StrokerAce Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Yeah - I don't think it's "once in a lifetime".... however, your kids will be grown and gone before you know it and the memories you can have with them in the Bahamas will last forever. If you want to do a golf trip, maybe something shorter and local with a few friends? MattF, sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_SHARK and 3 others 6 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tony@CIC Posted March 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, dlow206 said: This is exactly what i was thinking. If the wife says "it's fine", she is definitely not okay with it. Especially if she says it's FINE. 10 minutes ago, PMookie said: Nope. Not going. Family first... Those courses aren’t going anywhere, they’ll be here many years from now, so it’s not like this is the ONLY time you will ever be able to go. No way to justify the expense, for me at least.... As a father of 3 grown kids (oldest 45 youngest 36) I can personally tell you the fondest memories my kids, wife and I have are vacations we took. Especially those where we had to disconnect from real life (no texting, emailing, etc). Oh and BTW you'll make as lot of points with the wife - she'll always remember that you gave up the 'ultimate golf trip' just like she'll always remember that you took the trip vs. a vacation with the kids. Note: I'm sure you realize the latter doesn't get you any points. bens197, JohnSmalls, sirchunksalot and 8 others 8 2 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xOldBenKenobiX Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 hours ago, azstu324 said: I had a really good friend from Salvador, Bahia. Claudio Brito. He was a Capoeira instructor. I think culturally, you could draw some parallels to our New Orleans Creole culture. All of the folks who I knew from the Bahia area were just so full of life and were just happy people in general. You're right, they had just a calmness in their way of speaking that always made you feel like you were in welcoming company. Sorry @ballplayer002003 for high jacking your thread. @azstu324 I'm absolutely thrilled to know that you lived in Brazil. I miss a lot things from specially the food. ballplayer002003, tony@CIC and sirchunksalot 3 Quote My Reviews: 2023 Official review - Rapsodo MLM2Pro! 2022 Official Review - Edel SMS Wedges 2021 Official Review - Tommy Armour Impact 3 Putter 2020 Official Member Review - BagBoy Chiller Cart Bag Cobra SpeedZone Xtreme - Unofficial Review by xOldBenKenobiX Honma TR21 4 Wood - Unofficial Review by xOldBenKenobiX Driver - Cobra SpeedZone Xtreme 10.5, UST helium 5 Wood - . TR21 4 Wood, Vizard 20-60 and TW GS 5 Wood Vixard FD 55 301 Combo 301CB and 301MB . SMS 48*, 56*, 60* Putter: Lucky golf putter. Ball: : ProV1, :: Smart Sensors. Shoes: a couple :: A couple of A couple of Adidas , Yeah I have a shoe addiction.:: Started at 79mph, finished 1st stage at 91mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I had a similar opportunity which happened to fall on my twins birthday. I spoke to my wife and the twins as a family and went on the golf trip. They were 8 at the time. Still married, twins still love me and we make other memories together. That being said I felt like crap every day when we were done playing because I wasn’t home. If I had it to do all over again I’d still go on the golf trip.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy StrokerAce, cnosil, bens197 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaDawg Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 When I was your age, I had 3 kids too, I would have made the wrong decision and went on the golf trip. Now being 63 and having 3 grand-kids, I see things a lot different. Your kids will grow up soooo fast, they will be in College or married and moved away. Take the advise from someone who made some poor decisions. Spend that money and time with your family. Those golf courses will be there later in life. You may have to pay more later, but it will be worth the wait. bens197, Kenny B, ballplayer002003 and 4 others 5 2 Quote Driver: TSI3 - 10*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Driver: Stealth Plus - 10.5*, Oban Kiyoshi Purple O4Flex-65 Grams Purred 3 Wood: SIM - 15*, Graphite Design Tour AD DJ5 Stiff Hybrid: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Irons: 5 - PW T150, with Nippon Zelos 7 Reg, 4 iron - U505 with Project X HZRDUS Black Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 8 - 50*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Wedge: Milled Grind 3 MG3 56* S200 shaft Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlow206 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, Wedgie said: I had a similar opportunity which happened to fall on my twins birthday. I spoke to my wife and the twins as a family and went on the golf trip. They were 8 at the time. Still married, twins still love me and we make other memories together. That being said I felt like crap every day when we were done playing because I wasn’t home. If I had it to do all over again I’d still go on the golf trip. