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The Half Set Challenge

SuperStroke
Count me in. Played my last 9 with driver, 4, 6, 8, PW, SW and putter and had a lot of fun.

Last 18 I played with a 'full' (didn't use any woods) set was an 89 so I'll use that as a marker.
 
I would be game to try this. There are quite a few rounds where I don't use all the clubs in the bag. This would be a welcome challenge to get more creative. I played in a 3 club challenge a couple years ago and that was a lot of fun. Now just need the weather to cooperate.
 
My HD coach used to make us do this type of thing. He focused more on irons than a full half set, but it certainly helped force you to learn how to dial it back for a certain yardage. I can’t wait to hear how it goes for those who do it.
 
Sure, I'm In.

Driver, Putter, 54* wedge, 9i, 7i, 5i

Everything else is just filler anyways.
 
I am interested in the results but not participating. I am more interested and n working on improving my game with every club right now.
 
7 club bag loaded in my carry bag for a round this afternoon.

Going with: 3 wood, 4 hybrid, 6 iron, 8 iron, PW, 54* wedge and putter.
 
I'll give it a shot!

Driver, 4h, 6i, 8i, PW, 54*, putter.
 
Sox_Fan said:
7 club bag loaded in my carry bag for a round this afternoon.

Going with: 3 wood, 4 hybrid, 6 iron, 8 iron, PW, 54* wedge and putter.
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Leading the charge! Thanks to everyone who is giving this a go ?
 
Stemmy66 said:
I can do this relatively easily as I've done this in the past, several times. D, 4i, 6i, 8i, PW, 54*, putter
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Exactly what I am going to put in play, well done sir.
 
I'd be open to using this strategy, maybe not on full 18 hole rounds, but on 9 hole, more practice rounds or rounds I'm out with my kids I would for sure mess around with the idea!
 
IceyShanks said:
I'd be open to using this strategy, maybe not on full 18 hole rounds, but on 9 hole, more practice rounds or rounds I'm out with my kids I would for sure mess around with the idea!
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9 hole rounds are perfectly acceptable! I plan to do the same actually.
 
I think I could do it. I think this would be my setup as I can usually get around with a 3W off the tee and this would be my club when needed on Par 5's or longer Par 4's. Gapping the 5/7/9 would give me most distances I usually see while the short game would need to be a little more precise. Would look great in a small sunday bag.

3W
5 Iron
7 Iron
9 Iron
PW
54 Wedge
Putter
 
Stemmy66 said:
I can do this relatively easily as I've done this in the past, several times. D, 4i, 6i, 8i, PW, 54*, putter
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Thats my set up except 3W for Driver.
 
I'm down, i've played a few 7 club rounds the past few years. The set i went with has D, 4hy, 6i, 8i, Pw, Sw, Putter.
 
GraniteRoost said:
Great idea, I am so down ?
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I don't think I'll commit to 5 rounds, but I would try playing a few rounds with a smaller set.

I think my course would setup well for this experiment as you don't need a full bag to play it.
 
Remind me about this challenge in about 4 months and I'll be up for it @GraniteRoost :rolleyes:
 
The front 9 was a pretty wild ride. Even par with an eagle (chip in from about 10 yards short of the green), 2 birdies, 1 par and 4 bogeys.
 
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Back 9 was much more normal. 39 with 6 pars and 3 bogeys.

Still, 75 for 18 is a couple of shots lower than my average score this time of year. Will certainly keep the 7 club bag in tact (actually only took 2 clubs, 4 hybrid and putter, from my normal full bag) for at least 4 more rounds over the next few weeks. The thing I missed the most was the 58 degree wedge. I lean on it a lot from 95 yards in all the way to greenside chips. I intentionally left it out of the mix for that reason. Want to get more comfortable with being more creative with my 54 degree.
 
GraniteRoost said:
9 hole rounds are perfectly acceptable! I plan to do the same actually.
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We should make an informal competition out of it! We should set a date to start, post handicaps, track our scores (differentials) over a set amount of time or rounds, then declare a winner. I guess we could set it for March to August for a total of 5 rounds each. I'm sure some would get done sooner, but some might not play as often and use all the time.
 
Sox_Fan said:
Back 9 was much more normal. 39 with 6 pars and 3 bogeys.

Still, 75 for 18 is a couple of shots lower than my average score this time of year. Will certainly keep the 7 club bag in tact (actually only took 2 clubs, 4 hybrid and putter, from my normal full bag) for at least 4 more rounds over the next few weeks. The thing I missed the most was the 58 degree wedge. I lean on it a lot from 95 yards in all the way to greenside chips. I intentionally left it out of the mix for that reason. Want to get more comfortable with being more creative with my 54 degree.
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Nice score! Good thoughts on turning your 54* into something dangerous ?
 
3W, 7W, 6, 7, 9, AW, 60LW, and putt w/ 6 iron
 
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