Test the New Srixon Q-STAR
The fifth generation Q-STAR promises Tour level performance in a two-piece ball. How can they do that? With a new dimple pattern, faster core, and Spin Skin with SeRM.
Want to try it for yourself? Follow the directions below.
How to Enter
Step 1: Post a comment. Your comment must include your name, location, and handicap.
Step 2: Make sure you’re subscribed to the PluggedInGolf newsletter.
That’s it! On Monday, July 22, we will contact ten golfers via email, so keep an eye on your inbox.
The ten winners will be expected to test the Q-STAR and fill out a short questionnaire about how it performed. Those answers will be shared on PluggedInGolf.com.
The golf balls are yours to keep.
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215 Comments
Christopher Shively
High Point, NC
18
Please and thank you.
Gijs de Jong
Hcp 12.2
Amersfoort, the Netherlands
Playing Vice, would love to game a legacy brand ball this summer!!
David Jolliff
Myrtle Beach, SC
HCP 12.7
I play the Vice Pro right now but always looking to improve my equipment.
Bob Hedrick Glendora CA 8.1 index.
Play both the q and z star balls currently. Interested in trying the new version.
Barbara Jean Olson
Fort Lupton, CO
Handicap-51
Grant kinser Kansas city mo hcp 6 I play a tp5 right now
Max from Michigan, 10 handicap. I have played and liked the Q star Tour, especially in the colder months. I’m interested to try the new ball.
Jason from South Wales, UK. Club Southerndown GC. Handicap 2. Would love to utilise the Srixon ball as predominantly want to test the outcome of the balloons dry links course compared to the competitors. Iv never had a preference of balls and be good to start.
I am Tim, and I have played several of the Srixon golf balls and I am currently using the Q Star. I look forward to trying out the newer model to see if it can become my ball of choice
Paul Kenyon
Lancashire, UK
12 hcap
Links player so can test in a stiff breeze!
Previous Q Star user if it helps
Chuck from Arizona with a 12 handicap. Look forward to hitting this new golf ball.
Jaymee from Ohio, 14 Handicap
Jim
Irvine, CA
6 handicap
Chesterfield
Handicap: 20
Paul Evitt, North London, 8
Kyle
Nebraska
16.9
Hello – Wish to compare these to the BS Tour RX’s
Landy Rodriguez
Weston FL
HC 16
Thank you!
Would love to trial these!
Dave Hammond
Santa Rosa, CA
HC 8.3
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Would like to try these having used a previous incarnation to good effect.
Brian Melville. H/cap 8. 0.
Monifieth, Scotland. U.K.
Brian
Locust Grove Va
14.7
Padraig Maclochlainn
Co Donegal Ireland
Handicap 5
14 from Miami
Mike
Burr Ridge, IL
12 Handicap
Keith
Peterborough, England
18
Dave Sampson
Greenville, SC
Handicap 9.3
Titleist Pro V1 user, interested in more distance with short game control
Brian
Long Beach, CA
15
I’ve been a loyal user of the QStar for the last 4 years. Perfect ball for my 11 handicap swing speed. Would love to try the new fifth generation design, I can’t believe they can be any better than the other’s but hope I’ll find out.
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Bob Holland
Lehigh Valley, Pa
20
Mike Droll
Palm Coast, Florida
16 hcp
Very interested in this new Q-Star after trying older generation and Soft Feel.
Darren Tan
Singapore
18 hcp
Finishing my supply of ChromeSofts so will be keen to try these.
Mikkel Lund
Hillerød, Denmark
Hcp. 21.3
Senior golfer with 13 handicap who currently plays the older version of the Q Star
Beau Wrobel
Michigan 7 Handicap
Ed Melrose Ma. Have had good results with soft feel ball.
Howard Simms
Georgia
9
Gabe
Michigan
14 Handicap
Would love to test the new Srixon Q Star. Have used previous versions. HCI 20.
I’m a 10 handicapper and I love playing golf.
