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

[ApachePhil]

Greetings from North Georgia.  Just getting back into the game and found this forum.

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing since I was a kid, but have taken 3-4 long breaks due to life events.  I haven't hit more than 500 balls in the past 6-7 years and looking to get back into the game.  So, now...in the 2 rounds I've played recently, I scored 105+.  Previously played in the 10-12 hcp range and hope to get back to that soon.

2. What do you love about golf?  There has been no perfect game.  I enjoy being outdoors and getting exercise and striking the ball well...that one shot that motivates one to come back out the next day.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  Don't know anyone else here...seems to be a good place to get course and equipment ideas.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  Born and raised in the Northwest and joined the military after high school. Currently living in Ellijay, GA.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  Year round golf/outdoor activities...but June-August is too damn hot!

6. What do you do for a living?  Pilot for a Major Air Line.

7. How’d you pick your user name?  Name given to me while I was in the military based on the aircraft I flew and part of my last name.

[ole gray]

5 hours ago, ApachePhil said:

 

Greetings from North Georgia.  Just getting back into the game and found this forum.

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing since I was a kid, but have taken 3-4 long breaks due to life events.  I haven't hit more than 500 balls in the past 6-7 years and looking to get back into the game.  So, now...in the 2 rounds I've played recently, I scored 105+.  Previously played in the 10-12 hcp range and hope to get back to that soon.

2. What do you love about golf?  There has been no perfect game.  I enjoy being outdoors and getting exercise and striking the ball well...that one shot that motivates one to come back out the next day.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  Don't know anyone else here...seems to be a good place to get course and equipment ideas.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  Born and raised in the Northwest and joined the military after high school. Currently living in Ellijay, GA.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  Year round golf/outdoor activities...but June-August is too damn hot!

6. What do you do for a living?  Pilot for a Major Air Line.

7. How’d you pick your user name?  Name given to me while I was in the military based on the aircraft I flew and part of my last name.

 

Welcome aboard!   I'm down the road from you in Watkinsville, Ga.   A bunch of us are heading up to Clayton, Ga. Sunday - Tuesday for some golf at Kingswood CC. 

[Josh Ross]

7 hours ago, ApachePhil said:

 

Greetings from North Georgia.  Just getting back into the game and found this forum.

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing since I was a kid, but have taken 3-4 long breaks due to life events.  I haven't hit more than 500 balls in the past 6-7 years and looking to get back into the game.  So, now...in the 2 rounds I've played recently, I scored 105+.  Previously played in the 10-12 hcp range and hope to get back to that soon.

2. What do you love about golf?  There has been no perfect game.  I enjoy being outdoors and getting exercise and striking the ball well...that one shot that motivates one to come back out the next day.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  Don't know anyone else here...seems to be a good place to get course and equipment ideas.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  Born and raised in the Northwest and joined the military after high school. Currently living in Ellijay, GA.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  Year round golf/outdoor activities...but June-August is too damn hot!

6. What do you do for a living?  Pilot for a Major Air Line.

7. How’d you pick your user name?  Name given to me while I was in the military based on the aircraft I flew and part of my last name.

Welcome! I too am from Ellijay, hope you stick around and stay active on here as it's a great community to talk all things golf! If you're ever playing Whitepath, don't hit it left on hole 6 or you'll be in my yard!

[ApachePhil]

4 hours ago, ole gray said:

 

Welcome aboard!   I'm down the road from you in Watkinsville, Ga.   A bunch of us are heading up to Clayton, Ga. Sunday - Tuesday for some golf at Kingswood CC. 

Thanks!  I'll keep an eye out for more outings in the future...We are leaving Sunday to hopefully escape the heat-headed to Maine to do some hiking.  Y'all enjoy!

[ApachePhil]

2 hours ago, Josh Ross said:

Welcome! I too am from Ellijay, hope you stick around and stay active on here as it's a great community to talk all things golf! If you're ever playing Whitepath, don't hit it left on hole 6 or you'll be in my yard!

Ha!!  I was well right on 6 the day I played Whitepath.  I suspect it will eventually become my home course-its a pretty track.  I'll have to pick your brain about how to stay out of trouble...missed shots are heavily penalized here!  I live off of 13 and just bought a membership!  Look forward to meeting the regulars and chasing the ball around the hills!

[hohjoe]

11 hours ago, ApachePhil said:

 

Greetings from North Georgia.  Just getting back into the game and found this forum.

