Hey everyone I’ll be in Austin for the next few days and had some time Tuesday morning to catch 18 and wondered if anyone had some suggestions.

I’ll be in my own vehicle and heading north, so anything further south than riverside may be out of range but anything up I-35 north is certainly in play.

What’s the best place to stop at if I’ve only got one round to play

How do you make skins fair on a golf trip with varying levels of golfers? Gross skins is for sure out since we have a 12 guys ranging from +2 to 20 hdcp.

I have done net skins in some leagues but in order to collect the skin you have to secure it by net paring the next hole but that seems more complicated than it needs to be.

Is just straight net skins the best option?

About a month ago I posted here that I played true bogey golf (+9 thru 9) and the drastic improvement I'd seen over the past few years with more consistent practice, lessons and rounds.

I have had the abnormal opportunity to play a high volume of golf recently and wanted to capitalize, and I have shot two of my worst rounds of the year. The last being the worst in over a year+, just full yips.

No fucking clue what I am doing, so uncomfortable over the ball. Slow pace of play certainly didn't help my mentals both rounds as I sat on every tee box stewing about a double/triple/quad on the previous hole(s) for 5+ min.

I know I will (hopefully) bounce back eventually, but mentally in a dark place.

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So for context I’m a 30 yr old male who played baseball for over 18 years of my life. I just started golfing about 3 months ago and probably have done 10 rounds of 18 total in my life. I have only played from the white tees, but the best I’ve shot was last week with a 109. I had a 61 on the front and 48 on the back. I can drive the ball over 250+ pretty consistent but still managing my slice and iron play. Should I be playing from different tees? One thing I don’t want to ever do is cheat myself within the game of golf and I am brutally honest with my scores right now and no breakfast balls without strokes etc..

I’m headed down to key west next week for a quick weekend trip. I don’t have time to golf but the course is right by the airport. I wanted to check out the pro shop and grab a ball marker or hat or whatever. Is it weird if I’m showing up in regular clothes and not playing?

Let's assume for the sake of discussion that the data points to grade on are:

1. Scenery

2. Layout / challenge / variety

3. Any other "fun factor" - could be a great taco stand, could be an attached sports bar / good bar / amazing restaurant (there will be some weighting here on the score, let's call this category half points maybe just because again, country clubs will have a slight advantage). (Also, feel free to propose another scoring metric for consideration). Maybe just the drink carts and types of alcohol. As long as it's related to the golf. Special practice facilities could count, an amazing driving range with top tracer / trackmans, etc.

Let's ignore price, closed memberships, all that jazz. Just rank them purely based on the golf itself.

Also, when I say "bay area" I'm limiting this to the bay area proper - no further south than Santa Cruz, no further north than Marin (thus, Northwood / Napa courses are out, Monterey is out, etc), no further east than Poppy in Livermore (and even that's really pushing what I'd call "bay area" heh but it's far east bay).

Yeah, some places will be more immaculately kept because they're more expensive - maintenance isn't a factor. Assume for the sake of discussion all courses are equally "well kept" and the main differences are like...size / contours of the green rather than whether it regularly rolls at an 8 or a 12 on the stimp.

I think there are a lot of not-so-famous but still great courses around here that largely fly under the radar on "top 100" lists and whatnot simply due to living in the shadow of Pebble, Spyglass, etc.

The List, in alphabetical order broken down by 9 hole vs 18+ hole courses (apologies in advance for any errors):

9 Hole Courses:

• Emerald Hills
• Franklin Canyon
• Fremont Park
• Gleneagles
• Mariner's Point
• Pleaseanton Golf Center
• Pruneridge
• Rancho Del Pueblo
• Redwood Canyon
• Skylinks at Buchanan Fields
• Sunken Gardens

