Tour Spencer Levin - WITB - 2022 Shriners Children's Open

[avg_joseph]

16 hours ago, WristySwing said:

If this beauty cracks a top 10 this week there's going to be a run on Winn and Superstroke split grips.  All joking aside, this has to be one of the most gangster bags I have ever seen from a PGA Pro.  I'm dumb but my putting woes have plagued me since the ban of the belly.  I might actually give this hockey-style a try and throw an extension in my putter.  Worst case it costs me a grip.

He shot even today... probably needs to shoot 67 or -4 to make the cut....  If the Hammy gets hot...

 

LFG Spencer!!!

[cubanstogie]

20 hours ago, avg_joseph said:

He shot even today... probably needs to shoot 67 or -4 to make the cut....  If the Hammy gets hot...

 

LFG Spencer!!!

Hammy must of got hot -6 going into 18!  30 footer left on 18. 

[cubanstogie]

Birdied last 3 of 4.  Hopefully he’ll get some airtime tomorrow, really want to see him putt.

[Joe85]

Best bag I've seen in a while. That looks like a setup I might have. 

[avg_joseph]

3 hours ago, cubanstogie said:

Hammy must of got hot -6 going into 18!  30 footer left on 18. 

 

3 hours ago, cubanstogie said:

Birdied last 3 of 4.  Hopefully he’ll get some airtime tomorrow, really want to see him putt.

He had a nice day today!

[John Wenger]

On 10/4/2022 at 4:05 PM, cubanstogie said:

I’m rooting for him as well. He and his dad are great guys. Don is excellent teacher. 

Don has been my swing coach since I was 13. Spence taught me how to play. The Levin’s are the best humans.

[Valtiel]

41 minutes ago, John Wenger said:

Don has been my swing coach since I was 13. Spence taught me how to play. The Levin’s are the best humans.

It's cool to hear they are good folks, because i'll be honest I thought Spencer was a complete whackjob watching him on the course, lol. The chain smoking, fidgetiness, and occasional meltdowns where he beats himself in the head with the club gave my unhinged earlier Bryson vibes. I'm glad to hear that he's quit smoking and I hope he does well out there. 

[Eck42]

On 10/4/2022 at 6:26 PM, BIG STU said:

Absolutely worn bag and older stuff plus odd ball Wilson irons and of course lead tape

The Wilson irons are excellent. Never hear a bad word about them from several players playing them. Obviously not tour players, but very good players. 

[BIG STU]

1 hour ago, Eck42 said:

The Wilson irons are excellent. Never hear a bad word about them from several players playing them. Obviously not tour players, but very good players. 

There are a couple of guys at my course who play them and like them

[richardfprice]

This is epic

[John Wenger]

On 10/8/2022 at 6:59 PM, Valtiel said:

It's cool to hear they are good folks, because i'll be honest I thought Spencer was a complete whackjob watching him on the course, lol. The chain smoking, fidgetiness, and occasional meltdowns where he beats himself in the head with the club gave my unhinged earlier Bryson vibes. I'm glad to hear that he's quit smoking and I hope he does well out there. 

He’s always wore his emotions on his sleeve, but off the course he’s most humble down to earth dude you’ll meet. Hasn’t smoked in 10 years, quite drinking 2 years ago. He’s dialed in on getting back on tour. Just need to find a putter that works. Banning the belly putter really screwed him.

[jt2gt]

Not a bad showing...seemed to settle in after the first round 71 with 3 rounds in the 60s.  Wonder what his putting stats were.

[BIG STU]

23 hours ago, John Wenger said:

He’s always wore his emotions on his sleeve, but off the course he’s most humble down to earth dude you’ll meet. Hasn’t smoked in 10 years, quite drinking 2 years ago. He’s dialed in on getting back on tour. Just need to find a putter that works. Banning the belly putter really screwed him.

