Gary said:
The towel on their bag can be telling. A small towel clipped to the side? Weekend golfer. A bath towel from a hotel? That guy played college golf.
Why do they use a loose towel instead of a clipped one?
They keep the towel handy to wipe their ball or club while on the green. Having it loose makes it easier to grab.
Gary said:
The towel on their bag can be telling. A small towel clipped to the side? Weekend golfer. A bath towel from a hotel? That guy played college golf.
Why do they use a loose towel instead of a clipped one?
So they don’t have to unclip it to clean their ball or wedges.
Gary said:
The towel on their bag can be telling. A small towel clipped to the side? Weekend golfer. A bath towel from a hotel? That guy played college golf.
Why do they use a loose towel instead of a clipped one?
They carry it to dry their club face while chipping.
Gary said:
The towel on their bag can be telling. A small towel clipped to the side? Weekend golfer. A bath towel from a hotel? That guy played college golf.
Also how they treat their head cover. The best golfer I know uses a simple leather cover and tosses it aside each time.
For context, PGA Tour average from 150-175 yards this past season was 64% GIR. Even the worst players were around 55%.
EdwardGenesis said:
For context, PGA Tour average from 150-175 yards this past season was 64% GIR. Even the worst players were around 55%.
Even the misses are usually close to the green, not way off. When they do miss, it’s usually a highlight reel of a disaster.
EdwardGenesis said:
For context, PGA Tour average from 150-175 yards this past season was 64% GIR. Even the worst players were around 55%.
I’m more comfortable from 150 than 50. My short game is lacking.
EdwardGenesis said:
For context, PGA Tour average from 150-175 yards this past season was 64% GIR. Even the worst players were around 55%.
I’m more comfortable from 150 than 50. My short game is lacking.
You might feel that way, but you likely remember misses from closer range more clearly.
EdwardGenesis said:
For context, PGA Tour average from 150-175 yards this past season was 64% GIR. Even the worst players were around 55%.
Those greens are huge compared to most local courses. So even hitting less than 55% can still be impressive.
The old white towel and worn-out shoes are big clues.
Brooklyn said:
The old white towel and worn-out shoes are big clues.
We have a guy like that at our club. He’s 69, a former SEC golfer, and hasn’t missed an iron shot since 1975.
When they don’t celebrate good shots, especially birdies. If someone sinks a 10-footer for birdie and just walks to the next hole, they likely do that often.
kathyz said:
When they don’t celebrate good shots, especially birdies. If someone sinks a 10-footer for birdie and just walks to the next hole, they likely do that often.
Good point. They also don’t get upset after bad shots. My buddy is a former D1 golfer and just shrugs it off when he has a bad shot.
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
I shot a 75 this weekend despite struggling with my irons. A good sign is when someone plays a few holes at 2 over and makes it seem easy.
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
I shot a 75 this weekend despite struggling with my irons. A good sign is when someone plays a few holes at 2 over and makes it seem easy.
I feel seen. I had 44% GIR and shot an 83 this weekend.
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
A smooth and controlled backswing.
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
They say, ‘What do you play off?’ instead of ‘What’s your handicap?’
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
They say, ‘What do you play off?’ instead of ‘What’s your handicap?’
Red tees.
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
I play a lot of scrambles and have yet to see a low handicapper using game improvement clubs. They usually have player-style clubs and a calm, confident demeanor.
CharlotteAmelia said:
When I play with someone who consistently hits the green in regulation from over 150 yards, that’s impressive. Anyone can hit a long drive or make a long putt sometimes, but hitting irons well from that distance shows real skill.
I play a lot of scrambles and have yet to see a low handicapper using game improvement clubs. They usually have player-style clubs and a calm, confident demeanor.
I’m a 7 and use game improvement irons. I used to play with blades, but why make it harder?