Gary Newlon
Endicott, NY
10 hcp
Nate
Michigan
13.2 hcp
Currently using z star and looking to change to the new Q star
Randy Dievendorf
East Amherst, NY
13.2 index
I used to play Srixon Q Star exclusively. I switched to Callaway Chrome Soft, but wa lesser price.ould gladly go back to the Srixon brand if I liked the Q Star at a lesser price. Handicap 14.9
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Would love it test the Q Star as I sometimes play the Q tour or Diablo Tour I am a 10.3 In NC
Lyle Williams 12 handicap in Tavares, Florida. Have played Srixon balls before. Using Pro V’s almost exclusively. Distance is important to me but feel and spin just as important.
I have played both the ZStar and Q Star, and liked them for distance, especially at my skill level. Let me try the new one!
Would love to test these vs Vice Pro Soft
Ohio, 9.0. Thanks for the opportunity!
Very interested in trying these. I have tried prior years Siroxons
11 Handicap
John Blick
Swindon, Wiltshire. UK
18
Only ever played Callaway, so a change might be a nice thing.
Tim Chaffee
Brookville, IN
21 Handicap
I played Q-Stars about 3 years ago, and found they got me consistently under 90. The next season the formulation on the ball seemed to change. It seemed to be a harder cover and tougher to compress. The side spin seemed to have increased, and they didn’t feel the same off the putter face. I wound up going to ChromeSoft Truvis, and recently discovered the Snell MTB-X, which has been in the bag more often. I’d like to take the Q-Stars for another spin to see if they can work their way back into my bag.
Forgot name city and handicap. Duh. Mike Billings, Ottawa, Canada, 13 Hdcp, playing Truvis right now, but enjoyed the Q-Stars previously. They were the ball that got me under 90 for the first time. Would like the optic yellow version if chosen. Thanks!
Lawrence Williams
West Palm Beach,Fl
Hdcp 8
Enjoy Qstar Tour but if distance gains are available without losing greenside control, then I’m in!
Thanks
Ken Varisco
Pace, FL
13
Kyle Buckles
Washington, DC
5.3
Mike
Cranston RI
8 HDQ
Mike K
Wisconsin
16 HDCP
22 handicap
Would like to test
Look forward to being part of this testing.
Handicap 6.3
Mike Trautman
St Louis MO
Would love to try the Q star and report back. Thank you for considering me. 12 handicap.
Wayne Follenius, Monterey TN, 13. I currently play the Snell MTB and the Q Star your and would love the opportunity to test the new W Star.
David bushey
Richmond, va
please and thank u
I have tried Q Soft before and am intrigued in finding out how the new ones work. Would love to try these.
HCP 12
Angus, Ontario, Canada
Jon Dobberstein
Minnesota
6
I am 69 years old and play 3 times a week. I have played the other srixon products over many years.
Dennis J. Schmidt
Fort Pierce, FL
10 handicap
Been using Q Star for a long time.
Richard Moore
Hip: +25
Columbia, Tennessee
I have been playing Srixon golf balls since they were introduced . I always seem to have my best rounds when I play with them and try to be consistent and only use them. I am a 15 handicap took two years off of golf and have just recently got back into it full force.
Love this line of golf balls!
Larry Humeny
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
20+ handicap
Julian Downer
Hampshire , England
28 h/c
I,m making a concerted effort now to drop my h/c so anything to help me concentrate more would be more than welcome
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Russell Avery
12 handicap
Have played the old Q Star tours. Would like to try the new Q Star.
I have played the QStar and QStar Tour in the past and liked it particularly around the green and on scoring shots. Would like to test the new one. Went to the QStar when my swing speed started slowing down. Currently a 5 handicap. Taylors, South Carolina.
I use Z Star against PRO V1 if I want serious spin on greens but they do mark up very quickly. AD333 in winter is brilliant and reasonably priced. Interested to see where this ball fits?
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Switched from Bridgestone soft feel to the QStar yellow this year and love the distance feel and how the ball lands and gently runs out 1-3 yards on the green with long and mid irons stops dead with shorter 8 iron to L wedge, the higher spin balls hurt most players as they reverse direction usually away from the hole.
