The Good Morning Thread

[Woodrow72]

Just completed an hour and half gym  session , pretty morning now that the sun is coming up , going to take a long walk here shortly then have a AC guy coming to take a look , then practice time before I run errands . May you all enjoy the day and reap great benefits. Be grateful, kind , and blessed 

[Dead Solid Bogey]

8 minutes ago, William P said:

Good Thursday morning Spies!

Looks like the rain is going to hold off and allow us to get our Senior butts around the course before the storms arrive later in the day. Yes! Don't need another water survival lesson like last week's episode...

@ParFore74x safe travels and wishes for success in the tournament

@BreakfastBall15 Hope your son is feeling better soon

@berkeleybob Hope your wife recovers quickly

Looking forward to the call this afternoon as it is always fun and informative.

Everyone have a great day! 

Take your floaties to be safe… You know, in case “ Mother Nature “ engages in the female prerogative  of changing her mind. 

[Preeway]

Good morning everyone. Gonna be a bit cold and dreary today with wind and rain in the forecast. Can’t complain too much as it’s being really dry the last few weeks. Hoping we get enough rain to soften up the courses before I head out tomorrow. Gonna do my best to not make a fool of myself after shooting 69. Then again, it’s a shorter course so maybe I try to grind out a 68? Either way, it’s a round of golf with my son so it will be a great day. Looking forward to the community call this afternoon. Hope to see some of you all there. 

[Cfhandyman]

Good morning to all and happy Thursday. Enjoying my morning espresso, no doggie disasters and looking forward to watching the Players later today.  

For your laugh of the day. Answering the security question before getting on the call.  Have a great day.

 

[ZJeb67]

Good morning all and for those of us who dare to dream of some retirement date, happy Friday eve.

Yesterday was absolutely beautiful and the local course was standing room only at putting and chipping.

Overcast today with good chances of all day rain.  
We'll see if the weather forecasters called it correctly or if they'll get a mulligan.

[Dead Solid Bogey]

20 hours ago, William P said:

Good Wednesday morning Spies!

Looking for one more nice day before the weather turns to the dark side tomorrow thru Sunday with a chance of some severe stuff in the mix... It seems that we are on a cycle that makes Thursdays regular round a crap shoot.  I'm prepared with new rain gear this week and will be at the course rain or shine! 

@Wheelieb Sure hope you come of it soon and get to feeling better.

@Preeway Great round! Something to be said for a nice stroll on the course...

@snoopy79 Hope all goes well with your project and you experience minimal downtime in the kitchen.

I am envious of @Dead Solid Bogey's grasp of the female language.  It would be so much easier to stay out of trouble if I could translate better...  @tdc1 good news on the knee. Time to walk a few holes a day, weather permitting.

Everyone have a great day and get a few holes in along the way! 

Thanks… Just a full on attempt in being able to somewhat decipher and discern whether to engage in a “flight or fight” survival tactic…. PRO TIP: The fight part is never ever a winnable option. 
SOURCE: A lifetime of being “ O  for “ with that option. 

[Erin B]

Good Morning MGS Troops!!! Wolf Creek did not disappoint! Conestoga again today! Happy Thursday and happy birdie hunting!

[Swood1994]

Good morning all!

@sirchunksalot I hope your back starts to feel better so you can get out on the course soon!

@ParFore74x Good luck at the tournament!

@IndyBonzo have fun!

@Wheelieb Glad to hear you are on the mend!

@scotter032 I think I speak for everyone when I say I’m jealous! Have fun at The Players!

 

As for me heading to a haircut this AM then back home to tackle a bunch of work. I Had the simulator yips last night and couldn’t hit a shot to save my life. Not sure what it is because it doesn’t translate to the course, thankfully. I’m also dealing with some pesky Hip pain. I’m hoping I can cover it with ibuprofen and a massage gun to avoid the doctors. All in all just pushing for the weekend.

Happy community call day, looking forward to hopping on with everyone!

Edited March 14 by Swood1994
Can’t type apparently

[BigMacQue]

Good morning, I've missed you guys.  Been more than a week since I've posted in here.

Finally got to play a round yesterday.  I've been limited to the range and the practice green for a few days due to a lingering eye infection.  Thankfully I took my grandson with me so he could help me spot my ball - more than once he had to point right at it to get me to my next stroke.

But .... I get to play today and tomorrow, and then two rounds lined up for next week.  I'll wrap up my testing of the Arias Chipper by the end of next week and then the week after I get fitted for a new fairway wood.  So .... all in all it's all good.

Hope you're playing golf today.

[Girldad18]

Good morning spies! 
Supposed to get some storms today so won’t be able to hit any balls. Working on some different things though in the office. 
Have a great Thursday! The Players starts today!

[BreakfastBall15]

51 minutes ago, William P said:

Good Thursday morning Spies!

Looks like the rain is going to hold off and allow us to get our Senior butts around the course before the storms arrive later in the day. Yes! Don't need another water survival lesson like last week's episode...

