Golf - Do you play?
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Quote: terapinedAfter a couple surgeries last year, getting my strength back and golfing again.
The most used club in my bag was the 3 iron
I seem to have better shots using the 4 iron rather then the 3 iron
Ditching the 3 iron and going with the 4 if on the fairway when I need distance
We got a top golf facility in Tampa and just checked it out
Really fun. Combination golf/bar /restaurant/night club
Kind of pricy
Me and a buddy went for lunch and 90 min of hitting balls. Bill came to about 100.00 for both of us
You may not believe me, but I for some reason don't slice nearly as much as when we played. Good to hear you are back to chasing the dimpled balls....
Quote: terapinedAfter a couple surgeries last year, getting my strength back and golfing again.
I used to golf twice a week and was probably the worst golfer who golfs twice a week. I haven't golfed in two years now because of health problems. I have a surgery scheduled soon and will probably try golf again after that. Hopefully after full recovery my golf game will be back to it's original terrible state,
Quote: DRichI used to golf twice a week and was probably the worst golfer who golfs twice a week. I haven't golfed in two years now because of health problems. I have a surgery scheduled soon and will probably try golf again after that. Hopefully after full recovery my golf game will be back to it's original terrible state,
I think I can give you some competition in being a terrible golfer
I went out a few days ago to Diamond Hills golf just outside of Tampa
I bogeyed the first 3 holes and was absolutely thrilled.
Usually 2 to 4 shots over par each hole.
Regardless I still love playing
I golfed a bit when I was a kid, but was too busy to really focus on it and git gud. Although I did spend many hours a day after school just chilling on/near the putting green, just practicing my short game, or whatever you whippersnappers call it these days.
Quote: RSThere any cheap places to golf in Vegas? Can I rent clubs n stuff, too?
If you are willing to golf during the hottest part of the day some courses do a $20 special during the summer. Renting clubs tends to be very expensive. Your best bet is to borrow some or buy a used set at a yard sale.
I knew of one golfer who when he wanted to kill his wife hired some golf hustlers from his local club. Are the golf hustlers numerous and obvious about their lifestyles? Sort of like pool hall types used to be?
Quote: DRichIf you are willing to golf during the hottest part of the day some courses do a $20 special during the summer. Renting clubs tends to be very expensive. Your best bet is to borrow some or buy a used set at a yard sale.
The Mesquite Valley courses are nice, cheap and a good bit cooler to play on. Downside is it is about ninety miles away. Upside is you can get pretty lubricated on the ride, if you aren't driving.
FK THAT!!!!Quote: DRichIf you are willing to golf during the hottest part of the day
Recently I played for a bachelor party. We went to the worst course we could find on purpose so we could dick around. I think this course is getting replaced by a housing development, and it's pretty obvious the owners have completely checked out. It was $25 including cart to play. I think they are just paying 1 guy to mow the grass at this point.
I played bumper carts more than I played golf, because this is literally the only place where it would be possible without getting kicked out.
It is a dry heat! We live in a desert, so you have to be out and about at some point during the summer. Why not spend 5+hours outside in a golf cart? :)Quote: AxelWolfFK THAT!!!!
I have played many rounds of golf (poorly btw, 20+GHIN). Yet I have not played one round of golf in Nevada. This needs to change.
I play and I have never ever seen any player pull the stunt Phil pulled
Its cheating in my book and he should be thrown out
Instead he brags about cheating.
This not just any golf game
This is the tournament that determines this country's national champion
Phil hits a putt, he misses, its going long and down a hill
He rushes up to the ball and actually hits it while its still moving down a hill
WTF
Later he brags that he made the right move taking a 2 stoke penalty preventing the ball from finishing its natural roll
I am shocked he was not thrown out.
There is a 2 stroke penalty for doing this by mistake
He did this on purpose and the rule is you should be thrown out
Do the right thing Phil, withdraw
You cheated and its obvious
Whoever is enforcing the rules at the US Open is a clown with no backbone and no respect for the actual rules
sad
Quote: terapinedWhat Phil Mickelson pulled off yesterday really disgusts me
I play and I have never ever seen any player pull the stunt Phil pulled
Its cheating in my book and he should be thrown out
Instead he brags about cheating.
This not just any golf game
This is the tournament that determines this country's national champion
Phil hits a putt, he misses, its going long and down a hill
He rushes up to the ball and actually hits it while its still moving down a hill
WTF
Later he brags that he made the right move taking a 2 stoke penalty preventing the ball from finishing its natural roll
I am shocked he was not thrown out.
