golf

i used to think golf was so fucking corny when i was was younger.But now that i'm older i'm 33, just living in the city i guess i just never really appreciated the game, i'm gonna start at fdr park in phl.

Wiped out... yesterday was cartpath only because of the rain.

Overnight the course had an inch of rain but while we played not one drop and felt they should have at least let us do 90 degrees across fairways.

Fished Saturday and Golfed two days in a row......

I went to work to get some rest.

LoL

The 115th U.S. Open tee's off tomorrow morning in Tacoma WA.

You can bring and smoke Marijuana on the course openly and legally.

I Wagered on Sergio Garcia and a back up bet with the Field.

Enjoy

It is very early but Phil is doing really well.

Dustin Johnson at -6 under top of the leaderboard.

Sergio was -1 under earlier and now +2 over.

Come on Sergio

The U.S. Open.

Jason Day remain on the Leader board while suffering from Vertigo.

Dustin Johnson must have scored some good weed while in Wa.

Sergio rips the Course again, this time in a interview.

Tomorrow should bring in a dark horse for the win.

Dues, it is a strange course to be watching on TV and worse for the spectators. I think the USGA gets a little carried away with their "tough test" criteria. They wind up creating conditions that are far off from the standard, weekly tournament. The greens are way to difficult to find a line when you have play a 45 degree arc and get the speed just right. I like to see birdies, not double bogeys.

I'm pulling for Day. I hope he makes it through the round. JOhnson? Yeah ok. He got robbed in the PGA a few years ago. Spieth is the guy - GRAND SLAM baby.

And what about all those assholes in the gallery screaming out stupid shit so they can ask their friend, "hey did you hear me yell out BABA BOOEY!?, that was cool."

Well, Spieth did everything possible to give it away. But poor Dustin Johnson has had the yips since they got him off the cocaine .

Two down, two to go? Never happen. But it's great for the game when the same guy wins the first two Majors of the year. It creates lots of buzz.

So many if's, Grace was looking good until he hit it into the train tracks.
I thought at the minimum it was going into a playoff but he choked.
Too bad.

This kid is good for the game, he has been fun to watch.

Enjoy and hope you all had a wonderful Fathers day.

I think I played golf 4 times.

I was not successful all I kept doing was cursing at the fucking ball for not going where I wanted it to go.

At the end I thought I was doing good if I did not lose the ball. I liked riding in the cart

Thats actually pretty good..... I loose about 4 - 6 balls a round.

I have successfully made it through a round with one ball several times, I saved them and wote the date and where I played on them.

Maybe i'll break 100 today.

Only lost one ball.

Shot a 107

Tuff course.

Getting a new putter this week, maybe i can save a few strokes next week with it.

LoL

Remember speed is more important than line. Unless you are playing Chambers Bay....then neither of them matter; you're F'D anyway the go.

True, I have been practicing the method of rolling the putt rather then trying to pace the line.

Need to also adjust grip

Shot a 106 today.

Did well with a new Putter.

Also took a few old rescue wedges I could not hit and been working well with them now.

Out again Thursday, hopefully.

Playing Nine Tomorrow morning.

18 - Holes on Monday at Bethpage Red.

Bethpage is an awesome collection of five courses. I've always considered the Red Course as its second toughest. Spent MANY Saturdays there over the years.

The Black, of course, being ridiculous .

Yep. The Black is one of the few courses in the country on which you get punished for hitting a good shot.

It really is beautiful, I only played there once and played the Red then also.

We do not play black since you must walk and one of our foursome could never walk 18.

The entire facility is outstanding, we had breakfast in the dinning room and will again Mon, the check in is like a motor vehicle center or otb. Ropes, lines and windowed cashiers. Very organized, clean and well done.

Looking forward to getting back there, gunna hit the pro shop and get a hat or a shirt.

Hope you get there again.

I haven't been there in years and I suspect it has changed quite a bit from when I played there regularly back in the '60s and '70s. I used to drive out there from Brooklyn then with my brother, father and a family friend. We'd get there about 3:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, sign in and then go to a diner on Hempstead Tpke (right off the Seaford) for a good breakfast. Back to the course and hit some balls, practice putting and then start playing about 7:30 or so. OK, it was usually a five hour round but it was so much fun. Even the near riots in the courtyard leading up to the clubhouse (fights over accused sneaking into line).

If they still have daily lockers up in the clubhouse it's a great way to enjoy the day. You can take a shower after playing and then go down to the dining area and eat a leisurely lunch. Great days!!

I ended up moving ten minutes away from the courses but was unable to physically play anymore. That was a tease.

Before he moved to Mayberry, SC had become more of an Eisenhower Park guy .

