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[MotherFucker]

Gonna be in Cali (Morgan Hill, San Jose, Pleasanton) for the next week. See you guys when I get back. And WHY on earth were you in 45 degree water all day?

Have fun out there. Get pics. Triple points for out-of-state cart girls. We really do have a points system for this but we need to come up with a consenus on what the winner will recieve at the end of the season (and when that will be).

Had to train/certify in Elitch's pools and was just in out all day. Unconscious submerged guest rescues in that cold of water are near fucking impossible and by the time you've finished the extraction and all the CPR cycles, you've pretty much dried off then it's time to do it again. I thought it was gonna be fun but the second I reached the surface entering the water on my first rescue, I wasn't having any fun in the least.

Colorado mags - you need to know about a show. It's called golf at altitude. They go around doing fly overs of all the colorado courses and you can get an idea of what they are like. I highly recommend setting your dvr to record every new episode. It could help you guys which course to play. If you want a tour of 10 or so local courses, come over and we can watch some of them. I currently have:
Brekenridge, Columbine, Saddleback, Green Valley Ranch, Kennedy, Broadlands, Bear Dance, Riverdale Dunes, and Indian Peaks.

Channel 725 - Altitude HD

Stumbled on that show a couple weeks ago. I only have Riverdale but I def need to head over with a half-rack and watch those other one. It's not bad.

[MotherFucker]

Motherfucker, and other front rangers... you guys wanna play Friday the 25th? Taking the day off and would like to get a round in. I don't care where.

Madmike - pencil me in, unless work goes to hell I'm there!

Hyland Hills Gold 1pm sharp, Friday. Done deal. If something happens where you can't make it (or if anyone else wants to join up) let me know asap so I can modify the rsvp.

[TahoeJ]

When I was living in MN I played in a few MGA tourneys, mostly just paid the dues to keep an index.

Trying to decide what to do now that I am in the Bay Area- I have been mulling over a few options, NCGA, Presidio GC, as well as a few other North Bay club options.
- Any advice?

NCGA members get access to some nice discounts. There's one going right now where you can play Brock and Old Greenwood up in Tahoe for $180 total (or something like that). Occasionally they'll roll out offers for Pebble / Spanish Bay, etc. too.

[Steven S. Dallas]

NCGA is especially worthwhile if you can get up to Poppy in Livermore, where they hold their clinics and have the most steeply discounted rates. Presidio membership is only kinda worth it- gets pretty expensive after 6 months and you still have to pay $20 to get the prime weekend times- and you've missed the enrollment date to be included on their 12-man team. I was thisclose to joining but just wasn't sure how much time I'd have to get out with the kid here; will probably do it next year.

I'm hoping to play in an NCGA event or two in the fall but need to get my index up a few strokes; playing the same course repeatedly has resulted in a handicap that is totally not representative of my actual abilities. Me, an 8.3? I'm just not that good. Time to go get my ass kicked or start playing from the tips.

[4matic]

. Me, an 8.3? [/humblebrag]. Time to go get my ass kicked or start playing from the tips.

8.3 got no business on the tips..

[Steven S. Dallas]

Couldn't agree more- seeing obvious double-digit handicappers hitting from the blue tees makes me laugh, until I get irritated waiting for them all the time. There are only a couple holes on my home course where it makes any kind of difference though.

[4matic]

Couldn't agree more. Seeing obvious double-digit handicappers hitting from the blue tees makes me laugh, until I get irritated waiting for them all the time.

PGA card test is white tees, flags in the flat middle, and 36 hole cummulative course rating plus 15 for score. An 8.3 could pass that test..on a good day.

[Steven S. Dallas]

on a good day.

Ain't too many of those when you have as little game as me.

Of course, I'm bound to start killing it with this piece of hotness. Happy father's day to me, I guess- first new putter ever, pretty stoked. Feels great, sounds great, and while my score may not improve my bag now looks totally awesome .

[4matic]

Ain't too many of those when you have as little game as me.

Of course, I'm bound to start killing it with this latest piece of hotness. Happy father's day to me, I guess- first new putter ever, pretty stoked. Feels great, sounds great, and while my score may not improve my bag now looks totally awesome .

modified to 42 inch belly. I like it.

[Steven S. Dallas]

It came down to the Metal-X #6 blade and the Ti-Hot for me. I've been using a Ping Doc 17 belly for the last year or so but never fell in love with it and thought I'd try something conventional. Not to mention I'm tired having of the "whoa, that thing looks like a lethal weapon!" conversation every time I pulled the Ping.

[4matic]

"whoa, that thing looks like a lethal weapon!" conversation every time I pulled the Ping.

I really don't like a chrome finish on putter either. Make it to Oakland Metro for a Twi round and green fee on me.

[hawkgt]

Hyland Hills Gold 1pm sharp, Friday. Done deal. If something happens where you can't make it (or if anyone else wants to join up) let me know asap so I can modify the rsvp.

Thanks for the text MF... got to back out on the afternoon, could only catch 9 early in am on Friday. Have a great time and make sure you hit that driver... fuck it!!! Send that bitch down the middle!!!!

Keep me in mind for future !

[Art Shirk]

Non-profit I am involved in has a charity tourney tomorrow at Fircrest CC in Tacoma. May be one or two spots left. Long shot, but if anyone wants in, it'll be a blast. 20K for a hole-in-one. Endless booze.

