RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I haven’t seen something like this around here so I’ll start one up. If it’s been done before without success, we try again. If someone else owns the rights like the lawn thread, lick deez golf balls. This thread is for all golfers, any gender, no matter your level. We can discuss this beautiful game, brag or cringe about our scores, show pictures of the putter we just threw into the pond, and everything else this game is about. Also, I always play solo so maybe this thread can be a good way for the occassional small gtg for a round...or if you’re just looking for a playing partner. Whatever. Have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: I haven’t seen something like this around here so I’ll start one up. If it’s been done before without success, we try again. If someone else owns the rights like the lawn thread, lick deez golf balls. This thread is for all golfers, any gender, no matter your level. We can discuss this beautiful game, brag or cringe about our scores, show pictures of the putter we just threw into the pond, and everything else this game is about. Also, I always play solo so maybe this thread can be a good way for the occassional small gtg for a round...or if you’re just looking for a playing partner. Whatever. Have at it. There is usually one in the Sports forum but I'm fine with it here as long as the mods don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 28 minutes ago, mreaves said: There is usually one in the Sports forum but I'm fine with it here as long as the mods don't mind. Yea, was thinking more region specific though for potential outings or a needed tee time bud. No worries, just delete this then mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Just now, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Yea, was thinking more region specific though for potential outings or a needed tee time bud. No worries, just delete this then mods. We may be the only two that post in this thread lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 11 minutes ago, mreaves said: We may be the only two that post in this thread lol. They closed the Brooklyn golf course 2 years ago. Now it is just an overgrown field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Most athletic folks either have played before or play somewhat regularly when time allows. There’s too big of a sample size in this massive region for it to be a 2 man club. Edit: Garth is on standby with his son being his caddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 It’s always golf season! an indoor golf opened up in town. Dude had 4 bays each with a track man 4. IMO the best coaching tool, breaks the swing down into meaningful numbers. This a a screen shot of my last session. Each with a video of my swing for that shot. So yeah getting swings in year round ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, S&P said: It’s always golf season! an indoor golf opened up in town. Dude had 4 bays each with a track man 4. IMO the best coaching tool, breaks the swing down into meaningful numbers. This a a screen shot of my last session. Each with a video of my swing for that shot. So yeah getting swings in year round ... Nice. I wish I had the motivation to practice more. Truthfully though, since I became president of my small, non-profit, member owned course, my golf desire has been slowly squeezed out my soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Small balls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 He was so hurt when he couldn’t start the lawn thread. Butt was hurting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 You know spring is coming when you start seeing ads for the Masters on CBS. Can't freaking wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 11 hours ago, S&P said: It’s always golf season! an indoor golf opened up in town. Dude had 4 bays each with a track man 4. IMO the best coaching tool, breaks the swing down into meaningful numbers. This a a screen shot of my last session. Each with a video of my swing for that shot. So yeah getting swings in year round ... Nice man. Keep plugging away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Hoth said: You know spring is coming when you start seeing ads for the Masters on CBS. Can't freaking wait. Will be a great season in general. They reshuffled the tourney schedule, moving the back half of the majors up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 17 hours ago, S&P said: It’s always golf season! an indoor golf opened up in town. Dude had 4 bays each with a track man 4. IMO the best coaching tool, breaks the swing down into meaningful numbers. This a a screen shot of my last session. Each with a video of my swing for that shot. So yeah getting swings in year round ... Got a couple indoor simulator locations in the PWM area now which I love. They use the same tech as the Golf Channel, so it's a pretty realistic experience (if you drop the gimmes down to 3 ft or less). Trying to get that club speed into the low 100s more frequently. Actually joined a league this winter, which is slowly bringing my game back after the kid destroyed my handicap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Any golf weenies in here ever read up on strokes gained? My wife got me Every Shot Counts years ago and cover to cover was a fascinating book about how to look at advanced golf statistics. I even found an Excel spreadsheet to track my own strokes gained vs. a scratch golfer. Basically I lose the majority of my strokes from approach shots (mostly approaches from the fairway believe it or not). I always thought that I would lower my scores if I focused on short game, because that's the conventional advice. Turns out it's my long game that sucks, too many penalty strokes, poor tee shots, and chunky irons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 8 hours ago, OceanStWx said: Any golf weenies in here ever read up on strokes gained? My wife got me Every Shot Counts years ago and cover to cover was a fascinating book about how to look at advanced golf statistics. I even found an Excel spreadsheet to track my own strokes gained vs. a scratch golfer. Basically I lose the majority of my strokes from approach shots (mostly approaches from the fairway believe it or not). I always thought that I would lower my scores if I focused on short game, because that's the conventional advice. Turns out it's my long game that sucks, too many penalty strokes, poor tee shots, and chunky irons. I have and agree. Obviously short game is vital but if you can’t get off the tee, you get yourself in trouble early....then the rest doesn’t matter. You’ll be six shots to the green and by then, you’re too frustrated to even concentrate on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 You said we could brag right? Okemo, late last summer. I was that close... