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

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439688543' post='12145316']
Do you still have the ping tour shaft? I hit every fairway the other day with it and fired 78 at medalist from back tees with it. Give it a try.
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Or get the same shaft you hit so well in the Mini for the driver.

[odshot68]

[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1439692119' post='12145724']
[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439688543' post='12145316']
Do you still have the ping tour shaft? I hit every fairway the other day with it and fired 78 at medalist from back tees with it. Give it a try.
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Or get the same shaft you hit so well in the Mini for the driver.
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The winner is TM R15 430 12 (dialed down to 10.5) with Fuji Speeder 67 Evolution Stiff shaft. This felt great and was easier to hit and turn over with the smaller head.

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1439693212' post='12145850']
[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1439692119' post='12145724']
[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439688543' post='12145316']
Do you still have the ping tour shaft? I hit every fairway the other day with it and fired 78 at medalist from back tees with it. Give it a try.
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Or get the same shaft you hit so well in the Mini for the driver.
[/quote]

The winner is TM R15 430 12 (dialed down to 10.5) with Fuji Speeder 67 Evolution Stiff shaft. This felt great and was easier to hit and turn over with the smaller head.
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You're struggling with keeping the driver in play, so you go to a smaller, less forgiving head? Best of luck, and I hope it works for you, but that seems a little backward.

[odshot68]

The smaller heads just allows me to turn it over easier. I think a lot of the issue was the shaft. Just didn't work for my swing. I don't think the new 430 is nearly as tough to hit as last years Sldr 430

[knickerbocker]

The R15 is night and day difference from the SLDR. It is much more forgiving, but not as long.

[Openwater22]

That Matt Jones shot on #9 yesterday was crazy, straight out of Tin Cup.

[odshot68]

I did take a page from OW's book. I traded in a striker grind 10 bounce in 56 to 14 degrees of bounce with full sole. It doesn't stick in the turf on full swings.

[knickerbocker]

For those that are playing in the mid-am, who is planning on playing practice round(s) on Wednesday? I have not made up my mind on schedule, but if we had a group playing Wednesday, I would probably join. I have not played the Moor in about 15 years so it is a new course to me.

[Sweet]

[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439738276' post='12147692']
For those that are playing in the mid-am, who is planning on playing practice round(s) on Wednesday? I have not made up my mind on schedule, but if we had a group playing Wednesday, I would probably join. I have not played the Moor in about 15 years so it is a new course to me.
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I'm in

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439738276' post='12147692']
For those that are playing in the mid-am, who is planning on playing practice round(s) on Wednesday? I have not made up my mind on schedule, but if we had a group playing Wednesday, I would probably join. I have not played the Moor in about 15 years so it is a new course to me.
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Wish I could, but won't be able to get up there til Wednesday evening.

[chickenpotpie]

Well, I just ho'ed a DLL+, but now I'm wondering if I should hold out for a Jason Day putter. They released 5 paint shop clones a few weeks ago but I'm guessing they do a bigger release now. I always liked that head shape for some reason.

[odshot68]

[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439731477' post='12147244']
The R15 is night and day difference from the SLDR. It is much more forgiving, but not as long.
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I actually found the 430 R15 to not be any shorter than the SLDR. I will agree it may not be the "longest" but slightly shorter and more control is what I need.

[knickerbocker]

[quote name='Sweet' timestamp='1439754022' post='12148842']
[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439738276' post='12147692']
For those that are playing in the mid-am, who is planning on playing practice round(s) on Wednesday? I have not made up my mind on schedule, but if we had a group playing Wednesday, I would probably join. I have not played the Moor in about 15 years so it is a new course to me.
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I'm in
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Are you playing in the tournament again? OW - are you going to play?

[BillyZ2]

Anybody getting tired of their 'over-sized' putter grip? I just removed a Winn Jumbo grip off of my favortie blade putter and put a standard sized grip on it.

[MaxPower328]

[quote name='BillyZ2' timestamp='1439826451' post='12154628']
Anybody getting tired of their 'over-sized' putter grip? I just removed a Winn Jumbo grip off of my favortie blade putter and put a standard sized grip on it.
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Last year I switched to a counterbalanced GoLo with a Super Stroke belly putter grip and I don't see myself changing any time soon. My putting this summer has been pretty solid.

Thanks again Sweet!

[ThunderBuzzworth]

Does anyone happen to have a Nippon super peening blue x flex 7 iron shaft laying around? I hit a shot from a tree root in the GAM Championship and it really did a number on my 7 iron. It was a par 5... I made birdie so it was worth it

[Openwater22]

[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439822776' post='12154250']
[quote name='Sweet' timestamp='1439754022' post='12148842']
[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439738276' post='12147692']
For those that are playing in the mid-am, who is planning on playing practice round(s) on Wednesday? I have not made up my mind on schedule, but if we had a group playing Wednesday, I would probably join. I have not played the Moor in about 15 years so it is a new course to me.
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I'm in
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Are you playing in the tournament again? OW - are you going to play?
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Didn't get the 1.1 off my index in time. Went up .3, crap!

