New Member Here

[mkov1014]

Hello everyone,

 

I've been trolling through this site for most of the summer and love it. Figured that even though I still won't be posting much I would join and introduce myself.

 

Name: Mike

 

Occupation: Student at Villanova University

 

Golf background: Both of my parents golfed pretty frequently when I was younger so I got out a bunch then at our local country club. Then, a few years back while I was still relatively young, my dad tore his rotator cuff. The decrease in the amount of golf he played resulted in us leaving the club, and my golf game took a hiatus for a few years. Three summers ago I picked up golfing again and am the most serious I have ever been, playing multiple rounds a week throughout this summer.

 

Handicap: Unknown. I am a member at the local muni, which has not kept track so I am unsure. Next summer I will probably not rejoin and look for something more competitive, hopefully I will know for sure a few weeks into next season. If I had to guess probably high teens, I would be surprised if it was over 20. Generally no worse than a bogey golfer except for a few blowup holes. Shoot in the high 80s-low 90s consistently.

 

Clubs: Got fitted for a set this summer for my birthday.

Ping G15 Driver, 9*, standard length, stiff stock shaft (Serrano?)

Ping G15 5 wood, 18.5*, stiff, +.5 inch shaft (fitter recommended this since I did not hit the three wood off the deck well. Essentially a 5 wood head on a 3 wood shaft so it will play like a 4 wood, or I can choke up and play it like a 5 wood.)

Ping i15 4-UW, stiff stock shafts (AWT?), +2 inches (I'm 6'6")

Ping Tour-S wedges, 56* and 60*, also stiff +2

My putter is a TaylorMade Rossa Mezza Monza that is a hand me down from my dad. This is the only club that did not get replaced this summer and I am not sure of the exact specs, but I like is and it fits my stroke. I added an oversized TigerShark grip this summer.