Banning the belly putter screwed a few of them. Carl Petterson was one of them too--- Yep thanks to the autotronic USGA and Brendell and others on the GC. FTR I never had a problem with anyone using them and anchoring whether Pro of Amateur

[John Wenger]

On 10/5/2022 at 6:35 AM, handyquacks17 said:

Wish part of this witb was the type of smokes he lights up on the course. Huge part of his game is his chain smoking

He hasn't smoked in 10 years

[John Wenger]

On 10/5/2022 at 1:12 PM, Esco9 said:

He’s so nice, serious game, serious lungs cause he chain smokes like I’ve never seen

Hasn't smoked in 10 years

[John Wenger]

On 10/5/2022 at 2:58 PM, Cwebb said:

Sacramento area?

Yes. Valley Hi mostly, Del Paso CC, Catta, Northridge every once in a while. I bring him up to Cameron Park CC for some games every now and again.

[John Wenger]

On 10/5/2022 at 2:46 PM, bIades said:

He practices out of a few clubs and courses in his hometown. I know his dad. Great instructor with past Tour experience. 

The Don is the man. Been my instructor since I was 13 years old. Still go to him quarterly.

[Cwebb]

7 minutes ago, John Wenger said:

Yes. Valley Hi mostly, Del Paso CC, Catta, Northridge every once in a while. I bring him up to Cameron Park CC for some games every now and again.

Hows Cameron Park looking?

[J_Tizzle]

59 minutes ago, John Wenger said:

Yes. Valley Hi mostly, Del Paso CC, Catta, Northridge every once in a while. I bring him up to Cameron Park CC for some games every now and again.

 

I bet the guys in those games HATE you when you do, lol.  

[John Wenger]

1 hour ago, Cwebb said:

Hows Cameron Park looking?

It’s Getting there, the heat killed us. Had to shut down for two weeks to top soil everything. Greens still a little slow for our liking but should be pretty good in a couple of weeks.

[John Wenger]

58 minutes ago, J_Tizzle said:

 

I bet the guys in those games HATE you when you do, lol.  

We make him play as a +7 so the teams work out. Only bring him up for the good games when we got mostly plus handicaps.

[J_Tizzle]

41 minutes ago, John Wenger said:

We make him play as a +7 so the teams work out. Only bring him up for the good games when we got mostly plus handicaps.

 

HAHAHA thats awesome.  I don't play in any big money games, I just love playing with good players, and I'm sure he's an excellent addition.

[John Wenger]

On 10/17/2022 at 5:12 PM, J_Tizzle said:

 

HAHAHA thats awesome.  I don't play in any big money games, I just love playing with good players, and I'm sure he's an excellent addition.

If you like watching someone hit it dead straight every time like a freaking video game then he's definitely a good addition 😂

[J_Tizzle]

1 hour ago, John Wenger said:

If you like watching someone hit it dead straight every time like a freaking video game then he's definitely a good addition 😂

 

Iron sharpens iron is what my brother always said!  I'm sure watching him play and playing with him probalby helps everyone get better.

[bIades]

On 10/17/2022 at 2:32 PM, John Wenger said:

The Don is the man. Been my instructor since I was 13 years old. Still go to him quarterly.

I'm sure I'll see you soon then. I work at where Don teaches.

[jt2gt]

Any updates from KFT Q School...they were saying he needs a good round to squeeze in.  If all the stories are true in this thread, I feel like this is someone to really root for.

Edited November 7, 2022 by jt2gt

[Green Valley]

He was on FOR THE PEOPLE (The best golf podcast IMO) podcast and did mention he is going to Q school. 

[John Wenger]

5 hours ago, jt2gt said:

Any updates from KFT Q School...they were saying he needs a good round to squeeze in.  If all the stories are true in this thread, I feel like this is someone to really root for.

Shot +3 today, including a Three putt on 18 to finish one shot out of Top 40 😕

[John Wenger]

5 hours ago, bIades said:

I'm sure I'll see you soon then. I work at where Don teaches.

Awesome. He’s got a solid set up with Cordova 

[jt2gt]

On 11/7/2022 at 8:19 PM, John Wenger said:

Shot +3 today, including a Three putt on 18 to finish one shot out of Top 40 😕

So what's that mean for 2023...does he get some guaranteed starts on KFT or PGA?