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

[Josh Ross]

1 hour ago, EZ BAKE said:

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I began playing golf on and off the past couple of years. My handicap is approximately 30.

2. What do you love about golf? Admittedly, I am the self proclaimed “World’s Worst Golfer”, but I make up for my lack of skill with my love of the game! Nothing beats being out on the course with some friends and a cold drink or two just competing trying to post a better round than last time.

3.  What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  I am passionate about the game and always want to improve so what better way than MGS?

4. Where are you from? Currently reside in Birmingham, AL

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? World class RTJ golf trail is close/ convenient, but the public courses are few and far between with most lacking quality.

6. What do you do for a living? I work in banking/finance.

7. How’d you pick your user name? Goofy and ironic nickname with a pop culture reference .

Welcome to the forum! I'll be in Birmingham in a month or so to watch the USFL team play. A buddy of mine is on the team and has us some free tickets so we're definitely coming out to see the defending champs!

[EZ BAKE]

43 minutes ago, Josh Ross said:

Welcome to the forum! I'll be in Birmingham in a month or so to watch the USFL team play. A buddy of mine is on the team and has us some free tickets so we're definitely coming out to see the defending champs!

Thank you and glad to be here…

The new Protect Stadium is a nice venue, so I’m sure you will enjoy!

[Boshek]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I just started back up playing in April. I played some in high school and a little bit in college. I finally decided to bite the bullet and get a lesson and get back into after chasing my career and two kids ages 6, 3. I really caught the bug even though I can't chip or putt or drive really. I am a decent irons player so far. I joined our work league and have played three rounds one of which was a best ball, they did use 3 of my balls so that wasn't bad. The other two rounds I shot max about every hole. 

What do you love about golf? I love a hobby you can get really deep into with research, hobbying, videos, etc. So far golf has scratched that itch for me with tons to learn, read and watch. On the course I enjoy just challenging myself to improve seeing mistakes and areas to get better. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Going back to the last question just wanting to learn more about the hobby and find a place to discuss it. I don't know anyone here personally. 

Where are you from? What is your home course? I live in Augusta, GA, which from what I can tell is not as golfy as you would think, and currently don't have a home course. I work in SC and our golf league plays at Pine Ridge in Edgefield, SC. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? The odd thing for me is when you tell anyone you are from Augusta they think you are a golf nut but having been here several years now I would say golf is not as big as other areas, besides tournament week obviously. Augusta and a lot of Georgia in general is very transient. Tons of military here that come in and go. Lots of different college teams on the back of cars. I even saw a Hawaii license plate in town last week. Not a lot of golf gear finds around here from what I can find just getting back in. Goodwill only had a couple of clubs, no real used store besides one mom an pop and only an Edwin Williams from the chain perspective. 

What do you do for a living? Supply Chain Purchasing in Manufacturing. 

How’d you pick your user name? I always use this obscure Star Wars character as a name but I am bad at picking those king of things. 

[Josh Ross]

2 hours ago, Boshek said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I just started back up playing in April. I played some in high school and a little bit in college. I finally decided to bite the bullet and get a lesson and get back into after chasing my career and two kids ages 6, 3. I really caught the bug even though I can't chip or putt or drive really. I am a decent irons player so far. I joined our work league and have played three rounds one of which was a best ball, they did use 3 of my balls so that wasn't bad. The other two rounds I shot max about every hole. 

What do you love about golf? I love a hobby you can get really deep into with research, hobbying, videos, etc. So far golf has scratched that itch for me with tons to learn, read and watch. On the course I enjoy just challenging myself to improve seeing mistakes and areas to get better. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Going back to the last question just wanting to learn more about the hobby and find a place to discuss it. I don't know anyone here personally. 

Where are you from? What is your home course? I live in Augusta, GA, which from what I can tell is not as golfy as you would think, and currently don't have a home course. I work in SC and our golf league plays at Pine Ridge in Edgefield, SC. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? The odd thing for me is when you tell anyone you are from Augusta they think you are a golf nut but having been here several years now I would say golf is not as big as other areas, besides tournament week obviously. Augusta and a lot of Georgia in general is very transient. Tons of military here that come in and go. Lots of different college teams on the back of cars. I even saw a Hawaii license plate in town last week. Not a lot of golf gear finds around here from what I can find just getting back in. Goodwill only had a couple of clubs, no real used store besides one mom an pop and only an Edwin Williams from the chain perspective. 

What do you do for a living? Supply Chain Purchasing in Manufacturing. 

How’d you pick your user name? I always use this obscure Star Wars character as a name but I am bad at picking those king of things. 