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I've been playing since I was a kid, but have taken 3-4 long breaks due to life events.  I haven't hit more than 500 balls in the past 6-7 years and looking to get back into the game.  So, now...in the 2 rounds I've played recently, I scored 105+.  Previously played in the 10-12 hcp range and hope to get back to that soon.

2. What do you love about golf?  There has been no perfect game.  I enjoy being outdoors and getting exercise and striking the ball well...that one shot that motivates one to come back out the next day.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  Don't know anyone else here...seems to be a good place to get course and equipment ideas.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  Born and raised in the Northwest and joined the military after high school. Currently living in Ellijay, GA.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  Year round golf/outdoor activities...but June-August is too damn hot!

6. What do you do for a living?  Pilot for a Major Air Line.

7. How’d you pick your user name?  Name given to me while I was in the military based on the aircraft I flew and part of my last name.

Welcome. I'm a couple of hours away in Hull, GA.

[A J Ziggy]

Northeast Florida, home of the TPC and God's waiting room.

[Albatrass]

If you find the putter let me and everyone else know. LOL   Loved the TPC.  Was hole marshal on hole #2.  Lucky enough to have hole selected as Best Marshalled one year.   

 

[Albatrass]

17 hours ago, A Ziggy said:

Northeast Florida, home of the TPC and God's waiting room.

If you find a no 3 putt putter let me know as well as everyone else.  Loved the TPC.  Played it once.  Even hit island green with first shot.  Was hole captain on hole #2 and was lucky enough to have hole selection as Best Marshalled hole one year.

[A J Ziggy]

On 8/1/2022 at 10:54 PM, A J Ziggy said:

Northeast Florida, home of the TPC and God's waiting room.

I I've been connected with golf since the '60s. Rumdale bowls with the best of the McGregor squad when McGregor was a squad. Up until my father passed away 10 years ago I was interwoven with professional golf here in Florida. I can drop names but that's not important, but my father was working for Richard McCumber till the day he died, and when I was 6 years old my uncle dropped me off at a golf course at 6:00 in the morning on his way to the coal mines and pick me up at 8:30 at night in the cart barn while he repaired the carts. Nowadays I'm just an old fart, but it was really tough to beat Jack when he was at his peak. Although Jack didn't seem to win much once tiger showed up, but I don't think tigers winning much more anymore. So perhaps it's time y'all Young whippersnappers taught us old folks how far away from competition we really are today.

[GaryF]

Greetings!

• I played sporadically since an early age, but more so in the past 15 years, then more frequently since retirement about 8 years ago. Until about 3 years ago was an unofficial HDCP in the mid 20s, but never satisfied with that.  Took 2 lessons 3 years ago and after remaking my swing from lifelong bad habits started to score and logged a 16 HDCP. Through continuing improvement and understanding swing mechanics now at a lifetime low of 11.1. 

• Like most, I love the challenge, but what I found I like best is being able to understand my mechanics, researching various aspects of playing the game, then translating or putting what I learn into practice. I’ve always been very competitive, but most of my golf is casual, and while playing in a foursome with friends, the only 2 opponents are me and the golf course. 

• My interest in MGS came from reading reviews.  I am looking for new clubs (primarily irons), and find the experiences of others to be very informative. 

• I have homes in FL and Greensboro, GA, but spend most of my time in GA playing Reynolds Lake Oconee.

• It’s all good.  A bit too cold and rainy in Jan -Mar for me, but a great time to work on strength and conditioning.

• Retired from the military/defense industry.

• As for my name, my parents stuck it on me.

Edited August 16, 2022 by GaryF

[fozcycle]

On 4/5/2022 at 10:23 PM, TampaLuke78 said:

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? 24 years

2. What’s your handicap or normal score? I’m a 12.9

3. What do you love about golf? What’s not to love. Competition, friendship, the outdoors, travel, testing yourself. 

4. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? I’ve read the reviews and I want to become a more active part of the community. Do you already know any other Spies? Maybe, but I don’t think so  

5. Where are you from? Tampa Florida What is your home course? Feather Sound Golf and Country Club

6. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? The weather to both  

7. What do you do for a living? Corporate Banker

8. How’d you pick your user name? Location/name

Welcome Luke, I live in Wesley Chapel, just north of Tampa, play at Plantation Palms.  Let me know if you want to come up for a round. Play Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. My Hcp is 16 am 71 yrs old.

