Caveman59
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Knee Drop Height - Absurd or Just Something to Get Used To?
Caveman59 replied to iacas's topic in Rules of Golf
I understand the reason for the rule change and why they chose to change it. But, depending on where the ball is being dropped, it really won't matter at what height it would be released from. In some cases there is going to be some roll out, no matter what height the ball is dropped. -
Knee Drop Height - Absurd or Just Something to Get Used To?
Caveman59 replied to iacas's topic in Rules of Golf
The rules are the rules and I will follow them. But maybe they should've stated that you could drop from shoulder height to the knee and had been a little more flexible on the rule. Just a thought. -
Does Anyone Own A Set Of These? Seriously, Anyone?
Caveman59 replied to ChetlovesMer's topic in Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting
I don't think I'd pay $40k for a set of irons. Justin Rose can afford them, because Honma developed them for Rose. And since he endorses them...so he gets his for free. I'll keep my set of Cobra and bank the $40k. -
Her parents knew exactly what they were doing. They saw a chance for some exposure, if nothing else. But just like the old follow the money game. I'm sure the LPGA will get all the facts.
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Maybe they just don't understand physics, so they wouldn't have anything to talk to him about. Like him or not, he's got a great game and a unique approach to it.
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65/20/15 Practice Ratios: Where to Devote Your Practice Time
Caveman59 replied to iacas's topic in Swing Thoughts
Looks to be a good ration on practice. I'll try this and see how well it works. -
After watching some of the pros playing Riviera this weekend. I saw some of them taking very little to no divot, while others taking dollar size divots. So I would imagine it would depend on the player and what they are comfortable with. I usually take the dollar sized or as friends I play with call them beaver pelts.
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Walk on the Water - Aerosmith
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Which type of grass do you prefer to roll the rock on and why??? I grew up on bent, so it's a little easier for me to read. Sometimes you'll get the occasional optical illusion.
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Crenshaw has used a Wilson 8802 on and off for over 40 yrs, one he received as a 15th birthday present. I use a Wilson Tour Special ll, which is a very similar putter. I have a Wilson 8813 and a Ping Pal 2 BeCu. There is no doubt the game has changed...clubs are better, training is better, courses are more groomed than they used to be. The changes in technology is mind boggling. Video was just starting to creep onto the scene back in the mid 70's. We didn't have rangefinders, swing analysis software, etc.
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The reference of debate wasn't directed towards you, V.
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This wasn't intended to be a debate. But I'm sitting here watching Gary Nicklaus at -5 in a Champions Tour event.
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No mark was added, but for those type putts I'm pretty consistent.
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First off, thank you for your reply. I'm talking between center line and the toe. Exactly how Crenshaw played it. 3-6' putts...not 12-18" away Thanks for the reply. I will try new things or methods to the game. When I do make a change it is usually because of advice from professionals. Club or Tour Pro understand the game at a completely different level. I listen to Nicklaus (greatest clutch putter of all time), Seve (best short game ever), Crenshaw (overall greatest putter all time), Trevino (greatest shot maker/shaper)
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Maybe read the context of the post before replying. Didn't say you have to use the method. Basically wqas asking what other techniques used may be.
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Really wasn't asking you to do that. Mainly the post was to see other peoples strategies regarding this type of putt. This is the strategy I use. I figure Harvey Pennock and Ben Crenshaw know a lot more about putting than the average golfer. It's just the advice I choose to follow...everyone's is different.
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Whatever putting method, technique or style is anyone's to decide. Every golfer should use what works best for them. I just wanted others to share the method of striking these type of putts I believe it was Harvey Pennock that suggested it to Ben Crenshaw and Benny and the Jets used it to win at the Masters. This doesn't have to be your method and thank you for your opinions regarding the post. Absolutely focus on the speed and the break, So whatever style or strategy is yours to own, if it helps you drop rocks.
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Everyone has a different strategy and methods for all types of putts. I'm curious as to strategy on short, downhill breaking putts. Ben Crenshaw advised playing these type of putts, more off the toe, instead of the sweet spot. I have always used this method and it has worked pretty well. He said that a person tends to decelerate the club head on these types of putts and that he played the putt in this manner. Just wanted to see what everyone else thought about this subject.
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Help My Bro Annual Golf Tournament
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Try wedges with various lofts. On a budget, check out 2nd Swing. I've bought from them twice, nothing but good things to say about the folks at the Minnetonka store. But the most important thing is putting in the time at the range. Make up practice drills and keep it fun. You'll start to enjoy practice time as much as play time and your scores will improve.
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He was great at both for sure, but more so as a broadcaster.
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I think 2-3 maybe. But they wont be majors, I don't imagine.
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Closed Courses You Formerly Played
Caveman59 replied to bkuehn1952's topic in Golf Courses and Architecture
I learned the game on several courses, but at one time my home course was named the Grove City Country Club. It was a little 9 holes cow track with rock hard greens, a creek, a lake and a pool. It did have a practice green with a trap. It later changed ownership, name and expanded to 18 holes called Brookhaven. Which I never played the new 9. But it has since closed and Mount Carmel Hospital is there now. Had a lot of fun there and some really good memories. -
In 2018, I was just trying to get my game back. After having a surgery and a 2 year layoff, due to the injury and winter time. Started with a 13.3 and got it down to a 10.1 by the end of the season. This year, I am really going to concentrate on practicing very hard from 150 yards in and on putting. The long and mid iron game is solid, which I still work on along with the Driver and fairways woods. Also practicing trouble shots a lot more. Which I didn't do at all last year. So, by seasons end I can be between a 4-6 handicap. We'll see
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Seriously, damaging one green gets you a DQ, but 5...should get you at least a year off to think about what you did. There is no excuse for that behavior, period.
