How'd you play?

[cksurfdude]

18 hours ago, downlowkey said:

We have all been confronted with the notion of “new normal”, and for me personally, this reality includes a renewed appreciation for simple things. Like a hot cup of coffee in the morning, gainful employment, continually losing chess matches to my girlfriend, and after a 7 month layoff, my new relationship with golf.

Standing on the first tee Thursday morning, I was filled with anxiety and hope. General anxiety about the struggle we’re all facing together, and the desperate hope that golf might once again provide some balance.

With a few waggles of the lumber and a simple swing thought (turn), the anxiety seemed to drain out of my hands and a pearly K-Sig was somehow arcing down the right side of the fairway. And so I marched after it, buzzing with the same excitement that I experienced my first time setting foot on a real course. As a dreamweaver PW from 144 neared it’s apex, I quietly mused to my playing partner through a cracking voice “well... I guess go in?” It landed 10 feet short, took one hop and spun back to a spot 6 feet under the hole. The putt seemed like a foregone conclusion, as I watched it settle softly into the center of a shallow cup.

A textbook birdie on the 1st was not the precursor to some magical awakening of my dormant golf skills. To the contrary, over the next 9 holes, the collection included some of the biggest clankers that I can recall. But the lack of frustration I felt over less than ideal outcomes, was an experience that I cannot recall. And I think that arguably qualifies as a magical awakening.

I used to believe courage was the foundation of a successful golf outing. That is no longer the case. Because courage implies action in the face of fear, and I no longer see danger on the golf course, only opportunity. The opportunity to take risks, succeed or fail, and continue marching. So, for the foreseeable future, I’m beginning every morning on the 1st tee; rebuilding my grit and callouses, through a new set of eyes.

I have 27 holes under my belt this season and I’m not sure when I’ll start keeping score again. I’m not sure which clubs will be in my bag each morning I walk out the front door, or even which bag. But I’m certain that I will appreciate every moment. And I believe that constitutes playing well, in an entirely new way.

This game is a gift that keeps giving. And I feel very fortunate to truly see it as a game again.

Mr. Dude you are one of the wordsmith muses on here; that was an awesome story! .. and it's now copied into the Notes on my smartphone. Thanks!

[MattF]

42/47 for a sweet 89. I tried moving the ball back in my stance and it helped a lot. Hit 6 of 7 fairways on the front (67%) and of course, feeling great and probably cocky, hit 1 fairway on the back. I'll continue with the ball back more in the stance because I see that it helped a lot. Now I just have to keep my head screwed on.

I did find that my iron distance increased as well, so there's a nice benefit.

[fozcycle]

Unfortunately I could not sustain the low scores.....shot 43/46:90 today...new driver finally got dialed in on last couple holes.


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[PMookie]

Can’t. Hit. A. Green!!!!!! 33% again today, all misses were left. Man. I cannot find it at all right now. On the plus side, I putted GREAT! No three putts, 30 total for a 1.67 avg, which is my lowest in a LOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNG time.

85 (42/43)

I need range work with my 9-LW!!!!!

 

 

[Jmikecpa]

First tournament round of the year in our opening tournament. Shot a really good 75 in the wind and considering the two guys in my group chucked up a 112 and a 119 I played very well. Hard to concentrate and play good golf with all the bad shots i had to watch.


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[zrumble]

I had a very difficult day today. Only felt like I had 2-3 bad swings, striking it pure, drove pin high on a few holes, but ball flight was way too high still and the wind was blowing 25+ and I just couldn’t keep the ball down. Went OB twice on good shots, hit in a pond off a deflection, and left all my pitches halfway to the hole. Still managed an 84. 

[sirchunksalot]

Had another fun day on the course with the better half taking care of cart driving duties.  While the company was fun, the play was pretty bad. Ran into a log jam on the course following a group of 5 that played probably worse than I did. Although I'm not going to complain since it was a gorgeous 85 degree day. Shot 57/50 for a 107 with 3 fairways and only 2 greens hit. The putter wasn't much better with 40 putts. My wife actually complimented me on my chipping, which led to me losing any and all ability to hit a good one. I am proud of the 3rd hole, a 498 yard par 5 where I hit a 270 yard driver down wind then almost hit the green with the second shot.  The bad thing was I skulled the chip over the green, blowing any chance of eagle or birdie.

