Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

golf time

-BAMA-

By -BAMA-
in Golf Talk

 Share
Note: This thread is 6370 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

-BAMA- Well Established Member

-BAMA-

Posted
Posted

how many of you guys try to run through the golf course as fast as you can and try to get it done on 3.5 hours or less??

if your one of those guys... when do you take time to smell the bermuda grass?? seriously?? i have never had fun when im trying to rocket off after every hole-out...

i walked 18 the other day and it took me 4.5 hours. nobody in front of me and nobody behind... just me and my buddy cutting up while walking down the fairway and discussing politics and women during warmup swings...

golf is much more fun without a watch on your wrist. try it sometime.

unless you got somebody on the teebox behind you... then get a move on....

RBZ stage 2 driver & 3 wood

Original AP1 4-GW

Vokey 54.10 & 58.04

Scotty Newport 2


I <3 Titleist Well Established Member

I <3 Titleist

Posted
Posted
A walked round with myself and 3 other guys usually takes about 4 hours. The biggest problem is it's really hard to enjoy a round when the guy in the clubhouse allows a single or double in a golf cart to tee off 5 minutes after we did.

Par Fore Well Established Member

Par Fore

Posted
Posted

I played a 3.5 hour round once....there were just two of us on an afternoon in a cart.....still took our time, really enjoyed it....great weather, all the time in the world......nobody behind or in front....

I don't understand the 4 some that plays a round of golf in 3 hours....they all have their own cart, nary a practice swing, putt within 10 feet of the hole and pick up......playing as a 2-some, I've actually waived thru a 4-some to get them off my back, LOL....

Rounds should be 4 to 4 1/2 hours IMHO......plenty of time to enjoy, relax, and play a great round.....anthing over 5 hours is rediculous, even on the weekends....yes, it's great to relax and enjoy the round, but rounds in excess of 5 hours include a lot of standing and just wear me down


PiKapp23 Great Member

PiKapp23

Posted
Posted
Honestly, if it took me 6 hours to play, I would be perfectly happy. There is no other place I'd rather be anyway. Of course, I do not have a wife, kids or even dogs, so I've got no place to be and all day to get there.

On days I play by myself I'm in no rush, but can still finish in about 3-3.5 hours if not held up (I can really play in about 2.5 or a little less, but that's just not much fun for me).
Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0

Mr Eagle Dedicated Member

Mr Eagle

Posted
Posted

Hey ,just go with the flow.Playing well is more important than how long it takes.I dont like hanging around when its cold but theres always the hip flask and a good bit of banter to keep you warm. In the summer I couldnt care less how long it takes as long as Im back in the 19th for a well deserved pint before the barmaids gone home (thats another story)

In The Bag
Mizuno MX 560 Driver
Taylor made 3 wood
Mizuno HIFLI 21*
Mizuno MX 25's 4-pwMizuno MX series wedges 50, 56*/11 & 60*Bettinardi C02 putter4 bottles of pilsner,2 packs cigars


-BAMA- Well Established Member

-BAMA-

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Honestly, if it took me 6 hours to play, I would be perfectly happy. There is no other place I'd rather be anyway. Of course, I do not have a wife, kids or even dogs, so I've got no place to be and all day to get there.

me too buddy.. i can spend an entire day at the course... i usually spend between 6-7 hours there every time i play..

i hit a bucket of balls at the range to warm up before the round, then spend about an hour at the chipping/putting greens.. it usually takes me about 4 hours to finish a round with my buddies, and then i go back to the range afterwards to work on whatever shot i couldnt hit well during the round.. i have way too much fun out there to want to leave early...

RBZ stage 2 driver & 3 wood

Original AP1 4-GW

Vokey 54.10 & 58.04

Scotty Newport 2


Fat Slice Great Member

Fat Slice

Posted
Posted
The only time I rush through 18 is when I'm playing 27.

Driver: Nike Ignite 10.5 w/ Fujikura Motore F1
2H: King Cobra
4H: Nickent 4DX
5H: Adams A3
6I 7I 8I 9I PW: Mizuno mp-57Wedges: Mizuno MP T-10 50, 54, 58 Ball: random


Par Fore Well Established Member

Par Fore

Posted
Posted
me too buddy.. i can spend an entire day at the course... i usually spend between 6-7 hours there every time i play..

100% on board with you....love to be on the golf course....6 hours is perfect....1 warming up, 4.5 on the round, and another half hanging with buds and having a cold one afterwards.......but 5.5 hour rounds grind on me....also, I do enjoy time with the wifey and consider weekends as valued time.....sitting around waiting on slow play just doesn't appeal to me....maybe I am in the minority here


Fourputt Incredible Member

Fourputt

Posted
Posted

You can read my philosophy in my sig, but as long as I don't have a gap in front or a logjam behind me, I like to play a relaxed round. I DO have a wife, but I play most of my golf while she's at work (lucky me ), so I'm rarely pressed to be anywhere else. If I have a conflicting appointment, then I either play only 9 holes or I just don't play that day.

Rick

"He who has the fastest cart will never have a bad lie."

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1

Razorhog Well Established Member

Razorhog

Posted
Posted
I love having the time to talk and have a good time. Constantly rushing to get to the next box is annoying and distracting.

In my Warbird Hot:
Driver: Burner 10.5* Reg Flex
3 Wood: Mercury Golf MR Jumbo 16*
Irons: X-20 4-AW
Putter: 33" Rossa FontanaShoes:Footjoy Contour


TheWarHound Well Established Member

TheWarHound

Posted
Posted
I get off work at 3:15pm, and the girlfriend gets off work at 6:00pm. Between my work and my home is a crappy little 9-hole course. I can do nine holes and be home before the girlfriend gets off work, no hurry, no fuss. Weather permitting, of course.

