Mid-Atlantic: NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA

[JimLafferty 0]

Hello, I am an avid golfer from the Philadelphia area and I run a website called Ready To Play Golf.  

My passion is to play more golf and to create this tool that helps me and golfers like me find a match or a partner when in need.  My site is unique in the sense that it does not work like a dating site which was all I could find during my research. It's an ad posting site, like a classified ad to play golf.  You only put yourself out there when you want to. You can't just search people and contact people in an odd way. I’m looking forward to participating on this forum as a golfer first and foremost but I had to tell you about my site because that’s part of who I am and I think it would be beneficial to a lot of people on here. It’s free to join.  www.readytoplaygolf.com

[PAgolfer2017 1,815]

I am in. It would be great to meet you and get out together when we can. Only a few of my friends golf and the ones that do are from where i grew up (3 hours away).
Valley green is only about 30 minutes from my house (i live fairly close to Briarwoods golf course(s)), and have heard its a pretty nice course.
I think I am heading out to Royal Manchester Sunday, which appears to just be a few miles south of Valley Green. 
 

You get out to Royal Manchester? If so how’d you like it?


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[Slater 86]

@youngwaldo @jlukes  I work In West Windsor and live in Tinton Falls/Neptune area.

[wwaldo 41]

Hello All!!! An Introduction..Ok, lets see what the Old Man can come up with....

1. I've been playing golf since I was 14 (1974). The first course was a par 3 course called Iron Wood located in Conneaut Lake, Pa. I don't remember the exact clubs but they were a Golden Bear set I bought with mowing and paper route money. Since then, I've golfed close to 20-25 times a summer her in PA. up until 4 years ago when my lovely wife became my Ex. because she thought the proverbial grass was greener on the other side of the street. We won't go into how that has turned out for her. Anyways, I have been in a Tuesday night league for 27 years with the same partner carrying a 4-5 handicap for 9 holes. The last 2 years I've also played in a Wednesday afternoon league with 3 guys that are mid 70's to mid 80s and one guy I went to High School with (we're both 60). Both leagues are fun. The Wed. League we play 18 as a 5-some with the first nine just for money (Bingo, Bango, Bongo). I'll just say the old guys are experts at taking quarters in the games.  My 18 hole handicap has hovered around 8-10 the last few years. Since my divorce, I play the 2 leagues, sub in another, and usually get out 2 more days each week. For years I played clubs I built using GolfSmith components. I finally was fitted and bought a set as my divorce gift to myself which has greatly helped my game. When the reviews say you should upgrade clubs every 3-5 years because for the technical advancements, do it! I never believe that until I started playing my new Pings. More control and more distance...it was unbelievable.

2. What do I love about golf? I guess the fact I can get out with my friends and just have a great time. Also, I'll go myself a lot just to play courses in the tri-state area I've never played before. 

3. I found MyGolfSpy by accident when I was looking for reviews on various equipment.  Some of the reviews have benefited me immensely. I don't know any other Spies but I have turned several friends onto the site so maybe that counts. They also thing the information here is very useful.

4. I'm currently from NW Pennsylvania. I don't have a home course per say. I've looked at a membership at several clubs in the area but I like playing different courses and if I get a membership, then I'd be tied down. The courses I play leagues in are Elk Valley, Fairview, Pa. and Venango Valley although the league at Venango is moving to Mound Grove in Waterford Pa. this year.

5. The best thing about golf in this area is the number of courses. There are a lot to choose from. The worst part is the shorter season with it usually ending in October and not starting until mid April.

6. I have worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for the last 33 years.

7. My user name....WWALDO... Where's Waldo...

[mey123 9]

On 2/8/2020 at 10:16 AM, PAgolfer2017 said:

 

You get out to Royal Manchester? If so how’d you like it?


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Yeah i did. It was pretty cool. It is much different than anything I have ever played. It is a links style course, so there are no trees, which was different for me. I scored terribly, but mostly because I lost so many balls in the fescue. The fescue was short, but the ground was so soft that the balls were plugging and were impossible to find, even ones that missed the fairway by a few feet. If i remove the lost balls and penalty strokes for them, i shot very well for me LOL.

The course itself was very nice, and seemed to be in great shape. layout of the course was really cool as well.

[J_L_35 81]

On 2/11/2019 at 5:20 PM, GolfSpy MPR said:

MGS New Member Introduction: Mid-Atlantic Region

New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Welcome to the MyGolfSpy forums! We’re always glad to have new members contributing to the best golf discussions on the internet.  If you’ve already created an introduction thread, feel free to re-introduce yourself here!

