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Hello everyone. I'm a low/mid handicapper who's just turned 40 and gotten back into my game in a big way. My father (66) and I play a round together at least once a week and I'm trying to create a special outing for the guy who has been such a rock for me through the years and my family (I'm married with 4 girls). Long story short, trying to get him and I on to play a round at Hawk's Ridge together. Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated!

With the Axis in a Ping G10 9* I'm getting mid launch that climbs then levels out and just goes. The shaft is responsive, easy to load (SS 115 and swinger rather than hitter) and allows me to work the ball well. Very tight, accurate shaft. I've played Blueboards and Whiteboards, PL Red, and Rombax. This is by far my favorite shaft.

I'd like to locate him as well if he's still doing putters...anyone have new info?

I went from a game improvement iron (TM RAC OS2) to the Titleist AP2 and haven't looked back. Great feel, distance control and trajectory while still being forgiving enough for me.

I just went through the long process of changing from my trusty R7 460 9.5* with Blueboard 63 S tipped one inch to a new driver. The R7 was money but over the last 18 months I'd noticed those I played with beginning to close the gap off the tee. I finally narrowed it down to the G10 9* nuetral (never thought I'd leave TM) and began the shaft selection process. I tried both the PL Red and TFC 129 and really liked the PL RED (in one round with the demo I had two of my best drives ever...by 30 yards) but was leaving it out to the right a little and couldn't get it to turn over consistently. I went ahead and went with a WRX version with a Whiteboard. My drives went from 300+ to 250 (I check on course GPS - I don't trust the monitors). The spin was too low, leaving me hitting knuckle balls. I posted on another site and a guy locally had a similar set up with an AXIS 75-S and proposed a trade (he threw in the stock PL RED shaft to sweeten the pot). Long story short, it was the beginning of a love affair. The combination is magic...longest drives of my life and able to consistently put it where I want with the trajectory I'm looking for (I favor a right to left shot, but do like to work it both ways). The point is, I wound up with a combo I'd never heard of...would not have looked at, and most definitely would have thought inferior based on what people recommend. For me it is golden. My recommendation is that while what we all have to say may be helpful, nothing is as useful as grabbing a some demos and getting to the range. Specs may help guide you, but putting the ball in play is what will ultimately tell the tale. Good luck!

Long narrow par 4, appoach short and missed right. 60 yards out, down in a gulley in the pines with a 12-15 foot wide tunnel towards the green. Played a seven iron, way back in the stance and hooded with a waist high back swing and follow through. It got through the tunnel then I lost sight as it crested the hill. It wound up 2 foot from the pin.

Build a good swing first. Get it on plane and work on good ball striking. Go to the range with a 6 iron and work on nothing but building a solid and reproducible swing. Pick a target at a distance that is consistent with your SS and work on accuracy and trajectory. Once your fundamentals are solid work on your short game....putting, putting, putting and wedge play. Work on wedges at the chipping green from different lies. Above the feet, below, on the edge of first cut, in the rough, uphill and downhill. Practice using an 8 iron around the green, practice a SW. Then work 100 in. Each session always begin with the 6, be sure your new swing is still on plane, making good contact and reproducible. Once you have mastered this, try a tee shot at the range utilizing the same tempo as your six. Pick out a spot (be realistic) and work most on accuracy and trajectory. Put it in play and you're money.

I think it's really apples to oranges as they played in different eras. Both have the heart of champions and are very much the dominant player of their eras. With great differences in equipment and course design the game is substantively different between the two times. I feel lucky to have lived in a time where I could enjoy the artistry of each.

www.woodmontgolfclub.com It's a Robert Trent Jones track just north of Atlanta.

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