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Watched it several times. I love this special. Would love to find it on DVD.

I married and made mine... My usual partner is the wifey. Other wise my sons or daughter. I know guys with regular games. I'm definately jealous. Just waiting for the invite. I've always wanted a group of golfing buddies and a regular cash game.

5-6k yards around here at most of the locoal courses around here and you are playing the blues or whites (mens). What kind of stroke/slope ratings are the courses youre playing? The three courses I usually rotate around here are 69/115 ish.

Tee-ing forward is an interesting subject to me. Around here I never hear tees being refered to by color or distance. Most courses have three or four sets, which most people refer to as "ladies, seniors, men's, and tournament tees" this bugs the hell out of me. I do my best to correct people who call them "ladies tees" to me it sounds sexist, and ignorant. I have wanted to try the red tees for several reasons but have held off out of fear that buddy's and other golfers treat it as taboo and ridicule a man for teeing it forward. (a little about me) I am a high handicapper. I usually hit around a 90 from the blue/white ("mens") I drive the ball 250yards. My iron play has always been my strength, my putting is usually my weakness. So after playing the forward tees today here are my observations... my usual playing partner is my wife, and as I suspected playing one set of tees sped us up hugely. it is definately nice to only stop one place for tees. Next time you are playing a fun round with someone that usually plays the forward tees, teeing it up with them will definately save some time. We had much more fun today because it put us on the same level. Having the same tee "legitimized" any shot or hole when she (my wife) out played me. She is just learning, and usually doesn't look at our playing competitively. Even on the par threes when she normally is 10 or 15 yards ahead, she wouldn't be interested in closest to the pin or anything like that. Somehow removing the different tees put us eye to eye, and even though she scores significantly higher than me, there were several times where things got competitive. There were a couple of times where she ribbed me for being farther. One hole she poured it on thick from the tee to the hole. We were shot for shot, and she sunk a bogey put and I was left with a 15 footer to match her. (i nailed it by the way) The competition between us was something new and made whatever looks I got for playing the reds worth it. Another observation, for those who think it would be "too easy" you may be surprised by how little it helps your scorecard. It will bring different hazards in to play, it will change lines, you still have to make putts (which is most of our battle right?), and it will make you rethink your strategy/course management. At the very least you will enjoy the fresh look to your local course you play week after week. I am glad i finally tried it, and I decided I will be teeing it forward whenever the round permits.

I'm in the same boat. I'm a high handicapper. Struggling with my mental game, but I have found out I play my best golf when most get nervous. First tee is ALWAYS my best drive. And anytime I play through a group my shots surprise me. I don't know if its the distraction, or if for that moment I stop thinking of the million things that cause me to shank a shot and have one single swing thought... "Don't f up!"

V1 absolutely awesome. Record, anylize, compare.... Load pros swings or even drills and tips.

My father inlaw does. A while ago his clubs got stolen, and that was the first club he replaced. He loves his killer bee driver. He's twenty-five years older then me and keeps up with my distance, and is 10x straiter than me. Maybe he's on to something.

Any sign shop could do it. Make sure they use premium automotive grade vinyl (meant to withstand car washes, weather and constant sun) it will last as long as you want it on there. Hundreds of color options, unlimited font or design options... I have done signs for 17 years now. I was considering personalizing some of my own equipment. I have customized my waterfowl gun, my archery equipment... It all holds up well.

I believe you... Just surprised. The school my kids go to, the school my 12 year old plans to golf for, is a division 2 school who wins regionals and qualifies for states. Last year they had one golfer who placed. They are good. They compete against other schools of equal tallent. A scratch golfer is a rarity. Obviously the tallent pool is much smaller when your state has months of non Golfable weather.

I am sure it is. It is really amazing to me the difference between here in southern Michigan, and states with warmer climates allowing year round golf as well.

I definately understand that pressure. But if you look at their scoring averages they are all above par. I recently viewed UofMs men's golf stats... (keep in mind they are probably one of the lowest ranked big ten teams) This years roster is full of golfers all have scoring averages well above par. Then I read about the three newest recruits for next year... All three high school golfers, 2 hs state champions, one ranked number one in the state for Michigan (40 in the country) another ranked number one in Montana (48 in the country) they have scoring averages of 73 and 74. Reading those numbers I am surprised the thread starters son was cut from his high school team. And that the varsity cut line for one 9 hole round was par. [quote name="Beachcomber" url="/t/64572/high-school-golf-teams#post_805068"]Yeah, and tournament golf - especially a State championship tournament is setup a lot harder - and more pressure than a normal HS golf event/round. [/quote]

Those numbers seem really low to me. I understand its relative to the course played, and pressure of the round. Food for thought... http://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/Documents/BGF/2012%20LP/2012-Boys-D1.txt That is a link to the two day results for Michigan's 2012 hs division 1 boys golf state finals. Of the two days, only two guys had rounds breaking par. This is the best high school golfers in the state.