If you haven’t yet done so, take a moment to check out the Moral Codes that shape how we treat each other here.

You’ll find that this community is very welcoming to newcomers so come on in, take off your shoes, and get comfortable. Tell us all about yourself. To help us get to know you, here are some questions you might answer in your new member post. Feel free to share some fun pictures of your golfing ventures as well!

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

2. What do you love about golf?

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

6. What do you do for a living?

7. How’d you pick your user name?

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I have been playing golf on and off since I was about 9 years old. I remember going out to the golf course with my dad at least once a week with his work golf league. Ended up playing more baseball, football, and snowsports for the majority of my teenage / high school days but found the game again once I settled down, bought a house, and have a group of friends who all share the passion for the game. Since last year was the first season of playing more than 5 rounds, I shot a 115 my first day....followed up by a 105 two days later. I was happy but felt I could do more. By the end of last season, I shot 96, 92, 89!!....I am hoping something clicked and I can stay in the low 90's / high 80's this upcoming golf season!! 

2. What do you love about golf? I love everything about golf. The rush of adrenaline when you hit a great tee shot...the feeling of a pure fairway strike....even the bad shots (while not great at the time) just makes you want to be a better golfer. Also just getting outdoors and spending a few hours with great friends cannot be beat!

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I recently stumbled upon the #NoPuttsGiven podcast while I drive to-and-from work each day, and it gave me a great look into MyGolfSpy. I dont know any other spies (isnt that the point of being a spy?! lol) but I do feel like Adam, Tony, Harry, Sam, John, and Miranda are my first 'Spies' I have come in contact with.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course? I am from 'upstate' New York, wherever you want to draw that line. Within an hour of NYC, and my home course (2mi. from my house) is Beekman Golf Course, a great 27-hole course with amazing views of the Hudson Valley.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? The best thing is most courses are close and relatively cheap, but living in the Northeast, the golf season is TOO SHORT!!

6. What do you do for a living? I am an Architectural Designer for a firm who specializes in K-12 and Higher Education design / construction.

7. How’d you pick your user name? Pretty Simple. My name and favorite number growing up playing sports...The Big Hurt!!

[canam13 19]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? For 30 years on/off- i'm 53 yrs old, have taken it seriously for the last 2 since the kids are older. Play to a 12.5 right now, going to get to single digits by the middle of the summer if it kills me!

2. What do you love about golf? That it is an individual sport. Played team sports my whole life, no matter how much you practiced to improve you are still part of the team. golf is just you against the course. Your work and practice and improvement are yours and not team dependent. Plus nothing better than playing with buddies, sharing some laughs and some cold ones during a casual round.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?Have been following / reading MGS for 2 years and have has a couple posts but thats it. Would love to meet some spies in the area and tee it up some time.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course? Southern New Jersey - Westwood Golf Club - Shorter course 1 mile from the house

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? best - Lots of courses in the area   / worst - lots of golfers in the area

6. What do you do for a living? Fleet manager(vehicles) for local municipality. I am also a certified club fitter/club builder for the last 20 years with a full golf club repair/build shop at the house. I also work part time at a golf retail store.

7. How’d you pick your user name? born in canada, lived in the states since I was 10. Canadian / American 13 is my favorite number and jersey number i always wore playing sports.

[HardcoreLooper 3,826]

On 2/9/2020 at 7:44 AM, ACslater said:

@youngwaldo @jlukes  I work In West Windsor and live in Tinton Falls/Neptune area.

AC - Where do you play? 

I grew up in Little Silver in the 80s.  Worked at Rumson Country Club.  Shark River was my high school's home course.  The guys in my dad's foursome at Hominy Hill used to take turns sleeping in their car before Monmouth County instituted the call-in tee time system.

The Monmouth County Park System's golf courses were pretty great, and Charleston Springs hadn't even been built until after I moved away for college.

[Slater 86]

@HardcoreLooper hey I play the county courses and Shark River is my home course!  I played for St Rose in High School.  Hominy is great, Charleston courses are tough!

[jlukes 11,731]

I'm in Mercer County and normally play the county courses in Mercer, along with mattawang, royce Brooklyn, neshanic, Heron Glen and a handful of courses down towards Atlantic city. 

Really need to play those Monmouth County courses 

[Fieldrj 8]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

   I started to play on and off around 2008. I bought my first cheap set of clubs from Sports Authority. Been playing more since College, my Handicap is 19, but i feel like i should be at a 15.  

