The Official NPR Golf Thread

[dpedin]

Titliest 704 CB's or TaylorMade RAC's. Easily pick up a set for about £100 to £150

Cheers

I don't know much about TaylorMade clubs, would they be forged? Have you used RACs? How old would they likely be, 15 years?

Also, another quick question, I've always tended to have quite a fast swing but I'm older now and considerably less flexible and weaker! I'm still swinging hard but it's obviously not generating anything like the club head speed that I did when I was younger. I do know that my swing tempo needs to change anyway, it's my major work on really but would graphite shafts be a better option now?

Mate of mine had RACs and loved them, good suggestion.

I now have Recoil 660 F3 graphite shafts - 62 years old, 12 handicapper, hit my 7 iron about 150'ish yards. I got fitted by Callaway in St Andrews and tried any number of shafts - metal and graphite. I was wary of graphite shafts as they used to have a reputation of being an old mans option and not very accurate. The fitter didn't tell me what I was trying at the time but as soon as I hit the recoils I knew instantly they were the right ones for me. I hit a few metal shafts further but spin and dispersion were a lot worse. Recoils added distance, improved dispersion and generated the right flight and spin for me. Also graphite generate less vibration and are therefore less harsh on the hands and arms. Graphite shafts are now being used by a number of pros as well including Dechambeau.

Try and get a fitting without any commitment to buy and see what suits you best.

[Kawazaki]

Picked up a secondhand set of Mizuno MX-25 irons. Haven't used them yet. Anyone have any experience of them?

[dpedin]

Picked up a secondhand set of Mizuno MX-25 irons. Haven't used them yet. Anyone have any experience of them?

Mate had a set of these and he really liked them - very forgiving and soft feel off the face. Must have bought them 12-15 years ago? Changed them last year.

[Kawazaki]

Picked up a secondhand set of Mizuno MX-25 irons. Haven't used them yet. Anyone have any experience of them?

Mate had a set of these and he really liked them - very forgiving and soft feel off the face. Must have bought them 12-15 years ago? Changed them last year.

I've been up the range with them. Nice club and I'm striking about 60% of shots well with a nice feel of the face but the flight is high and I seem to have a weak fade with them. Not a power fade where the ball starts off left then returns on line but straight shots that just fade off about 10yds right. I've never had that before, I usually draw the ball if anything. I think I must coming over the top a bit which is a worry!

[dpedin]

Picked up a secondhand set of Mizuno MX-25 irons. Haven't used them yet. Anyone have any experience of them?

Mate had a set of these and he really liked them - very forgiving and soft feel off the face. Must have bought them 12-15 years ago? Changed them last year.

I've been up the range with them. Nice club and I'm striking about 60% of shots well with a nice feel of the face but the flight is high and I seem to have a weak fade with them. Not a power fade where the ball starts off left then returns on line but straight shots that just fade off about 10yds right. I've never had that before, I usually draw the ball if anything. I think I must coming over the top a bit which is a worry!

Sounds like the shafts might be a bit soft or flex too much lower down for your swing speed?

[Blackmac]

Don't know if anyone is watching the golf but sad to see Rory resort to terribly underhand tactics to get a free drop. Even the official said, if your conscience can cope with that then yes you get a free drop. The commentators thought it was funny but if Reed of Bryson had done it they would have been going mental.

[Insane_Homer]

Rory, in full control, shits the bed.

Hovland and Bland into the playoff.

[Openside]

Don't know if anyone is watching the golf but sad to see Rory resort to terribly underhand tactics to get a free drop. Even the official said, if your conscience can cope with that then yes you get a free drop. The commentators thought it was funny but if Reed of Bryson had done it they would have been going mental.

BM What did he do??

Btw what is the difference between Gloria Golf and Gloria Verde?? as just about to book for October.

[Blackmac]

Don't know if anyone is watching the golf but sad to see Rory resort to terribly underhand tactics to get a free drop. Even the official said, if your conscience can cope with that then yes you get a free drop. The commentators thought it was funny but if Reed of Bryson had done it they would have been going mental.

BM What did he do??

Btw what is the difference between Gloria Golf and Gloria Verde?? as just about to book for October.

