OT: 3 Club Golf Tourney--what are you bringing?

[J187Money]

I responded to this but it got lost somehow.

I was out practicing a week ago or so and did three experiments on the putting green.

First up, Taylor Made rsi2 PW. Made 7 out of 10 and all 10 were right on line.
Next up, PXG 0311 54-degree. Five out of ten and it took 3 or 4 putts to get a feel for it.
Finally, PXG 58-degree. 6 out of 10 but lipped out two of them.


Out of the three the PW felt most like the putter for weight and feel. 54 degree was blasting putts like I shot them out of a cannon. 58 degree was fine.

Usually I have a 56 or 60 in my hand when it happens. I drained a 12 footer the other day while my caddie was on his way with the putter. I'm pretty comfortable with it. I do it a bunch because I play a lot of solo golf - so easier than running back to the cart if I don't have my putter with me. Just laziness. If I'm in a place where I know I'm going to 2 putt but it is also unlikely I'm going to make it - going back to the cart just burns time. Unless it is very short I will always go back to get the putter for birdie putts.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I responded to this but it got lost somehow.

I was out practicing a week ago or so and did three experiments on the putting green.

First up, Taylor Made rsi2 PW. Made 7 out of 10 and all 10 were right on line.
Next up, PXG 0311 54-degree. Five out of ten and it took 3 or 4 putts to get a feel for it.
Finally, PXG 58-degree. 6 out of 10 but lipped out two of them.


Out of the three the PW felt most like the putter for weight and feel. 54 degree was blasting putts like I shot them out of a cannon. 58 degree was fine.

Honestly, would be less concerned with 5 feet in than lag putting. The harder you have to swing your non-putter, the more likely you are to end up way outside of 5 feet. Some potentially mitigated by putting with a wood/hybrid, but that hot face adds a whole new challenge, especially if you’re switching back and forth between clubs for putts.

 

[J187Money]

Honestly, would be less concerned with 5 feet in than lag putting. The harder you have to swing your non-putter, the more likely you are to end up way outside of 5 feet. Some potentially mitigated by putting with a wood/hybrid, but that hot face adds a whole new challenge, especially if you’re switching back and forth between clubs for putts.

Agreed - it works ok when you are on a course with fast, smooth greens that are rolling. Also much better on downhill putts where you just have to get it started in the right direction. Wouldn't do it for a long uphill putt.

 

[ctbro1999]

5h, 7i, P. I would consider dropping the putter for maybe a sand wedge and just putt with the 5h though.
If I had a 4h in my bag, I'd use that instead of the 5h.

 

[husky429]

Shot exactly a 99 last weekend. I can't imagine breaking 100 today but I'll do it for the yard

 

[Chin Diesel]

Shot exactly a 99 last weekend. I can't imagine breaking 100 today but I'll do it for the yard

And what clubs did you use?

Are you allowed to change up the clubs for today's round?

I'm too lazy to run through this thread to see if these questions have been asked and answered.

 

[husky429]

And what clubs did you use?

Are you allowed to change up the clubs for today's round?

I'm too lazy to run through this thread to see if these questions have been asked and answered.

I used a 5 wood, 7 iron and a putter.

Unclear if we can change clubs. No one has asked lol

 

[Chin Diesel]

I used a 5 wood, 7 iron and a putter.

Unclear if we can change clubs. No one has asked lol

Nice.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I used a 5 wood, 7 iron and a putter.

Unclear if we can change clubs. No one has asked lol

Curious, what was your biggest challenge with the limited clubs? Any sand issues?

 

[husky429]

Curious, what was your biggest challenge with the limited clubs? Any sand issues?

That round I managed to avoid. Today was a disaster and I managed to hit 3 bunkers. Didn't even add my score. Must've been over 120.

 

[J187Money]

That round I managed to avoid. Today was a disaster and I managed to hit 3 bunkers. Didn't even add my score. Must've been over 120.

Maybe I missed it - but what do you shoot with a full set of clubs?

No doubt doing this would add strokes to your round, but I wouldn't think more than 1 a hole on average - just due to distance if you aren't bringing a driver.

 

[husky429]

Maybe I missed it - but what do you shoot with a full set of clubs?

No doubt doing this would add strokes to your round, but I wouldn't think more than 1 a hole on average - just due to distance if you aren't bringing a driver.

This entirely depends on my sobriety. I pretty much always shoot sub-100. Occasionally break 90 if it's a course I know well.

