A hawk swooped and grabbed my ball off a green Sunday and dropped it right away. Then starred us down from a tree for a minute. Must have been pissed it wasn't dinner. The animals are getting fiesty.
4 stroke penalty, the USGA, probably.A hawk swooped and grabbed my ball off a green Sunday and dropped it right away. Then starred us down from a tree for a minute. Must have been pissed it wasn't dinner. The animals are getting fiesty.
Grabbed with talons or beak? Curious minds want to know.A hawk swooped and grabbed my ball off a green Sunday and dropped it right away. Then starred us down from a tree for a minute. Must have been pissed it wasn't dinner. The animals are getting fiesty.
I'm debating playing at the one at Wollaston, but with the new lessons/swing changes I'm not sure where my game will be. Currently I'm unable to get the ball off the ground, so there's only room for improvement. Plus not sure I want to spend the money plus take a PTO day for it. It'll probably sell out before I know for sure anyway.I’d be up for Barstool Classic if anyone’s looking. Sitting at a 6.6 HCP right now.
Looked like talons. Quick grab and let go. Ball moved about 10’ total. Don’t know what it thought it was getting.Grabbed with talons or beak? Curious minds want to know.
Most underrated driver going.Well you assholes bullied me into buying a driver on 3balls. Honestly I probably needed the mockery so thanks. Got last year’s Mizuno ST180 with 20% off, so I’m happy with the price.
Probably pissed it was a Nike MojoA hawk swooped and grabbed my ball off a green Sunday and dropped it right away. Then starred us down from a tree for a minute. Must have been pissed it wasn't dinner. The animals are getting fiesty.
That's the last thing I'd be worried about in Socal. First there's probably a Mountian Lion within 100 yards of you, and then you also have earthquakes and progressives to worry about.We’ve got a new problem at our local course in So. Cal. The squirrels are eating through very expensive golf bags to get to hidden snacks. Anything left in the open in a cart is gone almost instantly. So we started putting bananas or protein bars in the golf bag. The little bastards figured that out quick. They have a great life. Sometimes that life ends quickly when a hawk grabs them. We’ve seen some pretty brazen coyotes lately, but no attacks yet.
I can tell you that Midwest golf is both cheaper and better than Northeast golf, don't be put off by prices. There are a ton of courses and you'll def run into your occasional cow pasture, but I've played some fantastic Muni courses (just expect them to be very packed).Any of you fine gentleman play golf in Nashville before? I’m leery because of the affordability of the public courses (28 for 18 plus 12 for a cart). They are all this price (seems to be run by the state).
Bringing a group of my sales reps down for 4 days and we want to golf for one of them. Any recommendations for a course I can get 12 guys on (3-4 of which can actually play a little, but I don’t want a cheap beat up course, especially since it’s on the company)
Yeah I’ve got the email out to him. Seems Gaylord Springs is popping up consistently as a top public and that’s in the 60-80 range as well. I’ll check out the Hermitage, thanks.I've played both courses at Hermitage Golf Course in Nashville. Both were very nice, challenging but not impossible, and would definitely be suitable for a work outing. They are more expensive though, $60-80 depending on the day of the week (includes cart and range). I'd definitely recommend there.
My buddy is a member at Governor's Club, which is an awesome course but pretty hard and very private haha. Maybe your club pro can get you a reciprocal though?
So circling back on this. My asst pro is great, he grinded with me for 3 different sessions, all over an hour, to figure out where I was going wrong. I knew my problem (clubface was wide open, top wrist was hinged/cocked at the top) but couldn't for the life of me fix it. I finally got something to click where I basically take a 30% swing and try to feel like I'm dead shut with the club like DJ, even though in reality it's square. I started squaring up irons like never before, and I actually feel comfortable hitting irons for the first time in years. I'll still have a lot of practice to do, but I know what the swing is supposed to feel like now. It hasn't translated into better scores yet, but the ball striking difference is remarkable. I never would have gotten here without the lessons, that's for sure.Started up my lessons at my club today. Gonna be a lot of work to get where I need to be. Back to working on my takeaway again!
Sure. Even if nobody’s too interested, I wouldn’t mind have some record while the trip I still somewhat fresh.@The Needler - are you going to give us a full report of your Scotland trip, I hope?
Pinehurst has one, and it's awesome. I completely agree.Any course with enough land should absolutely install a massive putting course like the one at Erin Hills with ridiculous contours and innumerable hole locations - just like the original and best, the Himalayas (Ladies Putting Course) in St. Andrews:
With a few friends, maybe a few friendly dollars on the line and maybe a few beers in hand, you can hardly have a better golfing experience - and you certainly can't in terms of value for money.