Welcome! I'm in Augusta a good bit, one of my best friends lives there and I visit a lot. Some people forget the city is also home to Augusta University (formerly Augusta State) that won back to back National Championships. We usually play Bartram Trail in Evans or Forest Hills there in Augusta when we play. Still trying to get out at Champions Retreat where another friend of mine used to caddie.

[Boshek]

14 minutes ago, Josh Ross said:

Welcome! I'm in Augusta a good bit, one of my best friends lives there and I visit a lot. Some people forget the city is also home to Augusta University (formerly Augusta State) that won back to back National Championships. We usually play Bartram Trail in Evans or Forest Hills there in Augusta when we play. Still trying to get out at Champions Retreat where another friend of mine used to caddie.

Yes Augusta University has really grown and put out some good golfers. Coach got hired at SMU after their success. Those are two of the better public courses I hear. Haven't had a chance to check them out yet. 

[adiogolf]

Hey Y'all!

My name is Ryan, I've been playing golf since I was 3 years old. My current handicap is 4. I love everything about Golf. My grandfather was who first got me into golf. He emigrated from Scotland at the age of 7. I've spent my life in and around the game. The competition, the outdoors, the equipment, the culture...It brings me joy. I came to MyGolfSpy originally for reviews and information about products. I'm a huge researcher and love statistics and data. The more data I have the more I can make a calculated decision. I do not know any other spies that i'm aware of... but love meeting knew people so don't be a stranger! I currently reside in the Nashville, TN area and consider Hermitage Golf Course my current home course. While there are some great courses in the area, there is not a big golf community or following. The closest thing to competitive tournaments we get is the Barstool classic and then St. Jude in Memphis. Nashville has the ability to really emerge just as Dallas and Houston have in the last decade if the right people and the right organizations take those steps. I not only make golf a part of my personal life, but a part of my professional career. I am a Brain-based Chiropractic Physician(DC) with CSCS, CCSP and TPI certifications(in progress). I specialize in spinal correction, functional movement/biomechanics and optimal performance both in life and in golf. I pursued this career after a golf-injury found me under care as I was pursuing entry into Q-school competing both at the high-school and collegiate level. I chose my username because it combines both my passions together. ADIO stands for Above.Down.Inside.Out. ~Our entire body is controlled via our nervous system. From the brain: above, down: the spinal cord, in: to each spinal nerve, then out every single cell, muscle, tissue and organ in the entire body creating life~ Then golf because Golf is life. I look forward to interacting with each and every one of you and am excited to share information that may help you grow and serve you well. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

Welcome aboard @adiogolf

[Fred Mitchell]

Hi my name is Frank and I live in Muscle Shoals Alabama [ where they been known to pic a song or 2 , if you know music] . Started playing golf at about 19 or 20 while I was in the Navy / Submarine service and stationed in New England in the early 1980's. I was your basic bogey casual golfer but 3 surgeries last year made me hang up the work boots and I lost lots DISTANCE in my golf game, good news is I plan on being more than a casual golfer now and I am at the course or range a couple of times a week. I have had to totally redo my gear to matchup with me new slower swing speed and physical limitations and its been a learning experience, I have bought wrong and ended up trading in and trying something else more than once. Living in rural North Alabama where a poorly stocked Dicks Sporting Goods is the local source of golf supplies I have traveled to try out clubs and I am getting close, heres what I have in the bag.

Driver Ping 430 Max H/L Alta Quick 45G shaft cut 1 inch and grip change, sliding weight changed to replicate original swing weight

FW Ping 425 Max 7 wood Alta 65R shaft 

Hybrid Ping 425 5H Alta 70SR shaft

Utility Iron TaylorMade DHY 4 Fujikura Speeder NX A flex shaft [ on order with TM} Thanks TM for the 15% for Vets.

Irons 5-Gap 2021 T300 Titlist Mitsubishi Tensei AM2 A flex shafts

Wedge Cleveland CBX Zipcore 58 [ will have to change / add wedges ]

Putter Cleveland Frontline Elite Elevado 34 inch All In shaft

Ball Bridgestone deciding between BRX and BRXS , If speed keeps coming up will try BX

Bag Titlist 15 Cart bag

Just switched putter from Odyssey OG doublewide Stroke Lab to the Mallet , pretty happy where I am at. Loving the Bridgestone Balls , BIG SHOUT OUT to the MGS 2021 robot ball testing , it never dawned on me that the longest ball of the driver would be way shorter off of the irons and yes thats what I am seeing on the course. To inconsistent with the hybrid, thats why the TM DHY is on order. 7 wood can be beat out but it wont be easy. Do not think I will ever find a driver that makes me happy . Irons are much better than I have ever tried but still adjusting to them. Not sure what Im going to do about wedges yet I may just get a 54 or 56 that can be used in sand or around the green, I am pretty comfortable with partial shots. 

