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It was really strange for a hole or two though.

You have the choice to respond to anything anyway you want. You could have laughed the whole time, but instead you were silent making it awkward.

You're as much at fault for having the sense of humor equivalent to a rock.

[skiballs]

You have the choice to respond to anything anyway you want. You could have laughed the whole time, but instead you were silent making it awkward.

You're as much at fault for having the sense of humor equivalent to a rock.

Shut up hippy .
If you step in my line again ............ what , get off my lawn

[DasBlunt]

get your mouth off my balls.

( you know the fucker you talks to every shot you hit like he is some sort of fucking caddie).

[guroo270]

It was dual purpose. I was already walking off to keep the group moving. We were playing three sets of tees too, and playing from the tips I had to tee off first on every hole. Just trying to keep up the pace of play so the old guys could enjoy themselves.

[guroo270]

Another question. This was driving me nuts yesterday. The old guy, every time he had a six to ten footer that he missed, which was every single one, he would writhe and twist his feet, causing some ungodly damage to the greens very close to the hole. I tried to repair every one, except one mofo got, but do you say something? We're talking about a dug in heel and twist while the other foot drags back a whole foot ripping up the grass. I tried to just fix it to point out the damage, but he clearly never noticed, and I have a hard time telling an elderly gentleman to do anything, but I also hate seeing someone royally fuck up greens, especially on one of my favorite courses.

[Tye 1on]

Another question. This was driving me nuts yesterday. The old guy, every time he had a six to ten footer that he missed, which was every single one, he would writhe and twist his feet, causing some ungodly damage to the greens very close to the hole. I tried to repair every one, except one mofo got, but do you say something? We're talking about a dug in heel and twist while the other foot drags back a whole foot ripping up the grass. I tried to just fix it to point out the damage, but he clearly never noticed, and I have a hard time telling an elderly gentleman to do anything, but I also hate seeing someone royally fuck up greens, especially on one of my favorite courses.

wow, that's harsh. That would drive me nuts too, and i would also have a hard time confronting him.

[DasBlunt]

maybe the greens sucked and deserved it?

[guroo270]

The practice green sucks, but the ones on the course are nice and relatively true, although there are quite a few pitch marks from a season of use. I'm a little worried about the practice green. It looks like they have a new infestation of some sort of grass, not poanna.

Edit: On another note, my parents are coming into town for muh bee-day and we're gonna play some golf. My dad can get a reciprocal at private courses with his Corde Valle membership, so where should we play? I'm not sure if Cherry Hills will reciprocate, but he said he wasn't "that impressed by Cherry Hills." (He's been watching the US Am) He seemed intrigued by Solheim Cup holding Colorado Golf Club, but also thought Arrowhead looked pretty cool. I also threw out the Club at Rolling Hills as an option, and Ballyneal, too, but that's too far away. They don't really want to drive more than an hour for a round. Suggestions?

[Aldo]

I'd tell him in a heartbeat. If it seemed to be as bad as you're saying and bothered you that much.

[DasBlunt]

The practice green sucks, but the ones on the course are nice and relatively true, although there are quite a few pitch marks from a season of use. I'm a little worried about the practice green. It looks like they have a new infestation of some sort of grass, not poanna.

Edit: On another note, my parents are coming into town for muh bee-day and we're gonna play some golf. My dad can get a reciprocal at private courses with his Corde Valle membership, so where should we play? I'm not sure if Cherry Hills will reciprocate, but he said he wasn't "that impressed by Cherry Hills." (He's been watching the US Am) He seemed intrigued by Solheim Cup holding Colorado Golf Club, but also thought Arrowhead looked pretty cool. I also threw out the Club at Rolling Hills as an option, and Ballyneal, too, but that's too far away. They don't really want to drive more than an hour for a round. Suggestions?

Colorado Golf Club out in Parker.

You won't get on many private courses....many to most do not have reciprocal play. Colorado Golf club is still looking for membership, so have him mention that he is looking.

[spook]

I'd tell him in a heartbeat. If it seemed to be as bad as you're saying and bothered you that much.

i'd tell him, too. but guroo is a very sensitive and respectful young lad. he'll find his voice one day.

[guroo270]

Colorado Golf Club out in Parker.

You won't get on many private courses....many to most do not have reciprocal play. Colorado Golf club is still looking for membership, so have him mention that he is looking.

Yeah, that one looks pretty awesome. We've found that it depends a lot on the club from which you are trying to reciprocate. When he was a member at Almaden Country Club, many clubs wouldn't, well, high end clubs like the Tradition in AZ, and clearly Cypress, Augusta and others along those lines, but since Corde Valle is a PGA Tour stop now, the options are more widespread. I think he can get onto the Tradition now, and Sherwood CC.

[TahoeJ]

Played Eagle Vines again yesterday after not swinging a club for 2 weeks. No range balls. So of course I did the same thing I've been doing all season: 5 over after 5 holes... 1 over the rest of the round for a 78. I really need to find the time to hit some range balls.

[Tye 1on]

Played Eagle Vines again yesterday after not swinging a club for 2 weeks. No range balls. So of course I did the same thing I've been doing all season: 5 over after 5 holes... 1 over the rest of the round for a 78. I really need to find the time to hit some range balls.

what kind of warm-up did you substitute? At the [free] clinic i did w/Johnny Miller, he suggested 20 practice swings w/two irons. Some pausing at the top, some pausing at the finish, some full speed, some slow.