I posted two 9's, one on a par 4 and another on a par 5 that really killed any chance of a good score. I lost two balls on the 9th hole, but kept most in play. 

I did end on a positive note, making birdie on the last hole after a good drive, a decent second shot, a good pitch, and a single putt. Gotta look at the positives. 

Also got to put the new bag in play and it was great not to have any clubs snagging. 

[PMookie]

I drove down with some buddies to Montgomery, AL and played the RTJ Capitol Hill Legislator and Judge courses. Below are some pictures.
I played the Legislator course in the morning. Shot a 87 with 2 birdies, 7 pars, and an unfortunate (4) 3 putts. The greens were nasty! 
 
I played the Judge course in the afternoon. Shot an 83 with 2 birdies and 9 pars. I had 10 GIRs which helped but still lost 4 balls off the tee. I believe 14 of the 18 holes had water. It was a grind. 

I used to play there each time I went to work with a surgeon in Montgomery, and I’d stay right there at the exit. Mellow Mushroom pizza after each round!!!! Fun tracks for sure!

[Kenny B]

Our governor finally lifted our stupid golf rules a little this weekend.  My wife and I can now ride in the same cart, and we can play in threesomes and foursomes again.  If you are not in the same family, it's still single riders in carts.  The good news is that I get to play with my walking buddies on Monday.  The bad news is that we have been playing 3 hour rounds, but this weekend we are back to 4+ hour rounds.

Yesterday I managed to shoot a 47 on the front with two doubles and a 39 on the back with 1 birdie for an 86.  Couldn't buy a putt.

Today I par the first 4 holes, then bogey the next 5 holes for a 42.  I started the back nine with a 25 foot par saving putt, then almost chipped in for birdie on #11 (hung on the lip).  The chip was from the fringe, and I would have putted it but a sprinkler head was on my line.  I made a bogey on the par 3 #12 because I missed a putt after getting out of the sand.  I ran off a string of pars from 13-17... and then I got to my nemesis par 5 #18 hole.  Not a great drive left me with just a peak around the big tree at the dogleg left.  I decided to try my 5i; hit it perfect but it got a little high and clipped a branch but got past the tree in the left rough.  That left me 135y out of thicker-than-normal rough over the big bunker to a front pin.  Caught a little too much grass with my 8i... sand.  Good lie in the sand so hit my 60º over the high lip into the cup for a closing birdie.  This is the second time this year I have parred the back nine and shot 77.  Short game is coming back.

I have to give a shout out to my wife.  She has been struggling lately; every part of her game.  However, the last few days have been much better.  She had a birdie on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and today she had three (3) birdies!!  She shot 88 with three doubles and a snowman.  She hates blowup holes.  Happy wife... happy life!

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

3 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

Our governor finally lifted our stupid golf rules a little this weekend.  My wife and I can now ride in the same cart, and we can play in threesomes and foursomes again.  If you are not in the same family, it's still single riders in carts.  The good news is that I get to play with my walking buddies on Monday.  The bad news is that we have been playing 3 hour rounds, but this weekend we are back to 4+ hour rounds.

Yesterday I managed to shoot a 47 on the front with two doubles and a 39 on the back with 1 birdie for an 86.  Couldn't buy a putt.

Today I par the first 4 holes, then bogey the next 5 holes for a 42.  I started the back nine with a 25 foot par saving putt, then almost chipped in for birdie on #11 (hung on the lip).  The chip was from the fringe, and I would have putted it but a sprinkler head was on my line.  I made a bogey on the par 3 #12 because I missed a putt after getting out of the sand.  I ran off a string of pars from 13-17... and then I got to my nemesis par 5 #18 hole.  Not a great drive left me with just a peak around the big tree at the dogleg left.  I decided to try my 5i; hit it perfect but it got a little high and clipped a branch but got past the tree in the left rough.  That left me 135y out of thicker-than-normal rough over the big bunker to a front pin.  Caught a little too much grass with my 8i... sand.  Good lie in the sand so hit my 60º over the high lip into the cup for a closing birdie.  This is the second time this year I have parred the back nine and shot 77.  Short game is coming back.

