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Re: wk 10 unlimited play 9 hole BETHPAGE BLACK

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Sat, Mar 5 2011 3:23 PM (2 replies)
  • scoobyboy
    1 Posts
    Thu, Mar 3 2011 9:05 AM

    I am afraid i have come to a conclusion that the STARTER CLUBS i have are no good for this tournament, i can not hit far enough and its almost impossible to hit birdies around the course with these clubs ;'( anybody had a good score with starter clubs on this tournament?

  • madden0001
    59 Posts
    Sat, Mar 5 2011 2:28 PM

    I know I struggled to get Par or +1 with those clubs.  Once I upgraded my putter and driver (Pings), I was able to get to -3 or -4 but that was on amateur.  When I moved up to Pro, I had to get a new set of irons to get through Bethpage.  With my Ping irons, I was able to throw up 65-67 range scores.  Of course, I'm having problems breaking 70 on Tour Pro right now but that's a whole other story.

    I guess to really answer your question, I dont think you can score anything decent (70 or under) unless you have at least a driver that hits 245+.  Those front bunkers kill you if you're trying to hit a 3W into the greens.  You have to be able to go in with a 4I or 5I.  Also, the elevated greens are deceiving.  I think it's #5 and #14 that are 25+ ft above you on your approach shots and you have to hit the ball 20 yards further than you think.

  • Soulcatcher
    1,970 Posts
    Sat, Mar 5 2011 3:23 PM

    Back in 2009 when the first US open was held, we only had starter clubs. It was championship tees as well.

     

    Nasagolfer won the final with a single play round of 66...... so yes it is possible to play with the starter clubs.

    Will you win tournies now against people with upgraded equipment...... probably not.

     

    Happy hitting

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