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

[GambyGolfGuy]

Hi everyone, I'm very excited to join the community.  I've been reading the site religiously since an article appeared on ESPN last year.  I immediately loved what the site's mission is: calling out the bought and paid for "hot list" garbage where everyone gets a medal.  I'm addicted to the data driven articles and suggestions on this site. 

I'm from Central Jersey, have been a 12 handicapper for about 6 years and I'm determined to get better by putting some real thought into my equipment and game.

My username is taken from the laid back course in Central Jersey where I fell in love with the game playing with my buddies post college: Gambler Ridge. 

Looking forward to engaging in this community!

[idontnoh]

1. Started in college but took a few years off during grad school. Currently around a 14 handicap according to swingu

2. The challenge against yourself

3. The massive golf ball review brought me over at first but here for the forums now.

4. Originally from NYC but currently in DC. Usually play Augustine in Stafford, VA.

5. Winter

6. politics

7. play on my last name

[djaxgolf21]

playing 5 years  - if we play this year

I'm around a 20 handicap.

trying to get a feel for my best bag setup. 

Play in Philly/NJ/DE - any where I can get on

Been a part of MGS  about year. The unbiased reviews of equipment 

picked my name off of my real name and favorite number

 

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[JimGantz]

Hi all, I’m from southwest Pennsylvania.  Excited to join the MGS forums.  
 

1.  This will be my 5th season playing.  I always loved watching and the video games, but didn’t seriously pick up a club until 2015. I got bit by the bug HARD. I just signed up for a GHIN number last year and play off a 14 trending down in a hurry.  
 

2.  I love the data and precision of golf.  It’s amazing the effect a few millimeters or a couple of degrees have on a shot. The engineering aspect to the equipment is also something I find fascinating. 
 

3.  I’ve been lurking around the MGS reviews, tests and forums for a while.  I’m a member of other golf forums and decided to was time to round out the lineup. 
 

4.  Like I stated above, I’m from Pittsburgh, Pa.  Specifically, the south hills of Pittsburgh.  A majority of my fahh CJ elite course are 45 minutes+ away.  I primarily play at Cranberry Highlands & Birdsfoot. 
 

5. Worst thing about Pa golf is the sheer number of golfable days   Like most states in this forum, we’re seasonal.  And it feels like it’s always raining in Pittsburgh   Best thing is the number of courses within an hour or he city in any direction   

 

6.  I work in paid media advertising for a national agency as a digital strategist. I also do some freelancing on the side.  I’m an expert in the Google ecosystem and in big-picture brand management.  I’m also a professional ultimate frisbee player.

 

7.  Nothing exciting here    Nickname  

 

 

[thebalata]

What’s up guys. With my brain and game on quarantine it felt like a good enough to officially start posting. 
 

im based in Brooklyn, play mostly public golf in the New York area but got a car last year so I could venture out and take advantage of club invites from friends. 

high single digit golfer fluctuating between 6-9 (prob higher after all this). Gear head and golf nut. Here is a pic of one of my prized buys: some National Custom Works irons that made their debut round in Scotland a couple year ago. 
 

 

[Kinger866]

1. I  have dabbled my whole life but got serious about 4 years ago. Handicap hovers between a 7-10 and I usually shoot 85 and below.

2. Best thing about golf is the personal challenge, i am only trying to beat myself from yesterday.... I also like it when ball go far......

3. I have been reading and following MGS for many years; i am a huge on course advocate to the dismay of some of my playing partners. I have come across a few casual readers.

4. Central MD; Montgomery CC.

5. This region has A LOT of accessible courses, the DMV area is unassumingly well stocked. There are places that can get pretty uppity; not always my style i can deal with it if the course is worth it...   

6. Ops manager for a Restoration/Construction company 

7. High school email account... still kicking. 

[MickeyGreenEyes]

greetings everyone, My name is Mike, i'm a veteran of the USAF now retired after 23 years.  I enjoy everything about golf, its my therapy. 

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?   I've been playing for about 15 years, picked it up late in life, I hang around 90 but have days well below.  Its usually my driver that fails me, just can't figure out that damned club.

2. What do you love about golf? That its just me and that little white ball. 

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? No, more time at home to read, came across it by accident. I was looking for a deal on the optishot and found your forum through there. But this is cool forum, think I'll hang for a while.... 

4. Where are you from? What is your home course? I live in Malta, NY just outside of Saratoga Ny, I normally play at Eaglecrest  in clifton Park Ny but have a walking membership up north in Hudson Falls at a course named Kingsbury National Golf Club.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best is fall golf, so beautiful.  Worst are the long winters.

6. What do you do for a living? I'm a Project Manager at Knolls Atomic Labs.

7. How’d you pick your user name? It was something from my youth, I grew up in Queens Ny.

[Wondergiulio]

Hi there, i am Giulio, Italian born from Roma and living in Brooklyn in the last 10 years. I am 49 and would love to find playing partners!

