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Purchased and received my Club Glove Burst Proof. Going on a trip this week so will see how things go..

Thanks for the feedback

Good to hear. I did see some that were $229 with the stiff arm (as opposed to 229 + 29 for arm). Anything less though would be used or scam. Be careful..

I have a Sun Mountain stand bag so I think this would work for me.

This is great (and encouraging) feedback. Thank you. I am very close to pulling the trigger on this purchase.

I am considering upgrading my golf travel bag (currently a cheap hard case showing some signs of wear/tear). Based on my research so far (especially on this forum) the Club Glove seems to be a very popular choice. I have a couple of questions I am hoping to get help with: 1) Since the Club Glove Burst Proof is essentially a soft case, and there is no padding in the middle, I am concerned about damage to my actual golf bag (within the case). Or damage to anything inside the bag pockets. If a bunch of luggage was laid on top of the bag, it seems that it would get squashed/damaged? I understand that the stiff arm protects the club heads and that there is some padding on top, but what about the rest of the case?? 2) Since this is a "soft" bag, wont the airlines need me to sign a waiver? I frequently just drop off my bag with sky cap for curbside check-in. Will that mean I have to check the bag inside from now on? Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Spieth struggled with his swing/mechanics this weekend (Masters 2016). He tee׳d off with his 3-wood on a good number of holes Sunday.

I played Las Vegas National last week while on a trip there. Its a challenging course and given another chance to play it, I would score better. If your natural shot is a draw, you will like this course as most fairways dog leg to the left. Pros: - The course was in really great shape. Fairways very green and lush. Kinda surprising. - Super close to strip. Short cab ride. - Not too busy and got around in good time. Cons: - Homes along most of the fairways. I don't like courses with homes everywhere. - Bunkers (which there are many of) didn't have enough sand. Sorta hard with just a thin fluffy layer on top.

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/all-right-mcilroy-fixes-hook-shoots-67-make-api-cut/ "He put three more balls into the water during his opener, leading to an emergency range session and Trackman number-crunch that he estimated lasted an hour....McIlroy discovered on the range that his face angle was closed at impact, a byproduct of his recent attempt to move the ball forward in his stance with the driver."

Other than the obvious things like the additional loft (more forgiving..less slice), shorter shaft, etc..I think most just over swing when they grab the Driver. There is a mentality to swing for the fences (with the intention of generating more club head speed) and unless you are low hcp or pro level we just end up altering the proper mechanics/sequencing required. Although even Rory Mcllroy can have a bad day. He only hit 4 fairways on Thursday missing everything to the left. He then had an emergency range session to try and diagnose the issue. I don't feel so bad now :)

Thanks for the feedback. I will try and get a video up. The caveat there is that the camera angles have to be good. I had trouble sleeping (driver anxiety) and went to the range this morning. The good news is that I hit mostly good (straight or fade) drives. I worked on the following things: - Smooth/even tempo throughout the swing (no over swinging). - turn around my spine (takeaway and downswing) without moving (swaying) - I normally tee the ball up in line with my left foot and address the club head a few inches back from the ball. Focused on the bottom of the swing being where I address the club head (not the ball). I realize the above descriptions/terminology may be different for everyone, but this really helped me.

Something happened in the last couple weeks and now I am really struggling with my driver. This is despite lots of practice at the range over the off season with good results. I hit my 3-wood great though. It's consistent and reliable and I used it off the tee on most holes over the last couple rounds I played. I realize this is a temporary solution though and need to figure out what the issue is. I might be over swinging. The miss is usually a slice or a pull. When I hit it well (historically) I am usually hitting a fade and very seldomly a slight draw. Will be hitting the range this week to troubleshoot.

I got the M1 Driver in November. I was ready for an upgrade and wanted to go with latest/greatest. In terms of adjustablity the reality is that I don't mess with the levers (since deciding on initial settings). Makes me wonder if the M2 would have been a better (and cheaper) choice. Perhaps I will take advantage of the levers in the future though. I am looking at upgrading my irons as well this Spring. Will have to look at the M2s..