Rory hooked a ball miles into the rough. Must have been 80 to 100 yards of line and he found the ball completely unplayable. He then noticed a sprinkler head in the rough on the far side of the ball and claimed that he genuinely intended to play the ball left handed so was entitled to a drop as the sprinkler was impeding his stance. It was pretty bloody obvious playing left handed made no bloody difference and was not a viable option. The ref was pretty pissed off and basically said, "if in good conscience you are genuine then there is nothing I can say"
Rory dropped the ball and even with a better lie he was unable to make the fairway. Possibly one of the worst examples of gaming the rules I have ever seen and really lowered my opinion of the lad.

Never played any of the Glorias i'm afraid. We are just 10 weeks away and I cannot wait.

[Blackmac]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

[fishfoodie]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

He showed his true character several years ago, when he went on an unhinged rant about how much tax he had to pay in California. It was positively Trumpian in it's lack of self-awareness.

I'd always been suspicious of his public personality; but after that, it was obvious what a slimeball he actually was.

[Openside]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

BM

Did you see my question about the difference between Gloria Verde and Gloria golf?

Any info gratefully received.

[Biffer]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

Fo all that McIlroy can be a bit of a dick at times, his comments on Mickleson were funny.

"I don't want to kick someone while he's down obviously. But I thought they (Mickelson's remarks) were naive, selfish, egotistical, ignorant."

Wonder what he would have said if he had wanted to kick him while he was down.

[Blackmac]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

BM

Did you see my question about the difference between Gloria Verde and Gloria golf?

Any info gratefully received.

I answered at the end of the Rory post. Afraid we haven't played either so don't really know.

[booji boy]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

He showed his true character several years ago, when he went on an unhinged rant about how much tax he had to pay in California. It was positively Trumpian in it's lack of self-awareness.

I'd always been suspicious of his public personality; but after that, it was obvious what a slimeball he actually was.

Yeah the phoney smiles, thumbs up, handing out $100 bills to fans. I remember discussions about this years ago and they reckon he was known on tour as FIGJAM (Fuck I'm good just ask me).

[Openside]

Don't know if anyone is watching the golf but sad to see Rory resort to terribly underhand tactics to get a free drop. Even the official said, if your conscience can cope with that then yes you get a free drop. The commentators thought it was funny but if Reed of Bryson had done it they would have been going mental.

BM What did he do??

Btw what is the difference between Gloria Golf and Gloria Verde?? as just about to book for October.

Rory hooked a ball miles into the rough. Must have been 80 to 100 yards of line and he found the ball completely unplayable. He then noticed a sprinkler head in the rough on the far side of the ball and claimed that he genuinely intended to play the ball left handed so was entitled to a drop as the sprinkler was impeding his stance. It was pretty bloody obvious playing left handed made no bloody difference and was not a viable option. The ref was pretty pissed off and basically said, "if in good conscience you are genuine then there is nothing I can say"
Rory dropped the ball and even with a better lie he was unable to make the fairway. Possibly one of the worst examples of gaming the rules I have ever seen and really lowered my opinion of the lad.

Never played any of the Glorias i'm afraid. We are just 10 weeks away and I cannot wait.

Thanks

Where are you off to?

[inactionman]

Anyone keeping an eye on Mickelson flushing his legacy down the toilet. Absolutely car crash stuff. I understand the USPGA are preparing to suspend him. Justin Thomas absolutely eviscerated him, saying he has lost all respect for the man, doesn't care what he says and hopes he never has to play with him again.

He showed his true character several years ago, when he went on an unhinged rant about how much tax he had to pay in California. It was positively Trumpian in it's lack of self-awareness.

I'd always been suspicious of his public personality; but after that, it was obvious what a slimeball he actually was.

Yeah the phoney smiles, thumbs up, handing out $100 bills to fans. I remember discussions about this years ago and they reckon he was known on tour as FIGJAM (Fuck I'm good just ask me).

To be honest I get this sort of feeling from quite a few golfers, it's quite a singular, insular sport, Mickelson is perhaps just the most amplified version.

Tiger Woods was always great mates with everyone when winning, high fives all over the place, but a bit less jolly when things not going his way. And moaning about rough actually being rough.