There is a 2 stroke penalty for doing this by mistake
He did this on purpose and the rule is you should be thrown out
Do the right thing Phil, withdraw
You cheated and its obvious
Looks like it's not up to Phil any more.
Quote: PGA1-2. Exerting Influence on Movement of Ball or Altering Physical Conditions
A player must not (i) take an action with the intent to influence the movement of a ball in play or (ii) alter physical conditions with the intent of affecting the playing of a hole.
Exceptions:
1. An action expressly permitted or expressly prohibited by another Rule is subject to that other Rule, not Rule 1-2.
2. An action taken for the sole purpose of caring for the course is not a breach of Rule 1-2.
*Penalty for Breach of Rule 1-2:
Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes.
*In the case of a serious breach of Rule 1-2, the Committee may impose a penalty of disqualification.
Note 1: A player is deemed to have committed a serious breach of Rule 1-2 if the Committee considers that the action taken in breach of this Rule has allowed him or another player to gain a significant advantage or has placed another player, other than his partner, at a significant disadvantage.
Phil cheated
If I was playing for money (The US Open is playing for money) and a player pulled that on me
I would call out that player for cheating
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Phil cheated
If I was playing for money (The US Open is playing for money) and a player pulled that on me
I would call out that player for cheating
I've listened to a bunch of the commentary. I have accidentally hit a ball while moving (bad bunker shot where club hit ball second time while ball in air). That is the spirit of the two shot penalty. What Phil did was mocking the men who set up the course. They would have been within their rights to disqualify him. I would vote with you, to disqualify, but understand it is not 100% clear. But it is not cheating per se. He admitted his error and assessed himself the two stroke penalty. It is up to officials to disqualify him.
His responses afterward were not truthful IMO. Another utter failure at the US Open for Phil. Combined with the B. Walters crap of a few years ago, I have soured on Lefty. He seems to be turning into a rich, spoiled, evil villian type of character.
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Quote: terapinedBottom line
Phil cheated
If I was playing for money (The US Open is playing for money) and a player pulled that on me
I would call out that player for cheating
I don’t mean this in a bad way, but that’s why you’re you and he’s Phil Mickelson instead of a country club pro.
Quote: DRichI haven't swung a club in over two years because of back problems, yet I scheduled a tee time for 6:04am next week. I am excited. I have surgery scheduled for July, but what the heck. I am going to give it a try.
Did you have a good time? How did this adventure turn out?
Quote: KeeneoneDid you have a good time? How did this adventure turn out?
it went better than expected. I made it through 16 holes before having to give up for a sore back. I feel fine now and will try again next week if the group has an opening. I scored terribly, but that was expected.
Quote: GWAEI wish I could afford to play. I love playing golf but can't justify blowing $100 on a morning of golf.
Here in Florida with all the snowbirds gone for the summer. Golf courses pratically begging players to come out. 20 bucks gets you a cart and 18 holes
Quote: GWAEI wish I could afford to play. I love playing golf but can't justify blowing $100 on a morning of golf.
Most of the courses we play in Vegas range from $40-$60. These are generally not the courses the tourists play. You can find $25 rates afternoon during the summer if you can tolerate the heat.
Quote: GWAEI wish I could afford to play. I love playing golf but can't justify blowing $100 on a morning of golf.
As a business owner, you can't afford NOT to be playing golf. It's one of the best places to conduct business.
I noticed a place called Ponderosa, you can golf all day on Monday for $35. I haven't golfed in so long, $35 seems like a high price with a cart.Quote: GWAEI wish I could afford to play. I love playing golf but can't justify blowing $100 on a morning of golf.
Quote: onenickelmiracleI noticed a place called Ponderosa, you can golf all day on Monday for $35. I haven't golfed in so long, $35 seems like a high price with a cart.
Golf all day
No thanks
After 9, we are too tired to work the flag stick and just leave it alone
By 16. my a** is dragging
I can barely finish 18
Quote: onenickelmiracleI noticed a place called Ponderosa, you can golf all day on Monday for $35. I haven't golfed in so long, $35 seems like a high price with a cart.
My $100 is a little high after thinking about it.
There are some decent courses in the area for 30-50 with a cart, but the nicer courses are 60 or more. I always budget for at least 3 lost balls so that is probably about $5, then of course you need that hot dog, beer, and probably a gatorade at the turn. Cheap courses will probably run about $50 with everything.
