The Good Morning Thread

[ejgaudette]

Good morning all!

Another busy day here with the wife heading out this afternoon for some time to relax. I am sure we will find something fun for the kids to do here. Getting some work done this morning after getting my work out in this morning. Fall weather continues to move in and leave have already started falling. Just a few right now but of course more to come.

@EasyPutter Glad everything went well

@Shankster Hopefully it is nothing serious and I would have some take a look for sure

@Javs and @Northern Monkey Glad the trips are going well

Have a great Thursday everyone!

[Javs]

1 minute ago, ejgaudette said:

Good morning all!

Another busy day here with the wife heading out this afternoon for some time to relax. I am sure we will find something fun for the kids to do here. Getting some work done this morning after getting my work out in this morning. Fall weather continues to move in and leave have already started falling. Just a few right now but of course more to come.

@EasyPutter Glad everything went well

@Shankster Hopefully it is nothing serious and I would have some take a look for sure

@Javs and @Northern Monkey Glad the trips are going well

Have a great Thursday everyone!

Thank you Sir!

[jbern]

Good morning! My training went over time yesterday, so I didn't end up making it to the course! I'll have to try again another day! 

I'm working from home this morning and then taking the afternoon off to continue painting the deck! 

Have a good day everyone!

@RichL85 - I did not know bowling had a hdcp system! Thanks for sharing that!

@Javs & @Northern Monkey - AWESOME photos from your trips! Thanks for sharing! Very cool to see!

@Byrnzee - sending good vibes your dad's way! 

@cksurfdude - I totally agree with you about the intrigue of the Newton shafts! Especially with all of the interesting posts on the dedicated thread! Go for it!

[cnosil]

7 minutes ago, TAGolf13 said:

GM all. Just tried the TRUEGOLFFIT app for fun to see what it might suggest, and lo and behold, it suggested the Ping G430 Max, and a few weeks ago I bought the G430 LST. Pretty close match, eh? I might have to try it for my next set of irons.

On another note, I clicked on the links in what may have been the original community map and those links didn't work. I'm guessing there must be new links. Anyone care to save this lazy ole dude some work and post a new link? I'm ashamed of my laziness, but what the heck. I feel like I've earned it (not here, just in general).

TrueGolfFit only does drivers 

 

the community map doesn’t work due to a software update. They are working on finding/building a new one.   No new links at this time.  

[Rob Person]

10 minutes ago, TAGolf13 said:

GM all. Just tried the TRUEGOLFFIT app for fun to see what it might suggest, and lo and behold, it suggested the Ping G430 Max, and a few weeks ago I bought the G430 LST. Pretty close match, eh? I might have to try it for my next set of irons.

On another note, I clicked on the links in what may have been the original community map and those links didn't work. I'm guessing there must be new links. Anyone care to save this lazy ole dude some work and post a new link? I'm ashamed of my laziness, but what the heck. I feel like I've earned it (not here, just in general).

It has not been re-enabled yet.  It is something they are working on replacing pr redoing down the road is my understanding. 

[TAGolf13]

Just now, cnosil said:

TrueGolfFit only does drivers 

 

the community map doesn’t work due to a software update. They are working on finding/building a new one.   No new links at this time.  

Ah, ok thanks. There's so much good stuff on the forum that getting overwhelmed is easy to do. I appreciate the willingness to help!

[Swood1994]

Good morning spies!

Another beautiful Thursday morning here in CNY. Wanted to echo what @Byrnzee said about his pops having a hip replacement, good vibes are appreciated for a fellow golf nut! 

I've been pretty busy at work and Skytrak+ testing but luckily have been getting out on the course as well. Speaking of man with the soon to be new hip, we won a scramble tournament Monday at his country club for his Alma Mater fund raiser. We called it his last hoorah! lol

All in all, winding down the week with another birthday golf bash for my god father Saturday at silver creek!

Have a great day all! 

[funkyjudge]

You asked for a “throwback” photo; this is about as “throwback” as it gets (42 years ago yesterday on my wedding day — not my first, but that’s another story for another day).  Best thing that ever happened to me …… BY FAR!!!

[Javs]

22 minutes ago, jbern said:

Good morning! My training went over time yesterday, so I didn't end up making it to the course! I'll have to try again another day! 

I'm working from home this morning and then taking the afternoon off to continue painting the deck! 

Have a good day everyone!

@RichL85 - I did not know bowling had a hdcp system! Thanks for sharing that!

@Javs & @Northern Monkey - AWESOME photos from your trips! Thanks for sharing! Very cool to see!