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Distance and club used Ken? Nice track there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 12 hours ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: I have and agree. Obviously short game is vital but if you can’t get off the tee, you get yourself in trouble early....then the rest doesn’t matter. You’ll be six shots to the green and by then, you’re too frustrated to even concentrate on it. Even the pros are 50/50 at like 10 ft. So pretty much everyone is 2 putting anyway. The key is getting closer to the hole. And to get close to the hole you have to hit it farther (with all your clubs). My game really changed when I increased my distance by 20 yards or so through the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Distance and club used Ken? Nice track there too. I think it was about 160 ? Probably an eight . And yeah it's a gorgeous track . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, kdxken said: You said we could brag right? Okemo, late last summer. I was that close... I've come that close as well. 4th hole Falmouth (ME) CC from 165. Pin right center, right at the bottom of a ridge. I hit the top of the ridge and gravity worked in my favor. After hanging on the edge of the slope it started to wobble and trickle back down. It always stayed just outside the hole, but settled 6 inches away. I had another at Spring Meadows in Gray, 16th hole about 110. I threw my gap wedge at the center of the green. I normally hit that around 115, so I played it back and tried to drive one in with some zip on it. I surprised myself when it spun back 10 yards, just missing hitting the flag stick on the way by. So that makes my longest hole out 85 yards (for eagle), but it was a scramble so I feel like it only half counts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: I've come that close as well. 4th hole Falmouth (ME) CC from 165. Pin right center, right at the bottom of a ridge. I hit the top of the ridge and gravity worked in my favor. After hanging on the edge of the slope it started to wobble and trickle back down. It always stayed just outside the hole, but settled 6 inches away. I had another at Spring Meadows in Gray, 16th hole about 110. I threw my gap wedge at the center of the green. I normally hit that around 115, so I played it back and tried to drive one in with some zip on it. I surprised myself when it spun back 10 yards, just missing hitting the flag stick on the way by. So that makes my longest hole out 85 yards (for eagle), but it was a scramble so I feel like it only half counts. I've had one hole-in-one and it was almost entirely luck. About hundred and 40 yards , massively sloped green , went long and it rolled back. Weird thing was my luck continued for the next few weeks . Holed out for eagle twice from at least 150 yards . And that was pretty much the end of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 A lot nice golf course is up near Portland . Ever play Foxridge ? Love it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, kdxken said: A lot nice golf course is up near Portland . Ever play Foxridge ? Love it . I've done Fox Ridge once before. Spring Meadows was the course I joined because it was close to work. Nonesuch River was always my preferred course in Portland (vicinity). And Belgrade Lakes is close to my in-laws and probably my other most frequently played course up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I’ve had one ace. I think the tees were at 135-140 yards. I wasn’t playing particularly well and this shot was no exception. I skulled it and if the ball hadn’t hit the flag stick and dropped straight down into the hole, who knows how far over the green it would have gone. The best part of the story, because I had been playing so poorly I was using a ball I had found, a lady precept with pink lettering. The boys had a good time with that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 7 hours ago, OceanStWx said: I've done Fox Ridge once before. Spring Meadows was the course I joined because it was close to work. Nonesuch River was always my preferred course in Portland (vicinity). And Belgrade Lakes is close to my in-laws and probably my other most frequently played course up here. Nonsuch is another favorite. And reasonable rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 In Ocala / Mt Dora Flo rida this weekend, weather been ideal around 80, east wind today with showers though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just tuned in to watch Pebble Beach. Graupel storms moved through earlier. Greens covered and the sunny 15 minutes later. They just called them off the course again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 12 hours ago, S&P said: In Ocala / Mt Dora Flo rida this weekend, weather been ideal around 80, east wind today with showers though Bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I've never played real golf, only pitch and putt. I'm scared to try real golf for fear of looking like a dweeb. I even own a set of clubs I haven't used. Is it hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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