Recent content by olvr_vrmr

Difference between "short" irons and "long" irons giving me grief... Since my last lesson, I'm actually quite happy with how I swing the club, but there's one thing that's been bugging me a lot: With every club from 7I down to LW I hit it straight, sometimes a nice draw and decent distance...

The "What is the best way to make a golf course difficult" thread got me thinking... This is the 11th at the CC where I'm a member, a 290 yard par 4 (widest part: 50y, narrowest part on the green: 10y), lined with water on the right, trees and OB on the left. The teeing area is quite narrow...

In what way can you compare, for example, an EGA handicap to a GHIN handicap? is a hcp 18 in GHIN better or worse than a hcp 18 in EGA or CONGU? I know, for example, that only official (qualifying) rounds are counted in an EGA handicap. These rounds are usually competitions organised by the...

These dropped in the mail today... Early birthday present...

I know this is a question that is subject to heavy discussion and personal opinion. Right now, I'm playing off a 43 handicap, shooting about 55-57 on the par 36 front 9 at our club. I have a set of Mizuno MX-23 forged irons but sometimes I feel I'm hurting my scores with them. Could I benefit...

My 3 new puppies... Mizuno MP-T11 60/08 Taylormade FCT Rescue 18* Callaway Razr Fit 3W

This...

Practicing short chip shots into an umbrella in my backyard for about an hour...

Hi there! My name is Olivier and I hail from Belgium. I got into the great and addictive game of golf in May this year and seem to be hooked. Got a few lessons when I first started and now I'm looking for some more by another pro. I've read a bit on the site and hope to make a small...