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

[NotScratchYet]

8 minutes ago, Solesoul91 said:

Hey spies!

I caught the bug last summer, have been obsessed with improving my game for the last six months and eager to get the season started.

I'm Jersey city based, new to this site, finishing up a winter training program at galloping hill learning center in the next few weeks. Picked up a membership to Hudson golf simulator during the winter which has been fun as well.

playing Sunset valley tomorrow, first round of the season let’s go!!

I’m an engineering manager for a software company when I’m not swinging a club, also love pickleball!

When the bug bites, it bites hard!  Wish you the best of luck this season.

[JusTzin]

Hello,

 

I have been a member for a bit, but I have yet to fill this out.  I live in Buffalo, NY. My home course is Deerwood golf course. It’s a middling municipality course. I have been playing for 30 years. I fell in love with the game in 96’ when the shark lost at the masters. I remember after that going outside in the backyard immediately to chip around. I was astonished at how beautiful Augusta was. Before kids (BK) I had my handicap down to about 7. Now I’m a 12 with occasional showings of that 7 player. I love the game, one of my daughters love it as well so it helps me get out more. I have never bought any brand new clubs in my life. I have always gotten used. I’m currently hitting titleist 716 and titleist 905 driver. I have coney wedges that are probably 2005ish models. I have an old Odessa 2ball. I laugh because my kids first sets were both brand new and the hey played for just months before they got something new. lol. Anyways idc because I beat up most of my friends on the golf course with all their fancy gear. It’s the 30 years of experience that comes through while most of the just discovered the game in their late 30’s. Take care

[Bill Galinas]

Hello everyone,

I too have been on here for about a month.  I live in the Philadelphia suburbs.  I play at a private course named McCall Golf Club.  It is short, about 4400 yards from the back tees.  It is claustrophobic.  Tight fairways, small, well bunkered greens.  I just started playing avidly again about 2 and a half years ago.  I am 57 years old.  I've been playing since I was 11 years old.  My bag currently has Titleist 915D2 driver and 3 wood, Cleveland Laucher 7 wood, Tour Edge 3 hybrid, Hogan Edge 2023 irons with Senior flex shafts, Cleveland 49 degree gap wedge, Vokey 56 degree Sand wedge, and Ping Anser 2 putter.  I play whenever I have 3 hours to get out (the benefit of playing a short course 5 miles from home!).  I also walk whenever I can.  I just bought a TGW Weekender push cart so I dont have to carry.  I find walking enjoyable and the health benefits are awesome.  See you on the tee.

[aph_cb]

Hey everyone, 

I've been following MGS for a long time, but I'm new to the forum. I'm not a  member at a private club, but my home course is White Clay Creek Country Club. I've been rapidly improving the last six months, so I don't have an exact handicap, but I play around 10-15 right now. I've been playing for around 5 years but only seriously for the last two. Since I started working at a golf retail store I have been able to learn from several PGA professionals and been able to regularly play alongside scratch golfers which has helped me a lot. Here's a quick WITB:

Driver: Titleist TSi3 10* w/ TPT 15 series 

3w: Callaway GBB Epic 15* w/ Fujikura Pro 72

Hybrid: Titleist TS3 3hyb w/ Hzrdus Smoke Black

Irons: Cobra 2022 Forged Tec 4-PW w/ Modus 3 Tour 120

Wedges: Vokey SM8 52*, TM Milled Grind 56*, TM Milled Grind 3 60*

Edited April 24 by aph_cb

[BrianDwyer]

What's In My Bag- 

 

Driver- Callaway Rogue 

Woods- Callaway Rogue (3 & 5) 

Hybrid- Ping G400 

Irons- Ping G400 (4-9) 

Wedges- Cleveland RTX6 (48, 54, 60) 

Putter- Custom Scotty Cameron (35in, 3.5 loft, 70 lie, 08 sw) 

[Steve F]

56 minutes ago, aph_cb said:

