How'd you play?

[fozcycle]

Well it is now 2 days after my CPO round at Saddlebrook Resort.  I think I have a pulled muscle in my middle back.  I remember pulling it on Saturday, right about the time that my game went south.......:-(  I did not get a good nights sleep last night as I could just not get comfortable. There is not enough muscle rub right now.....

[wbealsd]

Well it is now 2 days after my CPO round at Saddlebrook Resort.  I think I have a pulled muscle in my middle back.  I remember pulling it on Saturday, right about the time that my game went south.......:-(  I did not get a good nights sleep last night as I could just not get comfortable. There is not enough muscle rub right now.....

Getting old ain't for sissies...  but it DOES beat the alternative!

 

Just imagine how badly we'd be out of shape if we DIDN'T play golf.

[Kenny B]

I have found that a good massage therapist will help. Unfortunately, the good one I had got married and moved to Seattle. I have been to a couple of others, but they weren't the same. Massages help, but I'm still looking for the good one.

[fozcycle]

My Dad use to always say...."Any day you can put both feet on the ground is going to be a good day".

 

On top of that.....I have to travel this week on business.....

 

 

Anybody have any Flexoril?

[wbealsd]

I have found that a good massage therapist will help. Unfortunately, the good one I had got married and moved to Seattle. I have been to a couple of others, but they weren't the same. Massages help, but I'm still looking for the good one.

In a rare moment of sanity in my youth, I married a nurse  

[Undershooter]

I have found that a good massage therapist will help. Unfortunately, the good one I had got married and moved to Seattle. I have been to a couple of others, but they weren't the same. Massages help, but I'm still looking for the good one.

You mean: "you liked your previous physio better than the hack you have now"

You can't help Tiger pays better and is selfish

[Kenny B]

In a rare moment of sanity in my youth, I married a nurse

 

Good planning on your part! I married someone who doesn't like to cook much, so we tend to eat out a lot. But she is 9 years younger than I am, so maybe she can drive me to the course when I can't!

[Kenny B]

You mean: "you liked your previous physio better than the hack you have now"

You can't help Tiger pays better and is selfish

Tiger who?!

[Undershooter]

Tiger who?!

The old washed up guy with all the money haha

[Mr_Theoo]

Shot 91 today which is a new low. Left a lot of shots out there. Especially with the short game but I'm loving the improvement!

[apprenti23]

Quit my job today so decided hey it's nice out lets go out and play- horrible idea... There's a course near me I've always wanted to play, Highlands of Elgin. Awesome layout but links style with a heap load of dog legs that if you don't know where to go, you're dead. played it from about 7k I think- result was 6 penalties off the tee, 35 putts, couldn't hit a fairway or green to save my life! I shot a whopper of an 84 and I believe that's my highest round in about 15 years.

 

Can't wait to play it again, maybe this week. Should be a ton easier without the penalties!!!

[Undershooter]

Quit my job today so decided hey it's nice out lets go out and play- horrible idea... There's a course near me I've always wanted to play, Highlands of Elgin. Awesome layout but links style with a heap load of dog legs that if you don't know where to go, you're dead. played it from about 7k I think- result was 6 penalties off the tee, 35 putts, couldn't hit a fairway or green to save my life! I shot a whopper of an 84 and I believe that's my highest round in about 15 years.

Can't wait to play it again, maybe this week. Should be a ton easier without the penalties!!!

Hope you find a New gig you enjoy more! Also I feel your pain about the penalty shots. Golf is so much easier without them lol Enjoy your week of golf!

[Kor.A.Door]

Quit my job today so decided hey it's nice out lets go out and play- horrible idea... There's a course near me I've always wanted to play, Highlands of Elgin. Awesome layout but links style with a heap load of dog legs that if you don't know where to go, you're dead. played it from about 7k I think- result was 6 penalties off the tee, 35 putts, couldn't hit a fairway or green to save my life! I shot a whopper of an 84 and I believe that's my highest round in about 15 years.

 

Can't wait to play it again, maybe this week. Should be a ton easier without the penalties!!!

