Been in a downward trend since Desert Storm index has climbed almost 2 full points and is now the highest in 3 -4 years.
today was a bit better, actually struck it quite well but it didn't translate into my score. Greens are wickedly firm and fast so 4 , three putts didnt help and for whatever reason the bunkers which are usually ok, were hard and lacking sand so in 3 green side bunkers , bounced into to ball each time whereas normally It's a strong suit of mine.
Only one budgie along with 4 dubs and ended up 84
I played with my pro's irons ( latest gen PXG) with MMT 80 stiff shafts and they are 2 degrees upright. This is not at all the fit I would put myself in as I prefer heavy steel and being shortish in stature have always choked down an inch on stand clubs or will play 2degrees flat.
i had taken Some swings with these on the simulator and was hitting nice tight baby draws whereas my ball flight for decades has been a controlled fade. I hit these irons quite strait today and in a post round discussion it was felt that my OTT swing that results in me hitting a fade was counteracted by the upright lie. ......i'm not 100% sure but seems to make the most sense . I hit the upright lie clubs again and get on a lie board as well.
i also find that I can swing much easier with the lighter MMT 80 so definitely contemplating a shaft change