I would love to give these new balls a try
Hcp 16
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Adolfo
Springfield, NJ
17 Hdcp
Fred Edwards
Minerva, Ohio
20
I have used Srixon balls before and found them to be very good!
Thank you!
Ryan Colvin
Durham, NC 27713
2 HC
I’m looking for a different soft ball preferably a yellow color. Currently using a Titleist Tour Soft and formally used Titleist NXT Tour. Want distance and workable around green. I have been playing golf for 65 years and play a lot. Still can beat those young guys. Handicap 11.
Madoc
7
Tried them and went back to Callaway, but I’ll this generation.
Ed Siwiec
Pittsburgh
16.8
Jae Chung
Plano, TX
8.4 Index
I currently use Q Star Tours and I would like to see if these Q Stars are any different. 9 hdcp. MN
Had a ball fitting at Club Champion and this was the best performing ball for my swing along with Callaway ERC. Have not had a chance to prove it in play yet! Location Chatham, NJ index 9.8
Srixon golf balls are top of the line and I would very much like to test them out.
Thomas Greene
12 handicap
Michigan
Angelo Intravaia. I play the Q Star Tour. Would love to compare it to the new Q Star.
Handicap: 14. Orlando, Florida
Would like to see how they compare to Vice Pro
Granbury, TX
10 handicap
John Grajek
Portage MI
7 handicap
Thomas Heitman
Florida
18.0
Been playing the Vice Pro recently so would be interesting to see how the Q Star compares.
Walter Sabati
Las Vegas, NV
Hdcp 15
I would love to try these golf balls. You never know what you’ll discover playing a ball with new technology.
Bob
Frankfort, Ky
20 hcp
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I prefer to use the srixon range of balls. Would be interested to see how the new range go.
Joseph Eck
19 Handicap
Kansas City
Randy
Blue Springs, MO
4.0
Looking forward to testing the new Q-Star and providing detailed feedback to the PluggedInGolf audience. Thanks for a great opportunity.
Bob – Chantilly, VA
20+ hcp
Been using Srixon clubs for a while (irons, driver, hybrid & driving irons) and love them. Also a fan of the Srixon soft balls.
Would love to find a budget friendly 2 piece ball that performs around the green. I’m a 19 handicap. Currently playing Bridgestone e12 soft, snell black, and vice pro soft. I generally don’t spend over 40$ for golf balls or whiskey. Live and play in Southwest Georgia.
Josh Giesige
Edgerton, OH
8 HDCP
thx for opportunity!
I have played the previous generation of the Q Star. I found the. Ball to be responsive to touch shots and provided adequate distance off the tee.
TJS 8 handicap.
Would like to see if it compares to the ball I’m currently playing.
Joseph Lopiccolo
Kenner LA
7 hip
was a long time Titleist user currently playing taylormade tpx5 but my friend who plays on tour suggested I try srixon so this might be perfect opportunity to try them handicap 8 Boca Raton florida
irixonso this might be perfect opportunity
Dan Shepherd
Handicap 13
I’ve enjoyed Srixon products in the past. It would be interesting to experience this iteration of Q-Star.
Thomas Allee
Perris, CA
19.4 handicap
Thank you
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James Wenzel
Barrington, IL
10 hcp
currently play Z Star both models would love to compare
Andrew Chambers handicap +1.9 just qualified fo US AM tour rep suggested I try srixion currently play taylormade tp5x Boca Raton Florida
Always played a different brand but willing to try something new!
Tim Smawley
Hdcp 16
Alberta Canada
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4.3 Index, would love to try the new Q Star. I currently play Scrixon irons and I am sure the new ball would compliment them.
George Pasino
White Georgia USA
16 Hdcp
Love playing with the Srixon Q-star ball.
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I am 62 years old and am a 16 handicap golfer. I play a variety of Pennsylvania courses so that would be an excellent test for these golf balls. I think it is important that higher handicap golfers test out new equipment to see if it is usable by these types of golfers like myself.
Pennsylvania
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I’d love to try out the new Q Star balls
Sedona az
12
Ed C.
