All Things Michigan Golf....the Mulligan (MOD EDIT: NO POLITICS, NO COVID-19, NO ECONOMICS)

[knickerbocker]

> @bigmoneyp said:

> Anyone played Belvedere recently? What are the rules for play? I read some (old) reviews online and it stated that restrooms were for members only and there was no where to purchase something to drink unless you were a member as the clubhouse was off limits for the public. Are the public players really just to use the port-a-jons or whatever is available out on the course. Can I buy snacks, gatorade, beer? Thanks

 

What OW Said is spot on. No beer there though - at least not for non-members. It’s a nice place. a i usually go once a year.

 

[Therealpatgiles]

> @kalamazoo said:

> > @Therealpatgiles said:

> > So for the mitten tour. Normally the events are 27 holes. This one as the opener was only 18. They split the groups into 3 flights. Championship 1st and 2nd. They grouped based on the first 6 holes of each 9. The championship flight was won with a 65. Me and my partner ended up in the 1st flight and we shot a 72. We missed 2 tiger woods knee knockers or we would have shot 70. We we're 2nd place. Our prize was 200 bucks. 100 cash and 100 mitten tour credit. We're just gonna roll our winnings Into the next event.

>

> Are the skins split by flight or one pot for the field? Roughly how much total?

>

 

The skin pot was 750 dollars. 2 skins. There was gonna be 3 but the only eagle of the day didn't spend the 40 bucks to get in.....

[chickenpotpie]

Haven’t posted in awhile......golf where I live in TX is not as good, quality-wise even though all year is open. That said, got a Masters invite for Sunday this year. Holy cow.! I’d say to put my ashes down at Amen corner, but some greens keeper would probably sweep me up and throw me in the trash. What an amazing experience.

[mattsam]

Played my first round in Michigan Sunday. Wow great weather in Bridgman. So nice I’m coming back up this weekend again!

[3_Jack_Par]

> @chickenpotpie said:

> Haven’t posted in awhile......golf where I live in TX is not as good, quality-wise even though all year is open.

 

I was just in TX visiting my sister, who lives outside Austin, and my parents, who spend about half the year down there. I only played twice, and just on 2 of 3 courses in my parents' retirement community, but I'd agree that the quality of the courses is generally better here. I've played a few other courses down there over the years, too, and some are pretty nice, but I definitely generally prefer the public courses I play up here to the ones down there. There's a lot to be said for being able to play year-round, though. Plus, the BBQ kicks the crap out of anything you can get up here!

[joekloo]

Do you guys have any recommendations for a Pro on the West side (Grand Rapids area) for some lessons? Older / Bogey golfer not looking to be a pro or completely rehab a swing, just looking to clean up some things and get 10-15% better. Thanks, Joe

[Newbs24]

Love the guys at Maple Hill... They use what is there and try to change 1 thing at a time... Jeff Caminitti is who I had lessons with... Golf league starts tonight... 22 weeks of Wednesday night golf

[kruege]

> @joekloo said:

> Do you guys have any recommendations for a Pro on the West side (Grand Rapids area) for some lessons? Older / Bogey golfer not looking to be a pro or completely rehab a swing, just looking to clean up some things and get 10-15% better. Thanks, Joe

 

Depending on how much of a haul it is. Last I heard Lynn Janson was going to be back giving lessons at The Legacy at Hastings (Formerly Hastings Country Club) in Hastings, Michigan. I don't believe he is back up from Florida yet and don't know for sure when he is headed this way. You could try the pro shop (269-945-2756) and see if they have heard form him yet, but I know they have a new management team for this year and don't know if they have talked to him.

 

I haven't personally had lessons from him, but have only heard good things from those who have. He is a on the course/range teacher who last I knew didn't do much if anything with video or launch monitors (in case you wanted more of a tech heavy teaching plan)

[ten8suited]

**Wedge Fitting:**

First time long time. I have a wedge fitting scheduled at Miles tomorrow. My current set up is a 49-56-60. The 56 has a bounce angle of 16 degrees, as does the 60. I am terrified to hit both from the fairway. However i am pretty deft with the 56 around the greens. I am comfortable hitting just about any shot type with it inside 50 yards, but once i get to 75 yards i am a catastrophe until i get to about 120-25 where i can start hitting my PW. My launch angle is pathologically high with all my wedges and short irons. I am a moderate swing speed player and have pretty high spin rates for my swing speed. And when I say moderate swing speed i mean real world moderate swing speed (driver 100-105), not WRX moderate swing speed (Driver 120).

 

My question for the gearheads in here is what type of wedge i should be looking at given that i play my golf in soft mushy michigan, and want to be able to start hitting my wedges with full shots from the fairway inside 120 yards?

[mattsam]

> @ten8suited said:

> **Wedge Fitting:**

> First time long time. I have a wedge fitting scheduled at Miles tomorrow. My current set up is a 49-56-60. The 56 has a bounce angle of 16 degrees, as does the 60. I am terrified to hit both from the fairway. However i am pretty deft with the 56 around the greens. I am comfortable hitting just about any shot type with it inside 50 yards, but once i get to 75 yards i am a catastrophe until i get to about 120-25 where i can start hitting my PW. My launch angle is pathologically high with all my wedges and short irons. I am a moderate swing speed player and have pretty high spin rates for my swing speed. And when I say moderate swing speed i mean real world moderate swing speed (driver 100-105), not WRX moderate swing speed (Driver 120).

