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    How young to start you kid playing golf?

    in General Q&A

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    1 minute ago, M. Parsons said:

    Funny story; when they were playing in Jr League I would usually walk with my youngest, but after 2 holes, during the 3rd match, he turns to me and says, "I got this dad, go be with my brother."  I was a little taken back at first, but then very proud that he felt like he didn't need caddie dad there anymore.  The best part was when he made a long putt for birdie for his team...he still mentions it to this day when we play that hole.

    This is awesome. I will look into the PGA Jr. League when she gets a lot older. 

    How young to start you kid playing golf?

    in General Q&A

    Posted · Edited by rmvanbuskirk

    5 minutes ago, jlukes said:

    For me - it is about fun.  If he is having fun, I am happy.  Maybe when he is 7 or 8 and he still is still all about golf I will look into formal lessons and junior programs, but I do not want him to lose the passion or enjoyment for golf by pushing him too hard.

    I completeley agree. I don't want her to dislike it. She enjoys playing around with me and I think she would like to ride in the cart for 9 maybe. I would be willing to abandon the round if she got sick of it. 

    She does have a plastic putter she loves to play with. Anytime I ahve my cklubs out she is trying to get balls and a club to swing. I figure my wife can't agrue too much if I am spending quality dad time bringing my daughter to the course. 

     

    EDIT: I can't spell

    How young to start you kid playing golf?

    in General Q&A

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    My daughter is almost 3 and always asks to play golf with me. When I hit into the net in the back yard she chases balls and has tried to hit a few with my clubs. I'm thinking about getting her a kids set and letting her ride along on the course with me and maybe hit a few. 

     

    How young is too young to bring your kid? I would only bring her to a par 3 course that is very kid friendly. 

    For those of you that started your kid early, how did you do it? 

    A reason to like Jordan Speith

    in Tour Talk

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, Kanoito said:

    Hell, can you imagine being labeled as the next big superstar, 20 years old, taking Tiger head-on, with 100 million endorsement in your pocket? Not an excuse to be a douche, but somewhat makes more sense. But like they say "money doesn't buy you class"

    Yea he could of even just been having a bad weekend or day. Truthfully I do not wish anything bad on anyone. I can only imagine how it would feel being 20 years old with those expectations. 

    A reason to like Jordan Speith

    in Tour Talk

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    28 minutes ago, Kanoito said:

    Granted I don't know Rory in person, but my perception of him has turned 180. He was my most disliked player when he started on tour, cocky, etc... fast forward to now and I feel he has matured, more humble and down to earth. Never thought I would be rooting for him, but here I am.

    Rory may have changed since then, this was 7 years ago. Again my interaction was brief but I always feel you can tell a lot about people by how they treat waitstaff, housekeepers, etc... 

    A reason to like Jordan Speith

    in Tour Talk

    Posted

    I worked at a restauarnt in a hotel a few  years back. We had a PGA tour in town and a lot of the players ate in our restaurant. Jordan won the tournamanet and celebrated in the Private Dining Room, he was such a nice guy, treated all the servers well and even signed a few autographs. He has been one of my favorite players since. couldn't ask for a nicer guy. 

     

    Rory on the other hand... I hope his next losing streak is twice as long as his previous one. 

    Unlimited golf giveaway in Los Cabos.

    in Golf Courses & Travel

    Posted · Edited by rmvanbuskirk

    I got this offer in an email. Link to enter at the bottom. Good luck to all who enter but really I hope it is me who wins. 

     

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    What/How Did You Practice Today?

    in The Daily

    Posted · Edited by rmvanbuskirk

    I watched a great video on developing a practice schedule. I took this guys spreadsheet and adapted it to myself changing some things around to best suit me. I like his idea of creating a google spreadsheet so you can update while you are at the course. 

    I also got an net for my birthday last week so i can pratice at home. I am thinking about developing another spread sheet that would be more focused on net practice for the days that I can't make it to the range. With a new born due any day I imagine I am going to be spending a lot of time in my basement. 

    Does anyone ahve any good drills they like to do at home or in a net? 

     

    Practice Schedule video

    What/How Did You Practice Today?

    in The Daily

    Posted

    Had a great day at the range today. Practice some drills I got from my coach which is helping to get rid of my slice and actually starting to get a slight draw. The best part was after the driving range I spent 2 hours practicing 20-30 yeard chip. The local course I go to was slow and only one other person was on the chipping/putting green while I was there. It helps in confidence if you don't ahve to worry about getting in someones way or shanking a ball while someone else is practicing. 


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