[Foed]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I’ve been playing golf since I was in high school, so just over 20 years. I stopped playing for a while and picked it back up during COVID.  Started in the 100s and got the handicap down to around a 15.  Grinding to break 80 for the first time…

2. What do you love about golf? I think that what I love most is that you can always get better. I love practicing and working on my game.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I’ve recently become quite obsessed with golf equipment, seems like a good place to get my fix…

4. Where are you from? What is your home course? I moved from Buffalo, NY to Knoxville, TN about two months ago.  No home course yet!

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

6. What do you do for a living? I work in Treasury (Finance), specifically foreign exchange trading. 

7. How’d you pick your user name? A nickname - my last name shortened. 

A few photos of a buddies trip to Whistling Straits/Erin Hills last year!

[GregGarner]

On 6/12/2022 at 9:11 AM, GolfingCarp said:

Where are you from? What is your home course? 

Durham, NC. I usually play either Falls Village or The Crossings.

Hey neighbor! I'm out at Falls quite a bit; sure wish they'd get around to fixing the bunkers, but still a fun track!

[GaDawg]

On 8/15/2022 at 8:45 PM, GaryF said:

Greetings!

• I played sporadically since an early age, but more so in the past 15 years, then more frequently since retirement about 8 years ago. Until about 3 years ago was an unofficial HDCP in the mid 20s, but never satisfied with that.  Took 2 lessons 3 years ago and after remaking my swing from lifelong bad habits started to score and logged a 16 HDCP. Through continuing improvement and understanding swing mechanics now at a lifetime low of 11.1. 

• Like most, I love the challenge, but what I found I like best is being able to understand my mechanics, researching various aspects of playing the game, then translating or putting what I learn into practice. I’ve always been very competitive, but most of my golf is casual, and while playing in a foursome with friends, the only 2 opponents are me and the golf course. 

• My interest in MGS came from reading reviews.  I am looking for new clubs (primarily irons), and find the experiences of others to be very informative. 

• I have homes in FL and Greensboro, GA, but spend most of my time in GA playing Reynolds Lake Oconee.

• It’s all good.  A bit too cold and rainy in Jan -Mar for me, but a great time to work on strength and conditioning.

• Retired from the military/defense industry.

• As for my name, my parents stuck it on me.

Welcome aboard neighbor. I am just up the road in Watkinsville.

[GaryF]

45 minutes ago, GaDawg said:

Welcome aboard neighbor. I am just up the road in Watkinsville.

Thank you! Most of my Dr’s are in Watkinsville.  Last year had knee surgery who does ortho for UGA football and got me back on the course in 7 weeks, but told me if I played football I would have already played 2 games. Much respect for the Dawgs, you gave us Mel. 

Edited August 18, 2022 by GaryF

[jared52]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?
   I played a bit in HS and college barely breaking 100 at the time. Took 20 years before I could afford to play much regularly after that. I shoot mid-80s to mid-90s and my handicap is currently 15.8, but it's been lower in the last year. Just going through some swing improvements that aren't showing on the scorecard yet.

2. What do you love about golf?
   That shot. Whether it's the 80' putt I hit during a father-son scramble this weekend with my 11yo or sticking a 9 iron from 135 to 6', that's why I come back.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?
   Been following MGS on Twitter for a while and appreciated the info they put out as I was looking for clubs recently. I had no idea what kind I needed and their data and info was very helpful.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?
   Just outside Birmingham, AL. My home course is Grayson Valley.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?
   On my side of town, there's not a lot of great courses, but there are a ton in the area. Many are private and way out of my price range, but my son gets to play them as part of the PGA Jr. League and BGA. That's the worst part. Watching my kid get to play all these great courses knowing I never will.

6. What do you do for a living?
   I'm an IT Architect.

7. How’d you pick your user name?
   I had to pick one for a BBS in HS, I've used it ever since for the most part. The number is the basketball number I used in 11th and 12th grade.

•  

Edited August 30, 2022 by jared52

[kzed18]

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

   • 28 now and been playing since I was 7. The time put into the game definitely outdoes the scores I am shooting! ha! Typically a great day is a 77 ish and bad days usually around 85. Playing to a 7 at the moment

2. What do you love about golf?

   • I love the challenge and the calm a golf course brings.