>

> My question for the gearheads in here is what type of wedge i should be looking at given that i play my golf in soft mushy michigan, and want to be able to start hitting my wedges with full shots from the fairway inside 120 yards?

 

IF you are playing in soft conditions bounce should only be helping. Its a swing thing. You should go less bounce because of your swing.

[Openwater22]

This close to any Albatross today. #16 Wanamaker, 495 yd 5 par. Driver, 7 iron

 

[swizbeatz]

Dang, must be crazy windy :D

[Openwater22]

> @swizbeatz said:

> Dang, must be crazy windy :D

HAHA. That's funny, good one.

 

 

[O.D.underpar]

> @Openwater22 said:

> > @swizbeatz said:

> > Dang, must be crazy windy :D

> HAHA. That's funny, good one.

>

>

 

Did you make the putt?

J/K nice job.

 

[bigmoneyp]

Is that a Snell Black? A MTB-X would have given you the extra distance to get there...

[Openwater22]

> @bigmoneyp said:

> Is that a Snell Black? A MTB-X would have given you the extra distance to get there...

Using up the remainder of MTB Black inventory before busting out the X's

[knickerbocker]

> @swizbeatz said:

> Dang, must be crazy windy :D

 

And downhill

 

 

[golfortennis]

> @swizbeatz said:

> Dang, must be crazy windy :D

 

I've played that course many times. OW likely played from the red tees, which made it about 310, which sounds about right for D/7i..... /ducks.

Just kidding. Nice work. If you get off the tee it can be an easier green to approach, but there is some trouble.

 

[Openwater22]

> @Bluefan75 said:

> > @swizbeatz said:

> > Dang, must be crazy windy :D

>

> I've played that course many times. OW likely played from the red tees, which made it about 310, which sounds about right for D/7i..... /ducks.

> Just kidding. Nice work. If you get off the tee it can be an easier green to approach, but there is some trouble.

>

Pin was front left, which is easiest pin

 

[steeler08]

I'm renting an Airbnb in Lewiston over the 4th of July and plan on playing a round at Forest Dunes.

Two questions:

1) How far in advance should I book my tee time?

2) What course should I play? I know you can't go wrong playing either. I just want to know which course has the more memorable, fun, exotic layout?

[mattsam]

 

I really like the original course, but I haven’t played the reversible. If you are there might as well play 36

 

> @steeler08 said:

> I'm renting an Airbnb in Lewiston over the 4th of July and plan on playing a round at Forest Dunes.

> Two questions:

> 1) How far in advance should I book my tee time?

> 2) What course should I play? I know you can't go wrong playing either. I just want to know which course has the more memorable, fun, exotic layout?

 

 

[Openwater22]

> @steeler08 said:

> I'm renting an Airbnb in Lewiston over the 4th of July and plan on playing a round at Forest Dunes.

> Two questions:

> 1) How far in advance should I book my tee time?

> 2) What course should I play? I know you can't go wrong playing either. I just want to know which course has the more memorable, fun, exotic layout?

I'd book the tee time, like today. Play Forest Dunes, the Loop is just ok.

 

[kalamazoo]

West Michigan peeps: Who do you recommend for driver/irons fitting?

[golfortennis]

> @Openwater22 said:

> > @Bluefan75 said:

> > > @swizbeatz said:

> > > Dang, must be crazy windy :D

> >

> > I've played that course many times. OW likely played from the red tees, which made it about 310, which sounds about right for D/7i..... /ducks.

> > Just kidding. Nice work. If you get off the tee it can be an easier green to approach, but there is some trouble.

> >

> Pin was front left, which is easiest pin

>

Still a par 5. Long hole. Very good two shots.

 

[knickerbocker]

> @kalamazoo said:

> West Michigan peeps: Who do you recommend for driver/irons fitting?

I always drive to Miles of Golf for fittings. Its not really that far. I have heard Maple Hill is decent, but have never been.

 

 

[BG5]

Any word on if Forest Dunes is building a 3rd course?

 

Last year I had heard they brought in Gil Hanse to check out a piece of land.

 

Have not heard anything about it in a while. Anyone else???

[Openwater22]

> @BG5 said:

> Any word on if Forest Dunes is building a 3rd course?

>

> Last year I had heard they brought in Gil Hanse to check out a piece of land.

>

> Have not heard anything about it in a while. Anyone else???

All quiet.

 

 

[Yacuone]

> @BG5 said:

> Any word on if Forest Dunes is building a 3rd course?

>

> Last year I had heard they brought in Gil Hanse to check out a piece of land.

>

> Have not heard anything about it in a while. Anyone else???

 

I was there a couple weeks ago. Cart staff guy said 3rd course is coming. I forget the specifics tho. Sorry.

[Jose c.]

I believe forest dunes is putting in a par 3 course.

 

 

[swizbeatz]

How’s everyone’s season going so far? With the wind and wet weather I’ve not been able to shoot anything low but I’m hitting it really well, I have a low of 73 and a high of 78 in 15 rounds. Ready for shorts/short sleeves!