I know I know, but there has been a lot going on and I haven’t had the time, but that has to stop. So to start off the posts again here’s the teaser pics of the new putter I have in the works from Chris and LaMont over at Sunset Beach Golf Company.
Enjoy! I know I will be 
I broke 100 and I’ve posted in general, but I’m back with a new career score and much to talk about. For right now though we are going to just stick to the latest round and leave the rest for future blog posts.
So this last Sunday I was treated to a free round of Birthday golf by my brother-in-law at Boone Creek and it was a fantastic time. The weather wasn’t to warm especially with the slight breeze and for the first time in what seemed like forever I remembered how to hit my irons.
It’s amazing what a simple tip can do sometimes to bring your game around. Typically I have been dreading having to hit anything other than Driver or 9 iron, but yesterday I was shooting with precision with everything from the 4 up. It was a tremendous feeling to be able to go pin hunting!
Unfortunately though the driver was misbehaving and I couldn’t hit a fairway to save my life. All 4 of my penalty strokes were off the tee and more than once did I have to pitch out to the fairway. I think that had the driver been with me I could have easily shot in the 80s.
The MVP award of the day went to the newest club in the bag which was purchased/assembled the day prior; the Nike SQ Sumo #2 Hybrid. More about why I purchased it another post, but this club is absolute gold!
So while the MVP goes to the Hybrid, the Highlight real goes to the putter. Last hole of the day, 45′ to the pin. About 1 foot of break right to left and two mounds to deal with. Perfect line, does it have the speed? ::heart pounding:: :watching:: … it rolls in to give me a new career game. At that moment in time I felt like Tiger Woods and I had the furious fist pump to match it!
I should have made this post last Friday, but due to a lack of a camera it had to be postponed. I’m still as happy as I was then though so lets get down to details.
Studio B is indeed a wonderful place. From the selection of putters, the service, and the fitting experience there was nothing at all I could complain about except maybe having waited so long to go! For what it’s worth though this actually is my very first putter that wasn’t a gift (previously I was using a TM Daytona Rossa). I figure though if you’re going to do something you should do it right.
So without further ado lets take a look at my new girl…
Isn’t she gorgeous? And wow does she perform. This last weekend I went out and, on tougher greens, shaved 14 putts of my previous week’s round!
So a huge thanks to Ben Bradbury @ Studio B. His patience and guidance, I tend to be indecisive, was invaluable. And a big hats off to Mr. Bettinardi for making such fantastic putters.
So if you’re in the Chicago area and want to experience the best in service and game one of the nicest flatsticks around then head to Studio B!
Thats right tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. I will be heading down to the putter studio of the legendary Bob Bettinardi. It’s funny how much boys like their toys because I feel like a kid during the days before Christmas. Last night dreams of putters danced through my head and every minute seems like an eternity.
For those you may be unfamiliar with the name Bettinardi I offer my sincerest apologies because the beauty of his creations rivals if not exceeds that of the other great craftsmen. In fact here is a bit of trivia… Did you know that between 1993 and 1998 everything that came out with Scotty Cameron’s name was actually made in Bettinardi’s shop?
So back to the important topic though… the trip to Studio B. I’m lucky enough to visit this flagstick-wonderland because the studio is actually located outside of Chicago. Once there it basically works like this (or so I’m told)