I just booked a round at Chambers Bay....
Now I just need to get good....any local knowledge or tips?
- I plan on getting there early, having lunch, and spending some $$$ in the Pro Shop.
Posted May 17, 2017, 12:17 AM UTC
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Learn how to play from the sand with just about every club you own.
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Could anyone compare to Tobacco Road? That's my waste area love affair course that I've played a number of times.
Sand doesn't scare me.
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If you have a choice of two shots to work your way around the waste area or rough versus one shot over it, take the two shots. Trust me. Your score will thank you.
Also, learn to bump and run.
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I'll do it. Unless I'm really feeling my game.
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I'm from right down the street. I just started playing this year. I remember when the open was in town and traffic was horrific. Have fun. Hope you get a nice day.
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What's your index? I would say focus more on enjoying the moment than score. Take pics of your $12 hotdog and document some memories. Playing famous courses is a great experience.
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I'm a 7.9 right now. I've played my fair share of great golf courses and US Open venues. I'm going to be practicing more now that this is on the calendar.
I'd love to experience it from the tips if I can sort out my driver. It's either on or I'm trying to control it.
This was always on my list and I'll be in Seattle at a great time of the year.
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As a single digit, you can probably disregard my previous comment about avoiding the waste areas. They can be serious trouble if you're on the wrong side of a grass clump, but I'm betting you don't have as many issues with errant shots as I do. The view from many of the tee boxes is challenging to gauge distance. If you're not getting a caddy, purchase one of the yardage books in the pro shop.
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I've got a GPS golf watch that has chambers bay. I swear by it....but I can always borrow a laser.
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Very little need for high lofted wedges. Think about putting with a hybrid or fairway wood from just off of the green. Also make sure to make use of the putting and chipping areas before you play to get a feel of how the ball rolls.
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I've heard the greens will be slow in comparison to my club. We have a links style sister club not too far away from where I'll probably make use of their practice area. Good idea to take some hybrids to the mix. I'll have to incorporate those types of shots into my practice.
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First time I played there putting was literally like the ball was rolling on ice. The second time I spent a fair share of my warm up on the practice green getting the speed down.
Also, club up or two on the uphill shots, some holes have big elevation changes and can be windy right off the coast.
Love the course though.
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Work on lag putting. You can putt or as previously stated bump and run. The greens are huge! If you're willing to spend the $$$, get a caddie. I got one for my birthday a few years ago, the guys name was Shane. He read greens for me like a boss. I shot an 88. Was really proud of that score and the extra cost was worth it. Have fun, it's a great course and hopefully the weather holds up for you!
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I love Chambers Bay, caught a tough deal from the usga IMO. So this is a purely aesthetic gripe, they should change the sand colour from concrete to white. It might be they trying a point of difference and be a bit industrial, but to me to me it puts me off the look of it. Have fun out there mate.
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Be prepared for a very taxing walk. It's 18 holes up and down a hillside. Avoid the waste bunkers at all costs. Enjoy!
No carts?
It's a walking-only course.
Noted. Do they have push carts available for rent?
Push carts are included. They have giant wheels and roll very well.
Awesome!