1. Started playing 3 years ago in Atlanta where i moved for work. Played there every day (i was living on a course) and improved very quickly at the beginning. Now i play as many round as possible in NY. I am a 13 handicap shooting mid 80s.

2. I love the fact that you can't master it! And that for 4 hrs you are out in the nature not thinking to anything than that little ball. Also great excuse for not to be disturbed.. "sorry i am on a golf course" ahahahah

3. My Golf Spy came to me thru internet research. Love the totally honest reviews and this is first forum i participate and seems really good without stupid trolls and people insulting each others! Great job

4. Again, i am from Brooklyn, NY. I play mostly at Bethpage, Marine Park and Eisenower. i am also Clubcorp Away (still from Atlanta) member and play Engineers and other ones in the region.

5. NY has Bethpage! Thats just a treat. Also Many great courses in Long Island and even in adiacent NJ. Downside... Slow Pace of Play..

6. I own restaurants (pizza) and travel the world to teach the art of pizza making

7. My nickname comes from my young one when i was GoGo dancer ahahaahaasha

[ObsessiveIndecisive]

On 3/17/2020 at 5:30 PM, aaa12 said:

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.

If the courses ever open we will have to play together. My two main courses last season were skyway and galloping!

[MikeL Pittsburgh]

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?

Here goes:

1. Been playing for a few decades. Handicap (unofficial) is around 18, but that's not an official handicap. Been shooting in the mid-80's but not immune to low 90's on a bad day. Oddly, I can play well on a challenging course and lousy on an easy one - go figure.
2. When I still worked (now retired) golf was how I got away and just relaxed. I would tell myself (and still do) that there is nothing else I would rather be doing and no place else I would rather be, just to remind myself that whatever the score it was the best thing I could be doing. Since retiring I have been working on my game...and likely will be as long as I play. 
3. Long time MyGolfSpy reader. Don't know any other Spies - but then how would I, if they are Spies??
4. Pittsburgh is my adopted home. My home course is probably Saxon, although I like Buffalo, Birdsfoot, Suncrest and Pittsburgh North. Former member of River Forest, but let that go this year - happy to discuss if anyone is interested.
5. The availability of good public courses at very reasonable prices is the primary advantage of living in Pittsburgh. Slow play is the worst thing, but really its just an occasional irritant. 
6. I was a transit system planner/project manager before retiring - primarily rail transit but also bus, busways, one cablecar and pretty much whatever a client would pay for that I could do competently.
7. User name is just a placeholder I suppose. No special meaning (I thought GolfGod would be a bit presumptious - and amazingly inaccurate, maybe GolfDud, I have to think on that).

[HoleOutNo1]

How long have you been playing golf?

A; Since I watched Tiger dominate the field at the 97 Masters!

What’s your handicap or normal
score?

A: according to the new GHIN it is 4.8 index, after this hiatus because of covid, it may go up


What do you love about golf?

A: I love the feeling of instant gratification after each shot, whether it is positive or negative, you get an idea on what part of the game needs improvement or left alone.

I also love the camaraderie with the fellow golfer and the conversations about past rounds and memorable shots!

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

A: I enjoy reading the reviews and the forums, and the ability to chime in every now and then.

Don't really know any other spies, hope to meet some in my area and get out for a round!

Where are you from? What is your home course?

A: Hummelstown, PA and my home course is Range End Golf Club, and Dauphin Highlands Golf Course

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

A: right now with Covid-19, the courses being closed is the obvious answer, there are many different layouts, and the courses are generally well kept!

What do you do for a living?

A: I am. Registered Nurse in interventional radiology, I get to keep patients comfortable during procedures with medications!

How’d you pick your user name?

HoleOutNo1, that stems from holing out from the fairway a handful of times, but I have never had a hole in one!

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[PAgolfer2017]

How long have you been playing golf?

A; Since I watched Tiger dominate the field at the 97 Masters!

What’s your handicap or normal
score?

A: according to the new GHIN it is 4.8 index, after this hiatus because of covid, it may go up


What do you love about golf?

A: I love the feeling of instant gratification after each shot, whether it is positive or negative, you get an idea on what part of the game needs improvement or left alone.

I also love the camaraderie with the fellow golfer and the conversations about past rounds and memorable shots!

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

A: I enjoy reading the reviews and the forums, and the ability to chime in every now and then.

Don't really know any other spies, hope to meet some in my area and get out for a round!

Where are you from? What is your home course?

A: Hummelstown, PA and my home course is Range End Golf Club, and Dauphin Highlands Golf Course

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

A: right now with Covid-19, the courses being closed is the obvious answer, there are many different layouts, and the courses are generally well kept!

What do you do for a living?

A: I am. Registered Nurse in interventional radiology, I get to keep patients comfortable during procedures with medications!

How’d you pick your user name?