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy To me, this scenario is justifiable. I consider the OPs situation to be a bit different in that he would be forgoing the opportunity to take his family on a really nice vacation because he can only select one or the other due to cost. For a birthday, I would figure out how to convince my wife that we don't need to celebrate a birthday on the actual date and we could celebrate it the week before or after. ballplayer002003 1 Quote Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft Updated 07/15/2022 Driver: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex Fairway Woods: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood Irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip Wedges: Glide 4.0 54 and 58 Putter: PLD Custom Kushin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Put me in the family camp as well. I hope you're getting your kids on the golf course. Some of my best memories are vacation golf with my kids - both on gorgeous courses and dog tracks. ballplayer002003, tony@CIC, MattF and 3 others 6 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rchang Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 That is a sweet list, but golf is so mind related that any guilt will surely screw up your scoring and enjoyment of the trip. I remember way more our family trips than any golf outing I’ve been on. Something I should start doing for my bucket list trip, put aside $50 a month towards the future trip ballplayer002003 and MattF 2 Quote WITB TS2 10.5 M2 3HL Mavrik Max 5W Titleist 818 4 hybrid Mizuno JPX921 HMP 5-Gap Mizuno S19 56 Maltby TSW 60 Bobby Grace Shiloh putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDHolmes Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I would not take the golf trip. I taught for 17 years and money was always an issue and even when the spouse said,,"I dont mind", thete wss always some resentment built which often festered and came up later in "discussions". I eould use that for a family trip. It will be a trip everyone rememvers and talks ablut for life. You can probably even get in a round or two on the family vacation too.While it seems like a once in a lifetime trip, other opportunities will come after the kids are gone and you can take your wife on the golf trip and she can enjoy spa time, vacation time at the resort while you golf and you can make couple memories while you still enjoy golf with friends.The wife and zi do this a couple of times a year these days when there's much more disposable income.Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app MattF, GolfSpy_SHARK, twyatt700 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I would do the family trip but take your clubs along for an early morning round once or twice. Opportunities will come up again to play your dream courses. Rchang, tony@CIC, GolfSpy_SHARK and 4 others 7 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 As a father of a daughter about to go college and a son entering his second year of high school, the time is flying. I, as well, have a chance at a Bucket List trip to Pebble Beach next summer with my golf trip buddies. I will tell you what I told them, I can't justify it. Maybe when I am retired, maybe. I would rather go somewhere less expensive and take my family on a trip at another time. So, Myrtle Beach and Pinehurst buddy trip, Florida with the fam! tony@CIC, ballplayer002003, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azstu324 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 To me, this scenario is justifiable. I consider the OPs situation to be a bit different in that he would be forgoing the opportunity to take his family on a really nice vacation because he can only select one or the other due to cost. For a birthday, I would figure out how to convince my wife that we don't need to celebrate a birthday on the actual date and we could celebrate it the week before or after. My wife somehow finds a way to celebrate hers every month leading up to her actual birthday starting at about 6 mo out.. "Oh.. it's my birthday countdown month" " yay it's my birth quarter" "can I get this for my birth month?" "Well I bought it for my birth week" and then finally the damn day arrives. So whenever she wants something, I just say.. "sure honey, it's your birth year.. you deserve it" the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get.. dlow206, tony@CIC, MattF and 3 others 3 3 Quote PXG 0311 Gen 5 9°/ Fujikura MotoreX F1 6X F6 3 Wood 14* / Kuro Kage Silver 65X F8 6 wood 20* / Fujikura MotoreX F3 6S RADSpeed Hybrid 24* TS1 4-GW / FCM Precision 6.5 Rifle TSW Wedge - 56/12 EAS 1.0 / Grip master 