Charleston SC
4.7 hcp
Like the Qstar Tour. Interested to try the new ball.
Tim Armentrout from California. My handicap is 11. Would like to test the q-star’s out
Chris Gordon
Hennessey, OK
8
Kent Franklin
Greenwood , Indiana
14 hcp
Robert Wardlow
Central New Jersey, USA
19 Handicap
Playing Pro V1, want to try the new Srixon Q-Star
Dino Vozikis, Illinois,handicap-7. Would love to try Srixon’s new ball.
Walter Zahler
Hickory, NC
11 hcp
Have been using Z-star balls and have wondered as a senior golfer if the Q-star might be better. I love Srixon golf balls!
A few of my buddies swear by Srixon balls and I’d love to test a few.
Rod Wilson
Greensboro, GA
HC: 13
Dennis
Boston
25 hcp
Steve Dickson
Scotland, UK
13
Play Chrome Soft but have used AD333 in the past.
Love to try new Q-Star and compare it to the competition.
Pinehurst, NC
Handicap 9
Gil Bloomer
Vail, AZ
12 HDCP
Love to compare these new ones to the old, which I play.
Tried a sleeve in the cold spring of Wisconsin in early May and was impressed with the distance and feel.
Handicap 5 Milwaukee Wisconsin
Q Star Tour is my ball of choice. Would luv to experience the difference with the new 5th generations.
Lorne Lewis
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Golf Canada Handicap Factor 15.2
I only play Srixon Q Star golf balls so I am very interested in playing the new ball.
Kyle Brown
Indianapolis, IN
13
Walt S.
TN.
14 hdcp.
I’m usually not a 2 piece ball player, but these look interesting to try.
Kevin Moen
Dallas, OR
Would like to compare Q Star to Pro V1
5.1 Handicap Index
Chuck Warner
Schnecksville, PA
HCP 6
Trying to find something with greater short game spin and straighter flight.
Roy H
Chandler az 85249
7.7 handicap
Would love to test and comment on these balls
Dan Goldstein
I play Z-star. I would love to try out the Q-star.
Manhasset, N. Y.
Handicap 11
Would love to try…sounds like game improvement!!! hdcp 20
I play the Taylor Made Tour preferred but would be very happy to try the Srixon Q-Star. With my 18 hdcp, it would surely improve my game
Would love to test this new ball. Currently 12.7 handicap Blue Springs, Mo.
I love the Q-star!
Would love to compare the new Q-Star to the old Q-Star. I’m a 20-25 handicapper.
I have played the Original Q Star which is longer than the Z Star ! The Z Star does hold the Greens better ! Looking forward to playing the newer generation Q Star, as I am experienced in Golf Equipment Evaluation.
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James R
Chicago, IL
7.3 HDCP
Dave Clark
Keswick VA
HCP 6.1
Thanks for the opportunity!
Currently use taylormade(a) would love to compare.
Joe Greenberg
Hollywood SC
compare to Z star, my game ball
index 8.2
Hcp 28, Lincoln, UK
Jim – 5.7 handicap and I play Srixon irons and a hybrid from Srixon so I would love to marry up the two . Live in Scottsdale , AZ
Ryan
Los Angeles, California
6.8
Jason Barbieri
Logan, UT
Handicap: 11
Played old one did not like would like to try new one
Richard Bronson
La Quinta, Ca 92253
HC 7
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Peter
St. Petersburg, FL
10-12
The Q-Star performed well on the GolfSpy ball test. I was going to try them out. You might make it easier to do so :)
I’m definitely interested in trying out the new Q-Star!
Glenn Hough
Mount Pleasant, SC
15 Handicap
Would love to see how they fly at altitude…
Western Colorado
8
I have used the Pro-V1 for a number of years but like to try out one or two different balls each year. Would love to try out the Q-STAR. Thanks.
Rick S
Dike, IA
5 handicap
Excited to try these out!
Mark
Charlotte, NC
13
HCP 11. Use taylormade(a) would love to compare
Rob Ringler
Leander, TX
13.1
Laurie Thomas
Northland NZ.