HoleOutNo1, that stems from holing out from the fairway a handful of times, but I have never had a hole in one!

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Hey welcome to MGS! I live in Etters so I’m not too far from any of those courses! Once the restrictions let up we should get out for a round!


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[golfinnut]

Hey welcome to MGS! I live in Etters so I’m not too far from any of those courses! Once the restrictions let up we should get out for a round!


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Come to Va .... no restrictions!

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[c5hokie]

1. I've been playing golf for nearly 40 years.  Currently an 8.9 HCP.

2. I love the challenge of putting the last shot (good or bad) out of your mind and playing the next shot.

3. I found MGS several years ago when they did the K-Sig vs Pro V1 review.  I know a few casual MGS readers, but no one who is overly active.

4. Originally from Nebraska, but been in VA for 35 years.  I play a private club on the south side of the river in Richmond.

5. Best thing is you can pretty much play year round.  The worst thing is that at least in the Richmond area there are no really good public courses, and the decent public courses are usually packed on weekends - so private is the best way to get a good golf course and a less than 4 hour round on weekends.  But obviously there is a huge cost factor.

6. Currently unemployed (thanks coronavirus), but have spent the last 20+ years in telecommunications.

7. C5 is shorthand for the 5th generation of Corvette, which I drove for many years.  Hokie is for Va Tech where I graduated from.

[Golfspy_CG2]

On 4/18/2020 at 11:44 PM, HoleOutNo1 said:

How long have you been playing golf?

A; Since I watched Tiger dominate the field at the 97 Masters!

What’s your handicap or normal
score?

A: according to the new GHIN it is 4.8 index, after this hiatus because of covid, it may go up


What do you love about golf?

A: I love the feeling of instant gratification after each shot, whether it is positive or negative, you get an idea on what part of the game needs improvement or left alone.

I also love the camaraderie with the fellow golfer and the conversations about past rounds and memorable shots!

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

A: I enjoy reading the reviews and the forums, and the ability to chime in every now and then.

Don't really know any other spies, hope to meet some in my area and get out for a round!

Where are you from? What is your home course?

A: Hummelstown, PA and my home course is Range End Golf Club, and Dauphin Highlands Golf Course

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

A: right now with Covid-19, the courses being closed is the obvious answer, there are many different layouts, and the courses are generally well kept!

What do you do for a living?

A: I am. Registered Nurse in interventional radiology, I get to keep patients comfortable during procedures with medications!

How’d you pick your user name?

HoleOutNo1, that stems from holing out from the fairway a handful of times, but I have never had a hole in one!

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On 4/19/2020 at 7:55 AM, PAgolfer2017 said:

Hey welcome to MGS! I live in Etters so I’m not too far from any of those courses! Once the restrictions let up we should get out for a round!


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I have been wanting to get up to Dauphine Highlands for many years,  I  believe it's still one of our manged courses.   Gotta add that to the list of Road Trips this year once things open up! 

[ballplayer002003]

On 3/28/2020 at 10:21 AM, T Shot said:

1.T Shot  live in lower slower Delaware Home Course Bayside G C  Fenwick island

2 handicap is 6 have play golf for 50 years

FINALLY!!!!!!!  Another Delaware member!  Welcome, I am up in Dover and play out of Maple Dale

[PAgolfer2017]

32 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

 

I have been wanting to get up to Dauphine Highlands for many years,  I  believe it's still one of our manged courses.   Gotta add that to the list of Road Trips this year once things open up! 

Yes! That's only a 20 minute trip from my house! Nice course!

[Kaplack]

I been playing about 40 years.

I play for fun and competition, I play senior Amateur Golf tournaments

I play NYC courses and Lon Island courses mostly

i joined GolfSpy because I am a golf Junkie.

I am a salesman 

[JimNantzsToast]

9 hours ago, c5hokie said:

1. I've been playing golf for nearly 40 years.  Currently an 8.9 HCP.

2. I love the challenge of putting the last shot (good or bad) out of your mind and playing the next shot.

3. I found MGS several years ago when they did the K-Sig vs Pro V1 review.  I know a few casual MGS readers, but no one who is overly active.

4. Originally from Nebraska, but been in VA for 35 years.  I play a private club on the south side of the river in Richmond.

5. Best thing is you can pretty much play year round.  The worst thing is that at least in the Richmond area there are no really good public courses, and the decent public courses are usually packed on weekends - so private is the best way to get a good golf course and a less than 4 hour round on weekends.  But obviously there is a huge cost factor.

6. Currently unemployed (thanks coronavirus), but have spent the last 20+ years in telecommunications.

7. C5 is shorthand for the 5th generation of Corvette, which I drove for many years.  Hokie is for Va Tech where I graduated from.

Welcome! Which club? I'm assuming Willow Oaks from your answer

[PAgolfer2017]

Come to Va .... no restrictions!

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If I didn’t have 3 kids I would!! Haha


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