2.0 MAXFLI Tour CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlow206 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 48 minutes ago, azstu324 said: My wife somehow finds a way to celebrate hers every month leading up to her actual birthday starting at about 6 mo out.. "Oh.. it's my birthday countdown month" " yay it's my birth quarter" "can I get this for my birth month?" "Well I bought it for my birth week" and then finally the damn day arrives. So whenever she wants something, I just say.. "sure honey, it's your birth year.. you deserve it" the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get.. LOL. My wife is similar except its "birthday week". First she says she doesn't care about birthday celebrations, but come birthday time, she's like "what are we going to do for my birthday week". MattF, ballplayer002003, azstu324 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Follow my golf journey to break into the 80s Tester for the Titleist TSi Driver Spring 2020 MGS Tester for the Fujikura Motore X Shaft Updated 07/15/2022 Driver: Rogue St Max LS - Autoflex Fairway Woods: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood Irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip Wedges: Glide 4.0 54 and 58 Putter: PLD Custom Kushin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 12 hours ago, HardcoreLooper said: Put me in the family camp as well. I hope you're getting your kids on the golf course. Some of my best memories are vacation golf with my kids - both on gorgeous courses and dog tracks. I wish...my kids are 15, 10 and 3. The 3 year old loves to go with me all the time. The older ones were in golf a for a bit but are no longer interested in it. It breaks my heart. haha HardcoreLooper, MattF and tony@CIC 3 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, JDHolmes said: I would not take the golf trip. I taught for 17 years and money was always an issue and even when the spouse said,,"I dont mind", thete wss always some resentment built which often festered and came up later in "discussions". I eould use that for a family trip. It will be a trip everyone rememvers and talks ablut for life. You can probably even get in a round or two on the family vacation too. While it seems like a once in a lifetime trip, other opportunities will come after the kids are gone and you can take your wife on the golf trip and she can enjoy spa time, vacation time at the resort while you golf and you can make couple memories while you still enjoy golf with friends. The wife and zi do this a couple of times a year these days when there's much more disposable income. Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app You taught for 17 years, what do you do now if you don't mind me asking? Always looking at "phase 2" since I will be done myself in a few years. tony@CIC 1 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ballplayer002003 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2021 So I called my buddy that organized the trip and who has more money than he knows what to do with and told him I had to back out. He was disappointed that I was saying that since I was the first one he wanted to be there with him. He even offered to pay, but I could never allow that. He understood why I made the decision and didn't make me feel any worse than I did. You guys all made very valid points and that is another reason why I love this site so much, we all kinda think the same way. We LOVE golf, but we all LOVE our families that much more. Cheers everyone, I will have to send some pictures from some island of the family and I in the near future (Post Covid). HardcoreLooper, Rchang, MattF and 7 others 7 3 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LICC Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, ballplayer002003 said: So you all are reflecting my thoughts exactly. For the record, my wife says she understands and has no problem with me going.....but GUYS SERIOUSLY, we know that could have two vastly different meanings. haha Man does this suck. Go for two days, just play Pebble, then come back and take the family to Florida instead of the Caribbean. Pebble Beach is the only real bucket list of those courses. Creative thinking. Problem solved. PS- Is Pebble Beach worth taking a long flight for just a two-night stay? Absolutely ... Edited March 9, 2021 by LICC ballplayer002003 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MmmmmmBuddy Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 8:55 AM, ballplayer002003 said: Del Monte, Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay, Spyglass and Pebble Beach again while staying at the Lodge at Pebble Beach for a cost of $3700...not including air fare from BWI and food, side bets and souvenirs. I am figuring about 5-6k would be a good approximation for this trip. Tough one. I have a daughter in college, and can confirm that they grow up fast. 6k