In my Cart Bag:
Driver: R7 Draw 9*
3W: Ovation 15*
Hybrid Halo 19* 2H, Halo 22* 3H
Irons: i/3 O-Size 4-PWSW: Vokey SM 56*Putter: Anser


GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

Posted
Posted
Unless there is a group behind me that is waiting, Im never in a hurry.

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

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


Bump-n-MI Dedicated Member

Bump-n-MI

Posted
Posted

Part of enjoying a round (for me ) is keeping a steady pace of play. My partners and I have no problem walking 18 in 3.5 hrs....not rushing just playing "ready golf". 5+ hour rounds suck IMHO.

Callaway X-Hot Tour GD Tour AD DI-7 Sonartec SS-3.5 16* FTP-X Adams Idea Super S 19* Matrix Kujoh
Bridgestone J33B DG X100 Mizuno MP 53*6 Mizuno MP 56*10 WRX Sq. Gr. GTO Ported
Mizuno MP 60*6 WRX Sq. Gr. GTO Ported Odyssey White Hot Tour #5 Callaway Tourix

GHIN: 10436305


Note: This thread is 6370 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    Carl's Place
    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • Shindig
      ShotScope LM1 ($200 Launch Monitor/Speed Radar)

      By Shindig · Posted

      I have been debating getting a launch monitor of some sort, if only so I can re-figure my shot zones (I haven't actually mapped them in years) and also to practice distance wedges at home.  I have to see if this works with either my current setup, or what my setup would be if I move it to the garage.  
    • Shindig
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By Shindig · Posted

      Day 48, June 23.  After work today, I took 25 minutes in my practice room;  6-iron, same everything as yesterday except the time and count. 
    • Shindig
      PGA Tour Makes Sweeping Changes Starting in 2028

      By Shindig · Posted

      Well, this is interesting.  I think we discovered a few months ago that I haven't been following professional golf in a while (my confusion about Scotty's footwork confirmed that), so at least as I aim to follow a bit more I'll get something new to learn with all of you.  My very quick read of Erik's summary makes me think this new Challenger series fits somewhere between Korn Ferry and the Championship (not Champions, but I know I'm going to make that mistake a few times if I'm not careful!).   My recollection is that there were already second-tier events among the PGA Tour;  the Bob Hope didn't have the same quality of field as the event at Riviera (whose current name I forget, although now that I say that, I realize the Palm Springs event hasn't been called the Bob Hope in a few years either).   With the absence of the FedEx (if I'm reading that correctly), does that mean no more FedEx Cup at all? Hopefully I'll have time later in 2026 to sit down and see what we're in for in 2027, where one of my goals already is to follow more professional golf.
    • iacas
      PGA Tour Makes Sweeping Changes Starting in 2028

      By iacas · Posted

      The highlights as I see them: Championship and Challenger Series The creation of the PGA Tour and the PGB Tour, in the words of Joel Dahmen a few years ago. They're calling them the Championship Series (23-24 events) and the Challenger Series (20+ events). Both run February to August. They feel this will achieve three things: increasing the consistency and quality of fields across the season creating a clear system for players to earn and retain status and delivering a more structured and competitive experience for fans and partners—all in an effort to strengthen meritocracy. Championship Series Structure and Eligibility The 23-24 events includes the Players, majors, season-ending events, and the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup. These will be 72-hole events with a 36-hole cut to the top 65 and ties and purses of $20M+. 120 players without an alternate list. 90 players (roughly) from the previous year and 20 players promoted from the Challenger Series. Full eligibility will be finalized later this year. Sites (cities) to be finalized soon, but 10 of the 15 courses have already been determined. Postseason: includes retention and relegation and concludes with match play. The Tour Championship will also be played across a rotation of prestigious courses. Challenger Series Structure and Eligibility 20+ events. Running concurrently. Will feature players fighting their way back to the Championship Series or players graduating and on the upswing from the Korn Ferry Tour. Many of these events will be current PGA Tour courses. About 7 of the Challenger Series events will be during off weeks for the Championship Series with elevated purses and visibility. Purses of at least $4M, with cuts similar to the Champ series. 144 player fields. Competitive Fields for Both Series Players will be eligible for only one series at a time: Championship Series Players are not eligible for Challenger Series events. Championship Series members will have a known schedule with all events having the same eligibility. Players and Majors will have their own eligibility criteria. Championship Series players don't have to play all events. This begs the question about, say, the Canadian Open, and other "home-town" events that players might want to play, even if they're Challenger Series events. Will releases be granted? Promotion and Relegation At least 90 players will be retained in the Championship Series, and 20 players will be promoted from the Challenger Series each year. Battlefield promotion for two-time winners from the Challenger Series. Players relegated from the Championship Series will have a "last chance" opportunity to retain status, or will go to the Challenger Series. Criteria will be finalized before the start of the 2027 season. Points System New points system (not FedExCup points). Separate points systems for the Championship and Challenger Series. Elevated points in the Challenger Series for off-weeks on the Championship Series. More details tk. Elevated International Events in the Fall The fall schedule will include a limited series of elevated international events with top players from the Championship Series, with the intent to deliver in partnership with the DP World Tour as part of the Strategic Alliance. Last Chance Series The Tour will develop a “last chance” series of 4-6 events in the fall, with a limited number of spots on the Championship Series available for top finishers. Eligibility will include players relegated from the Championship Series, Challenger Series players, and other categories to be determined. Q-School continues, as do the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Latinoamerica. Also, Brian Rolapp is the new commissioner as of January 1, 2027.
    • iacas
      PGA Tour Makes Sweeping Changes Starting in 2028

      By iacas · Posted

      You can download the PDF at this link or see the first page of it above.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept