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Tom the Golf Nut

 
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Tom the Golf Nut last won the day on October 15 2023

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About Tom the Golf Nut

  • Birthday 06/18/1959

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Hours Laurinburg, NC
  • Interests
    Golf, Freshwater Fishing
  • Referred By:
    No one, read many of your articles

Player Profile

  • Age
    60 and over
  • Swing Speed
    91-100 mph
  • Handicap
    0.6
  • Frequency of Play/Practice
    Multiple times per week
  • Player Type
    Competitive
  • Biggest Strength
    Driver/Off the Tee
  • Biggest Weakness
    Approach
  • Fitted for Clubs
    Yes

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  1. Totally forgot about you cold weather guys. The hoodie makes sense for cold weather. I haven't even had to wear a winter jacket / coat in 18 years year. I agree on the rain gear.
  2. I am more of a traditionalist, but it is due to the clubs I belonged to, and it was the dress code. It just became the norm for me. The materials these days are far superior for moisture wicking and, UV protection. Why would I want to wear a cotton tee shirt? I don't care if you wear a hoodie because you are younger, and this is more in line with what the younger generation wears. But I do have a question. What is the purpose? I have never seen someone wear it on their head playing golf. PET PEVE, one thing that really annoys me is seeing someone driving their car down the road with the hood of the hoodie up on their head totally taking away their peripheral vision.
  3. We had our MGS Forum trip to Pinehurst last year. It was a blast.
  4. Welcome @PapaGoose8. As you browse around look for the Kingsmill Outing thread. That's only 2-1/2 hours from you and we still have 2 or 3 open spots. I think we already have 17 or 18 spies signed up to go. Don't worry, a lot of have never met in person before but we are all friends through the forum.
  5. Exactly the same for me. Wilson and Maxfli. I actually just checked on the Dynapower Forged yesterday. Inventory issues (with heads). I need the length 1/2 oversize and 1degree flat, so they have to be built. Well, that might be a good thing. It shows that there is a demand.
  6. @GolfSpy_APH Phew, 10 thousand posts. Congrats on the milestone. Thanks for all you do.
  7. Timing is everything. I was traveling for work this week and I spent the first couple of days in Greenville SC. Just so happens that a par 3 course and a putting course was between my hotel and my customers. I unfortunately did not bring my clubs. But I did go there for lunch and later that day went back to do the putting course (I rented a putter). The place was perfect for learning. 18 hole course and the max distance was around 145 yards. The putting course was crazy. Each tee box was a four cup drink holder. Then you putted to a numbered cup. I have never seen undulations like this before. It was a synthetic because a mower couldn’t mow it for sure. This was the putting course. The place had a really nice bar. Indoor and outdoor seating, big screen tv’s. Pricing wasn’t bad. 18 holes was $27.00 and the 18 hole putting course was $9.00 and if you paid to play the par three course the putting course was free. The place was called “The 3’s” I believe it was a struggling 9 hole course and converted a couple years ago. The vibe was similar to a Top Golf location. They said it takes about an hour and a half to play the par 3 course. It took an hour for two of us to play the putting course. Saw a bunch of dads out there with their kids. I forgot to mention it I’d lit up for nighttime play as well.
  8. Unfortunately it’s about who you know or how much money you have. BUT There are country clubs that put on Pro-Ams to raise money for a charity or even the club itself. Those are usually much cheaper to play in than the Big Ones. Usually the Pro’s are club Pro’s from around the area. My last country club does one every year and it’s only a couple hundred bucks. I was just invited to a medium sized one in South Carolina while on my business trip and the entry is just north of $1000. If my company is willing to sponsor me I would go. But I’m not one to shell out a grand to play one round of golf with no one I know except for maybe one or two people.
  9. Now that was nice. So many courses have signs up saying they’re not responsible for lost or stolen items these days. Kind of makes you leary to play places like that. That’s one of the main reasons I don’t use a bag drop area and try to keep my bag in sight. After the round stuff gets locked up in my car trunk before going into the clubhouse for drinks or a meal. Born and raised in NY on Long Island makes you suspicious of everyone.
  10. That is just terrible. I’m sick about it and it wasn’t even my stuff.
  11. If you go to someone’s house and you see all their shoes by the door. You take yours off as well. If a course has a dress code you follow it or leave. It’s that simple. I have been fortunate enough to play some very exclusive courses and the dress codes are very strict. (Collared shirts tucked in, hats are not to be worn backward and you can’t wear one in the club house, no jeans or cut offs, no changing shoes in the parking lot) and so forth. Stuffy, Absolutely. I dress golf appropriate as I never know what the course policy is until I get there. I would hate to be turned away because of my attire. As far as I’m concerned. Just be somewhat neat and keep up pace of play. I also just can’t fathom playing golf in jeans. Way too uncomfortable for golf in my opinion. But I don’t care if that’s what you like. My only pet peeve No wife beater tee shirts. I don’t need to see your hairy armpits dripping sweat.
  12. I snapped one a week ago and tossed it out. Just another mistake of mine. Here I thought I would be a good idea to get rid of the evidence before SWMBO saw it broken.
  13. I actuallyhave recently tried a few different Bridgestone balls that were finds on the golf course and was impressed. Looking forward to trying some new ones out. Thank you to Bridgestone and the MGS Forum Staff for this opportunity.
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