 

 

[adiogolf]

6 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Welcome aboard @adiogolf

Thank-you! Happy to be here

[Charles Lechair]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? Off and on my whole life. Played a few times a year with the old man growing up. Now that i'm out of college and have a job, it's become the main hobby. I'm a 12 trending the wrong direction. Used to be a consistent low 80s guy, but lately can't even manage that. 

What do you love about golf? It's a new challenge every round with infinite room for improvement.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Saw the social media accounts and decided i'd join in on the fun in the forums.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Savannah, GA - Savannah Country Club

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Wish there was better affordable public golf.

What do you do for a living? Insurance

How’d you pick your user name? F1 fan and saw my profile picture and thought it was funny

[JFKgolf]

On 5/4/2023 at 9:08 PM, Matt711 said:

Welcome, I am on the other side of Florida from you. I may have to make a trip out to Orlando area to play some of your courses though.

Yeah man, would love that. Feel free to reach out if you are ever In the area!

[ole gray]

On 5/15/2023 at 12:28 PM, Charles Lechair said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? Off and on my whole life. Played a few times a year with the old man growing up. Now that i'm out of college and have a job, it's become the main hobby. I'm a 12 trending the wrong direction. Used to be a consistent low 80s guy, but lately can't even manage that. 

What do you love about golf? It's a new challenge every round with infinite room for improvement.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Saw the social media accounts and decided i'd join in on the fun in the forums.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Savannah, GA - Savannah Country Club

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Wish there was better affordable public golf.

What do you do for a living? Insurance

How’d you pick your user name? F1 fan and saw my profile picture and thought it was funny

Welcome aboard from another Georgian!  

[ccape0328]

 

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? Since I was 13.  I haven't played much since 2019 as life got busy and had a hunting accident in 2021.  Have gotten bit by the bug pretty hard again though.  Played 18 for the first time two weekends ago since 2019 and shot 80 at a pretty tough course.

What do you love about golf? All the tinkering with gear.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I watched alot of the reviews on youtube and discovered there was a forum today.  I don't believe so.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Valdosta, Ga - Stone Creek 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? There are a ton of courses to play but it can be cliquey.

What do you do for a living? Branch Manager of a Bobcat Store

How’d you pick your user name? My name and Birthday

[ole gray]

3 hours ago, ccape0328 said:

 

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? Since I was 13.  I haven't played much since 2019 as life got busy and had a hunting accident in 2021.  Have gotten bit by the bug pretty hard again though.  Played 18 for the first time two weekends ago since 2019 and shot 80 at a pretty tough course.

What do you love about golf? All the tinkering with gear.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? I watched alot of the reviews on youtube and discovered there was a forum today.  I don't believe so.

Where are you from? What is your home course? Valdosta, Ga - Stone Creek 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? There are a ton of courses to play but it can be cliquey.

What do you do for a living? Branch Manager of a Bobcat Store

How’d you pick your user name? My name and Birthday

Welcome aboard!

[Michael Milich]

Hello and Greetings from GA

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

I've been playing since I was 10/11, but took a major break between 13-22. Picked it back up about 10 years ago and have been obsessed ever since.

What do you love about golf?

It's the combination of several of my favorite things in life. The challenge will always be number one for me. Golf can never be mastered and there is always way to improve. This can be said of most, if not all sports, but you can't play most sports the same into your 40s, 50s and beyond. It's truly a life-long game. Additionally, you are playing outdoors which is so refreshing to anyone stuck inside an office all week long. Finally, you have the social aspect. As a father of two young boys, I don't have the same amount of time to visit with friends and extended family like I used to. Some of my closest friends golf, so there's nothing better than 5-6 hours with your buds.

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

I've only recently started my account, but I've read their reviews for as long as I can remember. I found out about Sub70, my favorite golf company, through a profile y'all did. I never make a purchase without reviewing MyGolfSpy's reviews and now the forum for customer reviews as well.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I recently moved from Atlanta to Flowery Branch, GA. I'm still figuring out where my "home course" is, but the closest favorite is Chicopee Woods.

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

The best part is you can pretty much play year round, the downside is most courses are hilly and busy, so walking is really not an option unless you go out late on a weekday afternoon or something.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a coordinator for a non-profit which helps certify teachers K-12 across the country. I also hold a real estate license.

How’d you pick your user name?

I suppose my Mom and Dad chose it at my birth, haha.

 

I'd love to connect with other golfers in the area. My upcoming pet project is an at-home golf sim in my basement.

 

M

[ole gray]

22 hours ago, Michael Milich said:

Hello and Greetings from GA

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

I've been playing since I was 10/11, but took a major break between 13-22. Picked it back up about 10 years ago and have been obsessed ever since.

