Southeast: KY, TN, NC, SC, AL, GA, FL

William P · June 26

2 minutes ago, puffler said:

Hello All!

My name is Dave and I live in Summerville SC just outside Charleston. I am retired from the USAF, recently retired from my second career in IT and waiting for SS to kick in so I can play more golf! I have been playing golf since I was 10 years old. My dad played a lot and we moved to a short 9 hole course in AZ when I was about 13. I would go out just before sundown and hit shots to the 3rd green (my dad was the club president so no one said anything!). Played a lot of golf in high school and got pretty good but once I joined the military I only played once or twice a year for quite awhile. Being semi-retired now I try to get out a few times a month. I'm trying to get my grandson interested, took him out for his first round last month.

Handicap/Average score - I say my handicap is 21 since that's what SwingU app tells me. I normally shoot in the 90s with those occasional "I can't miss" scores in the 80s and "I hate golf" scores in the 100s

What I love about golf - I was never really athletic so golf was about the only sport I was halfway decent at. But I do enjoy the camaraderie, being outdoors and hitting that occasional OMG shot that keeps me coming back out there

What brings me to MGS - I mostly enjoy the reviews and really want to be a tester someday (because I really like free stuff!)

Where from/home course - Born in CA, grew up in AZ, living in SC for the past 34 years. I don't really have a home course but the two I enjoy most around the Charleston area are Crowfield Golf Club in Goose Creek and The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation in N. Charleston. Both are challenging without being too difficult and have great military and senior rates

Best/worst about this region - you can pretty much golf year round in SC. That being said, the summer months are brutal (planning on playing Friday 8:45am tee time temperature forecast is around 80 with probably 70% humidity so going to feel like 90 to over 100 during the round). Late fall and spring are beautiful for golf with many winter days just as nice.

My nickname - puffler is something I've used online since first getting a computer when my son was in high school, I think I saw the name/word in one of his school newspapers. Not sure what it was referring to but I've used it for years

Last thing - I like to golf on the cheap. Most of my clubs are good quality used clubs with the exception being my PXG irons I bought new 2 years ago and my Odyssey putter I bought new at least 10 years ago with Christmas money. Most everything else I have in my bag (and including the bag) were bought off eBay or online retailers. If anyone else is on here from the Charleston area or going to be visiting here hit me up and we can try to get a round in.

Welcome to the Forum!

Rob Person · June 26

5 hours ago, puffler said:

Hello All!

My name is Dave and I live in Summerville SC just outside Charleston. I am retired from the USAF, recently retired from my second career in IT and waiting for SS to kick in so I can play more golf! I have been playing golf since I was 10 years old. My dad played a lot and we moved to a short 9 hole course in AZ when I was about 13. I would go out just before sundown and hit shots to the 3rd green (my dad was the club president so no one said anything!). Played a lot of golf in high school and got pretty good but once I joined the military I only played once or twice a year for quite awhile. Being semi-retired now I try to get out a few times a month. I'm trying to get my grandson interested, took him out for his first round last month.

Handicap/Average score - I say my handicap is 21 since that's what SwingU app tells me. I normally shoot in the 90s with those occasional "I can't miss" scores in the 80s and "I hate golf" scores in the 100s

What I love about golf - I was never really athletic so golf was about the only sport I was halfway decent at. But I do enjoy the camaraderie, being outdoors and hitting that occasional OMG shot that keeps me coming back out there

What brings me to MGS - I mostly enjoy the reviews and really want to be a tester someday (because I really like free stuff!)

Where from/home course - Born in CA, grew up in AZ, living in SC for the past 34 years. I don't really have a home course but the two I enjoy most around the Charleston area are Crowfield Golf Club in Goose Creek and The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation in N. Charleston. Both are challenging without being too difficult and have great military and senior rates

Best/worst about this region - you can pretty much golf year round in SC. That being said, the summer months are brutal (planning on playing Friday 8:45am tee time temperature forecast is around 80 with probably 70% humidity so going to feel like 90 to over 100 during the round). Late fall and spring are beautiful for golf with many winter days just as nice.

My nickname - puffler is something I've used online since first getting a computer when my son was in high school, I think I saw the name/word in one of his school newspapers. Not sure what it was referring to but I've used it for years

Last thing - I like to golf on the cheap. Most of my clubs are good quality used clubs with the exception being my PXG irons I bought new 2 years ago and my Odyssey putter I bought new at least 10 years ago with Christmas money. Most everything else I have in my bag (and including the bag) were bought off eBay or online retailers. If anyone else is on here from the Charleston area or going to be visiting here hit me up and we can try to get a round in.

Welcome aboard

Boris119 · July 1

Hello,

I have been playing golf for 40 years, I did take a 5 year break recently but started playing again 3 months ago.

my handicap currently is 9.2

i live in the North western corner of NC, do not have what I would call a home course. I play where I can.

just love the socializing that comes with golf. Recently retired and enjoying the time.

puffler · July 1

13 minutes ago, Boris119 said:

Hello,

I have been playing golf for 40 years, I did take a 5 year break recently but started playing again 3 months ago.

my handicap currently is 9.2

i live in the North western corner of NC, do not have what I would call a home course. I play where I can.

just love the socializing that comes with golf. Recently retired and enjoying the time.

Welcome neighbor!

