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Any golfers here?
« on: January 17, 2012, 02:25:21 PM »
I picked up golf about two years ago, around the same time I stopped racing motorcycles.  I have completely fallen in love with this game.  When I was younger, I would have never thought that I would have been a golfer, but I am glad I am.  It is so much more than a game.  It is a true test of mental toughness.  Are there any other golfers here?
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Re: Any golfers here?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 02:34:55 PM »
HECK YES!!!  Oh man don't get me started!  I bag is a mixed bag:

I'm a lefty...  ;D


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Re: Any golfers here?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 02:47:18 PM »
Love my golf, not that I'm any good. I play with Ping G2s and prefer links courses.

Not been able to play for a few months due to tendonitis in the elbow; so my clubs are currently collecting dust.
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 03:00:20 PM »
I've played golf since I was about 8YO, my dad took me with him when he would go to play.  I played in HS and a little in college and I did a stint as an Asst Mgr at a golf course a few years back.

It's a disease, once bitten you cannot shake it.  I go hot and cold on it - sometimes I go several years without playing much and then at times I play several times a week.  I'm a lefty but golf righty and have a handicap of about 11.

A couple of the more notable courses I've played are Pebble Beach (CA), Old Works (Anaconda, MT), Spearfish Canyon (SD) and several other courses in the Monterey/Carmel Valley CA area.

I play with Callaway irons, Odyssey putter, Cleveland wedges, Titleist driver, and some old Callaway Steelhead woods - planning on upgrading this year as I won't be working so I plan on playing alot more.

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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 03:02:46 PM »
I'm not a golfer, but my dad was so I grew up watching the tournaments while eating dinner from a TV table in the living room! :D So I developed a genuine appreciate for the sport and still enjoy watching it. Miniature golf is more my style! :P
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 03:15:38 PM »
Miniature golf is more my style! :P

When I was a teen, there used to be a chain of miniature golf places known as Putt-Putt.  Typically there were three 18-hole courses at each location.  In the summers the one near my house had a play-all-day for $6, or something like that.  I and a buddy would go about once a week, so we got to know the courses pretty well.  I once shot a 21 on an 18-hole course.   ;D     That's my claim to golfing fame.
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2012, 03:33:09 PM »
Not golf, but billiards! 
Kinda the same, in a different sorta way!
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2012, 06:12:41 PM »
I started playing golf when I retired about 4 years ago.  My wife told me to get out of the house and find something to do...

I took lessons for a while and still do when I get into a slump.  I am currently a marshal at a public course in my subdivision.  I work one day a week without pay and I get to play the other six days for free.  This is the best job I have ever had and I make $0 money doing it.  I am currently a 9 hcp and hope to get better.. 

Golf has a great big learning curve, but it can be rewarding.  Like one of my teachers told me when I started, "its a game of a lifetime".
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Re: Any golfers here?
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2012, 07:18:31 PM »
I'll be playing at Sawgrass this August, which I'm excited about.  I plan on losing a whole sleeve on 17.  Then it off to Pinehurst to play #2.

I'm a 12 hcp right now, but I hope to get to single digits this year.  If I could dial in my driver, I think I've got a chance.
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2012, 08:14:12 PM »
Have played since I was a kid.  Played in high school and one year in college as a walk-on.  Held a +0.2 handicap at one time in my life.  I now play to a 6 or so.  I have learned so many lessons on the golf course which have taught me much about life.  Great sport.
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2012, 10:37:07 PM »
My dad had a group of golfing buddies who played almost every Saturday and Sunday mornings. One of the guys was a dentist who was not very good. When it came time to write down their scores on some of the holes, quite often the dentist would announce a number that was LOWER than what he really shot. :o None of the other guys liked it (because the loser would spring for the drinks) but they kept quiet.

Have any of you encountered other players like this, and if so, did anyone ever speak up? ???
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2012, 08:37:49 AM »
Cindy, I usually play for money, so if someone tries to fudge a scorecard, we jump them pretty hard.  I have played with some people that have shot a 12 on one hole, and I even lost count of how many swings he took, so i can understand an honest mistake.  If I play a practice round, I usually won't keep score.  I prefer to play match play when betting because of the fact that people can't change their scores as easily, but it doesn't let you know what you "really" shot that day, either.  My uncle taught me the game, and the first thing he told me was to count every strok, every OB and every drop, if not, you don't know how good you actually are.  At first it was very hard to write down a 115 and the end of the day, but it made it that much better writing down a 82 last summer.  I earned it!
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2007 GC6e
2008 K24ce
2011 814ce
2011 GSmini w/es-go

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2003 Fender Strat MIM
2005 Fender P Bass
2011 Mogan Monroe MMS-2 mandolin
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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2012, 11:01:59 AM »
.........I have played with some people that have shot a 12 on one hole.........

Ha, that was me...... ;D

Seriously, I love the game, you sure have done well only playing for a short time and have a low hcp.  This year my main issue was the approach shots, I get off the tee well, usually chip and putt ok, but could not get on the green.

I really like practicing the short game and even took the Dave Pelz course in Boca Raton a few years ago.

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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2012, 11:19:53 AM »
I have played with some people that have shot a 12 on one hole, and I even lost count of how many swings he took, so i can understand an honest mistake. 

Let's just say that there was a time when this guy's math was questioned, but he would gruffly brush off the comments and make it clear his score would be noted. It got to the point where none of the other guys liked having him in their group but no one would say anything. I just wondered if anyone else has a somewhat regular player in their group who mars the enjoyment of the game. :o
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« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2012, 11:24:51 AM »
I have played with some people that have shot a 12 on one hole, and I even lost count of how many swings he took, so i can understand an honest mistake. 

Let's just say that there was a time when this guy's math was questioned, but he would gruffly brush off the comments and make it clear his score would be noted. It got to the point where none of the other guys liked having him in their group but no one would say anything. I just wondered if anyone else has a somewhat regular player in their group who mars the enjoyment of the game. :o

Yes, unfortunately there are people that no matter what you shoot they beat you by a stroke, I generally don't bet so for me it's not an issue.  The issue for me tho' is sandbaggers (cheaters who post higher scores than they shoot in order to get a higher hcp for tournaments), they frustrate me to no end and make it difficult to compete on even ground in tournaments.  I don't play in many tournaments anymore BC of that.

I have played in events where I had to birdie a hole just to tie and that's not right.