The Woodguy's Golf PageThe Woodguy's Golf PageWelcome to the Woodguy's Golf page. I started playing golf again in in the late summer of 1996. I had played golf many years ago when I had to bicycle to the course, but gave it up. Now, in my mid-40s, I've learned to love the game.
I've just started breaking 100 and my new goal is to break 95. I play on local courses on the Colorado front range, but I've been lucky enough to play some other courses as well in the Southwest and on the east coast. Some day I hope to play golf in Ireland.
The Clubs in My Bag
| Irons | I play Titleist DCI oversize irons (3-9) with regular flex graphite shafts. I really like these irons, but I wish I had firm-flex shafts instead of the regular. Perhaps I'll get them reshafted one of these days. | ||||||||
| Wedges | I use either one or two wedges depending on the course I happen to be playing that day. My main wedge is a Cleveland 56o 588 sand wedge. I use this club a lot and I love it. The wedge that is sometimes in my bag is a Cleveland 60o 588 loft wedge. When my 7-wood is in my bag, the loft wedge is in the truck. There is a course I play that has mostly elevated greens with mounds all around. On this course I use the loft wedge around the green.
| Driver |
I play titanium Callaway's Great
Big Bertha with an 8.5o loft and a firm-flex graphite
shaft. It took a bit of practice to get used to this club, but
now I love it. I went for the 8.5 degree loft because we often
play in the wind here in Colorado. I've launched some great
shots with this wood and I can't imagine trading it anytime soon
for another. |
Woods |
I play Callaway's Big Bertha 3,
5, and 7 (Heavenwood) fairway woods with regular-flex graphite
shafts. I really like the performance of these woods, especially
the 5 and 7 out of the rough. Again, like with my irons, I wish
the shafts were a bit stiffer. When my loft wedge is in the bag, the 7 wood is in the truck. |
Putter |
My flat stick is an old Ping
Anser (no, not a Scottsdale, but almost that old) that was given
to me by my brother. I love it! I have lots of confidence in it
and I've been able to drain some nice ones now and again. |
My Bag |
I carry a Ping Hoofer bag with the 2 carry straps. I like this bag as it's easy to carry, light, and has enough pockets for the junk I carry (including water). Yes, I walk the course. I don't car much for carts and try not to use them.
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My Favorite Courses in Colorado
These are only the courses that I've actually played that I really like. There are a few other courses I play as well, but these are the best. I'll add more as I get in more golf over the next year.
Ute Creek Golf Course My Favorite
Courses Outside of Colorado
I plan on adding more courses to this list as well.
Moon Valley Country Club - RegulationCourse
Championship Golf Course At University Of
NewMexico
Troon North - Monument Course
Brae Burn Country Club My Favorite
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Legacy Ridge at Westminster
Riverdale - Dunes Course
Mariana Butte Golf Course
Emerald River Golf Course
GolfWeb.Com
GolfOnline.Com the Golf Magazine Web Site
The United States Golf Association
The Professional Golfers Association
Golf Club Ireland
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