JMarsh1510

Your D1 and Independent Ball career were both a step or two higher than mine. I played a little junior college ball, and several years of semi-pro ball in Liga Athletica Tony Alomar in Rochester, NY which is what got me to Puerto Rico Winter Ball.

I heard the exact same thing about the baseball and golf swings from multiple coaches and managers, from American Legion ball on up, which is a major reason why I didn’t take up golf until after my competitive baseball career ended.
Ahhhhh…a fellow catcher! My primary position was catcher, beginning at age 11 or 12 (converted from shortstop/center fielder), and continuing through my early to mid 30s. I did play an increasing number of games at both third and first base after age 28, when I had my first of a half-dozen knee and shoulder surgeries. However, I still always considered catcher to be my #1 position.

Enjoying everyday of it 😍

Hey fellow Golfspies!
I’m Jon from Texas, but I’ve been living abroad in Germany for the last 14 years now.  I started playing golf from a young age, but I developed a Baseball problem and Golf took a back seat from about 16 years old, up until about 2.5 years ago. Never worried about a handicap until these last couple years, started in the 30’s and have worked it down to an 8.1
I love golf for the people you meet and the relationships you can build while navigating your way around 18 holes. Part of the allure is no matter how good you become, you can always improve. 
I came to MGS fairly recently, I believe the golf ball test was the net that reeled me in. 
I have been living in Bonn, Germany for the last 14 years, initially came over here to play baseball, toward the end of the baseball career I started a business here, sold the business after 10 years, and now I’m starting an apprenticeship to become a fully qualified PGA teaching professional.
Looking forward to diving more into the forums here and meeting you all!

Welcome, Jon!
Your golf and baseball history sounds a lot like mine, with two exceptions:
I never even got semi-serious about golf as a youngster; baseball was ALWAYS #1 for me and football was next. I didn’t play baseball in Europe, but I did play a couple winters in Puerto Rico when I was in my early-mid 20s, not really getting into golf at all until age 36 when I basically “retired” from competitive baseball. You are going to love this forum! Great guys, positive vibes, and lots of informative and helpful data…..plus, fabulous product reviews and testing opportunities.

Sounds great! Look forward to it! 

Welcome! About 500km from me. A little too far for a day trip but if I'm in your area I will be sure to give you a message!

Very interesting journey in the game of golf!

Hey fellow Golfspies!
I’m Jon from Texas, but I’ve been living abroad in Germany for the last 14 years now.  I started playing golf from a young age, but I developed a Baseball problem and Golf took a back seat from about 16 years old, up until about 2.5 years ago. Never worried about a handicap until these last couple years, started in the 30’s and have worked it down to an 8.1
I love golf for the people you meet and the relationships you can build while navigating your way around 18 holes. Part of the allure is no matter how good you become, you can always improve. 
I came to MGS fairly recently, I believe the golf ball test was the net that reeled me in. 
I have been living in Bonn, Germany for the last 14 years, initially came over here to play baseball, toward the end of the baseball career I started a business here, sold the business after 10 years, and now I’m starting an apprenticeship to become a fully qualified PGA teaching professional.
Looking forward to diving more into the forums here and meeting you all!

Hey fellow Golfspies!
I’m Jon from Texas, but I’ve been living abroad in Germany for the last 14 years now.  I started playing golf from a young age, but I developed a Baseball problem and Golf took a back seat from about 16 years old, up until about 2.5 years ago. Never worried about a handicap until these last couple years, started in the 30’s and have worked it down to an 8.1
I love golf for the people you meet and the relationships you can build while navigating your way around 18 holes. Part of the allure is no matter how good you become, you can always improve. 
I came to MGS fairly recently, I believe the golf ball test was the net that reeled me in. 
I have been living in Bonn, Germany for the last 14 years, initially came over here to play baseball, toward the end of the baseball career I started a business here, sold the business after 10 years, and now I’m starting an apprenticeship to become a fully qualified PGA teaching professional.
Looking forward to diving more into the forums here and meeting you all!