knotthead17

Background

I've never really thought about how long I've actually been playing golf until I sat down to write this summary but I will be coming up on 10 years of consistent golf soon.

In 2008 (just old enough enjoy a post round beer) I started studying finance in college and was told by many people if I wanted to succeed in finance I needed to be able to play golf and at least not embarrass  myself. I leaned into their advice and headed to the nearest golf tec (about 3 hours away) to built out a set of beginner clubs with a 5 pack of lessons. Armed with my first golf lesson and a set of Adams Idea irons I was off to the races! I played a decent amount for 2 years before tossing the clubs in storage. With the exception of the occasional first date at Chelsea Pier driving range I wouldn’t set foot on anything resembling a golf course for years.

I really got started playing in 2015 with the encouragement of my Grandfather. He was a lifelong golfer who played 6 days a week (rarely on Sundays) for decades and was able to shoot his age more than once, and played into his mid 80’s. It was a way for us to spend time together and that we did. He shared his passion with me and watched as it grew into my (healthy) obsession. For context, in May 0f 2020 I played 32 rounds—that was not uncommon. I do a few golf trips a year consisting of a minimum of 36 holes a day, and we have known to finish off the evening with a few rounds of putt-putt, paying no attention to the fact that they had closed hours earlier.

More recently I stepped away from playing in 2022 due to a shoulder surgery with a lengthy recovery. Over the years I’d guess I’ve been about 90% self taught and was able to get down to a 4.7 and consistently shot low 80’s or high 70’s pre surgery. Post surgery I’ve really struggled to get back to where I was. I will never forget my first time swinging a club months after surgery. I was just going to hit a few short pitches—it turned out to be all but impossible. I was terrified I’d never play again, and definitely not at the level I had once achieved. I don’t have an active handicap but would guess somewhere around a 10 right now last few rounds have been right at 80, but on easier courses and moved up a set of tees (or two) for now. Every day out I’m seeing substantial improvement and I’m more energized than ever to get back out there and swing away!

Where are you from? What is your home course?

Living in Denver, Colorado and have had memberships at Common Ground and Green Valley Ranch. I’ve played them the most but I would say my “home course” can shift year to year. 2023 -2024 season is primarily at GVR. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

Winter and hard ground. I miss playing year round and most of our courses have pretty firm turf. I think the quality of golf for the price in Denver isn’t the best. I’ve played much better and cheaper courses in places that get stuff like rain… The best part would be the distance! I mean who doesn’t enjoy hitting a 200 yard 7 iron!

What do you do for a living?

I own a few coffee shops around town and love what I do. I am addicted to both coffee and golf and my career allows for both!

WITB

Titileist TSi 3 - BCT Brava X / 56g

Titileist TSi 2 • 13.5° - TENSEI Blue Stiff / 65g

Titileist TSi 2 • 18° - TENSEI Blue Stiff / 65g

Mizuno MP 20 SEL • 4 - P - Project X LZ 6.0 120g

Mizuno T24 • 50° 54° 58° - Project X LZ 6.0 120g

Evnroll ER 2   •   Maxfli Tour X   •   Vice Cart Bag   •   Callaway Tour Authentic   •   Stewart Q10 Follow

Some people hope to win the lottery, one day be a MSG Tester for Trackman & Foresight

Other test's I dream of:

• Electric push carts (Zero Friction Stride, MGI AI follow)
• LAB LINK.1 (no way to demo as a lefty!)
• Vessel Bags & other high end cart bags