First day of a two day two man scramble tournament, flighted. Partner and I played well but missed numerous 15 - 20 foot birdie looks. Those putts all had breaks though. We were -3. We each would have broken 80 on our own ball.

I gave us good looks on 4 of the 5 par threes. That’s amazingly good for me.

I forgot to mention, our 7X Club Champ (years past, not recently) shot 69 the other day at age 82, from the senior tees. And he has tremors that greatly affect his putting. Short guy with a great swing and a lot of turn.

Day two, we bogeyed the first hole, then had 5 birdies for -4 today and -7 overall. We squeaked into the final money spot in our flight and won back our $50 apiece entry fee plus another $10.

Shot 43-39 yesterday @ Apache Creek, one of my slump buster courses. Driver was a little erratic on the front nine. I got it dialed in a little better on the back. Had 4 legit birdie chances, but could only convert one of them. It was on my nemesis hole so that felt good. No chunked wedges, which has been a problem my last 3 rounds. Putter was decent with 30 putts on smallish greens. 1st time I have broken 40 on a set of nine in some time.

    44 + 43 = 87 (5th tournament of the year)
    Again benched my driver after two holes for the 3 wood off the tee.
    Fairway woods also benched for hybrids which were great. (#4 and #5 hybrids and no 6 iron)

    Short game again A ++++ with 7 one putt greens.

    Tee shots, including par 3's, cost me.

    Finished 16th out of 104 (net scores)

    Last tournament 14th out of 106. (net scores)

    Quite surprised after not playing for past 3 weeks. Thank goodness for my indoor range but only by playing can I improve my tee shots.

    I got out for 9 after work today. Went one over, with two bogeys and one birdie. Was lucky to salvage a bogey on 17, but should have had back-to-back birdies on 15 and 16 (stuck a 6-iron to about ten feet on 16 but left the putt an inch on the high side).

    Still occasionally hitting bombs with my new driver. On the 11th hole, which is a 174-yard par three with a forced carry over a lake, I got a 5-iron to within about 15 feet. I know that isn't any great shakes for many of you, but I have been using four iron as my 175 club for several years.
    Had a good time.

      rsvman2 Still occasionally hitting bombs with my new driver. On the 11th hole, which is a 174-yard par three with a forced carry over a lake, I got a 5-iron to within about 15 feet. I know that isn't any great shakes for many of you, but I have been using four iron as my 175 club for several years.

      What? That's driver for half of us here.

        I shot 42-37-79 at Fostoria CC in Fostoria, Ohio this morning. It's one of those "hidden gems," formerly a small town private club that has now gone public.....always in great shape! Today was the first time I've played in two weeks due to my back, and I was pleasantly surprised that it held up well following physical therapy! One birdie, 1 double bogey, 8 GIR, and 31 putts.

          Typhoon

          That looks like my yard in my BRAND NEW house. 🤬

          Talked with my yard expert guy today from my old VA 'hood. He says just turn the irrigation off. We'll wait until mid September, aerate it, SEED it (SUPER SEED IT) and cover it with a 1/2" of compost. Water the hell out of it.

          I didn't stand a chance getting new sod laid down weeks before the hottest, dryest stretch we've ever had here. Toast.......

            sdandrea1

            Nice round Ron!👍. I gotta get out and play. It's almost time to stop moving in and start living.

            Thanks Steve.....You've had what amounts to a full time JOB going on, and I'll bet you're glad it's almost over!
            Now get out there and play.....IF you can find your clubs, LOL! 😂

                Couples league…par 3 scramble format last night…25 gross 19.8 Net…squeaked out 1st place in the front 9 flight by 0.3 stroke(s) to win the $70 purse.

                My bride has a sore back this morning from having to carry my sorry azz all night…I was pulling/hooking every damn club that I used except my putter…warm up on the range was just fine…but on the course it was just one of “those days” 😡😜

                I have Playing lesson today for 2 women. Just our front 9. I ended up -6😂. Changing back to my lighter Ping Redwood Anser that I’ve used the past couple years was the difference. 2 putt birdie on the first hole, 8 foot eagle on 4 and then birdied 7,8 and 9. Irons worked well so what I was working on at the range was correct.

                The 2 women said it was the best they have ever played as well so that was a big win.

                fatshot Now get out there and play..

                SWMBO and I are calling a halt to unpacking and loading up the clubs to head to Hilton Head on 10 AUG for a week. Can't wait!!

                    sdandrea1 SWMBO and I are calling a halt to unpacking and loading up the clubs to head to Hilton Head on 10 AUG for a week

                    GREAT idea.....you DESERVE it !!!!

                      sdandrea1 I don't know much about such places like Hilton Head, sounds fancy/expensive, but if it were me & I didn't want to look out of place...and my clubs had a lot of 'unused rust'....I'd be looking for something nice to take.

                      But, that's just me, and not knowing things.

                      😂

                          Par4QC

                          We have a time share there. It includes play at 3 courses for cart fee, otherwise it would be pricey, yes.......and you know I don't care about looking out of place.😉

                              Bravopilot Yeah, some of those Geezer band outfits prove that sir😎 I can send the COSTCO drive to ops check?

                              I wear camouflage bucket hats and plaid shorts, but not when playing golf with SWMBO. Then she dresses me. 😉

                              You can send me anything you want tested. I'm yours!!!!