Any golfers on here?

[white05gt]

I didn't see your thread, I went back quite a ways and didn't see it. I will read through it tonight when I have more time.

 

[BruceH]

Well one of the advantages of being retired and living in a golf community is getting to play as much as you want. I play about 3-5 times a week in good weather. The disadvantage is being old and I can't hit it as far as I once did. Currently play to a 6.4 index but can't play from the back tees anymore.


Earl

That's better than about 99% of the people out on a nice spring day. Maybe someday I can get there. I've broke 90 on a full size course a few times but usually I'm a 90-100 guy.

About 5 1/2 years ago work took our crew out for a golf scramble. I had never played before. Made two good shots and was hooked.

At the time I held HM classifications in High Power Rifle and Long Range High Power. Those two golf shots felt so good that I only shot two more matches before going crazy with golf.

Nowadays I don't golf in heavy rain so I suppose I've calmed down some.

 

[retfr8flyr]

I well understand there seems to be two kind of golfers, those that can take it or leave it and those that can't get enough of it. lol


Earl

 

[06silverbullet]

i like watching golf puts me to sleep like a baby.

and until they actually make golf clubs like this i probably couldn't hit the ball even if i wanted to

 

[BruceH]

i like watching golf puts me to sleep like a baby.

and until they actually make golf clubs like this i probably couldn't hit the ball even if i wanted to

I used to feel the same way. After playing and realizing how hard those shots are I look forward to watching golf.

The wife and I went to the US Open at Pebble Beach last year. It was amazing seeing the pro golfers up close and seeing those incredible shots in person. I plan to go to more.

 

[retfr8flyr]

+1 You can't believe the shots those guys pull off without seeing them yourself.


Earl

 

[moostang09]

Glad to see there are so many others that are cursed with the same illness as me! I have loved golf ever since I was 16 (only 22 now) when my dad moved us out to a golf course. Picked it up my sophmore year in hs and have love it ever since. I shot a low of 78 in hs and went on to play at a small sh!thole of a juco in west Texas where I improved my avg to 76-78 consistantly after that I moved home and worked at a golf store and went to a community college where I met my wife. Needless to say the frequency of my play has been drastically lowered since being married as I was and still am fully engulfed in her! So I play when I can now. But I still love the game and love to watch it any chance I get!

 

[06silverbullet]

Glad to see there are so many others that are cursed with the same illness as me! I have loved golf ever since I was 16 (only 22 now) when my dad moved us out to a golf course. Picked it up my sophmore year in hs and have love it ever since. I shot a low of 78 in hs and went on to play at a small sh!thole of a juco in west Texas where I improved my avg to 76-78 consistantly after that I moved home and worked at a golf store and went to a community college where I met my wife. Needless to say the frequency of my play has been drastically lowered since being married as I was and still am fully engulfed in her! So I play when I can now. But I still love the game and love to watch it any chance I get!

you're married and you're only 22 ... shit im 21 and not even thinking about that yet.

 

[frarmar]

I play once a week in the warmer months... Love it. Average about 42-46 per 9, with a best of 40 (rare). I got my driver figured out pretty consistently this year and averaged around 240-260 yds towards the end of the year, which isn't bad for a 150 lb dude lol. Putting is my main weakness, those 3 putts for bogey f'n piss me off frequently...

Can't wait for spring to see how pathetic my swing will be for a few weeks...

 

[moostang09]

@06SilverBullet Yea neither was I. I was sitting in class and saw her from across the room. Went home and told my mom I found the girl I'm going to marry! Lil did I know she had a bf that I would have to get rid of but that's no big thing when you really want something! Lol! I was 20 and she was 19. After a year in an apt I had to get out of there so we bought our first house when I was 21 and am loving being a homeowner! Take your time man! It'll happen when it needs to!

 

[06silverbullet]

@06SilverBullet Yea neither was I. I was sitting in class and saw her from across the room. Went home and told my mom I found the girl I'm going to marry! Lil did I know she had a bf that I would have to get rid of but that's no big thing when you really want something! Lol! I was 20 and she was 19. After a year in an apt I had to get out of there so we bought our first house when I was 21 and am loving being a homeowner! Take your time man! It'll happen when it needs to!

wtf adn you own a house... fuck man.... maybe i need to get my shit in gear lol

 

[retfr8flyr]

Played a good course today, The Traditions Golf Club at Stonehouse, in Toano, VA. I shot a 69, this is the best round I've played for a long time.


Earl

 

[BruceH]

Played a good course today, The Traditions Golf Club at Stonehouse, in Toano, VA. I shot a 69, this is the best round I've played for a long time.


Earl

That's good in so many ways. How many circles were on your card? Congrats.

I played in our golf league on Wednesday. Temps were high 40's, rain, wind. One of the few times I wished I wasn't golfing. Nobody shot their handicap index that day, it was miserable.

 

[MUSTANG16]

Nice round Earl… I play in a league on Thursday's, but I don't have the bug like I used to. I will go play a private course when invited. The town public courses take too GD long. Should have a mandatory cart rule.

 

[retfr8flyr]

Thanks, it was a great feeling but I will pay for it. This round will really screw up my handicap for next month. My buddies will definitely be trying to take advantage of it. lol


Earl

 

[topbliss]

I played in a tournament today at Scotland run in Nj today.. First time out this year and shot a 97.. Had fun tho..

 

[KIMMER]

I played today, it was ugly...I haven't played in 2 years due to the neck surgery. I really need to take lessons because it's getting ugly. At least I didn't lose any balls like I normally do...haha

 

[retfr8flyr]

Just take it slow, after surgery it will be like starting all over again. Some lessons would definitely help get you back on track.


Earl

 

[erat]

Playing golf rite now!

Took me four years after back surgery to build enough muscle to play 18.

 

[retfr8flyr]

Congrats!! I have arthritis really bad in my back and can't play 2 days in a row anymore. Rest and lots of bourbon and I'm good for another day. lol


Earl