shots at a local driving range.

Would an item like this serve me well if I could get it for under $200: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd;=1 Or am I better off ponying up for the 1500? This one looks portable and I'm sure it's accurate but is it cheaper b/c it will be more difficult to steady?

I get up and down at a high percentage from tight lies but I really struggle when my ball ends up sitting in the short fluffy rough that is outside the "fairway cut". I've tried two different approaches: 1 - Use my 60* wedge and play it like a chip shot. This almost never works as I either get a big clump of grass b/t club and ball, or I nearly go right under it. Either way the ball ends up just a few feet ahead of me. 2 - Use my pitching wedge and play it like a chip shot. I have had a bit more success with this but it is hard to judge distance, esp. since I can't put any spin on from this lie. Seems like anytime I try this the ball flies well past my target. Should I try playing this like a bunker shot and just blast out of there? What works for you guys?

40-44..Had a double and 2 triples on the back nine (got into some trouble hitting the driver on holes I shouldn't have). Finished even over the last 4 holes though including a nice 15ft curling putt on 18 for birdie to salvage a decent round.

60* Cleveland CG10 lob wedge

155 is stock?? How does he hit it 178 out of the rough with it then? And how the hell does he hit a cut 5-wood 267?? These guys play a different game.

I did almost throw up when he hit that 8 iron to 5 feet on the 196yd par 3, unbelievable. I'm assuming there was a bit of an elevation drop and that he was able to hit it high and ride the wind -- how far do you think he hits an 8 Iron with no elevation change and no wind from the center of the fairway?

From most recent to oldest: Round 1: 81, 31 putts (0 3-putts, 5 1-putts) Round 2: 85, 33 putts (1 3-putt, 4 1-putts) Round 3: 86, 33 putts (0 3-putts, 5 1-putts) Round 4: 97, 32 putts (1 3-putt, 5 1-putts) I've done a nice job of avoiding 3 putts and had some great lags during my most recent round. If I can just drop a few more of those ten foot par putts that I leave myself after mediocre chips (or just improve the short game!) I think I can break 30.

Makes sense -- I bet Steve Williams isn't helping anyone out though! Thanks Eric.