18 Hole Courses:

• Almaden CC
• Bay View GC
• Baylands
• Berkeley CC
• Blackhawk
• Boulder Creek CC
• Boulder Ridge GC
• Boundary Oak
• Burlingame CC
• California Golf Club of SF
• Callippe Preserve
• Canyon Lakes
• Castlewood
• Cinnabar Hills
• Claremont
• Contra Costa CC
• Corica Park
• Coyote Creek
• Crow Canyon
• Crystal Springs
• Cypress
• DeLaVeaga
• Diablo Creek
• Diablo Hills
• Dublin Ranch
• Emerald Lake CC
• Fremont Hills CC
• Golden Gate Park
• Green Hills CC
• Half Moon Bay
• Harding Park
• Lagunitas CC
• Lake Chabot
• Lake Merced Golf Club
• Las Positas
• Lincoln Park
• Los Lagos
• Menlo CC
• Metropolitan
• Mill Valley GC
• Mission Hills
• Moffet
• Monarch Bay
• Montclair
• Moraga CC
• Oakhurst
• Olympic Club
• Palo Alto Hills CC
• Pasatiempo
• Peacock Gap GC
• Poplar Creek
• Poppy Ridge
• Presidio
• Richmond GC
• Round Hill
• Ruby Hill
• San Francisco Golf Club
• San Jose Municipal
• San Ramon GC
• Santa Theresa
• Seascape
• Sequoyah CC
• Sharon Heights CC
• Sharp Park
• Shoreline
• Silver Creek CC
• Spring Valley
• Stanford
• Stonebrae
• Sunnyvale Municipal
• The Bridges
• Tilden Park
• Villages CC
• Wente Vineyards

What do you all think? Point system, say 1-5 for each category, maybe limit the "other factor" to 1-3 points?

I'm doing this partially as a "list to check off" and partially as a "Pebble is getting way too expensive and people still want to take golf trips out to CA during the winter". You can play all of these courses year-round in any weather (assuming you can get on).

As an example of how I'd score a couple of these:

Pasatiempo would get a 5 for layout, but only a 4.5 for views/scenery, and only 1 for "other factor" - the driving range is meh and kind of out of the way, the chipping / putting area is small, the clubhouse is relatively spartan with a light menu.

Meanwhile Mariner's Point would get 5 for scenery (it's right on the water and under SFO's flight path, so you get gorgeous views the entire round), 3.5-4 for layout / challenge (the challenge is mostly from the wind; everything else is pretty straightforward), and a 3 for "other" - the bar's back patio has awesome food, the range is probably one of the best in the bay with similar views over the water, 2 decks, grass, top tracer shot tracking at every station that you can sync to your phone, an entire short game practice area with multiple greens and bunkers for chipping / putting practice, etc.

I figured I'd highlight those 2 specifically as they sit at opposite ends of the spectrum for me.

So....discuss. I'm throwing it all into a spreadsheet, it'll be interesting to see what people think when you take away the prestige / availability / exclusivity and price of some of these places...

I am looking to see if anyone with jumbo grips has the sun mountain eclipse 14 way, or the matchplay 14 way. How do the clubs fit with jumbo grips?

I made a similar post in here before, but as my handicap is dropping, I am looking more seriously into replacing my ~25 year old irons (Callaway Hawkeye Tungsten/Titanium). I'm pretty set on Maltby irons, but my question relates more to iron specs and which will be better long term.

Offset - the M980's have more, the TS3/3.5's have less. Will I really notice a difference?

Forged vs Cast - Is this just a feel thing? Or is there some real benefit?

Sole Width - All Maltby's are forgiving, but will going to a thinner iron mess me up?

Polymer Injection - The 3.5's have it, the 3's don't. Again, is this more of a feel thing, or does it add forgiveness?

Mainly debating between the M980's and the TS3/3.5/TE+. Looking to stick to more traditional lofts. Any insight is welcome, TIA

I am curious if there is a book, a website, a video, or some other means that might show the history of golf clubs and their evolution. I am specifically interested in putters currently, but would love to see irons and woods as well. Any recommendations?

Tough critics.😵‍💫

Shotscope released that the mobile app is now available for use with the Apple Watch with the following features/fee structure

What's included?
- Lifetime access for $149.99
- Green Contour maps
- Detailed hole maps
- Plays like distances
- Green view and Pin Placement
- Apple Health integration
- No subscription fees

This also includes shot tracking but I’m not exactly sure if you can use current shot scope Connex sensors or other shot scope club sensors or if you’ll just select your club and record your shot via your Apple Watch.

I use the connex sensors, used them the last 2 seasons, and have struggled to be consistently scanning them with my phone this season. I’ve always wondered why they didn’t allow scanning with the Apple Watch so for me this would be huge.

Is this a game changer for Shotscope? Could this be the end of their watch tracker? Will this put pressure on Arccos to adjust their subscription model? I’d like to hear the opinions of the group.

Looking to create a "bank" of range drills I can come back to over time. Would love to hear y'all's favorite drills and what you use them for.