I am 5'7" and considered doing the same thing a while back (having received this advice to improve my drives). My instructor advised against it though citing the laws of physics (longer club/arc more speed/distance) and pointing to the LPGA players who are shorter in stature yet use the full length drivers. So I think you actually want/need the extra shaft length if you are shorter in height. I have since improved my driving considerably with the standard length shaft by improving my swing mechanics: tempo, not coming over the top, weight shift, balanced finish..

Once snow starts (and stays), season ends. Otherwise, my home course stays open. Last year I played all the way to Jan 2nd. Then it's off to the dome and trips to warm states. They say it's gonna be a warmer winter. We shall see.

I got the M1 this past Friday. Played 2 rounds so far with it. 1st round was mostly severe slices. 2nd round started off poorly as well until one of my playing partners pointed out to me that I was coming in way over the top. I adjusted my swing and after that hit several great drives. My previous driver (and only one I have ever known) was the PING G20. I was actually hitting it pretty well before switching. Perhaps the M1 is less forgiving though. Swing flaws exposed more? Not sure. I will need to get use to the sound, but as long as the accuracy and distance are there I am ok with the sound difference.

I ponder this question often as well. I see a swing coach regularly and his feedback trumps whatever else I take in (certainly on the fundamentals). However, I am also constantly reading and watching all things golf (Golf Channel, YouTube, this forum, various books..). From a practical standpoint, there are a lot of skills and scenarios in golf. Seeing a Pro for 45 mins every couple of weeks is just not enough to cover everything. As an example, I watched & studied Phil Mickelson’s video instruction on the short game (ala hinge and hold). After practicing this and adding to my tool set, my short game improved significantly. Ultimately, I think we learn from multiple sources and experiences.

Yes, I use this stuff too, but with lower SPF. Just trying to figure out if its better to go with the GolfersSkin (golfersskin.com)

Anybody know anything about "GolfersSkin" (or use it) and whether its better than the stuff I would get at the local drugstore? I heard a commercial for it and supposedly many of the PGA players use it.

My best round ever.

I thought you had to be a long hitter to win this tournament?

I played here yesterday (visiting from out of town). Course in very nice shape these days. Most scenic course I have ever played at. Just stunning views from every single hole. Highly recommend to anyone in the Tucson area.

Yep, could very well be. Gonna try National next time I am in town (discussed earlier in this thread).

Played Bali Hai this week. Overall, a good round, but wouldn't play there again. My 2-cents worth: Pros: - On the strip and close cab ride to all major hotels. - fairways and greens in good condition. - Well manicured and pretty/picturesque course (lots of green and palm trees) - Challenging course with water and bunkers protecting most holes. - Lots of staff and good service. Cons: - No GPS/screen in carts. For the price range this course is in, there should be GPS with fairway layouts in each cart. Especially since most of the people playing here are probably from out of town trying to get away from the Casinos and not familiar with course. - No real driving range. You hit into a netted area. - This could have been just an isolated incident, but I was rushed off the "range area" by the starter to start my round even though I had 45 mins left to start. I was hoping to get a little more warm up beforehand. - Airport planes/choppers noise is intense. Literally next door. - Fairways all very slim. - Fairways mostly looked alike. Almost cookie cutter like. Just found it boring after a while. - Did not see any ranger the whole time. Group ahead was too slow and caused backup.. - Was asked to have my photo taken before round. Later they tried to sell it to me for $20. Tacky..

I played North Palm Beach CC, The President CC, & Palm Beach Gardens Golf courses this past week. Here is my feedback. North Palm Beach: Very nice course aesthetically Only 5-day advance booking and no advance booking if single Surprisingly busy in afternoons Pricey for a public non-resort type course President: Very nice course aesthetically Lots of water on many different holes Staff a little laid back and pro shop not particularly interested/engaged On several greens there were workers removing/clearing stuff (which is good I guess), but were not aware of our group about to make approach shots. Could not care less in fact. Greens fairly slow Palm Beach Gardens Golf Course: Driving range is actually a lake! Small islands to aim for Very nice course aesthetically Plentiful staff and well trained and on top of things Alligators swimming in water hazards! DO NOT try and fetch your ball. Not worth it! Greens very slow