Northern Ohio (and maybe Michigan/Indiana) Get Together

[Tsmithjr9 1,695]

Hey Tony - I can double check with@rollinggreens if you want. We've played a few times since Pine Hills.

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[tony@CIC 16,675]

1 minute ago, Tsmithjr9 said:

Hey Tony - I can double check with@rollinggreens if you want. We've played a few times since Pine Hills.

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That would be great! 

[tony@CIC 16,675]

So I added another tee time - 10:20, since if @RollingGreens. comes that would give us 10. The more the merrier! Here's a teaser pic of #16, a deceiving par 4 at 362 yds. The green is hidden behind those elevated bunkers. Note: watch out for the bald eagles in the trees on the left.  

[RollingGreens 289]

Sorry guys. I’m in! Looking forward to it. Thanks Tony!

[tony@CIC 16,675]

Sorry guys. I’m in! Looking forward to it. Thanks Tony!

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[RollingGreens 289]

Already looking at the course! Thinking their is At least one person in our group, @Lakeeriegolfer maybe who can pull this off on the 1st hole

[Lakeeriegolfer 57]

I'll make sure to call ahead to the owners of these two and make sure they take all their glassware inside before our tee time. 

[tony@CIC 16,675]

16 hours ago, Lakeeriegolfer said:

I'll make sure to call ahead to the owners of these two and make sure they take all their glassware inside before our tee time. 

p.s. We own the condo adjacent to the top arrow - my wife will be watching for those errant golf balls. . 

[tony@CIC 16,675]

18 hours ago, RollingGreens said:

Already looking at the course! Thinking their is At least one person in our group, @Lakeeriegolfer maybe who can pull this off on the 1st hole

FYI - the safer shot is immediately to the right of the bunkers, everything else will roll right into the pond. The water level in the pond is down about 2 feet - exposing the hundreds - strike that - thousands of golf balls that thought they could make it. 

[Tsmithjr9 1,695]

First hole? This is a 5 iron towards that tree on the right. Stress free golf buds.

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[tony@CIC 16,675]

48 minutes ago, Tsmithjr9 said:

First hole? This is a 5 iron towards that tree on the right. Stress free golf buds.

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You're a fast visual learner. Aim to the left of the tree and your ball will happily roll down the fairway about 30 yds closer to the green. Makes for an easy pitch onto the green. 

[Tsmithjr9 1,695]

You're a fast visual learner. Aim to the left of the tree and your ball will happily roll down the fairway about 30 yds closer to the green. Makes for an easy pitch onto the green. 

I use Google Earth to look at a course before I play and just make some basic notes. What club to hit off tee/hazard distances, right or left side, and go/no go on par 5s 

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[Lakeeriegolfer 57]

Basic yardages on carries of water or bunkers off tees are a very small one time cost for golf courses.  Having a solid layout on your website shouldn't be hard, but a lot of courses are really bad at it.  If its your first time seeing a course it makes it much more difficult to navigate. 

I don't need a HD drone flyover and commentary.  Just screenshot Google maps and walk the course with a rangefinder and throw it on the site.  Its not going to ever need updating. 

@Tsmithjr9 I do the same thing, especially before something competitive or official.  I did it for Portage Country Cub before the NOGA even I played in last Monday because their website doesn't have much.  Obviously its private and doesn't get much play from people who don't know the course, but still. 

Or charge me for the yardage book. I think it is under $5 for the yardage book at Scarlet and Gray in Columbus, but its so worthwhile. 

Sorry everyone, I hijacked the thread. Back to regularly scheduled programming. 

Edited August 21, 2020 by Lakeeriegolfer

[tony@CIC 16,675]

I use Google Earth to look at a course before I play and just make some basic notes. What club to hit off tee/hazard distances, right or left side, and go/no go on par 5s Take Dead Aim
 
 
 
 
 

I'm in the process of making hole by hole notes for you guys. Since we are a private club and don't get much outside play other then qualifiers* and collegiate tournaments you won't see much information online.

* US Open Regional Qualifier has been held here every year since 2015. Obviously the 2020 Qualifier was canceled. Our course has also been on schedule for the Women's intercollegiate events.

In the mean time practice your bunker shots


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[Mr_Theoo 3,143]

On 8/20/2020 at 2:48 PM, RollingGreens said:

Already looking at the course! Thinking their is At least one person in our group, @Lakeeriegolfer maybe who can pull this off on the 1st hole

2016 me would’ve taken this challenge on for sure

[RollingGreens 289]

On 8/21/2020 at 9:41 AM, Tsmithjr9 said:

First hole? This is a 5 iron towards that tree on the right. Stress free golf buds.

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can you imagine if this played as 18 vs 1. The amount of golfers that would try to take that challenge on would be ominous. 

[Tsmithjr9 1,695]

can you imagine if this played as 18 vs 1. The amount of golfers that would try to take that challenge on would be ominous. 

Oh yea, if this was a hole that I had a few drives under my belt and I was feeling it, I'd have a go.

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[tony@CIC 16,675]

Only about 3 weeks away! Good news - fairways and greens are in great shape, the rough isn't as tall since we've hardly had any rain in the past 2 months. The pond on #1 is down about 4' since they use that water for watering the fairways, so those of you going for the green will be able to hit your ball out of the mud .  As we get closer I'll be sending out additional details on local rules, course notes etc. Stay tuned. 

In the meantime - the approach to the green on #5, a dogleg par 5. 

 

[Tsmithjr9 1,695]

Only about 3 weeks away! Good news - fairways and greens are in great shape, the rough isn't as tall since we've hardly had any rain in the past 2 months. The pond on #1 is down about 4' since they use that water for watering the fairways, so those of you going for the green will be able to hit your ball out of the mud .  As we get closer I'll be sending out additional details on local rules, course notes etc. Stay tuned. 
In the meantime - the approach to the green on #5, a dogleg par 5. 
 

Awesome. What about dress code & the other info related to visiting a club?

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[tony@CIC 16,675]

Dress code is pretty basic - no jean or sleeveless t shirts (we'll have to discuss @Mattf's hat ). What you guys wore at Pine Hills is just fine. I have negotiated a lower rate and will send that info via pm.