And hey, just for the record, I love that place .

Nice, still a great place.

Sorry to hear you can no longer play, but if you want to run around the course, in a cart and step out and hit a few, let me know and maybe PB would join us and we will bring a fourth ( on Me) - and you will see the Park again. If not this one anyone. We can play any course, PB, that Pelahm Park course is very nice also, I had played in a outing there not too long ago.

Any time Gentlemen.

I'll set it up.

Rory Mc. Looks like he will be out of the Open. Stupid. I was hoping for a Spieth/McIlroy pairing on Sunday. Who knows now?

What the heck is he out playin Football a few weeks out from a Major.

I'M not sayin he should not be hangin with his friends and havin some fun but maybe play a round of golf and then go have a few lap dances or something.

Shot a 109 at Bethpage Blue.

Going to the range today to practice.

Is there a particular aspect of your game that you need to improve? If it's a general shotmaking issue then I would suggest going to the range with one club. A nine iron. Get your swing down and get your rhythm going. The swing doesn't change depending on your club (your stance will change, though).

Good advice. A nine iron or a PW. Then work your way up the ladder, one club at a time, on each trip to the range.

Hell, I'm not a great golfer by any means. But when I'm "playing" (meaning three rounds a week, plus a trip to the range), I'm about a 12 handicap, give or take. When I'm not "playing," I could easily go out and shoot 100.

If you're not a pro (and it's truly a God given talent, don't let anyone kid you), you have to play or you're gonna be stuck in the high 90's or low 100s, at best.

But back to SC's advice. Take it. Work your way up to a five iron (forget the 3 and 4 irons, they're dated and useless to a weekend golfer). Then get yourself a hybrid, a 7 wood and a 5 wood. And THEN worry about your driver (and buy a "friendly" driver, there are scores of them on the market today).

A friend of mine who was a low handicapper suggested that I go out with 3 clubs and a putter. It will improve your swing. Never did it. I've threatened, but never did.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ben-hogans-five-lessons-ben-hogan/1103789419?ean=9780671612979

Best book on golf I ever read and still do from time to time...I went from 28 to 12 in a season a good few years back with that advice always in mind, but then kind of drifted away from the game...probably now playing around a 14 handicap at the moment, joining again this year though and hope get it down a bit.

Best advice...Educate yourself well, get a few lessons to tidy things up and PRACTICE! In all honesty, clubs are fairly secondary at our level, as long as you get your swing basics nailed properly....also get a pre-shot routine into your game and NEVER hit any shot without it, either on the range or course, including putting.

Golf my Way by Nicklaus is well illustrated and probably slightly easier to follow, although Ive always liked Hogan's attitude towards the game.

I have to admit, Im more of a traditionalist when it comes to clubs and would never buy a hybrid, thats just me though and not the majority - 3/4 irons off the tee work well and I feel offer a bit more control than a 5 or 7 wood on slightly longer fairway shots. I'd still use a 1 iron of the tee if I could find a decent one these days!

Amen. But using new technology like hybrids AFTER you learn the basics is oK. I have a 3 hybrid. Excellent for long shots from the rough ( I have a lot of those ).

British Open. Can Spieth make it 3 Majors? Gosh, this guy is hot. I'm pulling for him.

Watched Tom Watson close out his career at the Open. Great golfer, great man. He won the Open 5 times...not too shabby.

Short game not bad, on the green good , out of sand good and from 100 yards out pretty good. Its my stance, its off the tee.

I can spray the ball, left for a Hook, right for a slice or right down the middle for a nice fairway shot but inconsistantly....its a crapshoot on the tee.



I have several drivers and trying to narrow down which is best for me.

I should hit a three wood off the tee but thats no fun, I want to tame one of these Drivers so I can take it on the Par 5 holes.

Heading out Monday to a local long course, will probably bring The Squarehead Nike Sumo Driver but should bring the Taylor Made. fUN fUN fUN.

Thanks guyz, I will keep it all in Mind.

Good Stuff, just watched the replay.

Faldo also was out their on the bridge for a few Photo's

Its lookin really good for him, could happen.

The rest of today and Tomorrow should be very interesting.

Duval looking like a contender, amazing.

This will be a crazy Monday finish. There are at least a half dozen who could win...maybe more.

I am in a foursome tomorrow but would rather remain home and watch this all unfold.

I will DVR it and try not to hear or see any of the action, we usually go to lunch after the round so, it will be difficult not to hear of or see the updates.

Best of Luck to Sergio.

Dues, will Sergio ever win a Major? How about Lee Westwood? Destined to follow in the steps of Colin Montgomerie. Can Dustin Jonnson do it? He shot a pair of 75s on the weekend. You have to think that McIlroy and Spieth will dominate for the next 7 years or more.