Yeah that sucks, and I've been there. My only advice would be to take the smallest/shortest swings possible to hit the center of the club face. Just get your body used to that feeling again (and knowing that it's possible) is a huge benefit.Well, I can no longer even hit the ball. Lessons introduced so many swing thoughts that my swing is a disjointed mess and it almost feels as if I picked up an iron for the first time. I feel like an unathletic and uncoordinated mess when I try to hit an iron. I'm at the point now where I can't even get the ball in the air with a wedge and even my worm burners are heading right! I feel like I need to completely reset but I don't know how. I used to love par threes because hitting iron off the tee was the most consistent part of my game. How the tables have turned. @TFP has been very helpful and encouraging sharing stories of his own struggles but I was wondering if anyone else has just completely and utterly lost it and been able to get it back? This sucks.
While I understand the sandbagging fear, I also feel like golf is meant to be enjoyed however possible so you should be able to play however you feel comfortable. Have you tried talking to the pro about it? I think if you just laid out your situation he'd give you the best advice on how to proceed.My club just instituted a policy regarding handicaps that basically requires a score to be put in every time you sign up for a tee time. Makes it easier to do via using an app, but on face, penalties are severe. First offense, a warning. Second offense could get you banned from tournament play.
I play golf in very irregular fashion. Usually golfing with family, often joining them mid round. Usually we play 9. I don't play in tournaments beyond the occasional one day member-guest, but will be doing some more this year, as ceasing to coach baseball has freed up weekend mornings. This will kind of a PIA, although I can understand the policy behind it. At same time, if I go out by myself and want to hit two balls, or work on certain parts of game, that would seem to be prevented by this policy (or you just pick a ball and put in a score = more handicap manipulation).
Anyone else dealing this something like this? I'm sure there are kinks to be worked out, and maybe it won't be so harsh. But this has the flavor of the golf committee now being controlled by militant handicapists, or someone who's lost tournaments to a couple chronic sandbaggers.
So are they asking you to post illegitimate rounds? The USGA won't let you post rounds you play by yourself, no matter how many balls you hit. You can, of course, post 9 hole rounds and can even post rounds where you played at least 13 holes.My club just instituted a policy regarding handicaps that basically requires a score to be put in every time you sign up for a tee time. Makes it easier to do via using an app, but on face, penalties are severe. First offense, a warning. Second offense could get you banned from tournament play.
I play golf in very irregular fashion. Usually golfing with family, often joining them mid round. Usually we play 9. I don't play in tournaments beyond the occasional one day member-guest, but will be doing some more this year, as ceasing to coach baseball has freed up weekend mornings. This will kind of a PIA, although I can understand the policy behind it. At same time, if I go out by myself and want to hit two balls, or work on certain parts of game, that would seem to be prevented by this policy (or you just pick a ball and put in a score = more handicap manipulation).
Anyone else dealing this something like this? I'm sure there are kinks to be worked out, and maybe it won't be so harsh. But this has the flavor of the golf committee now being controlled by militant handicapists, or someone who's lost tournaments to a couple chronic sandbaggers.
This is lunacy. Courses around Massachusetts are struggling to keep/find members. Even if they're healthy right now the fear is 5 or 10 years out there's going to be a squeeze as golfing numbers decline. Either forcing members to play a certain way they don't want to or edging them out of tournament play isn't a bright move right now.My club just instituted a policy regarding handicaps that basically requires a score to be put in every time you sign up for a tee time. Makes it easier to do via using an app, but on face, penalties are severe. First offense, a warning. Second offense could get you banned from tournament play.
I play golf in very irregular fashion. Usually golfing with family, often joining them mid round. Usually we play 9. I don't play in tournaments beyond the occasional one day member-guest, but will be doing some more this year, as ceasing to coach baseball has freed up weekend mornings. This will kind of a PIA, although I can understand the policy behind it. At same time, if I go out by myself and want to hit two balls, or work on certain parts of game, that would seem to be prevented by this policy (or you just pick a ball and put in a score = more handicap manipulation).
Anyone else dealing this something like this? I'm sure there are kinks to be worked out, and maybe it won't be so harsh. But this has the flavor of the golf committee now being controlled by militant handicapists, or someone who's lost tournaments to a couple chronic sandbaggers.
I'm sure this part is true, which is why if you go in with a "how can I comply with the rules but also keep playing for fun with my family approach" they're likely to want to help, instead of coming in complaining about the stupidity of the rule and putting them on the defensive (not that you would have necessarily done that).I also think the pros are unwittiing victims in this if a lot of complaining goes on -- it's not their policy decision.
Played in many times. It is amazing. I get over 2-3 times a summer and though I haven't played them all yet, I think it is the nicest club in the area.Looking like my company is putting in a foursome at the Make A Wish charity tournament at Salem Country Club later this summer. Would be a great chance to play the course, has anyone played there before?
I'm going to do some damage in the pro shop too - all time logo there.
I'll be in town the end of JulyPlayed in many times. It is amazing. I get over 2-3 times a summer and though I haven't played them all yet, I think it is the nicest club in the area.
@TFP if you are looking to try another club in the area, I would love to have a few guys out to Bass Rocks - I paid my bill early this year so I have a few free guest passes. August will be best for me.