I actually really liked this course, it's much better since they closed the other side of the street, and opened the matching 9, Alot of blind shots if I remember, and trouble like you said, especially if you don't know where the trouble is. It's a nice course though either way

[Kenny B]

Quit my job today so decided hey it's nice out lets go out and play- horrible idea... There's a course near me I've always wanted to play, Highlands of Elgin. Awesome layout but links style with a heap load of dog legs that if you don't know where to go, you're dead. played it from about 7k I think- result was 6 penalties off the tee, 35 putts, couldn't hit a fairway or green to save my life! I shot a whopper of an 84 and I believe that's my highest round in about 15 years.

 

Can't wait to play it again, maybe this week. Should be a ton easier without the penalties!!!

 

I don't think a round of golf played right after quitting your job is a fair test of your game on a course.  Stress, anxiety, just stray thoughts running through your head.  After a few days your focus will be a lot better... and you now know the course better!  I am expecting a much better round the next time.  

 

And good luck with finding your next job, or not!

[wbealsd]

Get a golf job!!

[apprenti23]

After yesterday's outer body experience I was itching to get back on the course. Decided to play my first ever round at Hilldale GC which is a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design that's about 20 min from my house and known to have the "best greens in the burbs." After playing, I don't think I'd ever say that about this place.

Course was short, tight, and overall a very fun layout. The par 71 layout played about 6500 yards. Got paired up with two local college kids for the front nine and then two older ladies for the back nine.

I hit my driver a whopping 4 times today. I can't remember the last time I hit so many irons and hybrids due to snap dog legs and not knowing where to go.

Bookend birdies today for a crowd pleasing 68. Felt good after yesterday's abomination. Only hit 5/14 fairways but still managed 14/18 greens with 28 putts and 5 birdies 2 bogeys. Had four lip outs, too.

Looking back I wish I would've signed my glove and ball for the two old ladies. #toursauce

[Jmikecpa]

Nice round apprenti.  Video of the glove presentation would have been priceless.  Please tell me you at least mocked the ladies a bit when you hit it 100 yards by them???

 

When I played golf with my 9 year old last week he drove one of the greens (I think it played like 155 yards) he hit his tee ball and immediately picked up the tee and told me "easy game".  Considering he normally only plays golf with me I think I need to tone down my #toursauce when I am out with him.

[jbil8802]

Played today after work yesterday/last night. I was playing decent, cruising along nicely. 39 on the front. Just the usual inability to putt. Back started off normal. Got to 14 and BAM! Tripled 14,15 and 17. Lazy swings, poor decisions and lack of focus. I'll blame it on my lack of sleep. Looking forward to a good day tomorrow.

 

I did buy a sleeve of the Callaway Chrome Soft balls to try for the heck of it today. Really liking them so far.

[apprenti23]

Nice round apprenti. Video of the glove presentation would have been priceless. Please tell me you at least mocked the ladies a bit when you hit it 100 yards by them???

 

When I played golf with my 9 year old last week he drove one of the greens (I think it played like 155 yards) he hit his tee ball and immediately picked up the tee and told me "easy game". Considering he normally only plays golf with me I think I need to tone down my #toursauce when I am out with him.

Hahaha that's great! Good for him! Glad to hear he's enjoying it!

The second hole I played with them I hit driver- 600+ yard uphill dog leg right and had 240 left. Let's just say they knew.

[Jmikecpa]

Hahaha that's great! Good for him! Glad to hear he's enjoying it!

The second hole I played with them I hit driver- 600+ yard uphill dog leg right and had 240 left. Let's just say they knew.

You must have broke out the Jack Hamm POOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!! to get it out there like that!

[apprenti23]

You must have broke out the Jack Hamm POOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!! to get it out there like that!

Hahaha it was a dog leg, so I was able to take off a bunch. They said they couldn't track my ball unless they were directly behind me, even then they still were guessing. I know they had as much fun as I did. Even got them some Mike's hard so I wouldn't be drinking alone!

[HighFade]

...Even got them some Mike's hard so I wouldn't be drinking alone!

You're officially invited to any round I play.

[apprenti23]

You're officially invited to any round I play.

Haha thanks- when the bev cart came around I tried to get a six pack when I was with the college kids but the girl was on to my shenanigans and only sold me two... Sorry boys, I tried!

