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.
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.
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.
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.
So I’m even par yesterday going into #13. 13 is an easy par 5 and should be a birdie or a kick in par. I push my 2nd shot a bit (6 iron) into the green side bunker. My ball had come to rest in a footprint the size of a hub cap. The ball was against the edge of the print in the face of the bunker about 5″ below the surface.
It took the biggest swing I had in me to just go sideways and get the ball out of the bunker. I don’t get up and down for par. 1-2 shot swing.
It’s so simple but some people are clueless on the course so here’s some advice for you bonehead hackers or careless people who don’t seem to appreciate the game:
1. If you happen to get in a bunker, rake it when you are done.
2. Replace your divots.
3. Fix your ball marks on the green. I try to fix my ball mark and at least two others on every green.
Come on folks! Help make the game more enjoyable and do these simple things.
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