for a trip to Monterey that doesn't include Cypress is a no go for me... For me, I'm playing Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Trails and Old Mac. That's 1500 or so in GF, unless you double each day. Plan on a 4 day trip, Get an AirBnB in Bandon and bring the family. Looks like flights from BWI to EUG are fairly inexpensive. Make a week of it and see the Nothwest.. You might want to stay.... Kenny B and ballplayer002003 2 Quote Driver - Ping G430 Max 9° | Ventus Blue TR Hybrid - ZX 16° & 18° | GD Tour IZ S 2 Iron - ZU65 17° | AeroTech SteelFiber 110icw S Irons - ZX7 MKII 4-Pw | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Wedges - RTX 6 Tour Rack 50° 54° 58° | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Putter - L.A.B. Golf Link.1 | LA Golf P135 shaft | Garsen Quad Tour grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, LICC said: Go for two days, just play Pebble, then come back and take the family to Florida instead of the Caribbean. Pebble Beach is the only real bucket list of those courses. Creative thinking. Problem solved. PS- Is Pebble Beach worth taking a long flight for just a two-night stay? Absolutely ... I was actually looking forward to Spyglass the most. Don't get me wrong, Pebble is Pebble but I have heard that aside from the views, the course itself is usually in a bit of rough shape just due to it's heavy play. I still want to play it, just like every other golfer though. Have you played it? MattF, HardcoreLooper and tony@CIC 3 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, MmmmmmBuddy said: Tough one. I have a daughter in college, and can confirm that they grow up fast. 6k for a trip to Monterey that doesn't include Cypress is a no go for me... For me, I'm playing Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Trails and Old Mac. That's 1500 or so in GF, unless you double each day. Plan on a 4 day trip, Get an AirBnB in Bandon and bring the family. Looks like flights from BWI to EUG are fairly inexpensive. Make a week of it and see the Nothwest.. You might want to stay.... Bandon is also on the bucket list. The guy that set up the Pebble trip goes to Bandon as well and loves it! Oh to have countless amounts of cash haha. I have been to Seattle and Tacoma and love it out there, just beautiful scenery. I do like your plan though!!! MattF, MmmmmmBuddy, tony@CIC and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDHolmes Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 You taught for 17 years, what do you do now if you don't mind me asking? Always looking at "phase 2" since I will be done myself in a few years. Actually, after teaching I moved into construction and construction management. Then moved over to corporare safety. Currently, unemployed thanks to Covid and am not looking. We are preparing for retirement so my wife tells me my job is to sell stuff. She makes a good enough living to support us and we've been frugal for years.Recommendation...to any, is to get involved with an engineering and construction company. Great living and lots of opportunity regardless of your educational majorSent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app HardcoreLooper, MattF, ballplayer002003 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LICC Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, ballplayer002003 said: I was actually looking forward to Spyglass the most. Don't get me wrong, Pebble is Pebble but I have heard that aside from the views, the course itself is usually in a bit of rough shape just due to it's heavy play. I still want to play it, just like every other golfer though. Have you played it? I have played Pebble. It was absolutely incredible, unlike almost any golf experience you would ever have. The conditioning was excellent when I played. I haven't played Spyglass, but if someone offered for me to play either, I would play Pebble again in a heartbeat. The biggest drawback was the length of time of the round and a lot of waiting, but what a setting to be waiting. Holes 6-10 are unreal, and the holes off the water are still mostly great (with a couple of exceptions). MattF and ballplayer002003 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azstu324 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 We're actually taking a trip to Monterey/Pacific Grove in June to see how much the vibe has changed since COVID and make a decision if we still want to move back out there next year. We'll be right in the neighborhood but unfortunately I won't be playing any of these courses :( . I will however be playing a round at the "poor man's" pebble aka PG Golf links. I'll also hit up a round at one of my local faves Monterey Pines. See.. family AND golf can coexist in the same vacation maybe just not bucket list golf.. the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get.. HardcoreLooper, tony@CIC, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote PXG 0311 Gen 5 9°/ Fujikura MotoreX F1 6X F6 3 Wood 14* / Kuro Kage Silver 65X F8 6 wood 20* / Fujikura MotoreX F3 6S RADSpeed Hybrid 24* TS1 4-GW / FCM Precision 6.5 Rifle TSW Wedge - 56/12 EAS 1.0 / Grip master 2.0 MAXFLI Tour CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 So you all are reflecting my thoughts exactly. For the record, my wife says she understands and has no problem with me going.....but GUYS SERIOUSLY, we know that could have two vastly different meanings. haha Man does this suck. Exactly! Go ahead go!.....what do you mean you’re going!, lolAs much as I would want to do it I probably couldn’t let myself do it.