Love Golf?

[TheDudeLebowski]

Meant to post this a couple of weeks ago from my trip to Sugarloaf ME. Great area including Rangeley. Kind of on the border of nowhere at least to me because I know after here there really is wilderness.

I had time off from work and the forecast was for a heatwave at home. I decided to take a vacation and disappear. The forecast up there was 70. The first night it got down to 40! So it was a little nippy in the bar with the door open.

The front nine is a good challenge. Not a resort course at the beginning. Doesn't allow you to push or take risks. I decided to drink near the end of the front nine and played a lot better on the back. I think the back was more easier tho. Greens were a little slow but we have been having so much rain it's been difficult to cut the grass.

If you ever want to get away this was fun. People running the course were great. Clubhouse and food great. A lot of ski people are still around during the off season working in the area so it's really laid back.

I may head up again for the foliage. One way goes thru NH White mountains and the other route goes thru beer and food Portland. The Applachian trail runs all over this place.

Here's some pix. That big rock in the river? Zoom in for perspective of the golf balls on top. The green with the rock outcropping shows my shot from 170yds and birdie par 4. Almost drove the par 4 in pic #4 but hit the lip of the trap on the front. The guys on the right got the message as they slowly walked onto the green. The beer loosened me up

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Hahaha i played weekend before last. First time in 2 weeks. Putted like crap. I live in north tx. Therea good bbq here but further south os where the big name joints are. I play 5 or 6 courses regularly that are really nice. Some better than others but most are in good shape right now. The massive rains over the last few weeks have a couple under water but for the most part, green and lush right now. The tourny Mon is at The Tribute. LPGA played a tourny there a couple months ago. Cant wait to play it. Should be in awesome shape.

Pianomans? Never heard of it. Where is it brewed?

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Some dude with a lot of toys.

 

[applescrap]

Thats beautiful man. Thanks. Hope to get out there some day. Breathtaking. Seems like you are on the tips. Looks like a huge shot to that green. Looks tough.

 

[applescrap]

Pianoman is a member, golfer, awesome guy, voracious brewer and purveyor of great beers, well pretty much describes you all. Thought he was on this thread, need to pm him. Would love to get down there and chill with you guys, play some golf. And go to pint house pizza for some electric jellyfish.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

One tee box left behind me. The slope and ratings pretty high for a resort course. I played pretty well but Everytime I tried to push it I got punished. Yet it was the first time playing and there were some blind shots. Only went up for the weekend but it was instant decompression. So many other things to do there.

My bartender/greenskeeper recommended this par 3 course instead of hitting the range before the round. Guy created a par 3 course on his land for the heck of it. There's a wood barrel for donations on the first tee. Laid back...

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Horrible round today. Basically 5 weeks off hurt like hell. Playing again tomorrow. Hopefully its better.

 

[Pyg]

Played Lazy Swan in Saugerties NY.
Shot 91, which is a few strokes over handicap.
My wrists kept breaking and causing me to slice.
The rough was fought (easily foot high).
Fair was wet and felt like I was using a shovel instead of an iron.

Would love to try the course again, especially when I haven’t been drinking since 8 am!

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

All this rain in Dallas has killed my game. Havent played a real round in almost 2 months. A real round being not cart path only and sloppy conditions. Played in a cart path only tourny Wed. Course wasnt too bad but had some bad spots. Hit like crap. Slicing my drives and long irons. Short game was really good though. Playing tomorrow. Hasnt rained in Houston in a few days so maybe the course will be OK down here.

 

[applescrap]

Awesome you are getting out. Short game sounds dialed in.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

My short game has been money. Not sure why, but I won't complain.

Stayed in Houston over the weekend. Beautiful, sunny day on Sunday. Got out and played. Three holes had some slop but other than that, it was in pretty good shape. First 4 holes were rough, but then I started getting back into a groove. Shot a 51 on the front and a 45 on the back. All things considered, I was pretty happy. Putting avg was 1.6 putts per hole. Sunk a 40' for birdie. And it was a course I had never played before. I just need to get back to consistently playing again. Time off does not do my game any good.

Been a rough couple of months. Tourney on Monday was cancelled. Tourney on Wed was cart path only and rainy. I have another one this Mon I'm hoping doesn't get rained out and another on Nov 12. Sometimes I love my job!

 

[passedpawn]

I got a set of golf lessons for my birthday. Better late than never

Argh. Got a case of trigger finger on my right pinky right after my birthday. Still (2 months later) can't grip properly. Haven't swung a club. Got invited to play at Innisbrook (copperhead course) this week but can't. Waah.

 

[applescrap]

Finally got out. It has been soooo long. Maybe a month or more. Funny story, I doubled the first a fairly easy and reachable par 5. It was jfk course in Denver. Had 240 in, and thought I would just cozy one up and play from there. Hit 3w into trees and doubled! Later, I pulled that 3w and noticed a rock hard dried mud lump on it from the range the day before. Dang it, if it isnt one thing, its another. Doubled first hole and last, but only four bogeys inbetween. At least two of them were gir that I flubbed the first putt. I have noticed that when people dont play much they can hit irons and drivers, but putting distance touch seems off. Thats what happened to me. My lag putting was way off and I was leaving way to long of par putts to make. Even with good shots I was making three putt bogeys. Hit the 210 yard par 3 in the air with a 4iron. That was pretty cool, I usually just slap skull one up there.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Argh. Got a case of trigger finger on my right pinky right after my birthday. Still (2 months later) can't grip properly. Haven't swung a club. Got invited to play at Innisbrook (copperhead course) this week but can't. Waah.

