Golf Thread

ChroniC · Sunday at 20:17

Having a very brief stint of absolutely bombing my drives straight down the middle. If only I could get within 30ft of the pin with my irons I'd be dangerous. Sadly my mid range accuracy is awful.

stephenb · Monday at 15:07

No golf this past week, unless you could a couple of holes yesterday on the par 3 course before the rain got too heavy. I retreated to the cover of the driving range to find the green keepers loading the dispenser with boxes of new range balls as its so wet they can't get onto the range to collect any! This despite the extensive new drainage they put in last year which had made a big difference up to now. I guess that's what a very wet January and over 40mm of rain in the past five days will do. Looking at the forecast not expecting the courses to re-open any time soon

On the plus side playing over at one of our sister clubs Hill Barn midweek. Situated on chalk downs drainage is excellent so hopefully the weather doesn't scupper my plans.

djay · Monday at 15:51

booyaka said:
Listen I love a driving iron but it's spareingly used in my bag to be honest.

Unless I'm playing somewhere links like or super dry/fast fairways - My 4 iron is just as good as driving iron.... New T250 4 iron goes about 205 in the air... so maybe around 220/225 total in the summer. Got a 2 iron that I sometimes use but maybe only get another 10-12 yards out of it and it's certainly harder to hit than 4 iron....

I'd normally keep 7w in the bag instead.

I'm not saying don't try one but you need to be a "good" solid ball striker to get the most out of a driving/2 iron etc.

Think about the overall gapping in your bag and go from there. My 7w has got me out of so many tough spots after bad tee shots etc. Much more useful than driving iron for me.

Totally agree with this. The 7w is such a brilliant club, even out the rough it's just so easy and forgiving to hit!

-westy- · 2026-02-04T07:39:57+0000

Off for a wedge fitting at Precision Golf tomorrow after work. Interesting fitting plan, hit some normal pitching wedge shots then working out the gapping in between. Ideally sticking with the same lofts (I have 4 degree increments, PW @ 46, then 50, 54, 58. Will see what they say, I think I need a bit more bounce as all my wedges are 8 degrees - makes it tough when playing on softer courses/in winter.

They're also brand-agnostic there, so should get fitted into whatever works best, not just the standard "omg get Vokeys"

SKILL · 2026-02-04T09:06:29+0000

-westy- said:
Off for a wedge fitting at Precision Golf tomorrow after work. Interesting fitting plan, hit some normal pitching wedge shots then working out the gapping in between. Ideally sticking with the same lofts (I have 4 degree increments, PW @ 46, then 50, 54, 58. Will see what they say, I think I need a bit more bounce as all my wedges are 8 degrees - makes it tough when playing on softer courses/in winter.

They're also brand-agnostic there, so should get fitted into whatever works best, not just the standard "omg get Vokeys"

Is that an outdoor or indoor fitting? Guessing after work in the UK it's indoor

I'd really like to get an outdoor fitting tbh, like you say the bounce and stuff is so condition dependant... I've got 'high' bounce (10 or 12 iirc) in my 52 and 56 degree, and I mostly use my 56 degree for chipping, then low bounce in my 60 degree which is occasional chipping and almost all bunker shots... I like low bounce for bunkers and some chips but yeah higher bounce for full shots and 99% of my chipping seems to work better, especially now

booyaka · 2026-02-04T09:20:57+0000

-westy- said:
Off for a wedge fitting at Precision Golf tomorrow after work. Interesting fitting plan, hit some normal pitching wedge shots then working out the gapping in between. Ideally sticking with the same lofts (I have 4 degree increments, PW @ 46, then 50, 54, 58. Will see what they say, I think I need a bit more bounce as all my wedges are 8 degrees - makes it tough when playing on softer courses/in winter.

They're also brand-agnostic there, so should get fitted into whatever works best, not just the standard "omg get Vokeys"

Wedge fittings need to be outdoors - off mats/indoor is pointless for bounce numbers/grinds etc.

But - OMG - just get Vokey's - you won't go wrong there! :cry:

Maccy · 2026-02-04T09:26:45+0000

Bet you end up ordering a set of SM11’s

stephenb · 2026-02-04T10:15:23+0000

stephenb said:
On the plus side playing over at one of our sister clubs Hill Barn midweek. Situated on chalk downs drainage is excellent so hopefully the weather doesn't scupper my plans.

Well that put the kiss of death on it. Course was open all weekend despite considerable rainfall. Monday dry, yesterday while it rained all day the volume wasn't as great. This morning clear blue skies, warm temperature, course closed :mad:

Given the medium term forecast it could be weeks before I get out again

booyaka · 2026-02-04T11:44:35+0000

Maccy said:
Bet you end up ordering a set of SM11’s

I looked at them in the pro shop the other day.... They look a bit "rounder" than the SM10's and not done side by side with my SM10's but they look smaller head size to me....

Love my Sm10's - played around over a few years with Mizuno wedges/TM wedges etc - but can't see me ever NOT getting vokeys in the future.....

JamesH85 · 2026-02-04T13:04:13+0000

Just 4 weeks fellas and the sun will be setting at 6pm. This weather up North is just awful.

Lonewolf · 2026-02-04T13:56:00+0000

JamesH85 said:
Just 4 weeks fellas and the sun will be setting at 6pm. This weather up North is just awful.

Definitely, I can’t get a round in because of the wet stuff. Cold too.

-westy- · 2026-02-04T14:28:05+0000

booyaka said:
Wedge fittings need to be outdoors - off mats/indoor is pointless for bounce numbers/grinds etc.

But - OMG - just get Vokey's - you won't go wrong there!

SKILL said:
Is that an outdoor or indoor fitting? Guessing after work in the UK it's indoor

I'd really like to get an outdoor fitting tbh, like you say the bounce and stuff is so condition dependant... I've got 'high' bounce (10 or 12 iirc) in my 52 and 56 degree, and I mostly use my 56 degree for chipping, then low bounce in my 60 degree which is occasional chipping and almost all bunker shots... I like low bounce for bunkers and some chips but yeah higher bounce for full shots and 99% of my chipping seems to work better, especially now

I did ask them about this, I was concerned as well. I'm ok with a fitting indoors, it's not just a case of "swing away and we'll see what you hit best." Apparently they have enough comparative data to be able to make assessment based on hitting off matts. I do agree that ideally it would be outdoors off grass, but let's see what they come up with. Definitely looking to explore different bounces etc.

Maccy said:
Bet you end up ordering a set of SM11’s

Probably, can you win me some?

Joking aside, my preference is being fit into something off the shelf - I'm playing off 12, so I don't need custom bounces/grinds - I don't think it's worth it to be honest!