Think of some of the one time wonders: Trevor Immelman, Masters, Lucas Glover, US Open; Stewart Cink, British Open. Fickle game. Who is next?

Certainly not Sergio but I like the odds when wagering.

I think I will also have to start to lay a wager on Woods, he should get it back for another big one like some of the more dominant of the past have done.

Westwood looks like he should have already gotten one of those Majors, so I say yes, he will follow in Monte's steps and not get one, that ship may have sailed, its just that some guys just get that zone and it lights up 2010 was his year to do it but did not get it done.

Rory's injury seams minor, so I agree, he will be there again.
Speith for sure as well. I just cant make money with those guys so they will not be my picks.

Dustin can and probably will, but I will not be rooting for him.
I just cannot get over the way he walked off the course and out of the facility at the Open, no class. Dustin Johnson leaving his runner up chair empty at the presentation was rediculous.

Even Tiger sticks around to do his duty and even answer stupid questions after a lose.

I will be following an Aussie, John Senden. The guy is tight with Greens in regulation, a long ball hitter and only needs to have a hot day with the putter to win a Major. He will be there.

Let me know what you think M.

18 holes on Monday

Hit 7 Fairways Last week

Shot a 106

Getting close, only lost two Balls.

Now I know I am making Progress.

LPGA Brit Open final tomorrow.

Korean Women have been solid and will most likely continue to be for a Victory.

Think you nailed it Dues...it was a Korean that one? There were a few in the top 10 as well I think

Just joined my local club after a good few years off...82, 92 and 93 for an 18 handicap...now where's that Ben Hogan book

Very Nice, enjoy.

I reccomend the golf logix app if you use a smart phone.

It really is amazing, gives you all distances for almost any course, great tracking to advance your play. Special offers on everything golf.

And Free.

Unless you want the upgraded version.
That is 10 or 20 bucks a year.

What's the longest drive ever by a professional golfer?

I'll check that app out Dues, thanks!

Oli, not really PGA,but these guys use like a 4degree lofted driver!
https://youtu.be/db2iCtkFADw

Bubba Watson hit this in competition
https://youtu.be/zDb_AeI-bH8

Yes, I remember it being Bubba but alot of factors contribute to a long Drive.

I would rather be consistant in short game than a long driver.

At today's 3rd round of the Bridgestone T of Champions, Jim Furyk set the record for Green's in Regulation - 700. I think I might have 650 to catch him.

Dont forget his ( Furyk) - half a Rock for third place.

Yup, a half a million dollars for Third Place.

Not bad for a few days of Golf.

I will be out tomorrow for 18 holes, weather looks good.

Dues. I just resigned from my current job. I got some golf on the schedule for next weeks. Can't wait to see what the muscle memory remembers. Played 9 in April. Should be a hoot.

Nice, good luck. I remember once I walked into my local haunt I was hangin at, at the time and yelled out " I just quit my Job and feel feel fuckin great"

Well the place erupted and screamin laughter, It was a blast.

Hope someone buys you a beer. And I hope you find the deep middle of the fairway on every Tee.

Go hit em up and have a great time.

I was hot today on the front 9, shot a 48, thought this was the day but shot a 57 on the back for a 105.

The 105 is my low for the season, maybe next time i'll break 100.

Have fun and good luck Cas

Aug 18, played 18, shot 108 with a couple of Mulligans thrown in. Par'd one hole, par 3. No excuses, but I did tweak my back on the second hole. Had fun. Boomed a couple of drives and a fairway 3 wood; chunked a few chips, made some 10-12 ft putts and threw in a few 3 putts. Highlight of the round - safely hit out of 3 greenside bunkers.

Aug 25, played 9, walked by myself. Didn't keep score. Par'd a short 3 - 110 yards. Par'd a short 5; on in 3, lipped out the bird. A couple of triple bogeys. Might play again this week. Two weeks of not working feels great. Went to the beach 5 times. Nice scenery; water warms, waves up.

Very Nice, you are playing well.

I just got a new 56 degree Wedge ( Titleist BV) - was droppin the ball on the green , gives great Loft.

Played 18 on Sunday - The Emanon CC in Exeter Twp, PA. Emanon spelled backwards is No Name. Was having a little lower back/hip issues. Affected my take away and transition to the down swing. Did manage 2 pars (both 3s). Was not striking the ball well in the fairway. Went to the chiropractor this morning. See how it feels tomorrow.

Look out Rory and Jordan! Here comes Jason. Should be an interesting run at the FED EX if these 3 are on their game. And don't forget Bubba.

Good luck with the Back & HiP.

I would like to see Bubba over them both.