Lyndon Reid

I would argue Driving the ball well (not necessarily 300 yards but 230+) is AS important as the "short game". I can save 8 strokes putting, but if I put three balls out of bounds or in the bush with my driver I am in the same spot. If I am only hitting the ball 170, I am not going to hit par 4s in 2. Of course this is less relevant if you play wide open or short course. Ya need both to score. I say this as someone who is concentrating on his short game and was able to shave an average of 9 putts a round.

69.1 with a 121 slope rating. Was rated in the past few years. From the blues it's a 70 rating with a 124 rating. It's a par 71 course (not 72). I will likely start playing the blues when I am not with my regular group (they play whites) so that I can get a bit more practice hitting my irons. It's a short course at just over 6000 yards. I started to go out during the week at 7:00pm and just drop ball everywhere and practice (more fun than the range for me). Then I play my rounds on the weekend.

Well, it's a guess I haven't golfed much in the past 17 years. Back when I was 15 I was lucky to break 100. I bought equipment 10ish years ago played a few round and then stopped. Last year I played 10-15 round and was high 80, low 90's on average. This year I have played 6 rounds (and I joined a golf club) and shot 97 (55,42), 85, 88, 86, 83, 81.

I put golf pride tour wraps on my irons yesterday. They are the .60 ones. I checked them thus morning and I could twist the grip at the butt. Was very surprised. Used paint thinner and grip tape and put then on dynamic gold s300. Any ideas?

My hat size is 7 and 7/8th. Rather average. I don't often wear a hat, my hair is that good.:p

I am prob 50/50 for hitting fairway vs rough (our rough is short and playable tho). I might put 1 a round in the bush. Usually if I slow up the swing (I think I hit with an open face or something and it hits the bush). My chipping is pathetic. Inside 60 yards I suck. BUT I am working on it and when you are this bad its great as the improvements come quick :) Shot 81 on the weekend, happy with that. Expecting to break 80 soon. I love golf lol

Thanks everyone for the advice. R5 is staying in the bag. I continue to hit it very well. Going to pick up a 58* wedge with some bounce once I get my Utley book and read exactly what he recommends. I have been practicing my putting and chipping. Using Utley's putting method and have been very comfortable. Went from high 30's low 40's to low 30's. Scores are dropping :D Only played 6 full rounds this year but will be playing 1-2 full rounds plus some 9 hole week day rounds now (just joined the golf club).

Thank you SloverUT. We have a golftown here so I will give that a go! I am def going to invest in some wedges. I am pretty sure Stan Utley makes loft/bounce recommendations so as soon my book shows up I am ordering some wedges.

Lol you guys are ridiculous. I am a 15 handicap on a good day... I have nothing to brag about. I apologize for saying it well. Here is an new question: I suck at a golf, like really bad. I took an 8 today on a very easy par 4. I am curious as to whether or not Driver technology has changed SIGNIFICANTLY in the past 10 years. Is a R1 considerably better than an R1?

@Shirty thanks for the insight.... All i was getting at is.... has technology changed so much that something new will make a considerable difference. I am sure someone on here who is an equipment buff can comment

I accidentally created two accounts. One via face-book and one by registering. Here is the other. http://thesandtrap.com/u/48314/LyndonReid Can they be merged?

I am smashing my drive - averaging about 280-290 for sure. Generally hitting it well with the odd bad shot (1 or 2 a round but I haven't played a lot so thats to be expected. It's a taylor made R5 stock stiff flex, low torque, tip stiff driver. I kind of want a new toy but, but since I am hitting it well i am wondering if i should. Will i see increased accuracy from a newer stick? Or will i hit poorly? I have never been fitted, had swing speed measured, etc. I am for sure going to get new wedges (I have an old wilson 56*) but am waiting until my Stan Utley art of short game gets here to see what he recommends.