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Wow!! All I can say, Im soooo damn excited!

I went out to my local executive course after work, its a par 62, playing about 3500 yards. nothing too crazy, about 5 or 6 par 4's but accuracy is pretty important here.

Anyways, I played 18 and shot a 76... Hit 0 greens in reg on the front. My usual is somewhere in the 80's. But I parred the last 2 holes and something just felt right. Since it was twilight, I figured I'll replay most of the course to see if Im onto something.

Well, I played 12 holes and finished +2!! 2 over par! I did take one mulligan though.... I have never in my life dreamed I would do that! Something just clicked with my irons! And short game, and putter!!

I started going straight back with my irons, and keeping the face aligned at the top.... I dunno, I cant explain it, but something definitely clicked today! I just hope it stays with me now!

All that putting practice and short game practice is paying off!

Just thought I would tell someone considering I'm stuck to playing alone......

Thanks a lot for all your insight everyone! I now know what it feels like to play some amazing golf! I hit like 10 out of 12 greens in reg on my second round, even putted in a 12 footer for bird, and missed 3 other birds by inches.

What an amazing feeling!

Jim

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TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

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Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

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Feels good to get through a great round eh? I set a personal best today as well. A local course, 68.5/117 from the blues, 5,418 yards. I went 41/40 for an 81. Only hit 2 fairways and 6 GIR's, but finished the round with 30 putts.

Congrats on your round, it's a good feeling when the golf gods smile upon you.
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Irons: MP-67
Wedges: 1018 52⁰/56⁰/60⁰
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what course? I live in Tampa too

Countryway golf club, off of waters ave. Small course, but I love it for short game work.

Is there any kind of league or club down here where you can play golf with other people in the area? I work kind of in a secluded environment, and dont really know anyone that I can play golf with except my old man, but he's out of town a lot. Have you played Countryway before? Great after work course. Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

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Feels good to get through a great round eh? I set a personal best today as well. A local course, 68.5/117 from the blues, 5,418 yards. I went 41/40 for an 81. Only hit 2 fairways and 6 GIR's, but finished the round with 30 putts.

Nice, congrats! 6 GIR and 2 fairways, and still an 81?! Thats amazing man. Feels great, I hope it never goes away!

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


Posted
Countryway golf club, off of waters ave. Small course, but I love it for short game work.

ive played country way a few times... its a nice course not to big but theres small greens and alot of the par 3s have water around them

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sumo2 sasquatch 3 wood 15*
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sc2 4-pw mpt raw haze 52* 588 56* wedge xtour PM grind 60* cleveland classic #2


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Countryway golf club, off of waters ave. Small course, but I love it for short game work.

Ive never played there. i usually play Heritage Harbor, Westchase, Northdale and Pasadena Country Club. Yes, there is a league that plays every Thursday evening. Just contact

Matt at T&D; Golf at tdmatt77@yahoo.com or thru T&D;'s website at www.TandD•••••••••s.com . They play Thursday evenings at The Eagles and anyone can play!

Posted
I also shot a personal best today. I went 42/37 for a 79 from the tips. I have a feeling though that this will only get better. I am currently trying to figure out my driver but other than that everything is clicking. Stats: Fairways:9 GIR:7

Driver 2007 Burner 10.5
Hybrid 3DX RDC 3 Iron
Irons Di7 4-GW Irons
Wedges American Open 60*
Putter Black MaxBalls AD333's


Posted
Ive never played there. i usually play Heritage Harbor, Westchase, Northdale and Pasadena Country Club. Yes, there is a league that plays every Thursday evening. Just contact

Hey man, yea Matt is a good guy. He just built a driver for me a couple weeks ago. He told me about that tournament. I think I may play next week.

Thanks a lot! Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


Posted
Hey man, yea Matt is a good guy. He just built a driver for me a couple weeks ago. He told me about that tournament. I think I may play next week.

yeah, Matt is a great guy. super nice, very knowledgeable, and a killer store with great prices.


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