TheMackDaddy's WITB

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1372558494' post='7353278']
I thought you hate Scottys? Your getting wiser with age....
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I've taken two days off from golf and in those 2 days I have spent a solid 4 combined hours browsing circle t putters. They are beautiful, and the asthetics are clouding my judgement... but I don't care.

[scratchswinger]

What model has your eye?

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1372559167' post='7353378']
What model has your eye?
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1.5 Newport
Del mars
Golos

Really anything except for a notchback and squareback.

[scratchswinger]

The CT GoLo's are sick, but I can't justify the price for the exact same putter. I really like the N7 and it's more affordable.

[Aaron G]

The swing has some great positions. SO smooth... Freddy Couples smooth. The Big Easy smooth

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='TheMackDaddy' timestamp='1372558133' post='7353236']
Okay my photobucket still isn't working, so the pics will have to wait.
Saving up my $$$ for:
Circle t (call me crazy)
Ping 3 wood and hybrid with dope shafts
Membership at a crazy nice private club an hour away from me.
Let the saving begin!
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What the heck was I thinking when I wrote this post. I have no use for a circle t.

[TexMex36]

Great swing. You have a very bright future ahead of you. Good luck with everything.

[TheMackDaddy]

Just played in my first round of my first AJGA tournament! I was really looking forward to it.. Last night I got to watch Ryan Moore answer questions from other kids, which was a nice experience. I also got my goody bag... Although it was nice I don't believe it justifies the ridiculous $280 entry fee.
I got up to the first tee with nothing but confidence and... Snap hooked the heck out of a driver, punched out, skied a 3 wood to 100 yards.
I was a little nervous hitting my fourth shot into a par 4 from 100 yards on the first hole, but just made a nice swing with my 55 degree wedge stuffing it to 3 feet, allowing me to make a relieving bogey. I don't even want to talk about the rest of the front, as I shot a 41. On the back, I made 2 birdies and shot a 35, so a 76 finish. I am content with my round, and would have been in a much worse mood ha I gone 35-41. I was a mess off the tee, but had 25 putts, so my scrambling kept me alive. Hopefully I can take some confidence into tommrow's round. I just have a feeling I am going to drop a 67 soon so we will see!

I think I'll do a review on my AJGA experience as a first timer to help out the kids who are contemplating playing AJGA.

[Sean2]

Nice recovery MD! Very, very nice...way to hang in there after a tough front nine. :-)

Holy smokes, $280 entry fee? That is more than a bit steep. And they say golf isn't an elitist sport.

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='Sean2' timestamp='1372809318' post='7375890']
Nice recovery MD! Very, very nice...way to hang in there after a tough front nine. :-)

Holy smokes, $280 entry fee? That is more than a bit steep. And they say golf isn't an elitist sport.
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Thanks!
I love the competition, but $280 is a straight joke. That is absurd for a junior tournament and the reason why I will not be playing that many AJGA tournaments. It is a shame that rich kids have a huge advantage when it comes to golf, but I am thankful my parents cover my entry fees even though my club habit has gotten bad enough where I have to pay for almost all my clubs!!

[Sean2]

[quote name='TheMackDaddy' timestamp='1372810561' post='7376050']
[quote name='Sean2' timestamp='1372809318' post='7375890']
Nice recovery MD! Very, very nice...way to hang in there after a tough front nine. :-)

Holy smokes, $280 entry fee? That is more than a bit steep. And they say golf isn't an elitist sport.
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Thanks!
[b]I love the competition, but $280 is a straight joke[/b]. That is absurd for a junior tournament and the reason why I will not be playing that many AJGA tournaments. [b]It is a shame that rich kids have a huge advantage when it comes to golf[/b], but I am thankful my parents cover my entry fees even though my club habit has gotten bad enough where I have to pay for almost all my clubs!!
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You got that right. I know a junior phenom who can't play in many of those type of events simply because of the expense. When she does play she usually makes some noise. I find it very annoying because young folks like you that have talent are denied the same experience over the wealthier families.

Now, about that club habit... :-)

[UncleJohn’sBand]

Yeah, the AJGA fee is crazy. I never played in single one. I really wish had just so I couldve gotten ito the FJ invitational, got THAT goodie bag, and I only live an hour away fron Sedgefield. Man you have great sticks, and a solid sounding game, and if you are good enough, people will find you. Sounds like you have a good way to play with Washingtons team, which is awesome.

Keep playing man, and tell me how to build a bunker in my backyard.

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='Team Ping' timestamp='1372811274' post='7376160']
Yeah, the AJGA fee is crazy. I never played in single one. I really wish had just so I couldve gotten ito the FJ invitational, got THAT goodie bag, and I only live an hour away fron Sedgefield. Man you have great sticks, and a solid sounding game, and if you are good enough, people will find you. Sounds like you have a good way to play with Washingtons team, which is awesome.

Keep playing man, and tell me how to build a bunker in my backyard.
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Thanks man, info can be found here![url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/672248-mack-daddys-backyard-bunker/"]http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/672248-mack-daddys-backyard-bunker/[/url]

[Titleistman1010]

Good luck tomorrow. There is always a learning curve playing in your first AJGA. There's no reason who shouldn't be able to shoot 65 (-5). You just need to have the mind set that you are coming out to make birdies. Everyone puts there pants on the same way in the moring.
Best of Luck

[prozx]

Great practice area - very jealous!

I attach a pic of one of only a few practice facilities in Hong Kong. They call this the "short game area".

