I play the ZX5s and love them. Haven't had any issues with the launch angle and spin on them. They launch higher and spin better than the Callaways I had before, but I've also made some big swing changes in the past 18 months I've had them.
As expected, Old Town was fun as shit. Super interesting course (could see Wait Chapel on a couple of holes which was cool). I understand all the hype. Pros and members were very welcoming also. Bumped into Emilia which was neat. Great day all around.
We played 27, so I got to see the front twice. I loved all of the holes. Knowing I had to be left on 1 helped the second time around! I liked them all. It's a great members' course because knowing where to be (and not be) would have a huge effect on your score there. It was very firm, so the ball was bouncing like crazy. My friend eagled 4 the second time through which was cool.
I love the front side (probably because I found the back far more challenging). The only time I shot even out there I went out in 33 and held on through the back. Also have my only ever ace on 2.
Can you use yardage books in juniors? Feels like you should have some idea about the layout if you're playing competitively.
Old Town didn't (doesn't?) have yardage books. I feel like the guy should've come and played the course prior but c'est la vie.
What do you like more about the Apex line? And was the salesman pushing the Rogues based on your numbers or is this just based on a convo with the salesman? Rogues are an easy answer for anyone without a fucked up swing looking to buy good irons, so it could just be you getting a lazy answer.
Not sure, I didn't book it. We had a two-some and paired with another 2. I played poorly, the back-9 of the course is a lot of fun. It's a nice course, but its pricey for what it is and the practice facilities are basically non-existent.
Depends on your life stage. At my best I have played to a 4 handicap. But these days I'm closer to a ten. It's frustrating to know I am appreciably worse than I used to be. But, I have two young daughters and finding the time to make appreciable gains in my golf game seems unlikely. I am, currently, accepting the low/mid 80's golf as my norm. I try and focus on the joy of being outside with friends and enjoying the weather. Maybe at some point I'll get back to the old me.
I had some Hogan Apex irons when I was about 12. I can still feel it in my gut how I used to be so excited waiting on the delivery truck at the pro shop every single day hoping they were on the truck. Loved them and all Hogan irons back then. We are talking late 70s.
You just described me, only the numbers are different.
