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^Nice dude. I've been meaning to get the camera out but I always forget.
Next time for sure. I dig golf TRs.
On a side note, I noticed Paul was wearing jeans. I don't know why, but I've never been able to bring myself to wear jeans on a golf couse. Shit, not even to the range. I think it might be from beginning on a course with a strict dress code but who knows.
Yo. A golf TR requires a simple camera, open course, partners with the right attitude and fuck the score.
So, Snickers and coffee for breakfast, Too much lasagna with Heineken for lunch. Now to chow down on a bowl of melon, banana and yogurt for dinner. Gotta eat balanced diet. 1/2 junk food. 1/2 health food. Washed down with my favorite adult beverage.
Fer sure. We're on our way 7/10 unless the sky falls. We'll rent 1st. Maple Valley? N. Bend? Cle Elum seems to have the sun and affordability we seek. We will bring the sticks for sure. And 500 balls to bang into the desert. I crave to play with those who laugh.
I was wearing hiking boots. Used to golf in a league at a public course that "the members" put in a "no jeans-no cargo pants" rule. Fuck them. I wore flannel plaid underpants with a thong on top one week. Next week was 1970's "show your nuts" Basket ball shorts. Private club? $50+ upscale links? Different story. Then I wear my Hickey Freeman pinstripe worsted wool golf cap.Quote:
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Just to be clear.Quote:
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The league was a mixed league called "The Hackers" and most members were20+ handicappers out for a good time after work.
The course was the "across the street" mudder, 2nd 18 stepchild of a public course.
They closed the clubhouse on our side after we arrived so no drinks or bathroom. They did make sure that we hadn't brought our own beer.
In mid July the greens were still full of aeration holes because they didn't bother to top dress them on our course.
Our league members were pissed.
So now you want a dress code?
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Fuck that. I've never played anywhere that uptight.
Next Friday I'm going to take another wack at Riverdale Dunes. Wide open availability so if anyone is down, let's do it.
Soooo as of now I'm playing Heritage Wednesday morning and Riverdale Dunes Friday whenever. Throwing the camera in the bag now. Hopefully a couple of these Front Range fuckers can join. Check your schedules, lie to the wives/bosses, and let's go. Waiting out the weather report then making the tee time for Wednesday tomorrow afternoon and the one for Riverdale Monday or Tuesday.
i recorded most of my shots on the back 9 on my go pro. talk about brutal. even when it felt like i was technically correct and in good form, it was just hideous. i used to be pretty athletic. amazing how unathletic i look now.
You're holding the club too tightly. Let it wing like a child on a swing. Educated guess. Never saw anyone hold the club so loose that it flew away.
If that tip doesn't work I have hundreds more.
my brother tried that tip once; ended up launching an iron into the side of my face.Quote:
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we were a bit younger, but the scar on my scalp says you potentially can hold a club to loosely
If it was your little brother, it was a "fuck you" intentional launch.
I know, I had 3 of them. OTOH, I'll never say never again.
1st competitive round of the year yesterday .
Couple good shots , followed by some fucking god awful shots .
Golf is a bitch when you only play 6 month out of the year .
Shot an 81 today at Foxtail North in Sonoma Co. 9/18 GIR, 10/14 fairways. 40 putts. Had 6 3-putts. Can I legitimately say my short game is holding me back? Putting and pitching cost me about 8 stokes today.
Guess what I'll be working on this week?
Just got back to CO from Bandon. Oh. My. God. Everything you've heard is true.
81 holes in 3 days. My feet are done.
Know the feeling. This is my annual golf trip: http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-cours...h_bandon_dunesQuote:
Originally Posted by Like a Boss
A Matty G writeup? Impressive. Have you played Old Mac yet? It was my favorite, although all 3 (It basically hailed when we tried to play Bandon Dunes) go into my top 5.Quote:
Originally Posted by 54-46
Wore my Bandon looper jacket to golf galaxy today just by coincidence and rain... Got some props. I miss that place every single day. Did you enjoy any face rock sunsets? If no, you missed out a little bit. Also, Alloro is the best restaurant in town.
82 at Oakland Metro. Two lost balls. Even after 8 but front nine is much easier. Walking round in 3:25.
Pacific Trails was my favorite course in Bandon.
metro looks fun. lots of risk reward=keep the driver in the bag on the back nine? looks like a tight course.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
I walked 9 at Fossil trace today after the rain ended. Cold, but played OK. Greens were nice.
