Kenny B Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 NO, not me!!! dammmit! Last Friday I went to my club to practice my short game. When I got there, the driving range was packed, so was the practice green and short game area. I thought it was the Men's Club gangsome, but these dudes were BIG. Our pro was practicing too. I talked with one guy who was from Bend, OR, and he said they were practicing for a two day tournament at Sun Willows Golf Club, our sister course in Pasco. It was the 3rd Annual Frogman Classic 2-man Best Ball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday that benefits the SEAL Future Fund 501C3 nonprofit to help SEALs transition from the military to help them achieve success in their next role in life. My course is a par 37/35 = 72 course, and a local guy as a +1 handicap shot 28/31 = 59 to break the old course record of 62 shot by our pro in a pro-am in 2005. He got a standing ovation by Navy SEALs. Here's the story that happened last Friday... https://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/article218204815.html#navlink=Lead “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Wow..You tease Kenny...i thought it was going to be you But great story none the less...thanks for sharing. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPattGolf Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Well he won't be a +1 much longer! * Staff Professional* Driver: Stealth Plus+ (7.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Black 6X Tipped 1" 3 Wood: Stealth Plus+ (14.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Blue 7x Tipped 1" Driving Iron: P790 UDI 2 iron - HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5 4 Iron: P790 - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (5-7) P7MC - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (8-P) P7MB - KBS C-Taper 130 X Wedges: MG3 Black 50.09 / 55.11 - KBS TOUR FLT 130 X 60* Wedge: High Toe Raw - KBS Tour 130 X Putter: Custom Black ER2 or Custom Black Del Monte Bag: FlexTech Stand Bag Glove: Tour Preferred Glove Ball: TP5X #11 RangeFinder: R1 Smart Rangefinder Instagram: @dpattgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 That's a great story! Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 nice story, Starting with 7 straight birdies is awesome and an audience of Navy seals to watch the final birdie putt. Think I would just retire from golf at that point, it doesn't get any better. Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxrite Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 What a great story and what a thrill to shoot a 59!! Thanks for sharing. M2 Driver Fujikura Regular Flex Mizuno 921 Tour Irons-- Titleist Wedges A new Sik Armlock putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I never did hear how he did in the tournament on the weekend. My course is not that difficult for a very good player, but it's a challenge for not-so-good players. Having five par 5's is a help. The best I've done is a 73 last year. I only hope that I can do it again in 2 years so I can shoot my age. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Great story Kenny.. I think you can shoot your age NOW.. Just go do it.. Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Great story Kenny.. I think you can shoot your age NOW.. Just go do it.. I shot 69 on an Arnold Palmer course in Phoenix in 2003 when I was an 18 'cap. Total fluke!! Can I count that? “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeForeLyfe Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Awesome story. We had our course record broken in a tourney this summer too. Local young man who was signed by the university golf team and wasn't really supposed to ever be a factor. Has worked his tail off and now is the #1 on the team and at one point was #7!in the country in scoring average. Anyway our record was 63 and he shot 60 which included hitting his drive into a hazard on a par 5 and calling a penalty on himself on the same hole for the ball moving after he grounded his club. Still only took a 6 on the hole and should have birdied for a 58. It was an effortless day and awesome to watch. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 ... Think I would just retire from golf at that point, it doesn't get any better. Nah.... there's always that mythical 54 to shoot for....... WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I shot 69 on an Arnold Palmer course in Phoenix in 2003 when I was an 18 'cap. Total fluke!! Can I count that? Of course, why not, close enough... ;-) WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Of course, why not, close enough... ;-) Yes, that's it! I just shot my age today a little early, that's all. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I set the course record at my course two weeks ago. Furtherest OB left on the 14th hole. Most people hit one of the houses, but I cleared them and went down the street to the corner. 175 yards out of bounds. Oops. I was playing injured but was going to kill the ball. About halfway down, I stopped my body but not the club. The good news is that record is not one posted in the clubhouse. G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid G425 4H on TGH 80S i525 5-U on TGI 90S SM8 54 & 60 on Wedge DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I set the course record at my course two weeks ago. Furtherest OB left on the 14th hole. Most people hit one of the houses, but I cleared them and went down the street to the corner. 175 yards out of bounds. Oops. I was playing injured but was going to kill the ball. About halfway down, I stopped my body but not the club. The good news is that record is not one posted in the clubhouse. Haha, reminds me of the time where I had the longest drive on 16th hole. It went 800 yards... only problem was the it was a huge banana slice OB right, over the houses, hit the road, and rolled down the big hill, to right in front of the lake. 600 yards of runout down the road and 400 yards past the green. Oops... Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 That's pretty cool and must be as rare as hens teeth. I wonder how often amateur players flirt with sub 60 rounds? G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 About 25 years ago one of the local pros built a nine-hole executive course in town. It's a par 35 playing about 2800y with 2 par 3's, 6 par 4's, and one par 5. Not in the best of shape, but it was challenging. I used to play there all the time until I joined my current club. Maybe 20 years ago, I was playing with the pro, assistant pro, and another guy that eventually turned pro. Big money game, probably $1 a hole, I don't remember. Anyway, I shot a course record 31 that stood for 6 years, until a high school kid that just got a golf scholarship to the University of Oregon shot a 27. Oh, to be young again!! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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