@Byrnzee - sending good vibes your dad's way! 

@cksurfdude - I totally agree with you about the intrigue of the Newton shafts! Especially with all of the interesting posts on the dedicated thread! Go for it!

Thank you!

[Javs]

14 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

You asked for a “throwback” photo; this is about as “throwback” as it gets (42 years ago yesterday on my wedding day — not my first, but that’s another story for another day).  Best thing that ever happened to me …… BY FAR!!!

Awesome throw back! I thought we were going to see some dress blues!

[Erin B]

21 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

You asked for a “throwback” photo; this is about as “throwback” as it gets (42 years ago yesterday on my wedding day — not my first, but that’s another story for another day).  Best thing that ever happened to me …… BY FAR!!!

Fanfreakingtastic!!!

[funkyjudge]

9 minutes ago, Javs said:

Awesome throw back! I thought we were going to see some dress blues!

That could happen. I have photos but they are not uploaded to the computer or iPad.

Edited 7 hours ago by funkyjudge

[Preeway]

1 hour ago, David Leighton Reid said:

Good morning, golfers!  Today, I am substituting as a PE coach at the High School.  
 

 

Welcome to my world. Hope your day goes smoothly!

[ZoonORama]

Good morning all!

Well, it is that time of year where I make my journey to Kona, Hawaii to lose as many golf balls in the surf side hazards as possible. Leaving Saturday morning early and back the following Sunday. Hoping to get a few rounds in between other things. The volcanos  are rumbling and spewing so I really want to see that while there too.

Been following that new L.A.B. putter design. It is interesting. I will be using my Odyssey AI One Milled for this trip but interested in checking out a L.A.B. putter on my return. Who knows, might have to join the movement.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

Cheers! 

[jaz29]

17 hours ago, BIG STU said:

I would not call it a rant just posting information and your honest opinion.

I never had a handicap or played handicapped golf until I joined our league last year. We are not on the GHIN system but on a program called I Cap.

Now back when I first joined here I was a 5 cap from the back tees. A friend of mine was physically challenged (from birth) but was a computer whiz. He bought all the software and did our scores. He never wanted a dime he just loved to do it to occupy his mind. We would go by his house when our group called The Miura Mafia played close by. With his limitations he could not play golf but rode around and had fun and drank beer. Of course he never paid for a cart fee or a beer when he was with us. Sadly we lost him due to his physical defects some 6 years ago now.

IMHO the handicap system is ok IF it is used properly with some honesty and ethics involved. But then again I am a rookie on the handicap system.

We do have some "rules Nazis" in our league. One said something to me because he saw me playing one day and I did not post a score. The reason being I was playing a persimmon round which can be 5 to 7 shots more depending on where I play from. Sometimes I play our Par3s from the tips and make them Par 4s. Well I went to the league Pres., VP and handicap chairman and explained. Playing the vintage stuff I could post and run my HC up a lot then play the modern stuff in tournaments. That would be sandbagging and dishonest and they agreed. They told the old busybody to MHOB and leave it up to the members to police themselves. I think as a whole our league is ran fairly.

Agree with not posting the persimmion round and yeah folks take the handicap more serious than they should. Many treat it like a badge of honor. Golf is a mysterious game as many do not play by the rules of golf.  Cool words about your friend. When i broke my wrist (not comparing) and could not play, I still wanted the comradary of our league and rode in a cart and "harassed" the guys.

[jaz29]

7 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

That could happen. I have photos but they are not uploaded to the computer or iPad.

Semper Fi!

[RichL85]

Early morning for the west coast since I'm stuck in training meetings scheduled for those blasted east coasters I work with. It's almost like they don't even consider us employees. Though to be fair during one of my trips back to the main office I went to the break room to get coffee and the logistics manager looked at me and literally asked, "Do you work here?" 

Why... No, of course I don't. I'm just wearing this company's shirt and walking into the break room using my ID badge to steal the coffee. 

This was about 3 years into me working with this company. I wasn't quite sure what to say in response. 

[EnderinAZ]

Good morning spies! Off to the mountains and the land of terrible internet today. Winterizing the trailer this week and get it closed up for storage. COLD is not something we do anymore and it is getting cold up there. Low 40s at night.

@William P Hope the new driver works for you! Mine is just a blast to use . I just pounded it yesterday. Long straight with a little tailing draw or fade depending on what I need. A tailing fade on command - what a concept! Shot a one over par 74!

The other half just put her coffee cup in the dishwasher. Guess the musing period is over for this morning.

Hope everyone has a great day.