[Slick]

There seems to be lots and lots of personal feuds going on in golf at the moment with players seemingly happy to trash talk in the media. Has this always been the case? Seems a lot more than normal

[Big D]

There seems to be lots and lots of personal feuds going on in golf at the moment with players seemingly happy to trash talk in the media. Has this always been the case? Seems a lot more than normal

The PGA have a bonus for social media/interaction. That drove the Brooks/Bryson fall out. Not sure if that is playing a part or whether this Saudi thing has drawn out some underlying feelings.

[fishfoodie]

There seems to be lots and lots of personal feuds going on in golf at the moment with players seemingly happy to trash talk in the media. Has this always been the case? Seems a lot more than normal

The PGA have a bonus for social media/interaction. That drove the Brooks/Bryson fall out. Not sure if that is playing a part or whether this Saudi thing has drawn out some underlying feelings.

I don't think the fight for Majors, & World#1 has ever been as competitive.

[Biffer]

See Greg Norman has thrown his toys out of the pram now that his project has hit the rocks.

[Big D]

Played my 3rd ever 18 holes and first in 7 years yesterday on the Fidra course at Archerfield. Was a lovely day out. Scored 110, but aim was just to get is round and I did... just.

[ScarfaceClaw]

I see McIlroy is putting in his now standard major tournament blow out round.

[dpedin]

Played my 3rd ever 18 holes and first in 7 years yesterday on the Fidra course at Archerfield. Was a lovely day out. Scored 110, but aim was just to get is round and I did... just.

Nice course but Archerfield's a bit nouveau riche for me but not as bad as Renaissance across the road.

[dpedin]

I see McIlroy is putting in his now standard major tournament blow out round.

TBF the conditions were difficult but it was amazing to see the worlds best golfers struggling in a wind which my mates in Dunbar GC would describe as a stiff breeze!

[ScarfaceClaw]

I see McIlroy is putting in his now standard major tournament blow out round.

TBF the conditions were difficult but it was amazing to see the worlds best golfers struggling in a wind which my mates in Dunbar GC would describe as a stiff breeze!

The mound of golf balls in the water at the 17th will soon be showing above to top of the water.

[Big D]

Played my 3rd ever 18 holes and first in 7 years yesterday on the Fidra course at Archerfield. Was a lovely day out. Scored 110, but aim was just to get is round and I did... just.

Nice course but Archerfield's a bit nouveau riche for me but not as bad as Renaissance across the road.

I liked it, but it was a free round and I haven't played many courses.

[dpedin]

Played my 3rd ever 18 holes and first in 7 years yesterday on the Fidra course at Archerfield. Was a lovely day out. Scored 110, but aim was just to get is round and I did... just.

Nice course but Archerfield's a bit nouveau riche for me but not as bad as Renaissance across the road.

I liked it, but it was a free round and I haven't played many courses.

Sorry - my post sounded a bit rude! It is a nice facility and if it is free then so much the better but it is 'resort' golf for folk with a few bob. Try Goswick GC just down the coast, a great traditional links course which is affordable and usually in fantastic conditions. They usually do an offer in conjunction with the likes of Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, etc.

[Big D]

Nice course but Archerfield's a bit nouveau riche for me but not as bad as Renaissance across the road.

I liked it, but it was a free round and I haven't played many courses.

Sorry - my post sounded a bit rude! It is a nice facility and if it is free then so much the better but it is 'resort' golf for folk with a few bob. Try Goswick GC just down the coast, a great traditional links course which is affordable and usually in fantastic conditions. They usually do an offer in conjunction with the likes of Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, etc.

Don't worry you didn't. I was more meaning I liked it but don't have a lot to compare it to :-)

[fishfoodie]

Lowry just aced the 17th.

He's coming into a decent bit of form at exactly the right time.

[dpedin]

Players - anyone else prefer watching it when it was windy and players were struggling? Loved watching guys having to hit a low 6 iron 145 yards into strong wind on the 17th. I went out yesterday for quick 18 rounds in Embra and we played in conditions a degree or two cooler and about the same wind speed and it was fine, albeit my course is easier and greens aren't running at 12 on the stump meter! Can't stand watching some of these pros complain of the 'cold' and unable to hit a shot into a strong cross wind. They spend their whole career playing courses in perfect conditions - flat fairways, smooth greens, 80 degree temps and no wind. Once the winds calmed down at Sawgrass it just becomes target golf and with soft greens it becomes a bit boring watching them pepper the pin. Shot making and imagination goes out of the window and for these guys its like shooting fish in a barrel. Bring back the wind!