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

   • I am a gear head and love to read about all things golf equipment. Newbie!

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

   • Originally from Denver, CO. Home course is South Suburban GC. Shoutout the Burb. Currently living in Tampa where my home track is Rocky Point down the street from me. 

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

   • Best is the number of courses around and that golf is year round. Growing up in Denver, golf was a seasonal thing with snow and such. Worst things are the heat, the type of grass, and style of course. I'm used to elevation changes and hills in Colorado, Florida golf is very meh. Fast and firm for me, please.

6. What do you do for a living?

   • I am the head team photographer for the Buccaneers here in Tampa.

7. How’d you pick your user name?

   • Boring....just parts of my name. 

Edited August 30, 2022 by kzed18

[softballcoach]

Hey everyone!! This is Bruce from Tampa. Always looking for new playing partners so let me know if interested. putter.

My bag consists of TM Stealth Plus 1 Driver and 3 wood. Ping G425 Hybrids 3 and 4 irons. Titleist T-300 5 thru gap wedge 48 degree. Vokey SM9 52 and 56 wedges. TM Spider EX. Either Titleist AVX/Tour Soft or Srixon Q Star balls

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?  Been playing on and off for 55 years. Was a 3 hdcp in college now a 12. Normally shoot mid 80's

2. What do you love about golf?

   • Just getting out in nature and relaxing

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

   • Love to daddle with new stuff. Alwyas love opinions and reviews

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

   Born and raised in Tampa. Basically lived at the old 27 hole Rocky point for 10 years as a youth. No home course now but play a league at Westchase

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?                So hot and muggy. But I love u can play all year                             

6. What do you do for a living?

   • Sales supervisor Progressive

7. How’d you pick your user name?

   • Been coaching fastpitch softball for 23 years. Still coach High school today

Edited September 20, 2022 by softballcoach
forgot a bunch

[JT434]

Hey everyone!  I used to play quite a bit, but haven't been able to play much this year. 

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?  I'm 36 now and have been playing since I was a kid.  I'm a mid 80's golfer and my index is 9.7.

What do you love about golf?  Getting outside; forgetting about work; enjoying time with other; competition

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I do not know any other spies. I'm here because  I don't have any friends who play golf, so I'm looking to meet some people.

Where are you from? What is your home course?  I am from Roswell, GA.  I don't have a home course, but don't mind paying guest fees.  I'm hoping to join a course within a couple of years (waiting for the kids to get out of daycare).

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  The best would be the amount of courses in the area.  The worst would be trying to find early tee times on weekends.

What do you do for a living?  I work in construction.

How’d you pick your user name?  Pretty simple...my initials and a number I've been using since college.

[excourse]

Back after a long hiatus, life happens. Lost my wife, remarried and at 75 relocated from Bucks County PA to The Villages in Central Florida in April. Playing 2-3 times a week on the executive courses (excourse) and still using the set of Wishon 730CL's that funkyjudge built for me at the end of 2012. I've dallied with several different set ups since then, but no clubs perform better  than the 730CLs for my particular lack of talent. 

Currently using an Odessey Stroke Lab V-line CS putter and Srixon (yellow) soft feel balls. 

 

Edited November 22, 2022 by excourse
Putter change

[Rickp]

15 minutes ago, excourse said:

Back after a long hiatus, life happens. Lost my wife, remarried and at 75 relocated from Bucks County PA to The Villages in Central Florida in April. Playing 2-3 times a week on the executive courses (excourse) and still using the set of Wishon 730CL's that funkyjudge built for me at the end of 2012. I've dallied with several different set ups since then, but no clubs perform better  than the 730CLs for my particular lack of talent. 

Currently using a Ping C67 G2 putter and Srixon (yellow) soft feel balls. 

 

Which Village?  I’ve been in TV for 10 years.

[excourse]

21 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Which Village?  I’ve been in TV for 10 years.

I'm south of 44 in St. John's. You?

[Rickp]

13 minutes ago, excourse said:

I'm south of 44 in St. John's. You?

Pinellas, right next to Palmetto, Sweet Gum & Evans Prairie.

[excourse]

21 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Pinellas, right next to Palmetto, Sweet Gum & Evans Prairie.

Nice area, I'm playing Palmetto on Tuesday.