Hey everyone, 

I've been following MGS for a long time, but I'm new to the forum. I'm not a  member at a private club, but my home course is White Clay Creek Country Club. I've been rapidly improving the last six months, so I don't have an exact handicap, but I play around 10-15 right now. I've been playing for around 5 years but only seriously for the last two. Since I started working at a golf retail store I have been able to learn from several PGA professionals and been able to regularly play alongside scratch golfers which has helped me a lot. Here's a quick WITB:

i3 10.5* w/ TPT 15 series 

3w: Callaway GBB Epic 15* w/ Fujikura Pro 72

Hybrid: Titleist TS3 3hyb w/ Hzrdus Smoke Black

Irons: Cobra 2022 Forged Tec 4-PW w/ Modus 3 Tour 120

Wedges: Vokey SM8 52*, TM Milled Grind 56*, TM Milled Grind 3 60*

Welcome! Get ready for a great ride!!

 

[jlowry22]

I've been playing for about 3 years.......I only count two because the first year I didn't have my own clubs nor was I taking it seriously. I'm currently around a 15 and have been shooting in the 80s pretty consistently over my last 10 rounds.

What do you love about golf?

I found mygolfspy while looking for equipment reviews. I am in desperate need of a new driver. I currently have a ping and hit it well but HATE the way it feels.

Orginally from the DMV. Home course is Laurel Hill.

The best thing about gold in this region I think is the difference in courses around the area. There are some links courses and if you want to play over some water or have a view during your round thats only a short drive away.

I am a consultant.

Lol I've never been good at making a fun username

[JAYER38]

15 minutes ago, jlowry22 said:

I've been playing for about 3 years.......I only count two because the first year I didn't have my own clubs nor was I taking it seriously. I'm currently around a 15 and have been shooting in the 80s pretty consistently over my last 10 rounds.

What do you love about golf?

I found mygolfspy while looking for equipment reviews. I am in desperate need of a new driver. I currently have a ping and hit it well but HATE the way it feels.

Orginally from the DMV. Home course is Laurel Hill.

The best thing about gold in this region I think is the difference in courses around the area. There are some links courses and if you want to play over some water or have a view during your round thats only a short drive away.

I am a consultant.

Lol I've never been good at making a fun username

Welcome to MGS! 

[golfinnut]

Welcome to MGS @jlowry22 

[Rieny]

Hello fellow Spies, I'm from VB and my home course is Cypress Point. Been playing golf since I was young but focused primarily on other sports specifically baseball until I finished my college career. Since then been addicted to Golf and playing as much as I can. As of right now I am a 7 HCP.

Love the challenges of golf, how you constantly strive for perfection but can't quite ever reach it but one pure shot keeps you coming back for more.

Originally I came to MyGolfSpy for equipment reviews but finally decided to join the community so here I am. 

Some of the best things about Golf in the 757 would be the variety of courses but lately the quality of the courses in my area seem to be diminishing even though prices keep increasing

I work in IT as a Systems Engineer

My username is my nickname.

[JoeyBananas]

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

I started playing golf when I was 4. My mom ran the junior golf program. My father was the President of Beacon Hill C.C. and my grandfather was the Club Champion. I have been playing for 34 years. My handicap floats between a 2-5 based off different times of the year. My scores are anywhere from -2 to +8. I would say I shoot 75 (+3) the most frequent at my home course.  

 

What do you love about golf?

My grandfather/grandmother, mom/dad and sister all play. It was a family thing when I was a kid. Now I love the competition. I played high school and college golf. I still play in local and state tournaments. My nephews and niece just started playing. I love going to the range with them and teaching them. Golf has been a great way to spend time with family/friends and release my weekly stress. 

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

I love testing new equipment and talking shop. I am obsessed with product reviews. I can not wait to try everything and anything.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

Red Bank, NJ. My home course is Hominy Hill G.C. in Colts Neck NJ. It has been ranked one of NJ's top 10 public courses for years. I learned to play golf at Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic Highlands from the ages of 4-18.  

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

NJ weather and also 5 hour rounds.  

 

What do you do for a living?

School teacher. Been teaching 8th grade math for 12 years. I found a career that lets me play golf after 3pm daily and I have 2 months off in summer. 

 

How’d you pick your user name?

JoeyBananas = I have always hit a buttery cut in the shape of a banana