Played a ton, watched none
I’ve golfed a TON this week. Wow, I just figured it out: In the last 7 days I’ve played 6 rounds. Ok, I’m an addict. I hope my wife doesn’t read this post.
Played today at the best CC in town. After making a 60 foot putt for a 7 on the first hole (par 5), I managed to card a 76. I’m a little burned out because the temps here have been well over 100. It was 105 yesterday. Don’t get me wrong, I love the heat. I know damn well that 4 or 5 months from now there will be snow on the ground and I’ll be gazing out the window wishing it was 105 degrees.
I’ve got a bit of “golf on TV overload” since the US Open and British…er, a “Open” Championship. So I haven’t felt the urge to watch any golf on TV. Call it “post major golf apathy.”
So this week on the PGA Tour is one of those weeks where the “B” players have a chance to win, since there aren’t many “A” players in the field. This week could literally mean someone keeps their card or gets their first PGA win. From that standpoint it is interesting. Perhaps as Sunday approaches my interest will perk up a little.
I’d normally be playing a round tomorrow (Sat), but I’m just going to hit the range. I’m also going to get some new grips put on tomorrow. I don’t wear a glove and my hands have been very sweaty. It’s been so hot here I’ve found out what grips become slippery when wet. They’ve got to go.
So Saturday I’ll spend some time at the golf store browsing around and getting some gear worked on. I’ll probably respike my old shoes (not my CDT’s). And I’ll hit the range and practice for an hour or two. I’ll probably get bored and sneak onto the course and play a few holes…
New poll: Who is the current best player to not have won a major?
Please vote in the newest HOGB poll: (left column)
Who is the current best player to not have won a major?
Sergio Garcia
Padraig Harrington
Adam Scott
Darren Clarke
Chris DiMarco
Stuart Appleby
Colin Montgomerie
Feel free to comment if you think any of these players DON’T belong on the list, or any players who you think DO belong on this list.
The Pundits Have Spoken
Are you a hacker? We have poll data determine the answer:
The latest HOGB poll asked the question: What constitutes a hacker?
Here are the results:
5- Above a 24 handicap
51% (23 Votes) 51%
4- Above an 18 handicap
33% (15 Votes) 33%
3- Above a 10 handicap
13% (6 Votes) 13%
2- Above a 5 handicap
2% (1 Votes) 2%
1- Above a 0 handicap
0% (0 Votes) 0%
So 51% say you have to be a 24 or above while an additional 33% say 18 and above. I’d have to disagree. I think anyone who is above a 5 is a hacker.
A total of 84% agree that 18 or above is a hacker.
Doesn’t everyone do this?
My kids were asking me what is inside a golf ball tonight. So I took an old Titleist Professional 90 and cut it open.
We found the world’s longest rubber band inside. The ball started crackling like rice crispies and expanding. It then kind of exploded as it unwound, exposing the core. My kids thought I was pretty cool for showing them this.
My kids now refer to a wound ball as “old fashioned.” Their education continues.
TaylorMade r7 Dual TP 3 Wood
Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, July 18th, 2005
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Reviews
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Reviews
TaylorMade’s V-Steel series is the most popular metal wood on tour and the most recommended by the pros at my home course. Can the new r7 Dual TP 3 wood improve on the V-Steel’s reputation? Let’s find out.
The Technology
The r7 Dual TP 3 wood is the first golf club I’ve owned that came with an owner’s manual. To me if a traditional club were to come with a manual it would read: “Swing club, hit ball.” But with TM’s movable weighting system you need the manual to know how to set your ball flight.
The r7 Dual has two movable weights located in the back of the club. These weights are part of what TM calls “TLC” or “TaylorMade Launch Control.” By altering the configuration of these weights the player can set it for varying degrees of draws and fades.
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