Kornholio
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I'll hit 90...someday... 
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Golf
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Kornholio
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I still haven't played Poppy...need to remedy that.
Kornholio
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Oh I figured...
Kornholio
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Small improvements here and there, but not much.
NorCalAthlete
O_o
Shot a personal best 78 a few weeks ago, 85 this last weekend on the tournament course at Coyote.
Developing a bit of tennis elbow that's hurting my swing and not sure what to do about it. Took a month off to let it heal and no improvement. Might be time to check in with the doctor.
thedub
Octane Socks
Huh, didn't know BARF had a golf thread. Guess I just missed it...for 7+ years. I've been playing since...I'm not even sure. My dad got me into it when I was a kid, probably early 90s. There was a muni course in my neighborhood that I used to ride my bicycle to with my clubs on my back.
I played varsity golf in high school. But wasn't quite good enough for the college team and wasn't willing to put in the practice hours to get there.
78 is my best too. But that was back when I used to play regularly, and actually practiced.
These days I only play a handful of times a year. Mostly while visiting family or when the opportunity presents itself.
I still usually manage around mid 80s. I can still break 40 for 9 on a good day, but can't hold it together long enough to come in under 80. I don't spray em out of bounds or hit it in the hazard too often. But it's my short game that kills me. Which is what happens when you don't practice. On a bad day my crappy chipping/putting probably costs me 5 strokes a side. If I could go up and down regularly and not 3 putt I could probably be back to flirting with the 70s.
Last time I played was back in June, we went to Bandon Dunes for my Dad's 70th. I won our overall multi-day match and my brothers (who actually play regularly) were pissed.
Before that I played a couple rounds down in Palm Springs in March. And prior to that I think around last October in Mammoth. I'm kind of a destination golfer these days. There are plenty of courses here in the Reno/Tahoe/Carson area; I almost never play any of them. I'd rather spend a nice Saturday riding dirt bikes than on the golf course 10 of 10 times.
Golf is fun, I think it's a great hobby to be into. It's just the time commitment of play/practice and cost of green fees are both substantial enough that it has to be your main thing if you are really going to be into it and play well.
I've been playing since...I'm not even sure. My dad got me into it when I was a kid, probably early 90s. There was a muni course in my neighborhood that I used to ride my bicycle to with my clubs on my back. I played varsity golf in high school. But wasn't quite good enough for the college team and wasn't willing to put in the practice hours to get there.
78 is my best too. But that was back when I used to play regularly, and actually practiced.
These days I only play a handful of times a year. Mostly while visiting family or when the opportunity presents itself.
I still usually manage around mid 80s. I can still break 40 for 9 on a good day, but can't hold it together long enough to come in under 80. I don't spray em out of bounds or hit it in the hazard too often. But it's my short game that kills me. Which is what happens when you don't practice. On a bad day my crappy chipping/putting probably costs me 5 strokes a side. If I could go up and down regularly and not 3 putt I could probably be back to flirting with the 70s.
Last time I played was back in June, we went to Bandon Dunes for my Dad's 70th. I won our overall multi-day match and my brothers (who actually play regularly) were pissed.
Before that I played a couple rounds down in Palm Springs in March. And prior to that I think around last October in Mammoth. I'm kind of a destination golfer these days. There are plenty of courses here in the Reno/Tahoe/Carson area; I almost never play any of them. I'd rather spend a nice Saturday riding dirt bikes than on the golf course 10 of 10 times.
Golf is fun, I think it's a great hobby to be into. It's just the time commitment of play/practice and cost of green fees are both substantial enough that it has to be your main thing if you are really going to be into it and play well.
Kornholio
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I want to play more, just need a decent person to team up with. I hate signing up as a solo to play...I always get teamed up with alcoholics or assholes...or both...
Kornholio
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Or with golfers shooting 20+ better then you
I've actually gotten pretty decent in my own mind. But I enjoy the game and while I won't turn down a beer or two, there's something really annoying about being paired up with people that bring a friggin' cooler full of booze that takes up all the legroom in the golf cart. Did you want to play golf or get smashed?
thedub
Octane Socks
You can do both!
Kornholio
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Hasn't been my experience... 
Kornholio
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Yeah I don't think anyone shows up for a company-sponsored game and thinks they're not gonna be drinking. It's kind of the point.
James
Active member
My office. Having the mat and clubs handy is really helpful. I have been able to get in tune with my swing a lot faster. I calmed way down on a lot of aspects of the swing. Slowed way down on the take away. I have seen big improvements when I hit the range. Also, it has helped immensely with the issue of switching clubs. The amount of time it takes to get my brain wrapped around a short iron vs a wood, etc. I add a swing radar to keep track of consistent swing speeds. Makes conference calls a lot more educational.
2021-09-22_10-58-03 by James LaBarge, on Flickr
2021-09-22_10-58-03 by James LaBarge, on FlickrThat's a sweet setup!
This is the last week to get in some twighlight-ish rounds in before we lose an hour of daylight!
Played Summit after a morning rain. I remember why i don't like playing there.
Played Metro on saturday. First time there and i like it. greens were soft and slow, probably from all the recent rain. But it was maintained well and we finished just under 4.5 hours on a saturday.
This is the last week to get in some twighlight-ish rounds in before we lose an hour of daylight!
Played Summit after a morning rain. I remember why i don't like playing there.
Played Metro on saturday. First time there and i like it. greens were soft and slow, probably from all the recent rain. But it was maintained well and we finished just under 4.5 hours on a saturday.