Who plays WGT golf?

[KmH]

I started playing back on March 24 as ApexPC. Back in the day of playing real golf (southwestern US) I played Ben Hogan, Apex PC model forged irons, hence my WGT player name.

 

[Superfitz]

I've never heard of it until you posted. I am going to check it out.

 

[KmH]

Considering how many people play WGT worldwide, I'm really surprised at the response.

Since late March I've played something like 325 rounds of online golf.

You can look at my awards, stats, appearance, equipment, score history, and some of my saved shots here - World Golf Tour | Free Online Golf Game | Golfer Profile

 

[12sndsgood]

I had it loaded up on my c at my previous job. Played it for a few rounds. Havnt been back to it. Have Been playing the crap out of tiger woods golf on my cell phone though.

 

[Superfitz]

It seems pretty fun. I believe it will take a while for me to get the distances figured out with that swing meter.

 

[KmH]

Except for putting, you pretty much want to use a full stroke. Half the swing meter is usually well less than half the distance. when between clubs, I will shave a bit off the top end of a stoke to reduce the distance a bit.

You can change the impact point on the ball. Assuming no wind, lowering the contact point reduces the distance somewhat (less roll) and raising the contact point increases the distance somewhat (more roll).

Changing the contact point also alters the ball's trajectory - lower = a higher trajectory, and raised = a lower trajectory.

I made a paper scale for putting that divides the swing meter into 10ths. I use a bit of gaffers tape to attach the scale to my computer display.

If I want a putt to go about 30 feet I use the 300 foot scale and the 10% mark on my scale. For a 10 foot putt I use the 100 foot scale and the 10% mark on my scale. The short stroke is easier to 'ding'. I rarely use more than a 20% stroke on the scale. If a put is over 60 feet, I usually use a wedge instead of the putter. Wedges work differently on the green (no point of contact choice, less distance) than they do on the rest of the course.

 

[Superfitz]

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I made a paper scale for putting that divides the swing meter into 10ths. I use a bit of gaffers tape to attach the scale to my computer display...

Hahaha that is hardcore! I will definitely try the full swing method. I appreciate the tips!

 

[KmH]

About 40% of your score is just from putting, so.........

They have an electronic putting scale (Putter Pal) you can spend credits on, or you can make your own.

 

[tirediron]

Golf: A nice quiet walk in the park completely ruined by a small, white ball.

 

[KmH]

The joke is they called if GOLF because that was the last 4-letter word left.

 

[Superfitz]

Kmh...you are the devil. I hate you for mentioning this game. It is so irritating, but I can't stop playing it.

 

[KmH]

I've played at least 9 shots of one C-T-T-H game something like 140 days in a row.

I broke the 64 stroke average barrier the other day, and am now in the 63's.

I thinking about upgrading my irons to the Tour Burner 2.0 Steel (L79+), but the R11 Steel set unlocks at Level 90.

 

[Superfitz]

Well la-di-da Mr. Fancy Pants. I'll be happy when I can shoot under 50 for nine holes.

 

[KmH]

Back in the day, I played tournament golf at the amateur level all over the southwest US, so I have some practical experience at course management.

Besides, I started about 135 days before you did.

A key playing thought - Stay in the moment. All that counts is the shot at hand.

 

[Superfitz]

Nice! Ive played quite a few courses myself. My problem isn't the course management. My problem is clicking the mouse at the right time. Hahaha what I need to do is make me one of those scales that you talked about.