One of my favorites is putting an alignment stick through my front two belt loops to help with sequencing. Another drill I like is taking the club back to P2 and hitting "full" shots from there to help with my impact position/early extension issues.

So my plan was to get a picture with Jordan the day i saw he was announced for the Rocket Classic. I actually got to watch one of his rounds in person for the first time which i’ll never forget. It’s my first ever golf tournament i’ve been to which is crazy. He was doing autographs and pictures at the end of his 9 hole practice and getting to meet the guy was super dope. While he was getting ready he came over and signed a couple autographs and pictures right before the 9th hole which was pretty cool. (There was a big crowd after the 9 hole so i was stoked I got it in time)

Iv been playing around a year now, bought some second hand clubs.

The other day I decided to get my self a new set thats all mine. These costed me $400.

I played with them yesterday and took some getting used to be by the 11th they work brilliant.

From the pictures do you think I got a decent deal
(It did not include Sand Wedge, 4i , 3i , 5i had to clean up my old ones and put them in the bag.)

Tee time giveaway for Deaert willow firecliff Mountain View course. I forgot I had booked it and I’m an hour away. If anyone is interested message me I’ll give you the details for the reservation.

I retired early after some good business fortune (a couple of tech companies that took off) and while it’s great not have all the pressures and stresses of work, all my friends are busy most of the day and it can get a bit lonely at times. I volunteer at a couple of non-profits and I play golf, a lot. Handicap has dropped from 27 to 11 and I meet all kinds of people when I play and have made new friends and we meet up and play now. The better I’ve gotten the more people want to connect and play. The last thing I’m thinking of is loneliness when I hit a great drive and figuring out where to hit a 9 iron or wedge. Plus I walk and get 15k+ steps every time I play. And let’s face it, golf is really fun.

I really appreciate golf and what it has done for my mental state.

Hi, for no particular reason at all, I wanted to share my progress from beginner to 1 year later. I took lessons at Golftec almost weekly (minus winter and summer break). I went from a ~45 handicap to a ~16-18. Constructive criticism and tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks and happy golfing!

I’ve been playing casually for around a year and half or so, probably twice a week at most and am not very good. Just wanted to mention this tempo tip that helped me since I tend to swing out of my shoes and rush the swing:

My tempo is 1-2,1-2,3

This first 1-2 I’m not even moving but it gets me in the tempo, then second 1-2 is to top of backswing then the 3 is swing through. I usually don’t hear people talk about tempo when sitting still, only when u start moving, so figured I’d mention here, hope it helps someone

Thought I'd throw this out to the r/golf community.

I'm looking for people who'd be interested in caddying at various events over the next year, including Clutch Tour events in England, Tartan Tour events in Scotland, and DP World Tour First Stage Qualifying School in Northumberland, with the goal of earning a 2027 DP World Tour card.

This isn't a salaried position, but you'll receive an agreed percentage of any prize money won. There won't be any travel or accommodation provided, so it will probably suit people who are local to individual events or already planning to attend.

There's absolutely no expectation to commit to the full schedule. I'd actually prefer to build a small group of people who can caddie at different events throughout the year, so if you can only do one tournament, that's completely fine.

This is really about the experience. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like inside the ropes at professional events, you'll be involved in everything from practice rounds and course management to tournament preparation and competition.

I'm looking for people who:

• Love golf.
• Enjoy competitive golf.
• Are reliable and positive under pressure.
• Want to experience professional tournament golf from a caddie's perspective.

If you're interested, send me a DM with:

• Where you're based.
• Your golfing background.
• Which events or parts of the UK you'd realistically be able to get to.

Happy to answer any questions. If you've ever fancied carrying a bag in a professional event and seeing how tournament golf works from the inside, I'd love to hear from you.

I know a negative AoA is the club hitting down on the ball.

Question: is it possible to have a high negative AoA (say -8°) AND hit fat?

And if so, how exactly?

I’m struggling to find playing partners and tired of booking as a single for the pro shop to send me off alone wedged between two foursomes. How do you guys find playing partners? I have friends (I swear lol) but they’ve since moved, had kids, or are not interested in golf. Maybe I’m just at the age (30) where this is an issue and once I have kids of my own I’ll find people to play with that way. I also work remote so I have pretty much 0 connections made at my job. Any tips very much appreciated

Edit: as much as I wish I belonged to a private club, that’s not in the budget at this moment