18.7
Bruce W.
11.7
Bluffton, SC
Would love to test the new Q-Star. thanks
14 HDCP
Novelty OH
Sandy U
River Ridge LA
HC index 3.7
Pro V1 addict
Mark Niebrugge
Fort Lupton, CO
HDCP 23
John Hulewicz 8.2 from Goshen Indiana. Play Pro V1 but would love to compare new Q star for a few weeks or more. Might be a difference maker for me 😎
Aloha, I’m Steve Burns and I play 2 to 3 times a week in Hilo, Hawaii. My 12 handicap is consistently evolving downward, after having picked up the game again a year ago after many years away. Being that I’m fairly new to the game after many years away from it, I am sometimes perplexed over all the new technologies and choices with balls and equipment. I’m a young senior and I’m constantly working to understand the best equipment and ball choices for my swing, age, and style of play. I’m currently mostly playing Titleist ProV1’s, TaylorMade TP5x, and Bridgestone e12 balls and deciphering the differences with my drives and short game. I’m lucky to be playing at a course that is uncrowded during the week and hence I’m able to typically hit/play 2 – 3 balls a hole during my round for comparison purposes. Needless to say, most of my practice occurs on the course and not on the range. PROV1’s so far are a slight preference with a bit more straighter trajectory consistency and less tendency to over side-spin off into the trees . I have not yet had the pleasure of testing any of Srixon equipment or balls and would love to put these Q-STAR tour level balls to the test and share my impressions, and comparisons with Plugged-In Golf subscribers. Thank you for the opportunity.
Dan Corun
Alabama
13
Currently playing Soft Feel. I would like a chance to test the Q-Star against them. Thank you.
Nelson
Lemont, IL
HC 11.1
Have not found a two piece ball that works for me. Willing to try.
Taften Kuhl
Index: 5
Springfield, IL
Playing off 12 at a fast running downland course in Surrey, UK. I like the AD333 Tour so keen to compare performance.
Kip
Northeast Ohio
Hdcp 6.1
Would enjoy an opportunity to try these out.
Brian Kleveland – 8 – Columbus, NE
I would like to compare to the Callaway chrome soft which I normally use. Marty hdcp 26 Edgewood, Wa
Amazing opportunity to try out the new Srixon Q-Star, this opportunity is normally reserved for Professionals – Mark Dunn – Highwoods GC East Sussex – Handicap 13
Albert Eng
Alhambra, CA
HDCP 15
Started using the Srixon Q-Star Tour four months ago. I’ve never used the Q-Star
Handicap 5
Wigan
Always played Titleist and Taylor Made, Never played Srixon before but always looking for alternative ways of improving my game would love to make the comparison!
My name is Phil Cotennec and I live at 223 Route 301 in Cold Spring, NY. My handicap is 15.
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Would love to put the Q star to the test.
Matt Schairer
Trumbull CT
19
I have been a long time Srixon user. I currently use the Srixon Q Star Tour. I’m very interested to see how this ball compares to those.
John Walker
Florence SC
Hcp – 7
Senior golfer age 66.
Bill, Florida, 7.1 hcp
I m curious about these balls. I have known some who love them and some who have changed back to their original ball.
I would like to test these and decide for myself.
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Srixon makes great golf balls!
OK, let’s see how good they are.
Scott K. Giles
Goodyear, Arizona
Handicap is 8.2
Have played Srixon balls for several years.
Hcp of seven
High Point NC
Adam Aaronson, Arlington, VA, 14.1
Love to try the new Srixon balls. I’m 17 hcp.
I’m from West Chester, Pa.
Ventura CA
7.8
Always looking for a better ball
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Johnny Peroddy 5 handicap 69 years young and still love to move the ball!!! Looking forward to trying the new Q Star. Like other Srixon golf balls. They may replace the ball I’ve used last 15 years!!!
Ron J
6 handicap
72 yrs
RickTalley, ready to serve
Hdcp 8
Granite City, IL
Bing Lee
12 handicap
Point Roberts Washington
Love to compare these with premium balls.