I have to give a shout out to my wife.  She has been struggling lately; every part of her game.  However, the last few days have been much better.  She had a birdie on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and today she had three (3) birdies!!  She shot 88 with three doubles and a snowman.  She hates blowup holes.  Happy wife... happy life!

How does cart riders from the same household not allowed to be together? Just asinine the thought process on this stuff

and good shooting! Gotta make it through those rough patches 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

2 hours ago, sirchunksalot said:

Had another fun day on the course with the better half taking care of cart driving duties.  While the company was fun, the play was pretty bad. Ran into a log jam on the course following a group of 5 that played probably worse than I did. Although I'm not going to complain since it was a gorgeous 85 degree day. Shot 57/50 for a 107 with 3 fairways and only 2 greens hit. The putter wasn't much better with 40 putts. My wife actually complimented me on my chipping, which led to me losing any and all ability to hit a good one. I am proud of the 3rd hole, a 498 yard par 5 where I hit a 270 yard driver down wind then almost hit the green with the second shot.  The bad thing was I skulled the chip over the green, blowing any chance of eagle or birdie.

I posted two 9's, one on a par 4 and another on a par 5 that really killed any chance of a good score. I lost two balls on the 9th hole, but kept most in play. 

I did end on a positive note, making birdie on the last hole after a good drive, a decent second shot, a good pitch, and a single putt. Gotta look at the positives. 

Also got to put the new bag in play and it was great not to have any clubs snagging. 

Great pics! I just told my wife about this your wife riding with ya. She wants nothing to do with playing but she might be up for this.....hellos golf 4 days a week!

[Kenny B]

1 minute ago, Lacassem said:

How does cart riders from the same household not allowed to be together? Just asinine the thought process on this stuff

When our course opened up on May 5, we were told that we had to ride in separate carts.  I told the pro... but we rode together in the car to get here.  Nope, separate carts.  I said to him "Well if we have to ride separately, how is my wife going to get home?"  

Apparently, our governor plays golf and his wife beats him regularly.

[sirchunksalot]

11 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Great pics! I just told my wife about this your wife riding with ya. She wants nothing to do with playing but she might be up for this.....hellos golf 4 days a week!

That's awesome! It's a good way to enjoy each other's company and be out in nature. Plus, I let my wife drive the cart and she enjoys it. Hopefully your wife will come along with you and find out she enjoys it. 

[yungkory]

On 5/16/2020 at 7:51 AM, B.Boston said:

I just got it as a warranty replacement. First nine walking I’ve got nothing bad to say. It’s nice and compact without being too tight of a squeeze. Holds just enough stuff for me


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I've got to say, Ogio stepped up their aesthetics this year. This new line of bags lookin real nice!

On 5/16/2020 at 11:08 AM, downlowkey said:

We have all been confronted with the notion of “new normal”, and for me personally, this reality includes a renewed appreciation for simple things. Like a hot cup of coffee in the morning, gainful employment, continually losing chess matches to my girlfriend, and after a 7 month layoff, my new relationship with golf.

Standing on the first tee Thursday morning, I was filled with anxiety and hope. General anxiety about the struggle we’re all facing together, and the desperate hope that golf might once again provide some balance.

With a few waggles of the lumber and a simple swing thought (turn), the anxiety seemed to drain out of my hands and a pearly K-Sig was somehow arcing down the right side of the fairway. And so I marched after it, buzzing with the same excitement that I experienced my first time setting foot on a real course. As a dreamweaver PW from 144 neared it’s apex, I quietly mused to my playing partner through a cracking voice “well... I guess go in?” It landed 10 feet short, took one hop and spun back to a spot 6 feet under the hole. The putt seemed like a foregone conclusion, as I watched it settle softly into the center of a shallow cup.