I just looked at North Park which is a decent course. It is only $20 per round if you walk. BUUUTTT, no way my fat ass is walking 18 holes. Yes I know that is exercise bla bla bla, but a cart is $19.50 for 2 people. So I guess if I play with someone and split the cart it will be $30 a round. Maybe I should look into playing. For some reason I had it in my mind that it was much more. I think that is because I used to play some country clubs and nice courses.
Quote: GWAEI wish I could afford to play. I love playing golf but can't justify blowing $100 on a morning of golf.
Move to Buffalo. Even on weekends it is just around $50 on the nice courses and that includes the cart. Last year I played a bunch of rounds and if you started before 7am it was $25 on weekdays. Felt like free to me....
Quote: SOOPOOMove to Buffalo. Even on weekends it is just around $50 on the nice courses and that includes the cart. Last year I played a bunch of rounds and if you started before 7am it was $25 on weekdays. Felt like free to me....
I have a couple of apps to two municipal courses that are really nice.
last year they were sending out alerts every Friday $35 for 18 with cart
and hot dog and drink so I played every Sunday for 3 months.
Thanks for reporting back. Good to hear you had fun.Quote: DRichit went better than expected. I made it through 16 holes before having to give up for a sore back. I feel fine now and will try again next week if the group has an opening. I scored terribly, but that was expected.
18 rounds is way to much for one day! :) :) :)Quote: billryan18 rounds is too much. Nine isn't enough. Twelve holes strikes me as the perfect game. Two or three holes to warm up and an hour or so of good golf.
Question for the group.:
Do you lose more or less golf balls while playing in Las Vegas. One would think with fewer trees and water hazards you would not lose as many. Golf balls tend to be expensive.
Quote: KeeneoneThanks for reporting back. Good to hear you had fun.
18 rounds is way to much for one day! :) :) :)
Question for the group.:
Do you lose more or less golf balls while playing in Las Vegas. One would think with fewer trees and water hazards you would not lose as many. Golf balls tend to be expensive.
The Vegas courses I've played are 'low' on the lost ball tally. I am an EXPERT at finding balls. I would say on an average round i find 10 more than I lose. I have perhaps 1000 golf balls in a garbage can in my basement, with hundreds more in bags. I keep meaning to donate them to a local youth golf thingie.
Quote: SOOPOOMove to Buffalo. Even on weekends it is just around $50 on the nice courses and that includes the cart. Last year I played a bunch of rounds and if you started before 7am it was $25 on weekdays. Felt like free to me....
$20 for 18 and a cart down south (Holland or Concord) AND you can BYO cooler AND wear cutoff tshirts without disproving glares. There's no better place in WNY to shoot a 120 =)
I reckon I could give you a run in ball hunting, but ever since I switched to SpongeBob balls, I'm not in the woods as long. The yellow really stands out.
After 2 years of GolfTec lessons, my GHIN handicap is down to 16.
I'm also a regular at The Fremont Spring and Fall Golf Tournament. 4 nights, 2 rounds of golf, 2 meals a day plus food coupons, monetary prizes for the top 3 teams in a scramble format and parimutuel betting on the teams. All included for $645. It's a lot of fun and i'm one of the youngsters who participates at 58. A nice mix of Mainlanders and Hawaiians.
Yesterday i played 18, after work, at the local Native American joint(Sandia)here in ABQ. A beautiful desert course since they have access to plenty of water. Despite the 100 degree heat and little wind, I shot a 91 from the white tees. No lost balls. And the course was set up for the annual Sun Country PGA tournament(VERY tough pin placements I'd never seen before). I payed a twilight rate of $39 which included a cart. We finished up around 1930.
I's be interested in a WOV Golf outing in the future.
Quote: ten2winI started playing regularly about 5 years ago. Thinking I needed something to occupy my time in retirement, golf is MUCH cheaper than gambling.
After 2 years of GolfTec lessons, my GHIN handicap is down to 16.
I'm also a regular at The Fremont Spring and Fall Golf Tournament. 4 nights, 2 rounds of golf, 2 meals a day plus food coupons, monetary prizes for the top 3 teams in a scramble format and parimutuel betting on the teams. All included for $645. It's a lot of fun and i'm one of the youngsters who participates at 58. A nice mix of Mainlanders and Hawaiians.
Yesterday i played 18, after work, at the local Native American joint(Sandia)here in ABQ. A beautiful desert course since they have access to plenty of water. Despite the 100 degree heat and little wind, I shot a 91 from the white tees. No lost balls. And the course was set up for the annual Sun Country PGA tournament(VERY tough pin placements I'd never seen before). I payed a twilight rate of $39 which included a cart. We finished up around 1930.
I's be interested in a WOV Golf outing in the future.