@ParFore74x safe travels and wishes for success in the tournament

@BreakfastBall15 Hope your son is feeling better soon

@berkeleybob Hope your wife recovers quickly

Looking forward to the call this afternoon as it is always fun and informative.

Everyone have a great day! 

Thank you! I'm pretty sure its just the post vacation crud my daughter had a few days ago and she passed it on to him. There's been a lot of vomit the past few days. a. Lot. Of. Vomit...

[ParFore74x]

2 hours ago, berkeleybob said:

@ParFore74x Safe trip!

 

 

2 hours ago, rkj427 said:

@ParFore74x safe travels, and best of luck in the tournament.

 

 

52 minutes ago, William P said:

@ParFore74x safe travels and wishes for success in the tournament

 

 

21 minutes ago, Swood1994 said:

@ParFore74x Good luck at the tournament!

Thank you all! I think that she’s excited to go and play but she’s 17 so it’s hard to tell.  

 

@Erin B Great pics of Wolf Creek!!! I recognize that course from playing it on WGT Golf on my phone!  

[Shrek74]

Good morning Spies, and happy Thursday!!

Been warm here the last couple of days, with highs in the mid to upper 60's and yesterday into the low 70's. Today will be mid 70's, but with the return of rain later today and all day tomorrow. Then temps back down to the 40's on Monday. So I think Spring is here, but with a few days where Spring has it's back turned to Winter. But I do like seeing all the sunny days this weekend and next week. Hoping it'll be nice enough to get a range session on Saturday with a mid 60's and partly sunny day, currently.

Work continues in the laundry room. Drywall mud and tape jobs done and sanded. Texture applied to the walls. Paint done as well. Luckily I have enough leftover paint from the previous owners to do the laundry area. I think we may be able to start fitting the utility cabinet along with the base and wall cabinets next to it today, so we can cut out the proper amount of baseboard so they fit nice and snug. Forward progress is great to see in the room and I can't wait to get it all done. But it'll be at least another 1-2 weeks before we can finish it all. We'll get there.

Everyone have a wonderful Thursday!

[David Leighton Reid]

Good Thursday morning, golfers!  After 4 consecutive days of walking 18 holes, this old retired hacker needs to take a break and do something less strenuous....like clean house.  SWMBO might think she is supporting a golf deadbeat instead of a part-time golfer and house cleaner.  No subbing this week due to nice weather and the fact that I accepted a 4 day assignment for next week.  

 

[Erin B]

12 minutes ago, ParFore74x said:

 

 

 

Thank you all! I think that she’s excited to go and play but she’s 17 so it’s hard to tell.  

 

@Erin B Great pics of Wolf Creek!!! I recognize that course from playing it on WGT Golf on my phone!  

I played it virtually as well

[OdinSnipes414]

Good morning and happy players day! Raining in buckets today so hope to still get out and work around the greens today at BrownDeer! Have a great day yall! 

[cksurfdude]

Good Morning!

... I think .. is it still morning...?

Oof.. moving a little slowly so far today .. combination of a few things but hey look it's a bright sunny day here and gonna get warm, too!

Beach day?

I know you're all thinking golf day but did do some of that swing thing yesterday, and will be doing some more of it this evening (indoor clinic).

Maybe a little yard work; always stuff to tend to out there!

Well whatever Friday Eve has in store for you all, I hope it's something good or fun or if it's that w-o-r-k thing that people talk about then hope it's not too annoying!!

[ILMgolfnut]

Good morning Spies! Feeling the aftereffects of sitting out on that parking lot in Augusta for 30 hours the last three days. I feel like I played 36 for three straight days instead. So no round today at the Patch (Augusta Muni) or anywhere else. After I get to Charlotte this afternoon, I might go find a range; I believe there's one near my hotel. Might. Plan is also to do a workout at the hotel fitness room.

I'm now seeing multiple signs around Augusta offering "golf tickets". They never say to what, probably because ANGC has lawyers and they're not afraid to use them, but that jibes with what I've heard about the scalpers' market. One side note: While I was sitting in the parking lot yesterday, a couple from Illinois came up to join our study. He said they have family in the Augusta area and come down occasionally. I could tell he'd been there at least once before because he was wearing a Masters golf shirt. I commented on that and he said he had gotten lucky in the Masters ticket lottery. I didn't even know they had a lottery. So while he was getting his blood drawn, I went to the Masters website and signed up for the 2025 ticket lottery, which doesn't actually happen until June-ish.

Oh, and Happy Pi Day! Hug a mathematician if you know one!

Edited March 14 by ILMgolfnut

[tdc1]

Good morning, everyone!  It’s Thursday and that means — garbage day!

Had a good 9 holes yesterday but can’t wait for weather to get nice enough for greens to get mowed.  And, yes, I know I shouldn’t complain since my home course opened six(!) weeks earlier than last year.

Also, can y’all in Chicago and Milwaukee just keep the rain for yourselves?  Thanks.

