Blog archives for May, 2008

Today there was another demo day, so I warmed up with my 3 Hybrid (19 degree) and then tested the Cobra Baffler DWS (20 degree).  Unfortunately I was hitting all my shots to the right (blocking straight right), so I can’t really say if the Cobra was helpful, and naturally did not buy it.
Later I [...]

Every once in a while, I have a short greenside chip that I hit fat.  Generally an inch or so behind the ball.  These are frustrating because you’re relatively close to the hole, and the ball starts out on the correct line, but stops way short.

Today I finally understood why this happens and how to [...]

Shot 50 today on the back nine at San Jose muni.  This is the lowest I’ve ever shot for 9 holes on a regulation length course (I played one tee location up from the tips), so I’m really pleased with the performance.

 Had one par and four bogeys, two doubles and two triples.  Highest score was [...]

I recently bought a Tour Edge Bazooka JMAX Wedge.  You may remember that I’ve been playing with a wedge bought second-hand for $10.  This looks like a reasonable quality Mizuno.   The loft is not recorded on it, but looks like about 56 degrees.  However the grooves may be slightly worn, and it also has a [...]

Have been working on hitting my 3 Hybrid, a 19 degree.  To date I have been using my 4 Hybrid as the go-to club for long approach shots.  Depending on lie of the ball and solidness of contact, I get anywhere from 150 to 200 yards, mostly straight.
 Lately however, I have been hooking the ball, [...]

I’ve gotten reasonably good at making low running chips.  This works great from the fairway or the fringe around the green; I generally hole one or two of these from short range (< 4 ft) during practice.  Not so good if the shot will run through the rough, where it can get snagged or pushed [...]

Shot 51 on the front nine today.  (Actually played through 16 holes, but it was getting dark after 11, so I’m only counting the front nine.)  I feel reasonably good about this performance, being just two strokes shy of my goal of breaking 50 for nine holes.
 Had 1 par, 2 bogeys and 5 double bogeys, [...]