Wilson Tom Kites. Shot the best round of my life with them, and have been forever chasing that number since.

Make my strait drives long, and my long drives strait. Last season it was one or the other for me. The second half of the season I reached my golf goals while dropping my driver completely. Next season I plan on bringing my driver back, and averaging better than bogie golf. My last four 9 hole rounds for 2012 were all 49-49-46-46, I am hoping to shave a few off that.

Been there... Years ago i used to have a song I would keep on repeat in my head. I did this for a while before I even noticed I was doing it. When I would feel like the wheels were coming off, I would think of the song, maybe even hum it. Then try to go into swing auto pilot have zero swing thoughts, trust the practice will take over, and focus on that song. Funny thing is this year during league my wife was on fire, hitting really well. Out of the blue she confided in me that'd she was doing the exact same thing. I don't know where she got it, or where I got it from... But it worked.

I think most people that hear the name Cleveland, and picture there wedges. I picked up a launcher 5 wood and it was one of those things that just fit. I had never had that kind of penitrating flight from a club. After one round with it, I had a new favorite club in my bag. I now have Cleveland everything. I could not be more happy with them. I believe they are one of those brand names that will always be around. Guys like Keegan bradely and GMac using their clubs give them pretty great tour cred as well. Also I respect the fact that their clubs (specifically the drivers) do not come with a tool kit.

Cleveland CEO cart bag. More pocket space than I will ever need.

I was using Callaway warbirds and diablos, then one round I was short on balls.I grabbed a sleeve of nike PD softs. I noticed a huge difference in my short game. Balls were sticking to greens, spinning better. Just an immediate better feel. So until I find something that has as soft of a feel that I like better... I'll stick with them.

There are a lot of great golfers who put up very great scores with wooden heads. I got a buddy that is a scratch golfer that swears by the feel on them. I would be willing to bet that if there was $ in it, a pro or two would run them. Most of those guys could hold their own with a shovel and a hockey stick.

Teamanglerx... I just offered that advice to my 11 year old son today... He has clubs that he swings crisp and pure... And he has a couple clubs he is struggling with (dont we all) but I had him hit a couple shots with his "lucky" club, and made sure he paid attention the the rythym and tempo... And then try to match it with a club he was less confident in. I have been trying to do the same... I am so confident with my irons, 3i down through my wedges... So far I haven't been able to transfer my confident swing to any of my woods.

Another 46 today. One birdie, several chances at birdie, one eagle chance. 18 puts killed me today. I love this game.

I have been tracking every single stroke, and marking the scorecard to take note of every club, factor, and situation. I should post a pic of a recent scorecard, it is a mess. Each stroke is noted by which club was used. I also make other notes like circiling a putt mark if it was from the fringe or off the green so it doesn't go into the putt or chip count. But I also will note any stroke that was avoidable (mental mistakes, bad choices,) its nice to have a tally to remind yourself what every decision costs or Gains.

Im near Ann Arbor, MI. I know there are a ton of great instructors nearby. I definately plan on getting lessons as I can afford them. (Currently paying for 4 golfers in my familly). I sprung for one two hour lesson, and it was a bust.

I have desperately been trying to get my golf game back. In high school, I could keep in the mid to low 40s. As an adult, I would only golf 3 or 4 times a year and had accepted the fact that I was a high 50s golfer, and with my little playing I thought it was good enough. This year, I started playing more than ever. I upgraded all my equipment, and practiced my butt off. I took a lesson, (that did more damage than good) and I have been hell bent on getting my game back. Mid season, my game went south bad. It definately got worse. The harder I tried, the worse it got,i lost complete control of my driver, and my fairway woods aren't much better. With a lot of effort, I was consistantly hitting low 50s, well my last 4 rounds were finally in the 40s, 49, 49, 49, and today a season best 46. Here is what I did to make the leap... I started tracking every stroke, identified a weekness... My putting wasn't as strong as I thought it was. So, I spent some time on the practice greens, changed to a more repeatable grip and posture. I also decided, no more hero shots, smart play always. When in trouble, play to safety, worry about getting to the green on the next shot. The most helpfull thing I did though was leave my woods and driver in the bag. My irons are the strongest part of my game, so I'm embracing what works until my confidence is back with my woods. I know this is long winded, and some may not care, but I just thought I would share. I am excited for what will happen as I get better with my putter, and I learn to hit my driver well. My goal for next season is to break 40 at least once.by the end of the season.