How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?
I've been playing golf on and off for about 15 years (since I was ~12). I've been playing a lot since I started college in 2013 and even more in the last couple years. I am rocking a 9.5 handicap at the moment and I typically shoot a mid 80's score and have broken 80 a couple times.
What do you love about golf?
I think my favorite thing (and I wish I realized it sooner) is that I can play and enjoy golf for most of my life. My father got me into the game, and I'm just getting to the point now where I can beat him on occasion. He's in his 60's now and it's something we love to do together, can be competitive at, and is often the center point around trips back home. It's not like other sports that are more physically demanding and require having a team. It relieves the competitive itch that I used to get from soccer, football or video games. Plus, there isn't many things more satisfying than striping one down the center of the fairway or sticking a shot close to the pin. The social aspect and respect for the game is icing on the cake.
What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?
I've been following MGS on social media platforms for a while now and keeping up with the YT content too. I love the reviews and insight they provide. I'd like to dive more into golf myself and MGS seems like a great place to start and get involved.
Where are you from? What is your home course?
I'm from Jamestown, NY (I loved playing Cable Hollow in that area) - but after college I moved to Pittsburgh, PA and have been living here for 5 years now. I just bought a house so I don't plan on going anywhere for a while. My home course used to be 3 lakes on the east side of Pittsburgh, but I moved across town and I'm now searching for my new home course. Maybe it will be Lindenwood? Not sure yet. But I plan on eventually getting a membership to Chartiers Country Club since it's less than 10 minutes from my house. My favorite course in the area but is a bit of a drive is Birdsfoot!
What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?
I really like the large selection of courses in this area. You definitely get something different from pretty much every course you go to. I think the worst thing is abnormally hilly courses and blind tee shots in the Pittsburgh area. Good luck shooting well on a new course! A lot of the better courses are private as well.
What do you do for a living?
I work full time from home as a Software Engineer. I love the flexibility in my hours and no more commute to the office!
How’d you pick your user name?
I made an email with this username when I was very young, and it's just stuck as my main username ever since. I'm horrible at coming up with unique nicknames.
How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing golf on and off for about 15 years (since I was ~12). I've been playing a lot since I started college in 2013 and even more in the last couple years. I am rocking a 9.5 handicap at the moment and I typically shoot a mid 80's score and have broken 80 a couple times. What do you love about golf? I think my favorite thing (and I wish I realized it sooner) is that I can play and enjoy golf for most of my life. My father got me into the game, and I'm just getting to the point now where I can beat him on occasion. He's in his 60's now and it's something we love to do together, can be competitive at, and is often the center point around trips back home. It's not like other sports that are more physically demanding and require having a team. It relieves the competitive itch that I used to get from soccer, football or video games. Plus, there isn't many things more satisfying than striping one down the center of the fairway or sticking a shot close to the pin. The social aspect and respect for the game is icing on the cake. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I've been following MGS on social media platforms for a while now and keeping up with the YT content too. I love the reviews and insight they provide. I'd like to dive more into golf myself and MGS seems like a great place to start and get involved. Where are you from? What is your home course? I'm from Jamestown, NY (I loved playing Cable Hollow in that area) - but after college I moved to Pittsburgh, PA and have been living here for 5 years now. I just bought a house so I don't plan on going anywhere for a while. My home course used to be 3 lakes on the east side of Pittsburgh, but I moved across town and I'm now searching for my new home course. Maybe it will be Lindenwood? Not sure yet. But I plan on eventually getting a membership to Chartiers Country Club since it's less than 10 minutes from my house. My favorite course in the area but is a bit of a drive is Birdsfoot! What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? I really like the large selection of courses in this area. You definitely get something different from pretty much every course you go to. I think the worst thing is abnormally hilly courses and blind tee shots in the Pittsburgh area. Good luck shooting well on a new course! A lot of the better courses are private as well. What do you do for a living? I work full time from home as a Software Engineer. I love the flexibility in my hours and no more commute to the office! How’d you pick your user name? I made an email with this username when I was very young, and it's just stuck as my main username ever since. I'm horrible at coming up with unique nicknames.