Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

RE: Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

Felipe P — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:30:29 GMT

The course was somehow 'docile' and not as challenging as it could have been if the weather had been a real test. Having said that, I enjoyed watching the four rounds immensely.

Carnoustie Golf Links - Championship Course is definitely on my bucket's list.

RE: Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

george t — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:50:22 GMT

I don’t disagree at all Rick. But I found this portion of a very recent Golf Digest.com article interesting:

““I want to go in with the same game plan as this week,” she said. “Obviously expectations are going to be different. I don't see how they can't be. If I take the game that I had this week, there's no reason that I don't have a shot at Carnoustie. I always wanted to see what happens when I break the seal, what would happen to the future.”

One last thing. Watched by a journalist, O’Toole played a few holes alongside compatriot Christina Kim and Australian Su Oh on the eve of the championship. On their final hole, the 157-yard par-3 eighth, Kim and Oh punched beautifully struck shots through the stiff breeze onto the green. In comparison, O’Toole’s two efforts were high, weak and ultimately short of the putting surface.

“She’ll miss the cut hitting shots like that,” thought the lone spectator, who fancies himself a bit of a links connoisseur.

Five days later, Kim finished T-56, Oh pulled up in a tie for 34th place and O’Toole was a champion.

Memo to self: Never jump to golfing conclusions.“

RE: Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

George V — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:18:17 GMT

Great post! I took the liberty of copying this link (from right here on the Titleist site) to a video of Mark Blackburn explaining this shot from his Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone. www.titleist.com/.../How-to-Hit-The-Stinger
I've had the pleasure of working with Mark, and hitting a lot of balls off of that same mat. You can see the energy he brings to every session, and his ability to explain what you need to do while also emphasizing why and how. Great stuff!

RE: Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

Felipe P — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:53:03 GMT

Looking forward to watching the AIG Women's Open.

RE: Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

Eric H — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:26:39 GMT

It going to be interesting to see what the bast women in the worl can do on one of the hardest golf courses. Looking forward to the action!

RE: Trajectory Could Be the Key to Taming Carnoustie

Dale V — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:38:56 GMT

It was definitely "Car-nasty" the day we played it. Sprinkles until we passed the Hogan plaque on hole#6 and then heavy rain until we walked off 18. Of course, it cleared up as we headed back into the parking lot. I hope to give it another shot some day in the future. Look forward to watching it on TV this week.