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so given the circumstances, only 6 tee shots, you would still carry driver and not simply tee off with the 3+?
Would you ever take driver out of the bag pending the course you are playing?
For me I would. I want to hit driver as much as possible. If that means only 6 times and the rest is with the 3+ then so be it. My top of the bag is built for this situation specifically. After 3+ I go Heavenwood then 4hybrid....That covers all I need to manage my way around a course.
Not at my age.
20 years ago, maybe. used to play one course that was fairly short and narrow, and I had a strong (13.5 ) 3wd.
I do occasionally swap out other spots in the bag, like 3h for a 5wd or pull a club for an extra wedge.
20 years ago, maybe. used to play one course that was fairly short and narrow, and I had a strong (13.5 ) 3wd.
I do occasionally swap out other spots in the bag, like 3h for a 5wd or pull a club for an extra wedge.
I am trying to get better at my irons so i am tempted to only play my irons (no woods or hybrids). Teeing off with my 3i would be fun! And yes, i have played my hybrids off the tee in the past and played better golf because of it. No club is safe in my bag. Anything goes.
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My slice got so bad last year that I played basically all season without a driver or fairway woods in the bag. Forced me to get better with my irons and take some lessons. The driver is back this year.
That’s the spirit!
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love the grind!
It's hard for me to imagine a scenario where i would....even on a very short course, statistics largely show hitting drivers makes sense , for example a 280yd par 4.....smack it next to the green and make birdie.
It would have to take a very specific type of course for me to not carry one
It would have to take a very specific type of course for me to not carry one
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Benefits to leaving driver at home:
1) 3-wood from a tee box is within 20 yards of driver.
2) shorter shafted 3-wood is easier to hit consistently straight than driver
3) tempo improves (for all clubs within the bag) when driver is out of the picture
Only on a par 3 course. It's my biggest weapon on any normal course.
Et Tu Brute?
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They don't make courses short and tight enough for me to get by without a driver. Or if they do, I sure wouldn't want to play one.
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Don’t worry, I’ll take plenty of swings with it this weekend to get dialed in
I haven’t. I don’t think at my age/distance i would either. I might leave it in the bag and choose another club. But nothing on the shelf would slot for me.
Here’s another thought. Might a person have a maybe 3-4” shorter shaft for the driver on courses like this?
Here’s another thought. Might a person have a maybe 3-4” shorter shaft for the driver on courses like this?
Never unless it’s a par 3 course.
Does going mini driver count?
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Nope, as that what’s I’ve been kicking around
Then, yep! Sure did.
Not taking mine out. Hit 11/14 last round. It's more predictable than my 3 or 5 woods.
Nope, I need distance.
If it made sense, absolutely. I’ve played from 5,000 yards and knew ahead of time the driver would not gain any advantage.
But if I had even one hole where driver was the right club I wouldn’t leave it at home.
But if I had even one hole where driver was the right club I wouldn’t leave it at home.
greenOak
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You say you might only use driver 6 times, but using it 6 times will still make it one of your more frequently used clubs. Would you ever leave your 7-iron at home because you'll probably only hit it 2-3 times?