Draconator Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Shot a 124. I'm not disappointed. Better yet, it was my wife's first time on a golf course, ever. She did well for a rookie! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Draconator said: Shot a 124. I'm not disappointed. Better yet, it was my wife's first time on a golf course, ever. She did well for a rookie! How badly did she beat you? 🤔 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: How badly did she beat you? 🤔 Not golf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 51 minutes ago, Draconator said: Not golf... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Did you use a new set of clubs? Or did you use a set from 20years ago? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve O Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: I play with this guy...being president of a private club that plays at a public course it was my responsibility to talk with him about it at the end of last season. We'll see soon enough if it did any good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 20 minutes ago, Steve O said: I play with this guy...being president of a private club that plays at a public course it was my responsibility to talk with him about it at the end of last season. We'll see soon enough if it did any good. Is a freeway median an 'unplayable lie'?* And does it have to be stroke and distance? 😁 - *Thank you, 'Tank McNamara'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 5:59 PM, Draconator said: Shot a 124. I'm not disappointed. Better yet, it was my wife's first time on a golf course, ever. She did well for a rookie! Basically triple bogey golf. What sort of golfer were you 20 years ago? With the new world handicap system it’s easier than ever to get a legit index…even playing 9-hole rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Even if someone sucks at golf... I'm "ok" but nothing stellar... it sure is nice to get away from the rest of the world for a few hours. Have a few beers, hang out with a bud or buddies ... golf is good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 2 hours ago, eball said: Basically triple bogey golf. What sort of golfer were you 20 years ago? With the new world handicap system it’s easier than ever to get a legit index…even playing 9-hole rounds. I would shoot in the low to mid 90's on a consistent basis 20 years ago. My wife and I were wondering how to figure out our handicaps. I'll look up the new system. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 The key question: did you have fun? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, oldmanfan said: The key question: did you have fun? This is the essence of the issue. I was a tennis guy. Dated tennis ladies in my adult single days. My wife had spent time in her youth playing tennis. She went to camps and took lessons. But we would never be close to the same level, so it was awkward. In golf you don’t need someone to hit you a good ball to hit a good ball. It’s not a back and forth thing. In golf, it’s you vs the course. And, of course, your mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Good for you @Draconator ! I looked at me clubs in the garage recently, the metal has got rusty. I'd have to buy new ones if I ever wanted to play again and not sure if my back would make it. I did chip a few ice chunks with my PW though and got them in the air . Edited February 28, 2022 by Mike in Horseheads 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 4 hours ago, oldmanfan said: The key question: did you have fun? Golfing with the love of my life has made the game so much more better! My tithe of golf balls to the course Gods not-with-standing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Draconator said: Golfing with the love of my life has made the game so much more better! My tithe of golf balls to the course Gods not-with-standing. The ridiculous cost of golf balls preceded the cost of “market price” chicken wings. WTF? I get mine online as used balls. I think it’s 80 balls per order. That gets me thru a few rounds. I may not be good, bit I am NOT slow. Wife gifted me new clubs a few years ago. I got her clubs in response. We have been out 3 times, tops. Maybe when she stops working, but she lives to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/27/2022 at 1:33 AM, unbillievable said: Did you use a new set of clubs? Or did you use a set from 20years ago? New, starter set. $400 tops for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Augie said: The ridiculous cost of golf balls preceded the cost of “market price” chicken wings. WTF? I get mine online as used balls. I think it’s 80 balls per order. That gets me thru a few rounds. I may not be good, bit I am NOT slow. Wife gifted me new clubs a few years ago. I got her clubs in response. We have been out 3 times, tops. Maybe when she stops working, but she lives to work. I really should do that. I have been ordering OnCore Elixr golf balls. My wife likes that I ordered the yellow color so she can find them easier! We played 9 on one of Mississippi's highly ranked courses on Saturday. Much nicer than the one on Thursday. The one we played on Saturday was in Hattiesburg. Edited February 28, 2022 by Draconator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 9 hours ago, Draconator said: I really should do that. I have been ordering OnCore Elixr golf balls. My wife likes that I ordered the yellow color so she can find them easier! We played 9 on one of Mississippi's highly ranked courses on Saturday. Much nicer than the one on Thursday. The one we played on Saturday was in Hattiesburg. I don't know where you live but you might have one of these nearby: https://www.playitagainsports.com/home They sell used golfballs pretty cheap... in reality, many of them have only been hit once... they are suctioned out of lakes and ponds on golf courses. Best part is that you can just go through the bin and select whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 On 2/28/2022 at 6:08 PM, T&C said: I don't know where you live but you might have one of these nearby: https://www.playitagainsports.com/home They sell used golfballs pretty cheap... in reality, many of them have only been hit once... they are suctioned out of lakes and ponds on golf courses. Best part is that you can just go through the bin and select whatever you want. They have them where I used to live. I don't think there's anymore in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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