A textbook birdie on the 1st was not the precursor to some magical awakening of my dormant golf skills. To the contrary, over the next 9 holes, the collection included some of the biggest clankers that I can recall. But the lack of frustration I felt over less than ideal outcomes, was an experience that I cannot recall. And I think that arguably qualifies as an awakening of sorts.

I used to believe courage was the foundation of a successful golf outing. That is no longer the case. Because courage implies action in the face of fear, and I no longer see danger on the golf course, only opportunity. The opportunity to take risks, succeed or fail, and continue marching. So, for the foreseeable future, I’m beginning every morning on the 1st tee; rebuilding my grit and callouses, through a new set of eyes.

I have 27 holes under my belt this season and I’m not sure when I’ll start keeping score again. I’m not sure which clubs will be in my bag each morning I walk out the front door, or even which bag. But I’m certain that I will appreciate every moment. And I believe that constitutes playing well, in an entirely new way.

This game is a gift that keeps giving. And I feel very fortunate to truly see it as a game again.

Damn, this was the most poetic thing I've ever read on MGS. Need to get you to write some more reviews... and I don't even like reading!

I followed up a steady 79 with a weird 87 today.

43/44: 87

5/14 FiR

6/18 GiR

35 Putts (blah)

I didn't hit the ball any worse than Friday, just couldn't really score when I had the chance. 3 doubles today vs. none on Friday definitely didn't help things. Played a slightly tougher track, but aside from one par 4 that measured 457 and played straight into the wind, it's not THAT hard. Couldn't buy a putt after sinking a couple from ~20' early on in the round, and only made 2 pars on the front 9. 3 penalty strokes didn't help either, I think one of them someone might've picked my ball up, but I shouldn't have blocked it towards their fairway in the first place. Could've hit a couple more greens but they were firm and I had 2-3 bounce really high and roll through. New swing thought with irons seems to be helping, I'm taking divots again where I have been a bit "plucky" over the last few months.

[CarlH]

I didn't play today, but thought that I'd post a picture of our closing hole as shot from in front of the pro shop.  This is a 6 shot HDR image that I shot several years back but processed today.  18 is a 365 yard par 4.  Straight shot to a slightly elevated two tiered green.  It's the #6 handicap hole, protected in the front and right side with 3 greenside bunkers and bunkers behind the green.  There are some brutal pin locations found on this green.  On Friday, we held our "Greenskeeper's Revenge Tournament" and the pin was located on a fairly strong slope.  Above or to the side was tough as a miss would take you 12 feet below the hole and that putt up the hill often resulted in a similar putt if you didn't get it to the hole.  One twosome was on in regulation and walked away with a 14 on the hole...yes....12 putts each from both players!   LOL.

[tony@CIC]

I didn't play today, but thought that I'd post a picture of our closing hole as shot from in front of the pro shop.  This is a 6 shot HDR image that I shot several years back but processed today.  18 is a 365 yard par 4.  Straight shot to a slightly elevated two tiered green.  It's the #6 handicap hole, protected in the front and right side with 3 greenside bunkers and bunkers behind the green.  There are some brutal pin locations found on this green.  On Friday, we held our "Greenskeeper's Revenge Tournament" and the pin was located on a fairly strong slope.  Above or to the side was tough as a miss would take you 12 feet below the hole and that putt up the hill often resulted in a similar putt if you didn't get it to the hole.  One twosome was on in regulation and walked away with a 14 on the hole...yes....12 putts each from both players!   LOL.

That's a picture I'd frame and keep in my office

 

 

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8 minutes ago, CarlH said:

I didn't play today, but thought that I'd post a picture of our closing hole as shot from in front of the pro shop.  This is a 6 shot HDR image that I shot several years back but processed today.  18 is a 365 yard par 4.  Straight shot to a slightly elevated two tiered green.  It's the #6 handicap hole, protected in the front and right side with 3 greenside bunkers and bunkers behind the green.  There are some brutal pin locations found on this green.  On Friday, we held our "Greenskeeper's Revenge Tournament" and the pin was located on a fairly strong slope.  Above or to the side was tough as a miss would take you 12 feet below the hole and that putt up the hill often resulted in a similar putt if you didn't get it to the hole.  One twosome was on in regulation and walked away with a 14 on the hole...yes....12 putts each from both players!   LOL.