2. What do you love about golf?

   The challenge

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

   Stumbled across the youtube videos and podcasts about 6 months ago. Do not know any other spies, but isnt that what a spy would say?...

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?

   From Fairfax Virginia. I don't have a Home course i play regularly, but Bull Run and Westfields are favorites when the price is right.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

   I would say there is quite an abundance of public courses to play, but the weather and crowded weekends are the worst.

6. What do you do for a living?

   IT Consulting

7. How’d you pick your user name?

   Last name and initials

Edited February 21 by Fieldrj

[HardcoreLooper 3,826]

9 hours ago, ACslater said:

@HardcoreLooper hey I play the county courses and Shark River is my home course!  I played for St Rose in High School.  Hominy is great, Charleston courses are tough!

Nice.  I miss the Shark.  Lots of good memories there.  I played for Red Bank Regional.  I'd love to go back and play all the county courses again some time.  

 

[Slater 86]

@HardcoreLooper @jlukes  we can play the county courses anytime.  I'm always around.

[jlukes 11,731]

11 minutes ago, ACslater said:

@HardcoreLooper @jlukes  we can play the county courses anytime.  I'm always around.

Sounds good to me. 

I'm playing at Mercer East on Sunday. Found a mid morning time as a single 

[HardcoreLooper 3,826]

2 hours ago, ACslater said:

@HardcoreLooper @jlukes  we can play the county courses anytime.  I'm always around.

Sounds good.  Next time I'm back in NJ I'll give you guys a shout.

[canam13 19]

On 2/21/2020 at 8:09 PM, jlukes said:

Sounds good to me. 

I'm playing at Mercer East on Sunday. Found a mid morning time as a single 

Let me know if you guys need another player. Not a bad drive for me from Woodbury and always heard the Mercer courses are nice.

[den748 2]

1.   Been golfing since I was roughly 12.  Helped found my high school golf team and played as our number 2 (though I would have been an alternate on any good golf team).  Just got a handicap last year and realized that I had more of a "glamour" cap so second half of the year into this year I've been more diligent in keeping score, playing by the rules, and entering into VSGA.

2.  Being outdoors and being able to compete well into middle age. 

3.  Been following on instagram for a while and loved the content.  Want to be part of the discussion.

4. I'm in northern Virginia and play at South Riding Golf Club. 

5. Best is how much you appreciate the warm weather and there is actually an off season.  Worst is that there is an off season and that all courses are PACKED on the weekends and over priced based on the demand.

6. I'm a meteorologist/ Product manager for IBM

7. Same name I've had since I was like 16 on AIM.

[Ben Ross 12]

Hi all,

• Played from 1994-1999 and 2008-present
• 2.4 index
• Rediscovered my love of golf after I started earning enough $ to play again. Now I have a sickness. Played 200 rounds in 2019 and averaged 160 rounds the previous 3 years. It's my meditation. 
• Like many others I've read the emails but never signed up. Have been lurking. 
• Live in Brooklyn, Marine Park is my home course. 
• Downside is the slow rounds. 
• I work on technology as a program manager
• My gmail and many other forum names

Edited March 14 by benkross

[ben310135 4]

1. For about 2 years now and my handicap is pretty high at the moment.  

2. I love the social aspect of it and the ability to see the outdoors. 

3. I am a system engineer by trade so I like to look at all the data. It helps when I know the data is unbias. Admittantly I started out as most do in this game buying whatever is new and shiny and whatever the pro's are using. Finding MyGolfSpy has already helped me out alot and I love listening to their podcasts.

4. I am from MD and my home course is Compass Pointe

5. The searsons. I wish I could play golf year around and sure while I could travel I would much rather be able to play golf year around in my home state. 

6. I am a System Engineer so I try to provide technical solutions to those who need help. 

[aaa12 1]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I started around June of 2019. I decided to take lessons around Nov/Dec 2019. I have not really played enough on the course to get my handicap so I would say 36.

2. What do you love about golf? The challenge to get better every time you play and mental toughness to get through all holes with the same discipline throughout.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I saw a post about testers required for Ping Irons and that is where I found out about the existence of this forum. I do not know any other spies yet. I will ask my real life friends if they are part of this forum.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course? I am originally from the Philippines, moved to Singapore and now based here in the US. I am in NJ. My home course will be Galloping Hills in Union County though Skyway Golf in Jersey City is literally 5min drive from my place.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best - there is plenty of courses to choose from within decent driving distances. Worst - can't play during winter.

6. What do you do for a living? I work for a Swiss Bank.

7. How’d you pick your user name? AAA being the first letters of my first name and last name. 12 is my jersey number since high school.