Looking forward to a quiet day — read a little, course rater training session, going bowling, maybe a nap . . .

Have a great day!

[cnosil]

6 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said:

, I went to the Masters website and signed up for the 2025 ticket lottery, which doesn't actually happen until June-ish.

Remember you only created an account you will have to go back in June and identify your ticket preferences.

[ILMgolfnut]

32 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Remember you only created an account you will have to go back in June and identify your ticket preferences.

Yup. I set myself a reminder for June 1.

Double checked. First Tee of Charlotte is within a mile of my hotel and has a range open to the public. Hoping I can drag myself up there. But first I have to drag myself out of my hotel room in Augusta.

Edited March 14 by ILMgolfnut

[MattWillGolf]

Good morning Spies,

It’s a nice crisp, bright sunny day in CNY. Up to drop off my car to get the brakes taken care of. Working on my second cuppa. Dottie our foster dog goes to her Fur-ever home tomorrow. So happy for this sweet bundle of energy. 
I will have to pop on the Players later.
I was listening to the No Laying Up podcast this morning. They were doing a Players preview. They played clips from Jay Monahan’s press conference. That guy is such a tool. He showed traits of everything one doesn’t like about politicians. I don’t understand how he still has a job. For that salary one would think the tour could do better. I doubt that the players trust him.

Wishing all a wonderful day!

[Kenny B]

Good Morning everyone!!  It’s 32º but going to be sunny and 60º today; a little cooler this morning because no cloud cover last night.  Yesterday I spent a couple of hours pitching, chipping and putting.  I also tried to hit a few shots on the range, but each strike was met with a twinge of pain in my back.  Hopefully, I can get rid of that before my Saturday tee  time.  Spent some time stretching in my sauna; seems to help a little, so will repeat today.  

I also booked a SAM PuttLab session for next Wednesday; never done it before so this should be interesting.  Not sure I want to know that much about my putting stroke.  I’m pretty sure that nobody putts the same way I do… wonder what SAM will think?

Have a terrific Thursday and enjoy DST on the course if you are still working.

[Jim Shaw]

Well good morning spy's...

Looking forward to "The Players" getting started, looks like Rory is off to a good start. We have a fun "eightsome" planned for today, two 4somes. low net on each hole then compare cards in the club house after to see who buys the beer.

A low stress day, don't have to grind lol...

Looks like some sunny warmer weather on Southern Vancouver Island so there is that as well, anyway have a great day everyone... 

[jbern]

Good morning! It's been raining pretty hard all morning here in S. Michigan. I was able to walk 9 holes yesterday with a friend and it felt so good to be outside in shorts hitting a rock with a stick! I didn't play great, but I had a very good finish!

Today is meeting day at work, so I'll be in meeting rooms and calls until into the evening. I might put some headphones in so I can listen to The Players broadcast during some of these meetings!

Have a good day everyone!

@Preeway - congrats on breaking 70! Next level achievement! I have never done it before and it's my goal for this year! 

@Erin B - You've been playing some epic courses lately! My jealousy meter is pretty full!

[Erin B]

7 minutes ago, jbern said:

Good morning! It's been raining pretty hard all morning here in S. Michigan. I was able to walk 9 holes yesterday with a friend and it felt so good to be outside in shorts hitting a rock with a stick! I didn't play great, but I had a very good finish!

Today is meeting day at work, so I'll be in meeting rooms and calls until into the evening. I might put some headphones in so I can listen to The Players broadcast during some of these meetings!

Have a good day everyone!

@Preeway - congrats on breaking 70! Next level achievement! I have never done it before and it's my goal for this year! 

@Erin B - You've been playing some epic courses lately! My jealousy meter is pretty full!

I play Conestoga again today, then Palmer and Canyons the next two days. Yes I’m playing er hacking on some awesome courses!

[cksurfdude]

2 hours ago, BreakfastBall15 said:

Idk if there’s enough caffeine in the world to help me function today

credit to @Rob Person for finding this coffee co...

[Rob Person]

Good morning spies!  Happy CC day too!

Currently waiting to tee off, so thought I'd jump on here quickly.  Hoping for a repeat of yesterday's swing improvement performance!  but we are doing a best ball scramble today, not sure our 4th will make it, as his lady boss said "didn't you just play yesterday?"

Have a great day!

[Rob Person]

5 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

credit to @Rob Person for finding this coffee co...

Oh yeah!  

[cnosil]

36 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

 

I also booked a SAM PuttLab session for next Wednesday; never done it before so this should be interesting.  Not sure I want to know that much about my putting stroke.  I’m pretty sure that nobody putts the same way I do… wonder what SAM will think?

I’m interested in hearing your results.  Try to get the detailed report and not the basic club recommendation report.  the detail report will show face angle, path, rotation, tempo, aim, loft at impact, AoA, etc.  

just trying to learn about your stroke or looking for a new putter?  You may have unique setup things, but there aren’t that many different strokes.