What do you love about golf?

It's the combination of several of my favorite things in life. The challenge will always be number one for me. Golf can never be mastered and there is always way to improve. This can be said of most, if not all sports, but you can't play most sports the same into your 40s, 50s and beyond. It's truly a life-long game. Additionally, you are playing outdoors which is so refreshing to anyone stuck inside an office all week long. Finally, you have the social aspect. As a father of two young boys, I don't have the same amount of time to visit with friends and extended family like I used to. Some of my closest friends golf, so there's nothing better than 5-6 hours with your buds.

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

I've only recently started my account, but I've read their reviews for as long as I can remember. I found out about Sub70, my favorite golf company, through a profile y'all did. I never make a purchase without reviewing MyGolfSpy's reviews and now the forum for customer reviews as well.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I recently moved from Atlanta to Flowery Branch, GA. I'm still figuring out where my "home course" is, but the closest favorite is Chicopee Woods.

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

The best part is you can pretty much play year round, the downside is most courses are hilly and busy, so walking is really not an option unless you go out late on a weekday afternoon or something.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a coordinator for a non-profit which helps certify teachers K-12 across the country. I also hold a real estate license.

How’d you pick your user name?

I suppose my Mom and Dad chose it at my birth, haha.

 

I'd love to connect with other golfers in the area. My upcoming pet project is an at-home golf sim in my basement.

 

M

Welcome aboard from another Georgian! 

[CFreddie]

22 hours ago, Michael Milich said:

Hello and Greetings from GA

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

I've been playing since I was 10/11, but took a major break between 13-22. Picked it back up about 10 years ago and have been obsessed ever since.

What do you love about golf?

It's the combination of several of my favorite things in life. The challenge will always be number one for me. Golf can never be mastered and there is always way to improve. This can be said of most, if not all sports, but you can't play most sports the same into your 40s, 50s and beyond. It's truly a life-long game. Additionally, you are playing outdoors which is so refreshing to anyone stuck inside an office all week long. Finally, you have the social aspect. As a father of two young boys, I don't have the same amount of time to visit with friends and extended family like I used to. Some of my closest friends golf, so there's nothing better than 5-6 hours with your buds.

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

I've only recently started my account, but I've read their reviews for as long as I can remember. I found out about Sub70, my favorite golf company, through a profile y'all did. I never make a purchase without reviewing MyGolfSpy's reviews and now the forum for customer reviews as well.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I recently moved from Atlanta to Flowery Branch, GA. I'm still figuring out where my "home course" is, but the closest favorite is Chicopee Woods.

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

The best part is you can pretty much play year round, the downside is most courses are hilly and busy, so walking is really not an option unless you go out late on a weekday afternoon or something.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a coordinator for a non-profit which helps certify teachers K-12 across the country. I also hold a real estate license.

How’d you pick your user name?

I suppose my Mom and Dad chose it at my birth, haha.

 

I'd love to connect with other golfers in the area. My upcoming pet project is an at-home golf sim in my basement.

 

M

Welcome Michael!!!

[Lee S]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? 
     I have been playing golf for the better part of 20 years. Handicap hovers around 3 at the moment, with normal scores ranging from 75-78

What do you love about golf?

     I love the ability to forget daily life and just play

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

     I signed up for the newsletter s few years ago and just started lurking on the boards reading others comments and feel I can bring some insight to the tables 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

     I live in the Tampa, FL area now. I do not have a home course as I just moved here and have been trying to get a lay of the land

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

     Best: all of the golf courses 

     Worst: all of the golf courses, sometimes I can’t make my mind up where I want to play 

What do you do for a living?

     I work in the maritime industry as a cargo surveyor

How’d you pick your user name?

     I worked at a golf course for 10 years and this is the auto-generated email they gave me in 2008, it just stuck

[TomHarris]

Greetings from CENTRAL FLORIDA.   I am a senior golfer (74) and high handicapper.  I have recently decided to make a serious effort to significantly improve my game.  I underwent a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) physical assessment, and have begun an exercise program recommended from that assessment.  I am expecting new clubs (Tour Edge Bazooka) in the next few days.   See you on the tee!

[T3 Brian]

Good evening,

Brand new member, I am in my mid 50's have been playing the 'Greatest Game' since I was 11.

My journey has gone from playing High School golf and taking out my component by lesculling a drive on 18 off the ladies tee marker and striking his knee cap and having him DQ, to playing mini tour golf in the late 80's to playing all over the globe on professional tours, winning a few events in Fiji to having a physiological issue taking me out of the game at a Canadian tour event to not playing any golf for over 15 years.