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy tony@CIC 1 Quote XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 10 hours ago, MmmmmmBuddy said: Tough one. I have a daughter in college, and can confirm that they grow up fast. 6k for a trip to Monterey that doesn't include Cypress is a no go for me... For me, I'm playing Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Trails and Old Mac. That's 1500 or so in GF, unless you double each day. Plan on a 4 day trip, Get an AirBnB in Bandon and bring the family. Looks like flights from BWI to EUG are fairly inexpensive. Make a week of it and see the Nothwest.. You might want to stay.... How is Bandon for non-golfers? My wife wants me to do a bucket-list trip for my 50th, but I want to bring the family with me. My girls will definitely play with me, but my wife is going to need stuff to do. And if my mom and dad go, mom's another non-golfer to entertain. We were thinking about going to Cabot, but Canada doesn't seem to be too keen on us Americans right now. And if I had to choose only one to get to go to, it'd be Bandon. ballplayer002003 and tony@CIC 2 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 12:29 PM, MmmmmmBuddy said: Tough one. I have a daughter in college, and can confirm that they grow up fast. 6k for a trip to Monterey that doesn't include Cypress is a no go for me... For me, I'm playing Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Trails and Old Mac. That's 1500 or so in GF, unless you double each day. Plan on a 4 day trip, Get an AirBnB in Bandon and bring the family. Looks like flights from BWI to EUG are fairly inexpensive. Make a week of it and see the Nothwest.. You might want to stay.... This is actually above Pebble for me, because it's actually a lot more possible, especially money wise. Heck, my wife told me to go to Ireland with my friends for my 50th, but I couldn't justify the pricing then. Also, I think I will choose to stay in the country for the foreseeable future. But, Ireland is still calling. Bandon, see you in 3 for the 55th birthday! HardcoreLooper and tony@CIC 2 Quote John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 Bandon is another bucket list course, one that I think is more doable than Pebble for me now. I will take the wife and another pal with his wife as well and I'm figuring while we golf the women can get a massage or something. As for now, I will continue to go to Pinehurst and Bethpage (OH DARN) and love every bit of it! tony@CIC and HardcoreLooper 2 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, ballplayer002003 said: Bandon is another bucket list course, one that I think is more doable than Pebble for me now. I will take the wife and another pal with his wife as well and I'm figuring while we golf the women can get a massage or something. As for now, I will continue to go to Pinehurst and Bethpage (OH DARN) and love every bit of it! If you're going to Brandon Dunes, you'll have more than one course to take in. If you play Bandon Dunes, then you'll want to play Pacific Dunes. And then there is Bandon Trail. Might as well go for Old McDonald while you're visiting. Don't forget Sheep Ranch. Then there's the Punchbowl and Bandon Preserve for those times between rounds. That's a lot of massages for the wives. tony@CIC, ballplayer002003 and HardcoreLooper 2 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 13 hours ago, CarlH said: If you're going to Brandon Dunes, you'll have more than one course to take in. If you play Bandon Dunes, then you'll want to play Pacific Dunes. And then there is Bandon Trail. Might as well go for Old McDonald while you're visiting. Don't forget Sheep Ranch. Then there's the Punchbowl and Bandon Preserve for those times between rounds. That's a lot of massages for the wives. Then I hope there is a winery or two nearby... tony@CIC and CarlH 1 1 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRedMan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 People are all that matter, but I would recommend considering if this trip might “recalibrate” you and deliver you back to your family better than when you left. Find the “win-win”. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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