16 is pretty solid IMO. IIRC the average # for all GHIN members is around 15. I would hover around 20 when I played a couple times a month.
A future WOV outing would be nice if possible. I need to replace my irons. Sold my ping set, but have yet to replace them. I really should start playing again.
Most entertaining when he is using his driver
He is very good, a professional, but that is one crazy golf swing.
He has accepted a sponsor exemption into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Feb. 7-10
Quote: SOOPOOSOOPOO just had his third hole in one! 129 yards directly over a sand trap. Hit 9 iron high and soft and hit and rolled a few feet slowly into the hole. Was at a private club (Cherry Hill in Canada) which is a VERY difficult course to score well on. Had amazing par on first hole, then 14 bad holes, then the hole in one. Parred last two.
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Congrats!!
I have only been close once and it was at a local charity tournament and it was the money hole. $25k for a hole in one but mine lipped out about one foot.
It would have been higher but my pen ran out of ink.
Quote: SOOPOOSOOPOO just had his third hole in one! 129 yards directly over a sand trap. Hit 9 iron high and soft and hit and rolled a few feet slowly into the hole. Was at a private club (Cherry Hill in Canada) which is a VERY difficult course to score well on. Had amazing par on first hole, then 14 bad holes, then the hole in one. Parred last two.
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8 days later. Different course. Similar hole. 130 yards but into a stiff wind. Hole in one! (Not me, my partner). A really good golfer. Said it’s his 4th. He holed out from 140 yards for eagle a few weeks ago. That’s 3 over 120 yard shots I’ve seen jarred in 3 weeks.
I went on a golf trip last week to……. Binghamton, NY. A guy I golf with wanted to play En Joie right after the Champions Tour event was played. We got to play on the same conditions the pros do. I didn’t do particularly well, but the course was not as tough as I expected. We have a few local courses with faster greens, and thicker roughs. Most of the holes were straight one way, with the next hole straight the other way. It was only $50 or so.
Third day we played a course in suburb of Conklin. I’ve played hundreds of courses, and to me, it was the nicest as far as natural beauty (built into the hills, heavily wooded, river views, massive elevation changes), playability for all levels, conditions, speed of play, price.
It’s just too long a drive to go without staying over a night (we stayed two nights and played Links at Hiawatha day two).
But if i was to start, i'd do a Happy Gilmore running shot off the tee if it's a par 5. Can you say hole in one possible with all that force behind you?
Also, use a pool stick to putt.
Why aren't you allowed to do that?
Quote: 100xOddsI've never played golf.
But if i was to start, i'd do a Happy Gilmore running shot off the tee if it's a par 5. Can you say hole in one possible with all that force behind you?
Also, use a pool stick to putt.
Why aren't you allowed to do that?
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I think you and I may need to stick to the courses with the windmills that get in the way, and the last hole is getting it in the clown's mouth.
Quote: SOOPOOI went on a golf trip last week to……. Binghamton, NY. A guy I golf with wanted to play En Joie right after the Champions Tour event was played. We got to play on the same conditions the pros do. I didn’t do particularly well, but the course was not as tough as I expected. We have a few local courses with faster greens, and thicker roughs. Most of the holes were straight one way, with the next hole straight the other way. It was only $50 or so.
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Except for the U.S. Open, which isn't set up by the PGA, are pro tour courses necessarily set up "tougher" for the pros? Maybe the hole placements are, especially on Sunday, but did you play the Sunday holes?
Quote: 100xOddsI've never played golf.
But if i was to start, i'd do a Happy Gilmore running shot off the tee if it's a par 5. Can you say hole in one possible with all that force behind you?
Also, use a pool stick to putt.
Why aren't you allowed to do that?
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If you tried the "running" shot, chances are that in the first 100+ attempts, you would whiff.
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Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: SOOPOOI went on a golf trip last week to……. Binghamton, NY. A guy I golf with wanted to play En Joie right after the Champions Tour event was played. We got to play on the same conditions the pros do. I didn’t do particularly well, but the course was not as tough as I expected. We have a few local courses with faster greens, and thicker roughs. Most of the holes were straight one way, with the next hole straight the other way. It was only $50 or so.
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Except for the U.S. Open, which isn't set up by the PGA, are pro tour courses necessarily set up "tougher" for the pros? Maybe the hole placements are, especially on Sunday, but did you play the Sunday holes?
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I have played Pinehurst #2. The course is long, flat, with no water hazards, waste areas alongside most fairways, and really tough greens. I personally thought the course was just Ho Hum. Shot 87.
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