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I'm expressing an opinion and putting out there discussion points by saying what could be the causes... by no means I'm stating laws in here that need to be vetted ... How are all you guys replies to my posts adding any value, by just saying u have no proof, no data, and such...

So you're telling me that when you think of Nike for golf only related quipment or clothing, you don't think of Tiger? Also, being a fan is one thing (i'm not), understanding and recognising that is the greatest golfer of the past 2 decades is something different (my position)

correct... and that's prob why this country is going through a hard time: we outsourced all the manufacturing!

oh, and how is it a blind statement?!? Pretty clear how those players' game went down from where they were before: (Rory could barely make cuts, Casey is a ghost, Watney didn't do much...) adjustment period? probably, but it's not good publicity for Nike IMO when players paid so much to switch then don't perform

I didn't just say Tiger, but puposely said Nike fans and haters as well... which in my opinion is hard pretty much the same as saying Tiger when talking about golf...

1. Nike is fairly new company to golf compared to the others 2. Nike made it through the golf world because of the amount of money spent endorsing Tiger and fitting everything for his game and his needs (and rightfully after what they put in him) 3. Nike overpays his players: Rory contract is something to be ashamed of. These players then all of the sudden do not perform on the golf course as good as before: a. They are getting paid too much money b. Nike selects players who have no mental game and cannot perform. c. Nike focuses all his efforts on Tiger only Now, on all the bashing you guys gave me for my commets, why don''t you relax? This thread was meant to be an instigation to see who is a Nike supporter and who's not, who is a Tiger fan and who is not. We ALL very well know that the clubs have nothing to do with Tiger since he dictates exactly how his clubs need to be (see commercial from a few yrs back of Tiger in the "oven")

Rule #5 is a must in this time of the year after 2 minutes of search... Lately due to lots of rain and less maintenance on the course due to bad weather we've been playing lift, clean and place (also in rough areas). Bunkers can be raked to get some fluff and place the ball on since they are too packed and frozen

What I am saying is Nike (as a company) and not necessarily clubs. So far, aside from Tiger, a lot of growing talented players endorsed by Nike fell off the wagon. Is it the clubs, is it the ton of money they pay the players, is it whatever: Nike is the common ground.

Your point being...? Rory switch seems pretty self explanatory

I usually talk to hit when I hit a too pure of an approach shot and ask her to sit, cause i know i just bombed it 10 yds past...

Mefree post just made my day... thanks for the laugh and the absolute stupidity of people... (not that surprised)

with that said I do believe that Nike equipment is not as good as others... see Rory, Watney, Casey, Dyson...

That's it... it's the pressure of performing and being consistently in the spot light for any and every move, word, look he does... The expectation of greatness at all time that he created in the past decades is what he's battling against...

Welcome Marv! New member here as well but really enjoying the comments and people!

48*, 52*, 56* or 60* for the 60-80 depending on how i'm trying to play the shot. One thing I learnt though is to never hit wedges full (and for that matter not even the irons) so the difficulty in hitting the 3/4 or 1/2 swing is not there for me... I'm actually trying to focus on hitting all my wedges with a lower trajectory to avoid balooning: still a WIP and not that easy to achieve for me but when executed correctly is a great shot.

Also, looks like you're caring about the score too since you have an index (21) and you're stating you're "on your way" to becoming scratch... I haven't met anyone who doesn't really care about the score, no matter they shoot a 130 or a 90... at the end of the round they all want to know what they shoot...

12th hole at Stonewater Golf Club in Ohio. Took the pic a week ago. The phone rsolution doesn't give it justice at all colors and set up was soooo much better:

Voted for 1, becuase he was close this year... However, it seems that it's getting in his head everytime he plays one and doesnt perrform, lacking of that Tiger edge... We'll see...

100% agreed

Like cipher said, being tired and phisically exhausted really affects your golf swing: from turning fuly to just the plane. I know that right now my body has 14 holes (4 months of inactivity has its price) of good golf in it and i tend to get out of juice in in the final stretch: i stop turning fully and i use a more "armsy" swing, that does not produce good shots (pushes, lack of power and big fades). By the way: great dedication you have!!! It will come together for sure!

I don't think there is a good handicap or a bad one... it's the ability to play at it or better that matters. But i think anything single digit is a good achievement

they are both important. when i have a god long game, usually my short game and putting is miserable. When the long game is off and I don't hit fairways, i can save myself somewhat with the the short game. However, to consistently shoot low you need more short game than anything: putts per round and up/down stats are what makes the difference and separates myself from a low handicapper. Take the older man who shoot in the 70s and low 80s who can drive the ball 200 tds top... they still shoot low because of their short game and ability to get up and down from 50 yds in. so, short game is more important once you achieve a consistent ball striking

Wow... speachless... never seen something that beautiful and I love the upright look at address!

StoneWater Golf CLub in Highland Heights OH: white tees 70.6/127 - 6120 yds 40 F / 45 B = 85 3 three putt, 3 bunker shots left in the bunker the first try: not a good day