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9 hours ago, hoppman said:
This reminds me of the whole "people should dress up to fly on a airplane" conversation I have seen in the past, no I will dress how I feel comfortable and that is cargo shorts and a golf shirt that breathes and is untucked unless I am forced by a course to dress differently.
Some posters on here need to worry about themselves, not everyone else. Pace of play, divot repair and green fixing is far more important.
My rule would be no camo on the course including bags and hats, the camo craze is the dumbest thing I have ever seen.
I have a 320 lb. buddy that would vehemently disagree with you. I don't think he leaves his house without some kind of camo on him.
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9 minutes ago, faizshahk said:
There's always plenty to talk about in the NFL! From standout performances on the field to the drama off it, there's never a dull moment. What's caught your eye lately?
F*** off!
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I'll be rooting for Jason Day. He probably has no chance, but I always root for him.
As far as who will win: I have no idea. Golf is an equal opportunity hater. It spreads the wealth around... even when your playing your best.
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I have the opposite problem. I have a pin head.
Every hat I wear has to be adjusted to almost as small as it will go. It looks ridiculous.
Therefore, I dislike hats. Unfortunately, I'm follically challenged so, going hatless on a golf course is a no no. Those of you with 'normal' size noggins are blessed.
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I don't care one way or the other. Personally, I don't bother with it. It's just another thing to have to contend with.... changing stations/skipping songs because you don't like what's playing, up down the volume, etc.... I'd much rather just concentrate on screwing up the round without help.
If music bothers you so much that you can't play because of it.... maybe you should take up Tennis.... they frown on any outside noise as much as golfers do.
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My dad always told me.... blow on it, rub some dirt on it and go play.
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Just plain, natural wood tees. I bought a bad of 500 that I've been using for the last 3 years.
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Get out the oil can Tin Man.
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I always grab two for putting practice. No particular reason.
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On 3/29/2019 at 10:10 PM, chisag said:
... Amen brother! I am a HUGE believer in getting to know just one wedge and using it for every shot round the green. When I got my first 60* I made many of the mistakes many Am's make and decided to not only practice more, but use it for every shot from 50yds and in. My old playing pard and I would play 18 and then go to 11 right next to the parking lot and play a competition with our lob wedges. We took turns putting balls in impossible as well as easy spots and whoever got up and down in the least strokes won. It made practice fun as well as teaching us to use our LW's in different and creative ways. My goal was to become proficient enough with my 60* to play any shot then move on to other wedges. I enjoyed playing my LW so much I never got around to other wedges and feel I can get up and down from virtually anywhere around the green. The only shot I don't have is the long running chip that gets on the ground quickly and rolls like a putt to the hole.
... I now use a 52*/58* combo because pw's kept getting stronger and I don't need any other wedges. The only time I use the 52* is long bunker shots or long pitches into a strong wind when I need to keep the flight down.This is me these days. I use my 54* for almost every shot around the green. Sometimes I use my 50* for a few shots farther away that need to roll out a bit more. Other than that, I should take the 58* out of the bag.... nothing good ever comes of using it
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13 hours ago, Marlin Dave said:
I cannot imagine playing golf in jeans but I've seen it a bunch?? I see guys playing Key West GC in August when it's 90° with brutal humidity??? Heck no for me but whatever works for ya
I play in jeans exclusively (clean, no rips, of course) during early Spring and in the Fall. All other times are shorts (not cut offs).
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Do what you want. Makes no difference to me. I drink, so I'm not about to get on a soap box. Personally, I won't take anything into my lungs on purpose, other than air...lol. I watched too many people I cared about die from smoking. My father died a very slow death from COPD, mother, uncle, father and mother in law, aunts... lung cancer. I'll just stick to beating up my liver... lol.
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On 3/6/2024 at 4:51 PM, ShimmyCocoBop said:
I used to live in Ohio on the north side of Columbus. My day off was Tuesday, so that's when my wife and I played.
There used to be so much good public golf in Ohio and we could always find a course for $18.00 ($1 per hole) for walkers. Most of the time, if we tried to play a second round, the pro shop people would just wave us through with no extra charge.
I remember playing 36 holes Fire Ridge GC near Johnstown (closer to Cleveland) for $18 a piece. It was a pretty hilly course and our Clic carts were invaluable. The same happened at Black Diamond GC, which was even hillier. Playing in the Fall was unbelievably gorgeous.