 

[David Leighton Reid]

5 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Welcome to my world. Hope your day goes smoothly!

Thanks Preeway!  I hope all is well with you. 

[ILMgolfnut]

3 minutes ago, jaz29 said:

Agree with not posting the persimmion round

The handicap guy at the regional golf association told me that if you play in an event where persimmons or hickory shafts or some other equipment permutation is required, those aren't postable either.

[jaz29]

2 minutes ago, RichL85 said:

Early morning for the west coast since I'm stuck in training meetings scheduled for those blasted east coasters I work with. It's almost like they don't even consider us employees. Though to be fair during one of my trips back to the main office I went to the break room to get coffee and the logistics manager looked at me and literally asked, "Do you work here?" 

Why... No, of course I don't. I'm just wearing this company's shirt and walking into the break room using my ID badge to steal the coffee. 

This was about 3 years into me working with this company. I wasn't quite sure what to say in response. 

LOL, thanks for making me laugh this morning. 

[Javs]

12 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

That could happen. I have photos but they are not uploaded to the computer or iPad.

Same my old photos are just that real photos. Also, when we moved to Texas the moving company dropped our household goods container. Most everything was broken or lost. About 45 years of pictures gone. That really sucked.

[Erin B]

2 minutes ago, Javs said:

Same my old photos are just that real photos. Also, when we moved to Texas the moving company dropped our household goods container. Most everything was broken or lost. About 45 years of pictures gone. That really sucked.

Same. Always seems like a PCS move has casualties.

[Javs]

Just now, Erin B said:

Same. Always seems like a PCS move has casualties.

Yes Sir, unfortunately and it was the last move!

[Erin B]

3 minutes ago, Javs said:

Yes Sir, unfortunately and it was the last move!

Ours as well, but I don't know if I'd consider our last as unfortunate. I do miss the AF though, and wearing the uniform. I loved serving. Hell, I'm still serving, just in civilian uniform and with the National Guard.

Edited 7 hours ago by Erin B

[Javs]

1 minute ago, Erin B said:

Ours as well, but I don't know if I'd consider our last as unfortunate. I do miss the AF though, and wearing the uniform. I loved serving. Hell, I'm still serving, just in civilian uniform and with the National Guard.

Thank you for your service!

[KC Golf]

Good Morning Spies!

Looks like a nice sunny golfing day up here. Starting tomorrow we will get some rain.  So I am going to take the afternoon off and golf.  It’s prime Fall weather so it should be an awesome day!

I will sadly miss the weekly call, but I figure this will be a great substitute…

Hope to get back to driving it straight and putting them well.  My last round was a bit of an adventure, so hopefully today will be better.

Have a great day Spies!

[Erin B]

2 minutes ago, Javs said:

Thank you for your service!

And thank you for yours as well!

[cksurfdude]

1 hour ago, Byrnzee said:

My dad is scheduled to have hip replacement surgery this morning, so please send good vibes for that to go smoothly. He's an avid golfer and is not happy to have surgery mid-season, but it was necessary with the pain he was dealing with. 

Yes definitely

I had the left side done almost 7 years ago .. now the right side is getting jealous .. but would tell him go slow right after and do ALL the PT they give you .. and then continue with the exercises for at least a year.

Also don't rush back into golfing - let the body tell you what is comfortable and what's not!

Another recommendation for him is to see a good chiropractor and let them evaluate his standing posture - it's possible there will be a slight length difference in the legs and a heel lift on one side may be suggested.

[Jim Shaw]

4 hours ago, Cfhandyman said:

Jim, you are far too modest.  It’s definitely an A+. Competitive golf is a whole different beast and to win is not easy. It requires a great deal of skill and mental fortitude, especially when battling through adversity.  To win twice is quite the accomplishment.  So take a bow, you’ve earned it and very well done.  

aww, thanks @Cfhandyman, this tournament season has been quite the journey for certain, I found it "therapeutic" to have access to this forum to put my feelings down on paper so to speak...your words are very kind and appreciated.

On a side note, I am hearing nothing but good feedback from Saugeen and the Canadian Senior and Super Senior Men's amateur this past week. All of the competitors I have reached out to marvelled at the volunteers and the shape of the course. Congratulations to them and to Ontario golf in general, great stuff...

Oh and BC beat Ontario in the 2nd Indigenous provincial competition at Bear Mountain in Victoria a couple of weeks ago. I went up to watch the 1st competition last year and it was great to see the players and to see our game grow. My friend Patrick Kelly is instrumental in making this championship happen and I can see it growing for years to come.