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My handicap index: The sub-3 level has been reached!

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After some more-consistent-than-usual play this spring/summer/fall, my handicap index has finally dropped below -3. Thanks to a round of 74 that included an eagle 2 on a 284 yard par 4 this weekend, my index now reads a beautiful -2.8! Just a few more tenths and I can play in a US Amateur Qualifier.

In My Bag:
Driver: Titleist 983K 9.5°, Harmon HTD CB-65R
3-Wood: Mizuno MP-001, 13°, Harrison Striper Titanium
Hybrid 1: TaylorMade Rescue Mid TP, 16°
Hybrid 2: TaylorMade Rescue Mid TP, 19°Irons: Ping S59 Tour 4-PWWedges: Mizuno Black Nickel 51.06 / Cleveland Black Pearl 58.08Putter:...

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Just curious at your level of play, if a S driver shaft might give you more everything off the tee. Great going.

I'll let gas_can explain the benefits of my shaft b/c I'm not 100% sure, but even though its an R shaft, I believe its tipped a little stiff - for what reason, I'm not sure - it's what my pro recommended for me though. My swing speed is only about 94 with my driver.

In My Bag:
Driver: Titleist 983K 9.5°, Harmon HTD CB-65R
3-Wood: Mizuno MP-001, 13°, Harrison Striper Titanium
Hybrid 1: TaylorMade Rescue Mid TP, 16°
Hybrid 2: TaylorMade Rescue Mid TP, 19°Irons: Ping S59 Tour 4-PWWedges: Mizuno Black Nickel 51.06 / Cleveland Black Pearl 58.08Putter:...

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After some more-consistent-than-usual play this spring/summer/fall, my handicap index has finally dropped below -3. Thanks to a round of 74 that included an eagle 2 on a 284 yard par 4 this weekend, my index now reads a beautiful -2.8! Just a few more tenths and I can play in a US Amateur Qualifier.

Congratulations! When you get those last tenths knocked off and play in the US Amateur Qualifier, make sure you register as FAHooGolfs so we can track your progress!

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cmarkmyers Well Established Member

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I am sort of Sub-3, as in I no longer hit triple digit scores, but I guess that is a bit different :)

Anyway, grats to a fellow Virginia resident and let us know when it is in the plus range! Keep up the good work.

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