[archship]

How long have you been playing golf? I've played since my mid-twenties, so about 25 years.  What’s your handicap or normal score?  My current GHIN is a 9.0

What do you love about golf?  I love the combination of having something competitive and athletic while being able to enjoy nature as well. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I'm not completely new to it, but I love to read honest reviews instead of being spoon-fed the companies advertising.

Where are you from? What is your home course? I am originally from Nebraska and started playing on cheap sand-greens courses with buffalo grass fairways there and in Kansas.  I started playing a lot more when I moved to Wyoming and later Colorado.  Now I live near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My home course is Wild Wing: Avocet and Hummingbird

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  The best thing is that you can play on green grass the whole year.  The worst thing is the humidity in the summer.  

What do you do for a living?  I am an educator.  

How’d you pick your user name?  It is a combination of the beginnings of my first and last name.

[DerekDryden]

Hey all - looking forward to getting to learn more about equipment and all from this group. 

How long have you been playing golf? Since I was 8, so about 38 years.

What’s your handicap or normal score? I play to a 6-8, been as good as 4. 

What do you love about golf? Every round is different. Positives on shot making, doofus decisions. I also am part of PGA HOPE where we get to teach and train veterans. It is a very well respected program here in the Carolinas. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I do not know any other Spies but I have visited the site a lot over the years to look into potential club and equipment recommendations / reviews.

Where are you from? What is your home course? From CO but now considered a SC native. Live in Mount Pleasant, about 15 mins from downtown Charleston. Home course is tough. Play Rivertowne the most. Myrtle is crazy close so I play a lot of those courses. Also have a great opportunity to play Kiawah courses frequently.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Nothing bad other than sometimes the cost and how many people have moved here within the past couple years

What do you do for a living? I retired from the Navy as a Submarine Officer. Now I work with the Navy and their training pipeline here in SC.

How’d you pick your user name? Just my name, nothing fun.

[David Leighton Reid]

On 12/3/2022 at 4:09 PM, DerekDryden said:

Hey all - looking forward to getting to learn more about equipment and all from this group. 

How long have you been playing golf? Since I was 8, so about 38 years.

What’s your handicap or normal score? I play to a 6-8, been as good as 4. 

What do you love about golf? Every round is different. Positives on shot making, doofus decisions. I also am part of PGA HOPE where we get to teach and train veterans. It is a very well respected program here in the Carolinas. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I do not know any other Spies but I have visited the site a lot over the years to look into potential club and equipment recommendations / reviews.

Where are you from? What is your home course? From CO but now considered a SC native. Live in Mount Pleasant, about 15 mins from downtown Charleston. Home course is tough. Play Rivertowne the most. Myrtle is crazy close so I play a lot of those courses. Also have a great opportunity to play Kiawah courses frequently.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Nothing bad other than sometimes the cost and how many people have moved here within the past couple years

What do you do for a living? I retired from the Navy as a Submarine Officer. Now I work with the Navy and their training pipeline here in SC.

How’d you pick your user name? Just my name, nothing fun.

Hello and welcome from SW MO.

[armygrunt47]

How long have you been playing golf?

Around 15 years.

What’s your handicap or normal score?

I was a +3 before a hand injury. Currently im around a 4

What do you love about golf?

Its a stress relief 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy?

Getting back into playing more golf and getting back into equipment 

Do you already know any other Spies?

possibly 

Where are you from?

Central NC

What is your home course?

I play around at multiple courses but I have Life Time membership at a course in VA that I helped remodel about 10 years ago

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

It's great and I can't really complain.

What do you do for a living?

Previously I was an Assistant Pro but left the industry about 6 years ago for a Law Enforcement career

How’d you pick your user name?

It's been the same onethat I have used since I was in the Army in the early 2000s.

[ole gray]

20 hours ago, armygrunt47 said:

How long have you been playing golf?

Around 15 years.

What’s your handicap or normal score?

I was a +3 before a hand injury. Currently im around a 4

What do you love about golf?

Its a stress relief 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy?

Getting back into playing more golf and getting back into equipment 

Do you already know any other Spies?

possibly 

Where are you from?

Central NC

What is your home course?

I play around at multiple courses but I have Life Time membership at a course in VA that I helped remodel about 10 years ago

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

It's great and I can't really complain.

What do you do for a living?

Previously I was an Assistant Pro but left the industry about 6 years ago for a Law Enforcement career

How’d you pick your user name?

It's been the same onethat I have used since I was in the Army in the early 2000s.

Welcome aboard!