Is that photo touched up? Either way incredible. When can I come play lol

[sirchunksalot]

10 minutes ago, CarlH said:

I didn't play today, but thought that I'd post a picture of our closing hole as shot from in front of the pro shop.  This is a 6 shot HDR image that I shot several years back but processed today.  18 is a 365 yard par 4.  Straight shot to a slightly elevated two tiered green.  It's the #6 handicap hole, protected in the front and right side with 3 greenside bunkers and bunkers behind the green.  There are some brutal pin locations found on this green.  On Friday, we held our "Greenskeeper's Revenge Tournament" and the pin was located on a fairly strong slope.  Above or to the side was tough as a miss would take you 12 feet below the hole and that putt up the hill often resulted in a similar putt if you didn't get it to the hole.  One twosome was on in regulation and walked away with a 14 on the hole...yes....12 putts each from both players!   LOL.

You did an amazing job with that photograph, it's absolutely stunning!

[PMookie]

How does cart riders from the same household not allowed to be together? Just asinine the thought process on this stuff
and good shooting! Gotta make it through those rough patches 

In our City’s infinite wisdom, no one less than 13 can be on the premises.... AND two people can’t be in a cart, even from the same family household..... Here’s the kicker: a 13 year old can’t drive their own cart!!!!

Yep. No lie. “Yes, your 13 year old can come, but can’t ride in your cart, and she can’t drive her own.....”
Absolutely idiotic. My 9 year old, technically, can’t even sit in my CAR while I’m on the range, which is right in front of the parking lot!


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6 minutes ago, PMookie said:

In our City’s infinite wisdom, no one less than 13 can be on the premises.... AND two people can’t be in a cart, even from the same family household..... Here’s the kicker: a 13 year old can’t drive their own cart!!!!

Yep. No lie. “Yes, your 13 year old can come, but can’t ride in your cart, and she can’t drive her own.....”
Absolutely idiotic. My 9 year old, technically, can’t even sit in my CAR while I’m on the range, which is right in front of the parking lot!


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It’s just insane. My son LOVES golfing and wants to hit the range every day....this whole thing is killing him more than me lol

and what the he’ll does under 13 have to do with anything.......it just doesn’t make any sense!!!!! Is that the magic number that they’re more susceptible lol jeasssssse

[Erik-M]

I played yesterday, shot a 75 with a 6 on 6(par 4). I hit every club a half club father, so I wasn't happy hitting different numbers but happy I gained a little iron distance. Used my short drive shaft and stripped everything. 340yrd drive on the last. So not mad about it

[Smellis745]

48 minutes ago, yungkory said:

I followed up a steady 79 with a weird 87 today.

Don't feel so bad...  I shot a 76 Friday, 87 Saturday, and 77 today.  I truly believe that golf is the most love-hate relationship possible.

[Rickp]

In our City’s infinite wisdom, no one less than 13 can be on the premises.... AND two people can’t be in a cart, even from the same family household..... Here’s the kicker: a 13 year old can’t drive their own cart!!!!

Yep. No lie. “Yes, your 13 year old can come, but can’t ride in your cart, and she can’t drive her own.....”
Absolutely idiotic. My 9 year old, technically, can’t even sit in my CAR while I’m on the range, which is right in front of the parking lot!


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I can’t fathom that situation. Nothing really surprises me anymore.


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[PMookie]

It’s just insane. My son LOVES golfing and wants to hit the range every day....this whole thing is killing him more than me lol
and what the he’ll does under 13 have to do with anything.......it just doesn’t make any sense!!!!! Is that the magic number that they’re more susceptible lol jeasssssse

Funny thing is, the you younger ones are less susceptible! Either way, it’s just dumb.