- The yellowish/tan thing is astroturf, you hit off range mats to pins about 15 ft away.
- If you ever find yourself in a bunker with dried out sand and rocks, with a pin cut 15cm from the lip of the bunker, this would be an excellent bunker to practice from...
- In case you're wondering, those white things are mushrooms, but could easily be mistaken for their range balls as I think they're different sizes!

[HenB0gan]

Way to finish strong in your 1st round. I look forward to hearing about your experience with the AJGA tournament. Having a son(11yr old) that has some golf talent and has a true love for the sport I'm always looking to learn more about junior golf and what tournaments are truly worth playing in.

[TheMackDaddy]

Came back today with 71 (+1) and I'm very pleased with it! The course played much firmer, so the scores will be a bit higher. I was +4 through 8 holes, and then went birdie, birdie to get to +2. Then I made bogey but followed it up going -2 in my next three. My golf coach came out for a surprise visit just in time to watch me snap hook it into trees and punch it into a bunker 60 yards short of the green. I somehow managed to get it up and down, canning a 20 footer. Lipped out my birdie putt on 18 but I am still happy going -3 in my last 10!

[FutureScratchGolfer]

Solid finish man. Still loving those C-Taper lites? I'm seriously considering buying them and replacing the ultra light weight Rocketfuel shafts I have in my irons. Need something a little heavier, but not much.

[Sean2]

Nice job MD. Well done. :-)

[TheMackDaddy]

Another 71 for day 3! I'll take it! I finished 27th place in my first AJGA, obviously not too ideal, but not that bad when you consider I was +6 in my first 9 holes and +8 total for the championship.
This may be my last day on WRX for awhile, as I am going on vacation tomorrow.
EDIT: missed the exclusive cameron cover by 6 shots.

[awil]

Don't even get me going ! I played in the Midwest junior championship last weekend . Round 1 39-39 at at a course with 12 stimp and hosted a champions tour event . Happy with my round and was tied for 17th in what was an ajga field . Secknd round I'm 3 deep through 5 and had a birdie putt from 10 feet which lipped out . At that point the Iowa state coach watched me the rest of the nine . I finished with 35 and he left . Well I somehow shot 50 on the back nine .... Finished tied 35 or so with 78-85 if I would have shot another 75 or so I would have had a top 5

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='awil' timestamp='1372987207' post='7390248']
Don't even get me going ! I played in the Midwest junior championship last weekend . Round 1 39-39 at at a course with 12 stimp and hosted a champions tour event . Happy with my round and was tied for 17th in what was an ajga field . Secknd round I'm 3 deep through 5 and had a birdie putt from 10 feet which lipped out . At that point the Iowa state coach watched me the rest of the nine . I finished with 35 and he left . Well I somehow shot 50 on the back nine .... Finished tied 35 or so with 78-85 if I would have shot another 75 or so I would have had a top 5
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That course must have been playing tough! AJGA fields are sooo much deeper than any other tournaments I have played in. Great job anyways!

[Sean2]

[quote name='TheMackDaddy' timestamp='1372983113' post='7389954']
Another 71 for day 3! I'll take it! I finished 27th place in my first AJGA, obviously not too ideal, but not that bad when you consider I was +6 in my first 9 holes and +8 total for the championship.
This may be my last day on WRX for awhile, as I am going on vacation tomorrow.
EDIT: missed the exclusive cameron cover by 6 shots.
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Two thumbs up MD! Really nice bounce back. Good for you man. :-)

[awil]

[quote name='TheMackDaddy' timestamp='1372987346' post='7390264']
[quote name='awil' timestamp='1372987207' post='7390248']
Don't even get me going ! I played in the Midwest junior championship last weekend . Round 1 39-39 at at a course with 12 stimp and hosted a champions tour event . Happy with my round and was tied for 17th in what was an ajga field . Secknd round I'm 3 deep through 5 and had a birdie putt from 10 feet which lipped out . At that point the Iowa state coach watched me the rest of the nine . I finished with 35 and he left . Well I somehow shot 50 on the back nine .... Finished tied 35 or so with 78-85 if I would have shot another 75 or so I would have had a top 5
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That course must have been playing tough! AJGA fields are sooo much deeper than any other tournaments I have played in. Great job anyways!
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Yeah I was pretty happy with 3 of my nines , the fourth screwed my whole event up . Just about everyone in the field had an ajga bag tag and towel .

[TheMackDaddy]

Forgot to mention one of my good friends recieved a junior deal with Ping after the second round of the tournament. Im jealous, but happy for him.

[scratchswinger]

Good work! Like I said there is always another round to be played.

[TheMackDaddy]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1372991836' post='7390638']
Good work! Like I said there is always another round to be played.
[/quote] I was thinking about your comment walking down the 7th fairway. I have gotten all of my confidence back. 8/10 up and downs today (bad ballstriking) and 77 putts for the 3 round tournament.

[mliedtke02]

Just stick with it and you'll get your game back. We all need breaks from time to time man. Don't be afraid to throw one in when you need it.

[TheMackDaddy]

You guys can gurantee that if I can find a golf club in Peru, there will be pictures taken at Machu Picchu!

[Theboogeyman]

[quote name='TheMackDaddy' timestamp='1373163948' post='7400756']
You guys can gurantee that if I can find a golf club in Peru, there will be pictures taken at Machu Picchu!
[/quote] Nail a golf ball off the top.
Edit: Are you playing in the Jackson juniors?