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Post by andersnm on Apr 26, 2020 10:10:40 GMT
The ultra sim experience tour travels this week to Long Island, New York to play the Barclays at the Black course at Bethpage State Park. The Black course opened in 1936, and was designed by Joseph H. Burbeck, who was also responsible for the Blue and Red course. The course is well known for it's warning sign at the first tee: "The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which We Recommend Only For Highly Skilled Golfers" Good we are highly skilled golfers then  The Black Course hosted the US Open in 2002 and 2009, and FedEx Cup "The Barclays" which will return here in 2021. The course is scheduled for Ryder Cup in 2024. Weather forecast: Wind speed: medium, low, high, medium Wind direction: southeast, east, southwest, northwest |
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Post by andersnm on Apr 26, 2020 10:11:39 GMT
First round for me was a solid round, but I was a bit robbed at the 18th with a lip out birdie from 5 feet. Even for the round.
Second round: more of the same, but a costly mistake on the first long par 3 meant double bogey and +1 for the round. I missed a couple of short putts on this round which is really frustrating - so in total I think I have 3 shots lost on short putting which is unforgivable so far.
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Post by ray on Apr 26, 2020 11:24:58 GMT
4 birdies, 2 bogeys. -2 for the round. Happy with that.
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Post by ray on Apr 26, 2020 12:28:57 GMT
5 bogeys, 2 birdies, +3. Putting is letting me down. Just not reading the subtleties of the quicker greens on the new setup yet.
Swing is horrendous with the new controller. Tempo is easy with Pro clubs for the most part but my accuracy is miles off. I still want to aim right for the little pull I’ve always played with and still sometimes have, but now instead of the non pulls being straight, they’re big old block rights lol. Kinda mirrors my RL game. Hoping to hit a practice fairway next week, seems they’re open over here which I’m thankful for 🙏🏼🇦🇺🙏🏼
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Post by gavlaar124 on Apr 26, 2020 13:45:26 GMT
Played rounds 1 and 2 ... Have lost my swing a bit seem to be pulling back left on my backswing for some reason even on putts
So -1 thru 2 rounds
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Post by andersnm on Apr 26, 2020 18:43:37 GMT
Third round: another even par round. Another short putt miss from 4 feet - (down 2 inches and 4 feet past the hole). Best putt for these rounds came now - 17 feet, downhill 1 feet. Those are just really nice to sink. I had way too many downhill putts this round - constantly missjudged distance too long leaving those nasty downhillers (might also say I did not get those 90 or 95% full shots that I attempted).
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Post by polekatt/josia on Apr 26, 2020 19:38:06 GMT
sorry, couldn't stand this course. couldn't even make it through one round. I'll see you guys next week.
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Post by paddyjk19 on Apr 27, 2020 12:34:21 GMT
Love this course, such a scramblers paradise!
Shot E, -1, E, -3 for a -4 total.
Like Anders I missed 3-4 tiddlers which really impacted the end score.
It’s an event where you must focus every single shot
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Post by andersnm on Apr 27, 2020 14:13:36 GMT
Love this course, such a scramblers paradise! Shot E, -1, E, -3 for a -4 total. Like Anders I missed 3-4 tiddlers which really impacted the end score. It’s an event where you must focus every single shot I like this course. I have always found it challenging, but in a good way. My fourth round was solid golf, but I didn't have the margins on my side with the putter, so it was +5 for a +6 total. Any sub-par rounds and score on this course is good. |
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Post by polekatt/josia on Apr 27, 2020 15:17:19 GMT
My problem was the greens.
You guys are saying you were missing a couple putts, yet your scores are even and below par.
I was missing putts by literally an inch, on EVERY hole it seemed, and bogeying or worse, everything. I mean, like every hole, the ball would turn or go just barely over the side of the hole. Even short makeable putts!
So I was really really frustrated when I posted that.
Other than the putting, I liked everything else about the course.
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Post by paddyjk19 on Apr 27, 2020 15:55:32 GMT
My problem was the greens.
You guys are saying you were missing a couple putts, yet your scores are even and below par.
I was missing putts by literally an inch, on EVERY hole it seemed, and bogeying or worse, everything. I mean, like every hole, the ball would turn or go just barely over the side of the hole. Even short makeable putts!
So I was really really frustrated when I posted that.
Other than the putting, I liked everything else about the course.
There were lots of pins placed on slopes for sure - I had a few putts go round the back of the hole and circle round the back and come out the front without even touching the cup! Makes me think they would be yellow slopes or very close to. The design is excellent but the pins are a bit harsh |
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Post by artvandelay on Apr 27, 2020 22:21:03 GMT
My problem was the greens.
You guys are saying you were missing a couple putts, yet your scores are even and below par.
I was missing putts by literally an inch, on EVERY hole it seemed, and bogeying or worse, everything. I mean, like every hole, the ball would turn or go just barely over the side of the hole. Even short makeable putts!
So I was really really frustrated when I posted that.
Other than the putting, I liked everything else about the course.
Gee that bold part reminds me of the last round at McDonald last week for me. Making me think twice about playing too. May need a practice round, and I usually don't do that. Hmmmm |
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Post by polekatt/josia on Apr 28, 2020 0:48:23 GMT
After pitching a fit, and sulking in the clubhouse, I put on my big boy britches and went back out and finished my round.
I decided to go ahead and play round 2, and try something, since when I missed putts in the first round, the ball was rolling so far. I deliberately lagged every putt and aimed for about 1-3 feet behind where I would normally be shooting for.
If not for a disaster on hole 10, where I forgot to do that, and knew I hit it too hard when I hit, this would've been very respectable!
Thank you andersnm for a nice round, and that birdie putt on 16 was BEAUTIFUL. Looking at the card, it may have been 15. It was the really long one. |
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Post by GW_Hope on Apr 28, 2020 2:11:51 GMT
That was brutally unfun. How can you miss 50 putts over the edge? Law of averages would say half should fall! Then add in the 50 chips within an inch. Game pisses me off
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Post by Tuffguts on Apr 28, 2020 8:03:02 GMT
Think I had the yips in Rd 1 as well. 2 x big 90 degree horseshoes from short range (and a lipped out chip). Nothing really going my way and ended up -1.
Had a -4 in Rd 2 with a few nice putts made but lipped out a 4 footer on 18 for par....a 3 putt bogey from 19 feet. -5 at the turn.
Good luck all.
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