New poll: Do you keep stats? Vote now!
The latest HOG poll is up and running.
Do you keep stats? Yes, No or sometimes.
I tend to only keep stats of rounds where I play well, probably because I’m happy and want to see the results. But I’d be better off keeping them for my bad rounds to see what exactly is the cause of the high scores.
I’d like to do a post on golf sites that have score trackers in the future so comment some in. www.mygolfdomain.com is the one I use currently. www.TheGolfSpace.com has basic free score keeping and will soon have full blown stats as well.
Most of you approve the changes at Augusta National
The last HOG poll started during the Masters.
Do you like the recent changes to Augusta National?
No 36% (56 Votes)
Yes 64% (98 Votes)
64% of you were cool with the changes, myself included.
TaylorMade r7 425 and r7 460
Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, April 29th, 2006
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Reviews
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Reviews
Final post about the recent TaylorMade demo day at my home course:
I didn’t get to put these clubs through my regular extremely detailed review process. But here are my quick impressions on the r7 460 and r7 425.
r7 460
I hit an r7 460 with the RE*AX shaft, stiff. I had problems making solid contact with this one. I couldn’t feel the sweet spot. I’m sure there is a sweet spot, but I suspect that the shaft on the club I hit was not right for me and made finding it difficult. I hit some weak push fades, not my normal straight or draw shot.
I checked the weights and they were configured for a fade so I had the tech change them for me but that didn’t help. So I can’t give this particular demo unit much of a decent report because it obviously wasn’t set up right for me.
I’ll hopefully give the 460 more justice when I get a chance at the proper one.
r7 425 TP
I have several r series TP clubs. The r7 TP 3-wood in particular is a permanent fixture in my bag.
The 425 TP with the standard TP Fujikura shaft is a special club. Unlike the 460, I found the sweet spot on the 425 every time. I was hitting into a very strong head wind and nearly knocking the ball to the other end of the range.
The ball flight was perfect for me. Not too high with either a straight line or slight draw. I could really feel the trampoline effect of the club face. Even hitting lame, rock hard range balls I seemed to be able to feel the ball on the club face, compressing and staying there for a few milliseconds longer.
I could work this baby to a nice draw or fade at will. If you work the ball you need the TP setup so there’s no closed face or draw bias. I could hit a nice low punch for the wind or tee it high and go for a towering ball flight.
Hard to believe I’m saying this, but the “smaller” 425 head works well for me.
My secret streak ended today…
A while back I had a terrible round with my buddy Luke. I lost 7 or 8 balls in 18 holes. Granted there was a 500 mph wind and we played on the tightest course ever but I was still down about that.
Since then I set a goal similar to what me and some other golf bloggers (can’t remember who) blogged about last year.. See how many holes I can play without losing a ball..
Today my new record and streak ended at 154. The new streak is now at 32.
A Sunday Rollercoaster ride
Written by: megangolf | Thursday, April 27th, 2006
Categories: European Tour • Golf For Women • LPGA Tour • Pro Tips
Categories: European Tour • Golf For Women • LPGA Tour • Pro Tips
So I landed in Dallas on Monday, got my luggage, took the escalator downstairs to catch the shuttle to pick up my rental car and was hit by a wall of 102 degree weather as soon as I walked outside. This made me instantly appreciate the weather back home in Southern California. I got on the shuttle and was welcomed to Texas by Shania Twain which was the ring tone of the woman sitting next to me.
After discovering that the Dallas airport is a city of its own, I got lost on the way to the hotel. The next morning, I got lost on the way to the golf course for a practice round and got lost on my way to the gym after that. Sure enough, that evening I got a little turned around again on my way back to the hotel. I’ll admit that I am not the best at directions but the road system here completely baffled me.
So Friday rolls around and the weather had actually cooled down to the low 80’s. I shot 75 that day which put me in a tie for 87th place. I feel that I played well but just had one hole that gave me some trouble.
It takes a lot of self motivation when you are out here on your own.
After being confident in my pre-swing routine, I hit my 4 iron on the par 3 hole #6. I look up and it was headed left. It hit the top of the mound left of the green and I watched it kick dead left out of bounds. I hit another 4 iron and landed short and couldn’t get up and down and made triple bogey. Of course I was a little upset but I pulled myself together and played great for the rest of the way in.
Can you do the math?
The next two days I played well. I shot 70 on Saturday which moved me up to 42nd place and had a rollercoaster of a round on Sunday but still came in with a 71 which put me in a tie for 28th place. If you didn’t get a chance to see my scorecard for Sunday, by rollercoaster, I mean I had 6 birdies for the day and only 2 pars on the back nine. You do the math.
Can we transfer birdies?
I am very satisfied with my tournament in Frisco. It’s my best finish as a professional so far and I believe I am getting more comfortable being under par which is a big step for me. Let’s see if I can keep all those birdies for McAllen this weekend and leave the bogeys in Frisco.
Until next time,
Keep it inbounds.
Megan Heckeroth
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