So far in this challenge I've added about 9 strokes to an average game when I avoid sand or some deep rough. I can basically use my 7i as anything from a 5i to a GW passably if I really focus. Just doesn't quite have the pop to get out of trouble.

 

[Chin Diesel]

This entirely depends on my sobriety. I pretty much always shoot sub-100. Occasionally break 90 if it's a course I know well.

So far in this challenge I've added about 9 strokes to an average game when I avoid sand or some deep rough. I can basically use my 7i as anything from a 5i to a GW passably if I really focus. Just doesn't quite have the pop to get out of trouble.

There is something to learn from your game. You know your 7-iron is no good in the sand or deep rough. You have to learn and figure out how to avoid those areas at all cost. And that is a good strategy when you go back to your full bag. Identify the most severe hazards on a hole and make sure no matter what, you don't hit in to them. Start getting really good at that and you can start aiming towards targets.

 

[uconnfan68]

There is something to learn from your game. You know your 7-iron is no good in the sand or deep rough. You have to learn and figure out how to avoid those areas at all cost. And that is a good strategy when you go back to your full bag. Identify the most severe hazards on a hole and make sure no matter what, you don't hit in to them. Start getting really good at that and you can start aiming towards targets.

So, play to your most negative thoughts? JK, it works better if you're more positive.

 

[husky429]

There is something to learn from your game. You know your 7-iron is no good in the sand or deep rough. You have to learn and figure out how to avoid those areas at all cost. And that is a good strategy when you go back to your full bag. Identify the most severe hazards on a hole and make sure no matter what, you don't hit in to them. Start getting really good at that and you can start aiming towards targets.

I'd much prefer to get drunk and smash my driver as hard as I can two fairways over, thank you very much

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I'd much prefer to get drunk and smash my driver as hard as I can two fairways over, thank you very much

The way the good lord intended it.

 

[Umami Zen]

This entirely depends on my sobriety. I pretty much always shoot sub-100. Occasionally break 90 if it's a course I know well.

So far in this challenge I've added about 9 strokes to an average game when I avoid sand or some deep rough. I can basically use my 7i as anything from a 5i to a GW passably if I really focus. Just doesn't quite have the pop to get out of trouble.

Based on the clubs you've chosen re: bunkers.. Putters out of bunkers with lower lips and or packed sand can actually be a decent strategy. Have also used a putter from 30-40 yds out when needing to hit under a tree limb to roll up and onto green. I am familiar with scrambling strategies and techniques. LOL

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'd much prefer to get drunk and smash my driver as hard as I can two fairways over, thank you very much

Well, yeah. Of course. I'm talking about the me talking game while you are driving to the course and going up to the bar to get your pre-round swing lube.

 

[Chin Diesel]

So, play to your most negative thoughts? JK, it works better if you're more positive.

Eh, the theory is take an aggressive swing to a safe location. Pros do it all the time, especially on the long par 3's. You see them miss the green but it is to the spot where it's an easy up and down chip and putt.

 

[uconnfan68]

Eh, the theory is take an aggressive swing to a safe location. Pros do it all the time, especially on the long par 3's. You see them miss the green but it is to the spot where it's an easy up and down chip and putt.

And that's why they're pros. They can do that. The average guy trying to avoid trouble almost guarantees getting into it. From many years of experience.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I have disparaged golf on here but I actually play all the time.

One of my buddies owns 3 clubs so my whole group (6 of us) have decided to play all the local public courses on Friday over the next couple months. Same 3 clubs at each course.

What are you bringing?

I was thinking 5 wood, 7 iron, putter.

Exactly the 3 I would have said

 

[J187Money]

Eh, the theory is take an aggressive swing to a safe location. Pros do it all the time, especially on the long par 3's. You see them miss the green but it is to the spot where it's an easy up and down chip and putt.

Learning where and how to miss makes a huge difference in scoring. Avoids the big numbers.

 

[Deepster]

The way the good lord intended it.

As John Daly once said “grip it, rip it and ship it”.

 

[cullaville]

5 iron
pw
canadian club

 

[Lafayette]

Played about 6 times in the last 4 weeks. Mainly 18 holes, but a couple 9 hole execs.

Clubs used most often: 5 iron, pitching wedge, putter, driver.

Best shot was 68 yards out, PW to the green, bounce, roll, in... holed out.

FWIW I think we all have a favorite club. For me it's a 5 iron which obfuscates the need for a 4 or 6 iron completely, and I find I prefer it to my 7 which I don't hit much at all. Not sure I need an 8 in my bag when a 9 will do.

I will be paying 9 tomorrow, and will only bring 4-5 clubs with me this time