[Sweet]

[quote name='Openwater22' timestamp='1439852327' post='12157350']
[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439822776' post='12154250']
[quote name='Sweet' timestamp='1439754022' post='12148842']
[quote name='knickerbocker' timestamp='1439738276' post='12147692']
For those that are playing in the mid-am, who is planning on playing practice round(s) on Wednesday? I have not made up my mind on schedule, but if we had a group playing Wednesday, I would probably join. I have not played the Moor in about 15 years so it is a new course to me.
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I'm in
[/quote]

Are you playing in the tournament again? OW - are you going to play?
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Didn't get the 1.1 off my index in time. Went up .3, crap!
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as far as i know ye...i am in. even if i wasn't i could play the practice round with ya

[3_Jack_Par]

Has anyone played Grandview GC up near Kalkaska? Looking for a place to play the day after labor day with my wife, who doesn't play much or hit the ball very far. Looking for a course that isn't too busy, and without a lot of forced carries, but will also be a little interesting for me.

[Sweet]

[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1439992588' post='12168690']
Has anyone played Grandview GC up near Kalkaska? Looking for a place to play the day after labor day with my wife, who doesn't play much or hit the ball very far. Looking for a course that isn't too busy, and without a lot of forced carries, but will also be a little interesting for me.
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Fun course...Tell Dave that I said Hi!

[booglez]

Hey guys,

Heading up to play Arcadia in 2 weeks, first time ever up there.

Was wondering if anyone had any tips for playing the course, or any good local food/beer selections within the area of there and Traverse City?

Also, anyone have any suggestions for the other 18 we're going to try to play?

Thanks guys!

[1puttTUT]

A group of us (3 couples plus young kids)are renting a beach house on the bay about 30 min north of TC. The guys should be able to sneak away for one round. Any suggestions for golf on the peninsula? Manitou passage looked nice, but it might be too pricey for these guys taste.

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='1puttTUT' timestamp='1440086935' post='12176612']
A group of us (3 couples plus young kids)are renting a beach house on the bay about 30 min north of TC. The guys should be able to sneak away for one round. Any suggestions for golf on the peninsula? Manitou passage looked nice, but it might be too pricey for these guys taste.
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Leelenau Club at Bahle Farms is the other option on the penninsula. I think it's a fun course. I've heard mixed reviews on Manitou Passage

[Sweet]

[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1440089477' post='12176898']
[quote name='1puttTUT' timestamp='1440086935' post='12176612']
A group of us (3 couples plus young kids)are renting a beach house on the bay about 30 min north of TC. The guys should be able to sneak away for one round. Any suggestions for golf on the peninsula? Manitou passage looked nice, but it might be too pricey for these guys taste.
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Leelenau Club at Bahle Farms is the other option on the penninsula. I think it's a fun course. I've heard mixed reviews on Manitou Passage
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I agree with this...Manitou is over rated...you could also go over to GTR or Lochenheath (not to far of a drive)
My wife played Northport Creek a couple of weeks ago and said it was a nice 9 holer...cool thing was you could play 3 6 9 12 18 holes...whatever you wanted

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='booglez' timestamp='1440086190' post='12176518']
Hey guys,

Heading up to play Arcadia in 2 weeks, first time ever up there.

Was wondering if anyone had any tips for playing the course, or any good local food/beer selections within the area of there and Traverse City?

Also, anyone have any suggestions for the other 18 we're going to try to play?

Thanks guys!
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In Frankfort, Storm Cloud Brewing has decent reviews. In TC, you have a ton of options for food/beer/wine/etc. My current favorite places in TC:
7 Monks (always and forever) & the Low Bar (next door in the basement -- cool cocktail bar)
Trattoria Stella
Georgina's
Harvest
Little Fleet (food trucks and a bar)
Brewery Terra Firma
Filling Station (brewery and pizza)
Right Brain Brewery
I've also heard good things about Rare Bird Brewery, but haven't been there yet. I'll be checking in it out Labor Day weekend, hopefully.

As for golf, I think the best immediately near TC is Lochenheath. A-Ga-Ming is about 20 minutes past there, and by going there, you put yourself in the general vicinity of Short's, in which case, you owe it to yourself to go there.

[chickenpotpie]

[quote name='booglez' timestamp='1440086190' post='12176518']
Hey guys,

Heading up to play Arcadia in 2 weeks, first time ever up there.

Was wondering if anyone had any tips for playing the course, or any good local food/beer selections within the area of there and Traverse City?

Also, anyone have any suggestions for the other 18 we're going to try to play?

Thanks guys!
[/quote]

Enjoy the views, and expect the round to take awhile (unless you go out early). As for the golf, pin positioning is everything. I find that the course itself isn't all that demanding until you get around the greens. You need to get your ball on the right tier to have chances to score, and even then it's tough.

[swizbeatz]

Kingsley this morning was great as always even with a little rain and wind. The gf had a nice little 3/3/3 stretch on the front with two birdies and almost made an ace on the pain in the a** 9th. Missed a 5 footer for the birdie lead on the day over OW and I LOL!

[MaxPower328]

Wow that is awesome. Love that place. As hard as #9 is, it's a wonder there aren't more holes in one there. If that pin is in that lower bowl at least.

[odshot68]

Taking the TM 430 on its maiden voyage tomorrow. Excited to play for the first time in a week. Also, using the higher bounce sand wedge too. Hoping for a great driving day.

[swizbeatz]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1440108515' post='12178940']
Taking the TM 430 on its maiden voyage tomorrow. Excited to play for the first time in a week. Also, using the higher bounce sand wedge too. Hoping for a great driving day.
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Where you playing?