From facebook:
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event. Prepare to enjoy yourselves. Registration/check-in begins at 11am. Stacy Fuson to co-host the event. Rocket ballz driver - long drive contest prize, odyssey metal-x putter-KP prize, par 3 challenge fundraisers, 2012 Camaro or $20,000 cash prize for hole-in one on #16 (Thanks to Burien Chevrolet), putting contest, complimentary libations at select holes... Lots of raffle prizes as well to help raise $ for the foundation...R11S Driver, R11s 3 woods, Rocketballz 3 wood, callaway Razr 3 wood, taylor made ghost putter, odyssey white hot putter, Titelist Velocity Balls, Taylor Made RocketBallz Balls, ProV1 balls, Taylor Made Penta TP5 balls, custom knives from SOG, benchmade prize, gift certificates for a number of items, taylor made and titleist hats, taylor made golf bag, golf lessons, free rounds of golf, etc etc. Everyone to receive 1 raffle ticket for participation...additional raffle tickets will be $5 ea or on a sliding scale...the more you buy, the more cost effective they are (credit cards will be accepted at registration table)....Presentation of Colors by Rangers of 2nd Ranger Battalion,75th Ranger Regiment, Special Operations. National Anthem by Country Musician and local artist Jonathan Harris, dinner, awards and fun for a great cause! 3 team openings remain...come out and participate (contact CameronO@WarriorHomesFoundation.org)...the weather now looks better for thursday...mostly sunny and 60 degrees. See you at the event!

[skiballs]

PGA card test is white tees, flags in the flat middle, and 36 hole cummulative course rating plus 15 for score. An 8.3 could pass that test..on a good day.

The funny part is the pass rate for the PAT ( player aptitude test ) is around 25% .

[TahoeJ]

PGA card test is white tees, flags in the flat middle, and 36 hole cummulative course rating plus 15 for score. An 8.3 could pass that test..on a good day.

When you play a course setup that way, it really goes to show you how crucial pin placement is for how difficult a course plays. On a course where my best round off the blues was a 74, when playing for the PGA card test I shot a 67 / 71. Rounds under par are pretty rare for me (usually I'm in the 72 - 78 range), and the 67 was my lowest ever compared to par (-5). Doesn't really count, though, with such a goofy setup. I can only imagine what real pros would have shot under those conditions... I'm sure there'd be quite a few sub-60 scores.

[YoungManofTheMountain]

for some reason, a buddy of mine likes to specialize in prank calling golf courses. here's one of my favorites:

http://soundcloud.com/chris-devito/scuba-diver

"so thats you, giving the ok on that."

[jfost]

Couldn't agree more- seeing obvious double-digit handicappers hitting from the blue tees makes me laugh, until I get irritated waiting for them all the time. There are only a couple holes on my home course where it makes any kind of difference though.

hey!

I can shoot a 90 from ANY set of tees. Front, back, in-between, whatever!

[madmike]

Hyland Hills Gold 1pm sharp, Friday. Done deal. If something happens where you can't make it (or if anyone else wants to join up) let me know asap so I can modify the rsvp.

I'm there. If we need more let me know, I can see if my neighbor is down.

[MotherFucker]

Getting out to Riverdale Dunes on Monday with a couple non-mags. I can't possibly play as horrendous as I did a few weeks ago so I'm really looking forward to it. Getting out at 309 for $29.

We have a spot open, I believe, but you'd have to either call or go on GolfNow and book it with us.

[Mach Looney]

SkyDroid has the shot tracker feature, as does GolfShot lite. But I will check out Swing by Swing (on your phone next Friday).

I completely see the value in that feature but always forget about and stop using it somewhere around the fifth.

Yes you will. Congratulations on the new baby. You don't store them in the same crib do you?

[Steven S. Dallas]

The baby can get his own damn putter. He is bringing literally nothing to the table right now.

[spook]

The baby can get his own damn putter. He is bringing literally nothing to the table right now.

feed him more. they usually bring plenty to the table -- the changing table.

bought my first ever ebook today -- pennick's little red book.

[DasBlunt]

for some reason, a buddy of mine likes to specialize in prank calling golf courses. here's one of my favorites:

http://soundcloud.com/chris-devito/scuba-diver

"so thats you, giving the ok on that."

Actually, really funny. The shop kid will have something to talk about for sure...

[DasBlunt]

It came down to the Metal-X #6 blade and the Ti-Hot for me. I've been using a Ping Doc 17 belly for the last year or so but never fell in love with it and thought I'd try something conventional. Not to mention I'm tired having of the "whoa, that thing looks like a lethal weapon!" conversation every time I pulled the Ping.

New Scotty Cameron Newports are amazing. The new Notchback is like the old 2.7 and you can get heavy versions.

[wooley12]

Amazing, fun 9 holes tonight as a sub in a new league. 3 over, 39. No birds. Par 4. Dogleg right. Hook drive under big oak. Slap a hooded 5 iron into a marsh hazard. Ball is on an odd dry spot. 3/4 wedge through the cabbage to 1 foot-par. Par 4. Dogleg left. Drive through the fairway. Over the top 5 wood sculled but bounces over a bridge. 9 iron to 12 feet-a par. I'd rather be lucky than good.