[Insane_Homer]

Amazing shot by Cam Smith on the 17th @ the players to knock it dead and give himself a 3 shot lead to take down the 18th.

[dpedin]

Amazing shot by Cam Smith on the 17th @ the players to knock it dead and give himself a 3 shot lead to take down the 18th.

Despite the mullet looks (my prejudices coming through) he came across as a genuinely nice, honest and self deprecating guy. I was hoping Lahiri came through but the shot by Smith on 17th was the match winner - he did however admit it wasn't meant in interviews afterwards. Casey also gave a really nice interview afterwards and was clear that Smith won it and that he didn't lose it. Glad that Bradley didn't win though, can't really stand the guy.

[Insane_Homer]

Smith's recovery shot on the 18th after dinking in the water was also pretty sweet.

Casey was very unlucky too, smashes it down the 16th with a perfect drive only for his ball to roll into a fucker of divot.

[Blackmac]

Just took a wander around my local American Golf shop and the price of new equipment is truly insane. A new driver must average £500 and a set of decent irons well over £1000. My current set of Titleist irons are about 12 years old (bought new) and my driver, 3 wood, rescue and wedges are about 4, all bought second hand from Golf Clubs for Cash which is on my doorstep. I take insanely good care of my equipment so I doubt I will ever be able to justify buying a new club again.

[Kawazaki]

Just took a wander around my local American Golf shop and the price of new equipment is truly insane. A new driver must average £500 and a set of decent irons well over £1000. My current set of Titleist irons are about 12 years old (bought new) and my driver, 3 wood, rescue and wedges are about 4, all bought second hand from Golf Clubs for Cash which is on my doorstep. I take insanely good care of my equipment so I doubt I will ever be able to justify buying a new club again.

Keep your eye on eBay, loads of people sell their year old kit on there for peanuts.

[dpedin]

Played in Stableford comp on Wednesday and played to my net handicap, 38 points, I'm happy. Go out in Saturday Medal and even it is a bit windy i play like a feckin donkey and end up 9 over net handicap .... why do I play this feckin game!!! Handicap goes up by 0.4 points.

It didn't help that in our 3 ball there was a young guy who played off +2.3. Sometimes that pulls your game up but in this case it destroyed mine, playing my 2nd shot first every time was a bit soul destroying. Luckily he was a nice guy and we had a good time, apart from the golf, and he bought me a pint after the round. Different game at that level, he was good.

[dpedin]

Peak golf season in Scotland now! Handicap slightly lower (now 11.3) following medal last Saturday but furious at 4 putting the 18th green! Don't ask!

Played Gullane No1 a couple of days ago in glorious sun and little wind, it was just plain brilliant links golf although my golf remains erratic. However weather brought out tons of flies and American golfers in equal numbers. Gullane was full of buses spewing out yanks keen to experience the links golf on offer - all three courses were full as was Luffness and Kilspindie nearby. Also heard that North Berwick West was also buzzing. Gullane didn't have any caddies left. It is safe to say Scottish golf tourism is back in full swing although hearing many hotels etc really struggling to get staff.

Although Gullane no1 was fantastic and is the top course there I still think No2 is a better course, although shorter it has far more interesting holes and a better layout. However I am not complaining.

[Blackmac]

Just back from the golf trip to Turkey. Usual high standard at Antalya GC and Cornelia but the real revelation was the quality at Kaya Pallazo. Brilliant condition with what must be the two hardest finishing holes I have ever played.

Unfortunately lots of Russians in the resorts. One Cnut chose to wear his Russian army hat (with medals) around the place which prompted one English lad to go up to him with a friendly grin, point to his medals, give him a big thumbs up and ask him how many women and kids he had to kill to earn them.

[Blackmac]

Has anyone seen the Matsuyama incident. That trick has been a well known cheat since Pontius was a pilot. You have to wonder how a pro golfer or anyone on his team thought he could get away with it. The irony that he was playing with Patrick Reed as well.