From the blue tees at Metro driver is not needed. I haven't been playing much so several mistakes cost me. Made a couple putts so overall a good day. Wind wasn't bad either.Quote:
Originally Posted by DasBlunt
That course is underrated because the south course is such a piece of shit. The north course can actually play somewhat tough if the wind comes up.Quote:
Originally Posted by 54-46
Yeah, played Old Mac in November 2010. It hailed on us, rained on us, and a 2-club wind kicked up. Played anyway. Shot a 90 in what was a fantastic round for me under the conditions. Like Old Mac, but some of the holes are a bit gimmicky.Quote:
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If I had to play the 4 courses there 10 times, I'd probably go Pacific and Bandon 3x each, and Old Mac and Trails 2x each. Really like them all. Would probably like Trails even more if I played it first instead of third every year.
Old Mac wasn't around yet when I left in 07. They just had the flags in the ground to mark where the greens were going. If I got to play there 10 times I'd play Bandon five times, pacific dunes 4 times and bandon trails once. Then after being beaten to death id play Bandon Crossings down the street in a cart and drink a beer every two holes and finish with dinner at El Jalepenos.
Anyone want to play hyland hills with my mom and myself on Wednesday? Or coal creek maybe? Greens are more freshly punched at cc though.
Walking Lake Arbor tomorrow morning early. Taking the wife to the park n' ride at 7 then rolling up to LA around 745. Usual texts have been sent but if anyone else is down, let me know.
It's a nice, short little course (5800; leave your driver and woods in the trunk) with decent greens for only $21. I'll take the camera out and get some pics.
87 at Metro Oakland on second consecutive day carrying for 18. A little tired. Putter coming around. Three lateral penalties hurt.
Nice. You'll be breaking 80 all day soon, sounds like.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
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Originally Posted by MotherFucker
Time's been changed to 10.
Hitting the Links in Driggs at 8am sunday, yo.
Yeah, 7 isn't the best golf hole, but the green site is the best view on the property. The 5th green is really severe too, you basically have to hit a 10 foot circle to get it close to any of the pin positions, and if you don't you have a 50 footer. I was just impressed with the scale of the place. It's huge. Also, being the newest the turf is flawless right now. I couldn't believe how well the pure fescue greens putted.Quote:
Originally Posted by 54-46
Fuck that , you're hitting that r7 all day , motherfucker .Quote:
Originally Posted by MotherFucker
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Originally Posted by skiballs
Funny you bring that up because I was just thinking it would be a perfect time to try out all those, regardless of length. I'll let you know how they hit.
Shit. I just looked at my NCGA account and I have not posted a round since October 21st! That's what ski season does, I guess. I finished my golf season with a great round (74 on a very tough course from the tips) and again, despite telling myself every year not to do this, I let way too much time pass between rounds. Time to hit about a thousand balls at the range.
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Originally Posted by MotherFucker
Hit the new driver Yo.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiballs
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Originally Posted by DasBlunt
Yeah, I'm going to for sure. Might not be pretty but I'll head out to the range to bang a few before the round. I can see the snap hooks already, lol. I'm sure I'll end up switching to the hybrid after a few holes but I need to start learning to hit driver.
fkn love the R9 SuperTri t-model i picked up last summer. Smokes the Burner, nice ring at impact...
+1 ... I love this driver, in particular once you figure out the best adjustment settings for your swing. I guess the R11 is supposed to be even better but I'm still not sold on the whole white driver thing (and visual confidence is obviously a big deal).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tye 1on
Playing super twilight tonight at Jackson in Seattle at 6:30. I have a foursome and two spots left. Last week, I got 12 holes in at this time. PM me if you want to join.
I have an 8 degree R11 tp diamana kai'li shaft , it is badass .Quote:
Originally Posted by TahoeJ
I have a burner superfast 2.0 10.5 degree stiff shaft , I'll sell for $100.00 shipped .
Not that people are clamoring, but one spot left.
Skiballs, first shot I hit with the 54 hit the stick/lipped from about 85 out; no shit. I can be so much more aggresive around the greens with those it's ridic. Thanks again, bro.
As far as the driver and 3 hybrid, the Mizuno hit great, I was just hooking the fuck out of it so I didn't even pull the r7. I'm going to hit a couple buckets tomorrow, though, so I'll give you an update then.
My ulnar started acting up around 14 and I couldn't get any power behind anything. Not enough rest after all that time in the pool I guess. Old football injury.
I'll post a few pics after work in a few hours.
I've holed that 54 from 100 yds a couple times , and chipped in a bunch of times .Quote:
Originally Posted by MotherFucker
You can set that r7 up to be biased for a fade by moving the weights around , you'll have to find someone that has the tool for that club .
Pics of the hot drink cart chick are all I want to see .
we need a cart girl photo competition in this thread. Winner gets a dozen ProV1.
Played 18 at Common Ground today with Guroo270. Some good shots from the tips (7229) for both of us. Shot of the day, Guroo holed out a wedge from a tight lie green side for a sweet birdie on the 505 yrd 15th. I was standing around still thinking about my long drive and I thought I was swell having at least put it pin high on the sucker pin placement, Andy just dunks it. Nice. I need to play more and get better.