[spook]

what kind of warm-up did you substitute? At the [free] clinic i did w/Johnny Miller, he suggested 20 practice swings w/two irons. Some pausing at the top, some pausing at the finish, some full speed, some slow.

you attended the clinic? or you helped miller put it on (or vice versa)? my instructor told me to practice pitching if possible if no range available. when i played monday, the range was closed, so i did just that for 20 minutes and had one of my best starts ever.

[54-46]

PSA for Bay Area mags - good deal at Foxtail in Rohnert Park, $19 on South Course, or $35 on North Course - golf, cart, lunch, and a beer: http://m.travelzoo.com/local-deals/297/23006/ I like the North Course, and would recommend that deal.

Also, if anyone is looking to mess around with clubs, I'm selling a few: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...uno-golf-clubs

[Tye 1on]

you attended the clinic? or you helped miller put it on (or vice versa)? my instructor told me to practice pitching if possible if no range available. when i played monday, the range was closed, so i did just that for 20 minutes and had one of my best starts ever.

i merely attended. His son is one of the investors in a local course, so they put on a show and tell. Lunch, clinic, round=free. It was right after the Open in Oakmont, which he had famously won. Famously in his mind anyways...Chipping is smart, but i like warming up all the big muscles in the back/legs too...

PSA for Bay Area mags - good deal at Foxtail in Rohnert Park, $19 on South Course, or $35 on North Course - golf, cart, lunch, and a beer: http://m.travelzoo.com/local-deals/297/23006/ I like the North Course, and would recommend that deal.

Also, if anyone is looking to mess around with clubs, I'm selling a few: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...uno-golf-clubs

bump for a AAA+ seller.

[hawkgt]

got to agree with tye.... grab a couple longer clubs and work out the kinks....

i used to work at a range for quite a few years back in high school / college days. hit balls all the time but it just bores me to death anymore so i hardly do it.

my pre game is hitting the putting green first to check speeds, condition, and if I can even hold the putter. This is done with a cold beer in hands (lets get serious... im not a pro, im in it for a relaxing day) and an occasional stretch. Then grab a couple clubs and do some full stretching and some half and full swings. my key is to warm up slow....

i'll still split a bucket sometimes before a round but it still is boring as shit...

[TahoeJ]

what kind of warm-up did you substitute? At the [free] clinic i did w/Johnny Miller, he suggested 20 practice swings w/two irons. Some pausing at the top, some pausing at the finish, some full speed, some slow.

Just the usual quick stretch and a dozen or so multi-iron swings. I was plenty loose, just needed to work out some swing path kinks and it took me a few holes to get it straightened out. If I actually had the time / chance to play twice in a week I'd probably post a pretty decent score, although I'm enjoying my rising handicap for the next time I have to play for money.

[guroo270]

got to agree with tye.... grab a couple longer clubs and work out the kinks....

i used to work at a range for quite a few years back in high school / college days. hit balls all the time but it just bores me to death anymore so i hardly do it.

my pre game is hitting the putting green first to check speeds, condition, and if I can even hold the putter. This is done with a cold beer in hands (lets get serious... im not a pro, im in it for a relaxing day) and an occasional stretch. Then grab a couple clubs and do some full stretching and some half and full swings. my key is to warm up slow....

i'll still split a bucket sometimes before a round but it still is boring as shit...

Interesting. I grew up playing as much as I want, and now I enjoy playing still, but I can totally enjoy some range time. If I have time pre round I like to putt first, then work up to the driver on the range. I also swing a couple irons at first for my first full swings. If time is short, I still have to hit 3 or 4 balls to see if I'm bringing a fade or a draw that day.

Hawk does down a beer or two on the course. Good beers, too.

[jz3]

I'm still at the phase of golf where the range is almost as fun as actually playing. If I'm not doing a round after I try to spend a little time on the practice hole at our range just to see if I improved anything with the wedges.

Along those lines students are back for school this week. Went to the (normally emptyish) range at our local course (full price weekend ~$100) and there were 5-6 students practicing shirtless... I'm not big on being a golf snob here but this seemed pretty weird. If I was shelling out cash like that for a round and my warmup was with a bunch of loud kids who could be at a beech I don't think I'd be thrilled. Should golf etiquette extend to the driving range?

[wooley12]

Another question. This was driving me nuts yesterday. The old guy, every time he had a six to ten footer that he missed, which was every single one, he would writhe and twist his feet, causing some ungodly damage to the greens very close to the hole. I tried to repair every one, except one mofo got, but do you say something? We're talking about a dug in heel and twist while the other foot drags back a whole foot ripping up the grass. I tried to just fix it to point out the damage, but he clearly never noticed, and I have a hard time telling an elderly
gentleman to do anything, but I also hate seeing someone royally fuck up greens, especially on one of my favorite courses.

I would say to the guy "sorry you missed that putt. I bet the guy who misses one by hitting your divot will really be pissed. Maybe you should fix it." After the old coot fixes a divot or two he will be more aware.

[guroo270]

Right. I wanted to, but sometimes, as you guys know, I'm a little more uptight about golf than some people, so I hold my tongue to keep from having an awkward 4 1/2 hours. Dude was from LA, too, so he probably didn't realize other people exist.

[hawkgt]

Hawk does down a beer or two on the FIRST FEW HOLES. Good beers, too.

just wanted to correct you there G.... play golf next week? I am open for the most part except for Friday. Lets get an early round in...

[guroo270]

Mofo and I were thinkin about going to Indian Peaks again on Wednesday. Just us two so far. Das, you in too? I hope no one has to putt over a footprint.

You had a Gubna last time we played I think, right? That's like 3 beers right there for most folks. Not me though, I love that beer. In my top 3.