I remember thinking that there was no need to be a member if you were trying to save money.
There is still a lot of affordable golf in Ohio. Some of my favorite courses are no longer affordable... for me. I haven't played my favorite in 5 years because of the increase in greens fees. I'm sure $75.00 isn't a lot to some of you, but it is a substsntial amount to me.
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2 minutes ago, ParFore74x said:
I’m with you there. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the look of a nice lawn but I’m not willing to put forth the time, effort, and money to keep it going. I tell myself every year that I want to change my ways but I’m pretty good at talking myself out of it when spring gets here.
Me too...lol. It only takes a couple of weeks of mowing what seems like at least every other day in the Spring to kill any thought of actually caring about my lawn. Then, there is the matter of mulch, tree and shrub trimming....................... I'd starve as a Landscaper...
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On 5/4/2023 at 3:08 PM, cksurfdude said:
Sounds crazy but growing a healthy, thick lawn can be a multi-year process....
Gotta have just the right amount of watering, the right types and amounts of fertilizer at the right times (I use a service for that!) and weed/bug killer, aeration twice a year ...
But if you like the look of a nice green lawn it's worth it!
I'm probably the odd guy on here... I hate lawn work... all of it. I love when my lawn turns brown in July and August so I don't have to mow every other day.
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Head covers!..... we talkin' bout head covers!?
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1 hour ago, TheJones said:
I am originally from Canton, OH, which course is this?
Lyons Den in Canal Fulton.
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3 hours ago, HikingMike said:
It's also why MLB doesn't allow aluminum bats
They don't allow aluminum bats because MLB players are far superior to high school and college players. Aluminum bats produce too much speed off the bat in the hands of a MLB player. They are deemed too dangerous to be used... especially for pitchers that have to duck in a millisecond from a line drive at them. I'm pretty sure that no driver or ball is dangerous to other players on the course.
MLB has curbed everything as it stands.... they didn't roll back anything. Golf should do the same. Again... just my .02.
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3 hours ago, HikingMike said:
Is anybody really frowning on advancement in athleticism? I haven't see any of that and it sounds ridiculous.
As for advancement in technology, yeah, if the game changes significantly, it needs to be looked at and some rules put in place for an even playing field for pros - unless people want the game to change that way. I don't know that it's frowned upon. But the resulting change to the game is frowned upon by some people.
Baseball is an analogy that comes up a lot, and it works fairly well. Do we want like 300% more home runs? MLB has rules on equipment and they made decisions on how they wanted equipment to affect the game. You could look at car racing for a lot more rules. They are limiting the effect of tech advances for a desired output.
I'll also add that I'm in favor of taking into account changes in equipment that occurred earlier. I'm not saying we go back to that. That would be a giant change, and that's super tough to do, maybe impossible, it would be a huge backlash, tons of costs for manufacturers, all of that. That's why they are proposing such a small change right now. It's the least inconvenient way to do this. But I'm saying it should be taken into account - because those changes in the game due to equipment were big, and they have stayed. The rules bodies probably should have done something 20 years ago or whatever. Imagine MLB allowing aluminum baseball bats for 20 years, and then what?
Most of the advance in distance over the last 20 years is due to advancement in training/workout/nutrition.... so. yes.... advancement in athleticism. You need look no further than Bryson for proof of what advanced nutrition and workout specific routine/s can/does make.... it aint the ball.
Equipment really hasn't changed all that much in 20 years (I know others will argue that) except for materials used and weight locations. Again.... I fail to see the reason/purpose for this roll back, at least for the stated reason/s. Being the conspiracy guy I tend to be (I trust no power entity) I believe there is a much more sinister...lol reason behind this.
Anyone can feel free to flame me over my opinion.... I have thick skin... and I still think you all rock!
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1 hour ago, TylorJudd said:
You quoting me or Chisag?
I thought Chisag, but please, feel free to comment.
Who Can Overtake Scottie For #1?
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Golf is an equal opportunity hater.
Scotty is on top 'now'... just like DJ, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth were some time ago. No one is immune to it. Someone else will have his time as the 'golden boy' after Scotty. It's a vicious cycle. 