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Old 01-19-2009, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_chung View Post
Interesting stuff Jeff. Keep it coming.
Do you think this is OTT for a normal weekend player? Or is it a case of having as much information as possible (good input good output etc)
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I do not believe you can have too much information, especially on the golf course. I try to make every course a "home course" and use this to my advantage. If I play a hole poorly during a practice round or am not comfortable with it, I will play it over until it is and only recall the positive way to play it.

As far as a weekend player is concerned I think it is wise to know the "safe spot" on every approach, even if it is not on the green. Laying up or even knocking it over may not be a bad play, especially if that is the safe spot.
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Old 01-19-2009, 07:37 PM
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Looking at the hole
I understand that looking at the hole, you will see one
side somewhat ragged and the other side clean cut.
Bermuda Grass. Do to the way the hole cutter works,
the cutter will tear, more than cut, on the rough side
which is the way that the grain is growing.

Do you have any experience with this.

Donn
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Old 01-19-2009, 07:51 PM
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reading Bermuda
Originally Posted by dkerby View Post
I understand that looking at the hole, you will see one
side somewhat ragged and the other side clean cut.
Bermuda Grass. Do to the way the hole cutter works,
the cutter will tear, more than cut, on the rough side
which is the way that the grain is growing.

Do you have any experience with this.

Donn
Caution: The following advice is from someone that wants Bent rolling a 15.

I've seen people that putt really well using that technique. But, I (personally) have not had as much success with that. The only way that I can putt on Bermuda is to do a 360 degree walk-around.
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Old 01-19-2009, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dkerby View Post
I understand that looking at the hole, you will see one
side somewhat ragged and the other side clean cut.
Bermuda Grass. Do to the way the hole cutter works,
the cutter will tear, more than cut, on the rough side
which is the way that the grain is growing.

Do you have any experience with this.

Donn
This is good for the last couple of feet to the hole. The best way to see grain is "shiny"=fast, "dull or dark" = slow. If you get both then pray!
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Old 01-20-2009, 01:35 PM
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Shiny/Dull
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This is good for the last couple of feet to the hole. The best way to see grain is "shiny"=fast, "dull or dark" = slow. If you get both then pray!
Seems to me, that when the sun is behind me the grass looks shiny.
When the sun is in front of me, the grass looks dull. Should I be looking
at the grass from the side?
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Old 01-20-2009, 02:29 PM
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what a great thread!



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Old 01-20-2009, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dkerby View Post
Seems to me, that when the sun is behind me the grass looks shiny.
When the sun is in front of me, the grass looks dull. Should I be looking
at the grass from the side?
Once again just a reference. Walk around and you should see one side shinier than the other. this would be "down grain" and will be faster and less likely for a ball to check up as well.
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Old 01-20-2009, 03:41 PM
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greens and sheens
Jeff

Since we are talking green reading, sheens etc . Do you have any thoughts in regards to sunglasses; polarized , non polarized, green, brown? Is there a trend on tour or is it a personal preference sort of deal.

I have trouble wearing them but bright low light can make it hard to get a read sometimes. Almost as hard as hitting it where I am aiming but that is another story.

Really enjoying your threads.

OB
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Old 01-20-2009, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by O.B.Left View Post
Jeff

Since we are talking green reading, sheens etc . Do you have any thoughts in regards to sunglasses; polarized , non polarized, green, brown? Is there a trend on tour or is it a personal preference sort of deal.

I have trouble wearing them but bright low light can make it hard to get a read sometimes. Almost as hard as hitting it where I am aiming but that is another story.

Really enjoying your threads.

OB
I wear Peakvision because they have the least amount of distortion I have found, and they do not change the colors much. They tend to take the glare out and I can wear them in even low light situations. My eyes are very light sensitive so I have a hard time functioning without them.

I do not know what is popular on tour but I would love to know if something is better. I do know that many players do not wear them to read greens or putt. Once again personal preference prevails.
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Old 01-19-2009, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dkerby View Post
I understand that looking at the hole, you will see one
side somewhat ragged and the other side clean cut.
Bermuda Grass. Do to the way the hole cutter works,
the cutter will tear, more than cut, on the rough side
which is the way that the grain is growing.

Do you have any experience with this.

Donn
The grass is growing across the hole. The cutter cuts the roots on one side. The burnt edge is the result.
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