anarchist Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have been hitting the links more regularly with my brothers-in-law so the musical madness has been on hold while I have been busy upgrading my clubs on e-bay. Have a new driver and 3-wood on the way. Wonder how many others are afflicted with this same disease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modified-Tractrix Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Not golf, but something equally frustrating... Tennis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Just about once a week......but not enough to master the short game (Grrrrrr) It's a place called Great Hope.....appropriately named![] http://www.greathopegolf.com/layout.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobRiff Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I've been playing for almost 25 years now (started when I was 30). Finally gave up trying to be good and learned to just enjoy playing the game.As you've probably already discovered, the course is a great place to smoke cigars, drink beer and get away from women. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I don't golf but I do have a fun golf story. I like to live on golf courses. This is my 3rd home on a course. It's like living next to a well groomed park with clowns hitting at little white balls. You just gotta be careful not to buy a house in a target zone. I played golf a little in my teens. I was a strong kid and could really drive a ball, sideways, usually. I did not know which club really did what other than there were putters, drivers and irons. I played with my cousin and a friend. We would bet holes and low man got the money (pocket change so no stress). None of us were any good. Well we came to a long par 3 hole. We always played the same course so I had been there before. This time, for the heck of it I grabbed an iron to tee off with. I don't know which iron, it just wasn't a putter or driver. I smacked that ball hard and the damn thing went sky high and straight as an arrow. It landed over a little hill right on the green exactly where the stupid flag sat, picture perfect. A lady in the group behind us ran over wanting to know who'd hit that ball. I said "I did but it was an accident". She just shook her head and walked away. It was not a hole-in-one but it was an easy birdie. I won the money for that hole. Crap if I'd known how much money there was in it I might have stuck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 As you've probably already discovered, the course is a great place to smoke cigars, drink beer and get away from women. Enjoy! Oscar - You missed this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have been playing over 20 years and currently play 3 times a week in Central Florida. It's very rare if I don't play in a week, and that's all year round. I think I have over 70 rounds in this year already, and I'm leaving for a 9 day gof trip to Pittsburgh next Friday. [] My index just came out a couple of days ago and I'm playing to a 4 at the moment. I believe Arky is a scratch golfer. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I believe Arky is a scratch golfer. Mike Me too, scratchin' parts of the body when the ball doesn't go where I want it to[] Hell, I can't even break 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I used to be a 6. Now about double that if I play enough. Once a month ain't enough. Still, I'll shoot in the 70's at least once a season. Boomac used to be close to scratch and Allan ain't bad either. You single Florida guys can play all year round. Unfair advantage.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchist Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I am still working on putting together a complete round. I usually start off driving beautifully and can't putt for crap. By the 9th hole, my driving is going south and I still can't putt for crap. By the 15th hole, I can't drive but now I am making a few putts. By the 18th hole, I am throwing my 3 wood. So, after careful analysis of my game, I decided I needed a new driver with a matching 3 wood (which was expensive enough to remove the urge to throw the club) and am going to hit a golf shop and pick up a real putter. Regarding another thread on here, at the moment I am stir crazy waiting for these clubs to get here so I can go hit the driving range. To think I have to wait the better part of a week... oh, well, will spend a couple hours putting in the local golf shop tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I purchased a set of irons (used) years back when I started.......so what next? Ordered a custom set of Calloway's and now I don't drive the ball as far. Go figure! Had to change my grip/swing plane, so it's like starting all over again. I commend you guys that can actually post a decent score. I fall off the back 9 myself, as the first (3) holes are a real PITA, and I lose momentum if I don't get off T - to - green. Definitely as much (if not more) of a mental challenge as it is a physical demand. GaryMD, if you plan some time off over on the shore, make sure you bring your clubs. I believe you would like this course, but you already know there are a ton of courses on the Eastern Shore for the picking. This particular course (Great Hope) is county-funded/public and generally isn't jammed up, so it is an enjoyable experience w/few delays if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerley33 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Try to play once a week, probably average once a month... Let's play a round at the next Pilgrimmage...I'll even set-up.....if Klipsch provides the prizes LOL. KAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete almquist Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 i started learning to golf early last winter. have gone to the local golf course about once a week ever since and have had a blast. still not very good at it but i certainly do have fun. i got a number of items off e-bay as well but bought my clubs used locally. tried to get good equipment at the lowest prices. i figured that way i didnt have poor equipment as an excuse for bad golf. no handicaps other than my own lack of ability. hope everyone's having a great evening! pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 As you've probably already discovered, the course is a great place to smoke cigars, drink beer and get away from women. Enjoy! Oscar - You missed this? Strangely this post was not up when I posted mine. In fact I thought my post was the 1st after the lead post but there are several in front of mine. Anyway Bart get a grip. You can conduct your life anyway you wish, it is fine by me. I'm sorry I oinked on your cigar thread. Happy now? I wish you the best of everything, especially the growing up part. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I don't golf but I really enjoy that scene in the Sopranos where Tony with his Italian hatchet man finds his mother's doctor on the course. The Italian says "it's a stupid a f***ing game," and destroys one of the doctor's clubs and throws it in the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete almquist Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 old timer, to be honest with you, the rock climber/white water kayaker/racketball player/volleyballer part of me thought it was a stupid game for the longest time. then i got a little older and decided i wanted to try it as a more relaxing sport. now i know it as one of the most challenging sports to do well. i hope i can continue to play for a long time! pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete almquist Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 oh, i forgot the mountain biking and the scuba diving...i still really enjoy the golfing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I hope you can continue to play for a long time too pete. Oh, I also like that scene in Caddyshack where the priest is golfing the game of his life in a thunderstorm, then misses a putt and looks up at the sky towards God and says "ratf***." Then he gets hit by lightning. Now that's hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete almquist Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 hee, hee, i only wish i could drive like happy gilmore and hope i never get frustrasted enough to throw my clubs into the pond!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongeworthy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I play about 40 to 50 rounds per year in North Carolina and carry a 6 handicap. Good golf in the Carolinas with Pinehurst and the coastal area (Myrtle Beach, Kiawah, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.