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  • sparkyS sparky

    And a second place for New Zealand's Kazuma Kobori at the British Masters for the biggest pay day for his career so far.

    Hopefully, the 23 year old can kick on from here and challenge for more titles.

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    Amazing change of form given he missed the cut in his last two events

    Came home in a rocket making over 160ft of putts over those last 4 hole (-5 thru them)

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      Hey everyone, seeking a bit of advice. I only played golf for about 4-5 years, and as I started at 66 and don't practice, I am pretty ordinary. Anyway age thing etc, I was thinking I may go to a set of Hybrid irons, Powerbilt have a set that aren't too pricey etc, senior shaft as I got slow as f*** swing. Does anyone know anyone who has played with them, or similar. I not inclind to go to golf shop etc and get into paying biggish money as without kidding myself, I see me lasting playing the game for about 5 years tops. I kind of want to keep going, as getting out there and swinging the clubs is good bit of exercise , and thoroughly enjoy the mates etc at the club. Any advise etc appreciated, and I can't believe how I quite happy to accept it from a forum where I know noone as such, but basically this is one place I would actually take notice of advice!

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        Hey everyone, seeking a bit of advice. I only played golf for about 4-5 years, and as I started at 66 and don't practice, I am pretty ordinary. Anyway age thing etc, I was thinking I may go to a set of Hybrid irons, Powerbilt have a set that aren't too pricey etc, senior shaft as I got slow as f*** swing. Does anyone know anyone who has played with them, or similar. I not inclind to go to golf shop etc and get into paying biggish money as without kidding myself, I see me lasting playing the game for about 5 years tops. I kind of want to keep going, as getting out there and swinging the clubs is good bit of exercise , and thoroughly enjoy the mates etc at the club. Any advise etc appreciated, and I can't believe how I quite happy to accept it from a forum where I know noone as such, but basically this is one place I would actually take notice of advice!

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        @Dan54 cant help sorry, I dont even have any hyrbid clubs.

        But, I'd say if they have the right shafts and correct sized grips, you wont be too far off - have you tried the clubs or is that not possible?

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          @Dan54 cant help sorry, I dont even have any hyrbid clubs.

          But, I'd say if they have the right shafts and correct sized grips, you wont be too far off - have you tried the clubs or is that not possible?

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          @taniwharugby said in Golf:

          @Dan54 cant help sorry, I dont even have any hyrbid clubs.

          But, I'd say if they have the right shafts and correct sized grips, you wont be too far off - have you tried the clubs or is that not possible?

          Thanks mate, unfortunately unable to try them.

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            Amazing change of form given he missed the cut in his last two events

            Came home in a rocket making over 160ft of putts over those last 4 hole (-5 thru them)

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            @JK said in Golf:

            Amazing change of form given he missed the cut in his last two events

            Came home in a rocket making over 160ft of putts over those last 4 hole (-5 thru them)

            https://www.instagram.com/p/DNyrlQ3UCzj/?igsh=MTlubXMyeW8wa29zMA==

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            • Dan54D Dan54

              @taniwharugby said in Golf:

              @Dan54 cant help sorry, I dont even have any hyrbid clubs.

              But, I'd say if they have the right shafts and correct sized grips, you wont be too far off - have you tried the clubs or is that not possible?

              Thanks mate, unfortunately unable to try them.

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              @Dan54 I'd def recommend getting them re-gripped at the least, most standard sized grips arent really ideal for most men regardless of your level, I have mid-size with 2 layers of tape.

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              • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                @Dan54 I'd def recommend getting them re-gripped at the least, most standard sized grips arent really ideal for most men regardless of your level, I have mid-size with 2 layers of tape.

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                @taniwharugby said in Golf:

                @Dan54 I'd def recommend getting them re-gripped at the least, most standard sized grips arent really ideal for most men regardless of your level, I have mid-size with 2 layers of tape.

                Interesting on the regrips mate, a few of the guys at club swear by bulkier or thicker grips too.
                Anyway have brought myself some hybris irons, ot really hybrid more a crossover. Really love the feel, light shafts and quite heavy (it seems) in head. As there no driving ranges etc around here, (and I don't practice anyway) I have only tried them once and I think they will be good. Certainly getting ball in air etc a lot better. Mind you when I played with them last Sunday (our club's comp day) it was so bloody windy it was hard to get real impression.
                I laughed , I have a 3 wheel ride on buggy, for when I do 18 holes, and I got off and was about to play a shot, looked up and buggy was being backward by wind!!
                Actually wondered about my sanity, getting out for 18 holes again in that weather, as over winter I usually just stick to Wednesday Wackers we have at club over 9 holes. The wind was so bad, we were genuinely struggling to stand in it at times, one hole I putted missed, and the wind blew ball back into the hole.:face_with_tears_of_joy:
                Funnily enough, really got me quite keen again though, so torture time will be happening more from now on!

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                  No mention of the Ryder Cup??

                  I fizz for this like the majors.

                  Europe the stronger team IMHO but always so hard to win on away soil. Yank crowd is annoying as hell but Europeans hanging tough and 3-1 ahead after morning foursomes. Some real interesting golf and surprised to see JT back out there after not being able to sink 4 footers.

                  Sitting 2-2 almost half way thru the arvo fourball rounds.

                  Bethpage Black not looking super tough for these guys. Suspect tees aren’t pushed as far back as the could be to make it more of a spectacle. More birdies = more yahoos and chants

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                    Not seen any of it - will catch highlights later. 5.5 to 2.5 is the Europe lead after day 1. Rahm and Fleetwood with 2 points each, Rory with 1.5.

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                      Love the Ryder Cup. I thought this would be an easy win for America given how many golfers they have in the world's top 20.

                      A long way to go, but a great first day for Europe who have only won the competition four times on US soil.

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                        Day One highlights.

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                          Fantastic morning for Europe. Wow!

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                            Great contest between Henley/Scheffler and Hovland/MacIntyre.

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                              And a massive win for Europe on the last hole to extend their lead to 8 1/2 to 3 1/2.

                              At the half way stage, Europe need 5 and a half more points from possible 16 in the last day and a half to retain the Ryder Cup.

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                                Good on him, better still, he hit it stiff too.

                                https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPHSYLJDSJU/?igsh=NTB1eWNyeGZlNHFn

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                                  Looking at the highlights and some other stuff on SM, seems the US fans think this is a LIV event.

                                  I'm all for the sport livening things a bit, but some of the jingoistic USA, USA bs is tiresome.

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                                    It’s fucking excellent. I love how Euros are rising above it and crushing them

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                                      It’s fucking excellent. I love how Euros are rising above it and crushing them

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                                      @Hooroo absolutely, if the banter is great (that alot isnt) it adds to it, but sadly it seems many fill that stereotypical ignorant yank...

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                                        It got nasty out there but Europe stood firm.

                                        Europe lead 11 1/2 to 4 1/2. Europe need three points from a possible 12 in the Singles to win the Ryder Cup for only the fifth time on American soil.

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                                          First time Europe has won all four paired sessions away from home.

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