Rikki Styles, I live in Las Vegas, NV and play to a 5. Currently I play Srixon z star 3rd generation spinskin and love the action with the rtx wedges. I have played Qstar and Qstar tour older models. I could definitely test the newer Qstar and give it a comparison. Thanks.
Currently use Calloway Superhot 55 from Costco which are available anymore.
Hcp= 18
Senior
Santa Barbara, CA
A former 10 hcp, returning to the game after a couple years off due to injuries, I have a driver swing speed over 110 and am trying several different balls out. Intrigued by the QStar price, I am a squeaker at times but put off by so many who say it is only for slower swingers. Living in MD I have several very different courses close by and would enjoy putting these balls in play I think.
Abilene, Texas
15 handicap
Margaret Smith
Oconomowoc, WI
Handicap 19
Would love to be part of your test group!
Greg Prentice
Hncp 23
Claysville, PA
Phil Bayliss
York, PA
Handicap 12
Play Srixon hybrids and the previous model Q ball but felt they fell behind the competition. Would gladly test them to see if they go back into my bag
Bret Boes
Lahaina, Hawaii
18888
Would like to see if there is a better ball than Bridgestone.
WBN
Kitty Hawk, NC
Hdcp 6.7
Found a Srixon Z STAR while playing last week – love the performance. I play most days now I am retired and would love to try out the new ball.
Hcap – 16
Iroquois ON, Canada
yes please handicap is 16
Still searching for the right ball. Hcp 20 Mars, Pa
I’d love to give these a go.
Chris Castro
Ontario, California
HCP: 14
Jason Warren
Paducah, Kentucky
HCP: 16
I play at Calvert City Country Club..currently play ProV1. I love the control around the green. I would really enjoy playing these balls. And give a true assessment. Thanks Jason
Hey guys, it’s Darrell from Ohio. I’m a 14 handicap that can play at a high level, or can play like a guy that should be playing pickleball instead of golf. I’ve never played a Srixon ball, but I would like to give them a try. I’ve been playing the Callaway Supersoft for the last few years. I don’t purposely work the ball left or right, but I could let you know how it feels and how it responds to good and bad strikes. I’m sure that I could also let you know how easy the ball is to find underwater and in long rough. If it goes into the woods it stays there because of the poison ivy. I don’t do poison ivy. Keep me in mind, and have a good day.
Ross Cleary
Gillieston Heights
NSW Australia
34
Playing 2018 version, would love to trial the new QStar!
I’ve used Srixon Q-Star over the last 5 years and the ball does everything well – and I tend not to lose them – which says a lot. Somehow they seem to be more steady than the Q-Star Tour, although casual observation indicates the Tour ball is longer.
I’m Mike D., I live in Columbus OH and I am a 15 hcap.
Randy Sirbaugh
Manhattan, KS
11
I’ve played the Qs and Zs before and really liked them. They were really close to being my steady gamer.
Barton McLaren
Maple Ridge, BC Canada
16
Richard McDonald
Wexford, Ireland
4.4
Randll J Johnson
Sobieski Wi
Play Taylormade Project (a)
Handicap 14
Tom Christopher
Dunmore PA
12 handicap
Thank you !
Willie T
New Bern, NC
Handicap – 35
Tom
Tennessee
2.9 handicap
Have played them in the past and look forward to trying out the new model.
Allan
NJ
13
Syracuse, NY
Index 10.3
Play a lot with both Q and Z balls and enjoy them both. Play the Q when the course is softer and the Z when course gets a little firmer in the summer.
I would love to try the new Srixon Q-Star golf ball. I’m David Jolliff, I live in Myrtle Beach, SC-“The Golf Capital of the World”. I play a 12.7 Handicap
Love to try these. I’m an 8 handicap and play at least once a week. Currently playing with Bridgestone BRX
Oops. Live in Atlanta Georgia
Minnesota
8.4 Index
I play Bridgestone, Taylormade & Srixon
Paul Nich
Hcpc 16.5
Priskilly Forest
Need all the help I can get!