Sucks to get old, huh Passed? Hope it heals soon.

Finally got out. It has been soooo long. Maybe a month or more. Funny story, I doubled the first a fairly easy and reachable par 5. It was jfk course in Denver. Had 240 in, and thought I would just cozy one up and play from there. Hit 3w into trees and doubled! Later, I pulled that 3w and noticed a rock hard dried mud lump on it from the range the day before. Dang it, if it isnt one thing, its another. Doubled first hole and last, but only four bogeys inbetween. At least two of them were gir that I flubbed the first putt. I have noticed that when people dont play much they can hit irons and drivers, but putting distance touch seems off. Thats what happened to me. My lag putting was way off and I was leaving way to long of par putts to make. Even with good shots I was making three putt bogeys. Hit the 210 yard par 3 in the air with a 4iron. That was pretty cool, I usually just slap skull one up there.

Nice.

Tourney yesterday went off without a hitch. It was cart path only though. Dallas Athletic Club. Really nice course. We shot 7 under. My driver is starting to come back buy my irons are still hit and miss. Hoping to play Sat and Sun as the weather in Dallas is supposed to be nice.

 

[applescrap]

Sounds like a nice tourney. That course looks beautiful. 7 under, sweet. Man I would trade you for some short game.

 

[passedpawn]

Sucks to get old, huh Passed? .

Does.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Going out to Wildcat in Houston this morning. Weather started clearing up a couple weeks and I see my game starting to come back. Playing tomorrow as well. Man, I love golf!

 

[passedpawn]

I got one of those steroid shots in my hand to fix my pinkie trigger finger. Still having problems though. I might just soldier through and play Thanksgiving weekend. At least I'll have a valid excuse for my poor play.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Wrap some white First Aid tape on it like Tiger. Not too tight. Just enough to support it

 

[applescrap]

Ugh, its been so long for me. Im pissed at my lack of motivation. A litttle freezing drizzle and 37 degrees would have been awesome today. Seriously, greens would hold, no one out there, and with a cart cover and my heater would have been long sleeve and golf shirt. Heater is coleman golf cat. Have used it for years. We have played in snow and also lots of golf in courses that say they are open, but plan on losing a lot of balls. Also roll into a snow bank and it kills distance. Never cared for playing with rock hard greens. Have to bring drill or hammer just to get tee in. Also hurts back, its like hitting off concrete. I usually just break very end of wood tee and use sharp angle left, to drive tee in a millimeter or two. Have actually had some good winter rounds as I can putt from anywhere, hiding my average short game.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Golf...A nice walk ruined! Only played a couple times this year. At Avila Beach near San Luis Obispo in September, played the back nine in 3 over...great for me. Hit almost every green but putting sucked as did the front 9. Ending great is always better.

 

[applescrap]

3 over is damn good. Going out today its only 34 now but feels warmer and snow and ice is melting.

 

[passedpawn]

3 over is damn good. Going out today its only 34 now but feels warmer and snow and ice is melting.

Oh crap. I could not do that.

I'm playing Innisbrook Saturday.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Innisbrook? Forget the first aid tape. Really do what Tiger does and get some good HGH.

 

[applescrap]

Ended up being nice today, plus 3 1/2 hour round. Yeah, heater and cover for sure on really cold days. It sounds horrible but lack of people makes it worth it. Below freezing and rock hard greens, even I have to admit is a little to die hard, but the time factor is huge with 5 and 7 yo waiting.

Started bogey, and then double for 3 over. Finished one over. So pretty damn good, and then 6 and a 7th bogey on back for 80. Wtf? We looped back and I shot 37, 43. Honestly, just ran out of gas and didn't have the go. Havent played in so long, overall was really pleased. Swinging to hard for sure. Man I hit some bad drives. Gave it hell though.

Innisbrook, whoa, awesome.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Swinging too hard? Amature Golf 101! [emoji6]

 

[passedpawn]

Swinging too hard? Amature Golf 101! [emoji6]

I'm still trying to pass that class. I think I've dropped it 5 times.

 

[applescrap]

My bro in law and I went out today. He said he could meet around 2 to play. Pretty sweet to get out on a nice day. Ran into one of his friends, a qb from a close by power football school. I saw them the other day and was a little intimidated. That is my problem with golf, my bil has more trust in my game than I do. Always feel kind of like outside looking in with the A flight. I can play, and shoot low scores, but I am just a grinder getting by half the time. I dont feel I hit low handicap type wedge and iron shots. Dream result today even par. Hell ya, took all the money. Sadly picked up a gimmie on 5 thinking there was no skin, and totally f..d that up. Did the right thing and conceded the five skins. Winning the next hole that would have been 6 skins from all 3 players. Glad I did the right thing anyways, good lesson.

Sounds like richard to say I didnt play well. I hit some good shots, when I needed to, but striking sucked. My misses were ok and I lag putted really well. Thats one of the best parts of my game. Funny, I have shot way worse puring the ball all day.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Was planning golf thursday, 1st time in forever. Wife said GO and have Fun! Then 2hrs later said allergies are kicking her butt, and they are...need to goto the doctor....not today, how about tomorrow, can you watch the kids?? FML...[emoji37][emoji379]

 

[passedpawn]

I did golf Innisbrook last week. Beautiful course (didn't take pictures). Had a great day out there, perfect weather (mid 70's all day).

Good news is my bad finger didn't affect my game. Bad news, my game still sucks. Time to use the golf lessons my wife bought me.