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[Jbmullin]

Played back to back days and it was Jekyll and Hyde , course only has 9 holes open. Shot 43 yesterday and 52 today. Had birdie putts on both par 3’s and 1 par 4 .. today dont think I had a shot at one birdie... what a difference 24 hours makes.



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[CarlH]

2 hours ago, Lacassem said:

Is that photo touched up? Either way incredible. When can I come play lol

Definitely touched up.  It's a total of 6 images taken at different exposures, then blended together (HDR) and tweaked a bit for contrast.  The 6 different images is why the clouds look a bit funny.  I might have to go back and figure out if I can minimize that look.  Come on out to Medford, OR and I'll get you on the course.

[sp0rtsfan86]

Played on Wednesday but just posting now. First round where the weather was decent but played up and down. I had a few rough holes but managed to shoot 48 on the tricky back 9. That's the side that can eat you up if you aren't careful or accurate.

Haven't played since due to weather 2-3 days of rain with the only nice day being reserved for the dog and enjoying the outdoors with her.

[chrism_s]

Finally got out onto the course for 2 9 hole rounds on Friday and Sunday. UK courses have been shut for 9 weeks, so we're finally able to get out and play. It's 2 balls only, all walking, and started with 9 hole rounds to manage capacity. We're back to full 18 hole rounds from Tuesday as the initial rush has died down.

It was great to be out there, I played pretty decently for the first holes after a 9 week lay off, so good to be out in the fresh air.

[daviddvm]

On 5/16/2020 at 7:02 PM, Mtbryant01 said:

I drove down with some buddies to Montgomery, AL and played the RTJ Capitol Hill Legislator and Judge courses. Below are some pictures.

I played the Legislator course in the morning. Shot a 87 with 2 birdies, 7 pars, and an unfortunate (4) 3 putts. The greens were nasty! 
 

I played the Judge course in the afternoon. Shot an 83 with 2 birdies and 9 pars. I had 10 GIRs which helped but still lost 4 balls off the tee. I believe 14 of the 18 holes had water. It was a grind. 

Nice courses and very nice pics...well done!

[daviddvm]

On 5/16/2020 at 4:08 PM, downlowkey said:

We have all been confronted with the notion of “new normal”, and for me personally, this reality includes a renewed appreciation for simple things. Like a hot cup of coffee in the morning, gainful employment, continually losing chess matches to my girlfriend, and after a 7 month layoff, my new relationship with golf.

Standing on the first tee Thursday morning, I was filled with anxiety and hope. General anxiety about the struggle we’re all facing together, and the desperate hope that golf might once again provide some balance.

With a few waggles of the lumber and a simple swing thought (turn), the anxiety seemed to drain out of my hands and a pearly K-Sig was somehow arcing down the right side of the fairway. And so I marched after it, buzzing with the same excitement that I experienced my first time setting foot on a real course. As a dreamweaver PW from 144 neared it’s apex, I quietly mused to my playing partner through a cracking voice “well... I guess go in?” It landed 10 feet short, took one hop and spun back to a spot 6 feet under the hole. The putt seemed like a foregone conclusion, as I watched it settle softly into the center of a shallow cup.

A textbook birdie on the 1st was not the precursor to some magical awakening of my dormant golf skills. To the contrary, over the next 9 holes, the collection included some of the biggest clankers that I can recall. But the lack of frustration I felt over less than ideal outcomes, was an experience that I cannot recall. And I think that arguably qualifies as an awakening of sorts.

I used to believe courage was the foundation of a successful golf outing. That is no longer the case. Because courage implies action in the face of fear, and I no longer see danger on the golf course, only opportunity. The opportunity to take risks, succeed or fail, and continue marching. So, for the foreseeable future, I’m beginning every morning on the 1st tee; rebuilding my grit and callouses, through a new set of eyes.

I have 27 holes under my belt this season and I’m not sure when I’ll start keeping score again. I’m not sure which clubs will be in my bag each morning I walk out the front door, or even which bag. But I’m certain that I will appreciate every moment. And I believe that constitutes playing well, in an entirely new way.

This game is a gift that keeps giving. And I feel very fortunate to truly see it as a game again.

Wow, very well said