William P · July 1

5 hours ago, Boris119 said:

Hello,

I have been playing golf for 40 years, I did take a 5 year break recently but started playing again 3 months ago.

my handicap currently is 9.2

i live in the North western corner of NC, do not have what I would call a home course. I play where I can.

just love the socializing that comes with golf. Recently retired and enjoying the time.

Welcome to the Forum! Finest group of golf nuts gathered in one basket!

Rob Person · July 2

Welcome aboard! I have rode that area on 2 wheels for over 20 years!

BillS68 · July 4

Happy 4th to all!!!

I’m a new the group and thanks for having me.

How long have I been playing: Around 35 years chasing that golf ball.

My handicap: On some days awesome, the rest; a 17 handicap.

What I love about golf: I feel it’s the best sport out there and at times it’s the worst but I'm always going back.

What brings me to MyGolfSpy & do I know anyone here: I’ve been reading this forum and reviews for a long time, decided to join. I don’t believe I know anyone here.

Where am I from and my home course: I’m originally from Maryland but transplanted to SC seven years ago. I’m in the outskirt surroundings of Charlotte NC. I have a few courses I play around here but no real home course.

Best & worst things about golf in my region: Best thing is golf is pretty much a year round thing. The worst is the heat in June through early September, can get pretty brutal. The costs also get a bit steep at times.

What do I do for a living: I’ve been in the elevator industry for 29 years.

How’d you pick your nickname: I had changed it to what it is now. Need to wait to change it back to my initial “PowerFade” due to my sometime normal driver ball flight!!

I saw there was a WITB part, so here’s the sticks I swing.

Titleist TS1 driver - Stiff
Titleist TS2 3 wood
Titleist TS2 21 degree hybrid
Cobra F6 24 degree hybrid
Cobra F7 irons
Voley SM5 sand wedge
Odyssey Two Ball fang putter
Ball: Whatever the flavor of the month is but usually Titleist TruFeel or Soft.

Edited July 11 by BillS68
Adding WITB

puffler · July 4

36 minutes ago, BillS68 said:

Where am I from and my home course: I’m originally from Maryland but transplanted to SC seven years ago. I’m in the outskirt surroundings of Charlotte NC. I have a few courses I play around here but no real home course.

Welcome! I'm about 3 hours southeast of you near Charleston.

Edited July 4 by puffler

puffler · July 4

Welcome! I'm about 3 hours southeast of you near Charleston.

William P · July 4

2 hours ago, BillS68 said:

Happy 4th to all!!!

I’m a new the group and thanks for having me.

How long have I been playing: Around 35 years chasing that golf ball.

My handicap: On some days awesome, the rest; a 17 handicap.

What I love about golf: I feel it’s the best sport out there and at times it’s the worst but I'm always going back.

What brings me to MyGolfSpy & do I know anyone here: I’ve been reading this forum and reviews for a long time, decided to join. I don’t believe I know anyone here.

Where am I from and my home course: I’m originally from Maryland but transplanted to SC seven years ago. I’m in the outskirt surroundings of Charlotte NC. I have a few courses I play around here but no real home course.

Best & worst things about golf in my region: Best thing is golf is pretty much a year round thing. The worst is the heat in June through early September, can get pretty brutal. The costs also get a bit steep at times.

What do I do for a living: I’ve been in the elevator industry for 29 years.

How’d you pick your nickname: I had changed it to what it is now. Need to wait to change it back to my initial “PowerFade” due to my sometime normal driver ball flight!!

Welcome!

BillS68 · July 4

I was in Irmo/Ballentyne 5 years ago before relocating. You would have been a little over an hour drive. Was definitely hotter in the Columbia SC area!!

Rob Person · July 5

Welcome aboard @BillS68

Rob Person · July 6

29 minutes ago, Nick Payne said:

God Golf Guns three things that keep us men running. Glad to be here. Small town Ellerbe NC. Just 20 min from Pinehurst. Been playing golf since middle school. Went to states and high school and haven't stopped since. Now my kids and wife all play. I am a welder full time and 3d print on the side when I can't golf.

Welcome aboard!

William P · July 6

3 hours ago, Nick Payne said:

God Golf Guns three things that keep us men running. Glad to be here. Small town Ellerbe NC. Just 20 min from Pinehurst. Been playing golf since middle school. Went to states and high school and haven't stopped since. Now my kids and wife all play. I am a welder full time and 3d print on the side when I can't golf.

Welcome to the Forum

bogeyBuilder · July 7

Howdy y'all! , My name is Freddie,good to see lots of other who live in my area as well!

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? Im just getting back into playing,I played a lot as a young man,and even worked my first job at a golf course. I had so much fun back then just playing whenever I had time to,that I realized recently how much I missed it. My scores are improving almost every round, but usually I'm 105-115.

What do you love about golf? I geuss I would say what I love most about golf would be that you get to have some peace and quiet while playing and then also you can enjoy it with friends for a load of laughs.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I came here looking into reviews of all sorts of things, and figured I would stay and pick up as much info as I can. I don't think I know any other spies but maybe I do?...

Where are you from? What is your home course? I'm from Memphis,TN. Home course would be Lakeland golf club.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? You can play just about year round(as long as you can stand to be outside.), lots of great courses all-over, idk what the worst of my region is really, maybe that there's always a lot of water around the courses

What do you do for a living? I'm builder/fabricator for film and television.

How’d you pick your user name? Took two things I liked to to do and put them together!