[Undershooter]

Lots of sauce to go around I see. Love it!

 

Also nice round Apprenti!

[HighFade]

Just finished entering a few scores I wasn't looking forward to putting on paper. Even after entering two scores in the 90's and a whopper round of 100, the index is still a respectable 4.7. I feel like I'm cheating, but I had some good rounds last year.

 

I have one more bad round to give, but after that the index is going to balloon.

 

Luckily my swing is WAAAAY better. Just need to drop some putts.....

[sp0rtsfan86]

Played Saturday and shot a 88. 45 on the front wasn't too bad considering there were no flags. Cart guy picked them up because they weren't expecting anyone... and then I showed up. The back I had flags so shot a few strokes better. Parred the last 3 holes so it made me really happy to recover the way I did.

[fozcycle]

After yesterday's outer body experience I was itching to get back on the course. Decided to play my first ever round at Hilldale GC which is a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design that's about 20 min from my house and known to have the "best greens in the burbs." After playing, I don't think I'd ever say that about this place.

Course was short, tight, and overall a very fun layout. The par 71 layout played about 6500 yards. Got paired up with two local college kids for the front nine and then two older ladies for the back nine.

I hit my driver a whopping 4 times today. I can't remember the last time I hit so many irons and hybrids due to snap dog legs and not knowing where to go.

Bookend birdies today for a crowd pleasing 68. Felt good after yesterday's abomination. Only hit 5/14 fairways but still managed 14/18 greens with 28 putts and 5 birdies 2 bogeys. Had four lip outs, too.

Looking back I wish I would've signed my glove and ball for the two old ladies. #toursauce

Did you play from the Red Tees on the back, to keep the Ladies from being uncomfortable?

[Kenny B]

I haven't played in almost 3 weeks.  Still looking after my mom and dad; cooking, cleaning, driving to Dr. and therapy appointments.  We have been looking at assisted living places and I think they are finally ready to move.  We just have to wait until there is an opening.

 

Since we didn't have any appointments today, I decided to sneak out and play 18 at a local course.  I have played it a few times in the past, but didn't really expect to play well.  I just needed to get outside and get some exercise.  So, I walked.  Nothing spectacular, but I did shoot 40/41 = 81.  The driver was working great.  I only missed two fairways, and those weren't by much.  The rough was pretty short so it wasn't a factor.  I did have some tree trouble even from some fairways for second shots (this is a tree-lined course with big old trees; see pics below).  

 

My second shots sucked.  I only hit 5 greens in regulation, but I only had 30 putts (still looking at the hole on anything inside 8 feet.);  Seven 1-putts including two 10 footers and two 6 footers.  It took me a while to get used to the greens because I didn't have time to spend my usual time on the practice green.  I had a grounds crewman on a leaf blower in my line of sight on 3 straight holes.  I could have killed him.  I don't like people in my range, even if they are off the fairway.  

 

My memorable hole was the last one (#9 as we started off #10 tee).  Par 5 hit a nice tee shot, but pull-drawed my second behind some trees; no shot to the green.  I hit a low 25 yard hook around the trees with my 42 SCOR on the green to 10 feet; made the bird to end my round.  I'm happy.

 

I am heading home on Sunday or Monday to check out of my office and sign forms so I can retire next month.  Hope to play some golf with my wife for a few days before heading back down to my parent's house (300 miles).  At least I haven't forgotten how to play!

 

Hole #1  Salem Golf Club  Straight Par 5

 

 

Hole #10  Salem Golf Club  Dogleg Right Par 4

 

[Jmikecpa]

Was supposed to play nine this morning before work and got rained out.  Still managed to hit balls from the indoor stalls that are used to fitting and lessons.  Still getting through the process and building on it day by day and shot by shot.  Caught a few balls a groove low, but overall making progress.  Very comfortable with where I am in the process. #toursauce

[MattF]

Played with my FIL this morning at Maplecrest in Kent, OH. Shot a crowd pleasing 88...third time I've shot under 90!

 

He got me by 1, which is an accomplishment for me because my goal is to beat him. (He was a scratch player before age and health caught up with him) We both left a lot of shots out there.

 

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