Any golfers out there?

Mike

Mike

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Are there any golfers here?

I'll start.....

I was pretty serious about golf in my younger days. Played 4-5 times a week and practiced several hours a day. Had my AGA card and even played in weekly tournaments. Pro Golfer wise, I've played with Bubba Watson, Mike Weir, Chi Chi Rodriquez and Fuzzy Zoeller. Bubba was my favorite guy to play with. I've been fortunate to play with several other athletes and celebrities. My regular Friday golf partner is Jacques Lemaire. I've been playing with Jacques since he retired and even before while he returned to coach the Devils. And yes, I've heard ALL the great stories. He's a great guy and good friend. He just loves to talk golf. I love to talk hockey! :)

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But now I'm just a weekend hacker like everyone else....but still occasionally eek out a good score.

Unlike audio, I'm not a club junkie and rarely change clubs. That being said, I just picked up a set of these babies:

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sweet blades. Played tennis and basketball in high school. Played golf first time at age 41, Got down to a 9 by age 50. Got to play Pebble and Spyglass etc. Loved the game sorry I did not play as a youth. Quit cause just not heart healthy enough with only so much free time. Perhaps I will get back to it in 4 years when I turn 60. Do running, biking and yoga. Great photo. I used to b a beer vendor for the dynasty years of the NY Islanders and remember Lemaire very well. Love hockey in person. Especially playoff hockey.

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I am playing 2-3 days a week out at Beth Page. On my way there now. We tee off around 6am. I play Mizuno MP29's. My name is Bob, I am an addict and I love it:) On my way out the door right now.....keep it in the short grass!
 
When you asked are there any golfers out there, you mean scratch, plays to a boggy round or just loves to get out there and smack that freaking little white ball all over the golf course. :D
 
There's a neat story on how I got started playing. When we were kids back in the 60-70's there was a driving range and mini-golf course up the corner behind the school. We used to climb the school fence and go behind the nets to collect stray golf balls. Then we would peel them open and unwrap the rubber bands to get to the "super ball" inside.

Well, one day we got caught. The guy put us in the golf cart and took us to see the owner, who was a very smart man by the name of Pat Lordi. He told us that it was dangerous being around the driving range, but then he said if we came by and picked up a small metal basket we could collect stray balls outside the nets for him. When we filled a basket and brought it back to him he would let us play a free round of miniature golf. After 50 rounds of miniature golf we got bored, so then he said we could borrow one of the old 7 irons lying around and hit those found balls back onto the range. He then gave us a lesson or two in how to hit the ball, and my golfing life was born.

I've been playing casually now for 40 years. I haven't kept a handicap until recently. I used to shoot consistently in the low 80's and am now a 14 handicap. My kids will all be in college next year but I still only get to play about 3 times a month, on weekends, until I retire in about 4 years time. Then, who knows.

I live in Massapequa Park, LI just a few miles south of Bethpage. I grew up playing the Black course and have seen it in all its iterations. Honestly, I think it was harder before they renovated it for the US Open. I switched from semi-blades to game improvement Ping G25's a few years ago, and am hitting hybrids for my 3 & 4 irons now. Why the hell not take advantage of the technology improvements, right?

Enjoy,
Bob
 
CPP said:
When you asked are there any golfers out there, you mean scratch, plays to a boggy round or just loves to get out there and smack that freaking little white ball all over the golf course. :D
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any and all.


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Great story Bob...and yes, I agree...take advantage of technology. I have a hybrid 4 and 5. Got tired of working hard on those long irons. Plus, these hybrids are butter out of the fairway bunkers.


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Mike said:
Great story Bob...and yes, I agree...take advantage of technology. I have a hybrid 4 and 5. Got tired of working hard on those long irons. Plus, these hybrids are butter out of the fairway bunkers.
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I never tried one out of the fairway bunker. I just use my 5 iron if I need a longer shot and have room to clear the lip, then chip.

Here's something you probably haven't seen in a while - a Ginty 7 wood (yes, I still keep it in my bag and use it occasionally in the long grass - nothing works as well as this puppy). I bought it 30 years ago to get out of the rough on Bethpage Black.

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i hit some golf balls here and there. didnt start until i was in my 30's but got pretty good quickly. i used to hit around mid 80's on average. thats with beer and not very serious about it.lol. but then a shoulder injury stopped me and i tried to go hit balls here and there and came home in great pain, but afte a few years of ignoring the injury , not going to a doctor and re injuring it a few times, it seems to be better now. and i just started hitting balls again. i figure a few more buckets to make sure its ok and im finally back out on the course. no time now but i will probably rejoin my local course this fall and get out some.
i really need some driving lessons.lol. i can putt real well usually saves my game, i can land my ball on the green near everytime if im hitting 5i- pw, i usually chip in the hole once a game , i can hit my 3 and 5 wood long and straight(out of the grass). but i cant hit anything off a tee without a huge banana in the flight, and i cant hit the 2,3 and 4 irons to save my life. lol. got alot to learn.
 
They call that old man golf ... and it is damn effective

150 yards off the tee - right down the middle
150 yards more - right down the middle
chip close to the hole
one putt
 
BobM said:
They call that old man golf ... and it is damn effective

150 yards off the tee - right down the middle
150 yards more - right down the middle
chip close to the hole
one putt
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I like old man golf. I play with these two older golfers ( 66 & 70) They don't even own a driver. One guy uses nothing but his irons. What his logic is, hey its say 500 yard par 5. What iron do you hit the best and longest. The old guy hits his 4 iron 170yd right down the middle twice (340 yds done with) :exciting: then uses his 6 iron (150-165 yds) to put himself on the green:woot:. He then ends up either a bird or par. He makes it so simple :snicker:all while I'm trying to gets close for any chance at par or worst and most of the time its a 6 to his 4 or 5 . :huh: old men golfers ya got to love their enjoyment of the game at that age.
 
I can only say I wish I could play golf. It's the only sport that I would have any interest in playing. I've watched a lot of golf though on the telly in my time. These days I only very occasionally watch golf (I don't have cable TV or the like, just internet). My favorite these days is Phil the thrill Michelson. He's just fun to watch get out of the craziest errant ball hits ever seen. The thing is that he really does get out of them.
Anyway, I was given the opportunity to learn golf some years ago, but unfortunately, it was a golf card carrying family member who was more interested in drinking at the golf course over actually teaching or playing. So I did not take him up on the offer.
Now it's too late for me with my health issues (I have a permanent bad neck and recently a bad foot as well which I don't know what is wrong with). Besides golf is expensive, the gear doesn't have to cost a fortune (plenty of good to great gear for bargain prices), it's the green fees that can kill.
Besides, you have to have a lot of balls to play golf with me anyway................................................because I'll keep losing them in all the hazards. Get it? LOL!!!!!
 
Golfing is one of the greatest sport exercises Eric. Your entire body is in harmony with the ball: concentration (mental) and technical (physical). It's very good for the body and mind. ...Good way to learn how to control your emotions.
 
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Golfing is one of the greatest sport exercises Eric. Your entire body is in harmony with the ball: concentration (mental) and technical (physical). It's very good for the body and mind. ...Good way to learn how to control your emotions.
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Not to mention, the 12oz. curls too!
 
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