Official Golf Thread

BDC2823 · Aug 31, 2010

This is pretty interesting. Actually happened a few miles from my house. Via ESPN:

IRVINE, Calif. -- Forget "Fore!"

"Fire!" was the cry of the day for a golfer whose off-target swing sparked a 12-acre blaze in Southern California.

The golfer at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine landed a shot in the rough Saturday. On his next swing, his club snagged a rock, causing a spark that lit the rough ablaze and eventually attracted 150 firefighters to the scene.

Fire officials say the fire burned through the rough, into vegetation next to the course and over two dry, brushy hillsides.

No charges were filed against the golfer, whose name was withheld.

.bishop · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Stylish Pilot

Geez that's a lot of golf. I've been telling myself forever I want to do a golf only trip. Still haven't gotten around to it.

Sure was a lot of golf! Worth every moment of it. The weather didn't make it any easier, some of the guys only brought one pair of shoes, which after 18, and pouring rain left some ****** foot conditions. A few resorted to playing in sandals.

Nothing like a good group of friends to golf with. it's been a yearly tradition, and will continue to be for a while.

Pilot · Sep 1, 2010

BDC2823 - That's Crazy!! I'll be sure to check for rocks when I'm hacking out of the hay from now on. haha

If I did a golf trip I would probably do a 5 day trip. Play a different golf course every morning, probably do it in the spring. I would only play 18 holes because I could see myself getting worn out playing 18 in the afternoon. IDK where I would want to go. I've always said Myrtle Beach.

Going to play some golf this weekend.

Mark from Plano · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Stylish Pilot

BDC2823 - That's Crazy!! I'll be sure to check for rocks when I'm hacking out of the hay from now on. haha

If I did a golf trip I would probably do a 5 day trip. Play a different golf course every morning, probably do it in the spring. I would only play 18 holes because I could see myself getting worn out playing 18 in the afternoon. IDK where I would want to go. I've always said Myrtle Beach.

Going to play some golf this weekend.

I've only done one of these in my life. A buddy and I went to Hilton Head and stayed at Sea Pines. Played 18 early every morning, went to the beach and ogled women, played 18 more before dark, then went to dinner/drink and ogle more women. For six glorious days. Played all (three, then) of the Sea Pines courses. Played Harbor Town three times (it had a surcharge to our golf-inclusive package). This was about 25 years ago.

Since then it's mainly been weekenders with the boys to Austin or whatever. Those are fun too, but it's hard to beat the weeklong golf orgy.

Pilot · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

I've only done one of these in my life. A buddy and I went to Hilton Head and stayed at Sea Pines. Played 18 early every morning, went to the beach and ogled women, played 18 more before dark, then went to dinner/drink and ogle more women. For six glorious days. Played all (three, then) of the Sea Pines courses. Played Harbor Town three times (it had a surcharge to our golf-inclusive package). This was about 25 years ago.

Since then it's mainly been weekenders with the boys to Austin or whatever. Those are fun too, but it's hard to beat the weeklong golf orgy.

Was in Hilton Head week before last. Wanted to play Heron Point, but didn't have my clubs and wasn't going to pay $55 to rent some crappy Nikes. Harbor Town looked really nice. I ended up just playing a lot of tennis and going to the beach

pscolari · Sep 1, 2010

Can anyone offer recs for courses/resorts in Palm Springs? I will be there for a week over Thanksgiving and trying to plan in the next few days. FWIW - I hate target golf, carry an 8 handicap, like to play the tips and the faster the greens the better.

I suspect iammatt will know where to play but it will probably be private.

Dakota rube · Sep 1, 2010

I golfed yesterday for the first time in two years. No range time, no practice swings. Stepped up to the first tee and laced a drive 265 right down the middle, chip and a putt for birdie!

I should have quit then and there. I limped home at 9 over for nine.

Piobaire · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Dakota rube

I golfed yesterday for the first time in two years. No range time, no practice swings. Stepped up to the first tee and laced a drive 265 right down the middle, chip and a putt for birdie!

I should have quit then and there. I limped home at 9 over for nine.

I hate you.

Thomas · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

I've only done one of these in my life. A buddy and I went to Hilton Head and stayed at Sea Pines. Played 18 early every morning, went to the beach and ogled women, played 18 more before dark, then went to dinner/drink and ogle more women. For six glorious days. Played all (three, then) of the Sea Pines courses. Played Harbor Town three times (it had a surcharge to our golf-inclusive package). This was about 25 years ago.

Since then it's mainly been weekenders with the boys to Austin or whatever. Those are fun too, but it's hard to beat the weeklong golf orgy.

I did something similar for Labor Day weekend some 15 years back, except it was a last-minute deal between assignments: I was on my own, stayed at some cheap hotel but got onto some decent enough courses.

Dakota rube · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Piobaire

I hate you.

Join the club, brah.

StephenHero · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by pscolari

I wouldn't be buying clubs right now unless I lived in a locale where I could play year round.

Yeah. I'm leaning towards not buying them. I'll keep my eyes peeled on Craigslist and ebay until them just in case.

RedScarf7 · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

I've only done one of these in my life. A buddy and I went to Hilton Head and stayed at Sea Pines. Played 18 early every morning, went to the beach and ogled women, played 18 more before dark, then went to dinner/drink and ogle more women. For six glorious days. Played all (three, then) of the Sea Pines courses. Played Harbor Town three times (it had a surcharge to our golf-inclusive package). This was about 25 years ago.

Since then it's mainly been weekenders with the boys to Austin or whatever. Those are fun too, but it's hard to beat the weeklong golf orgy.

Doing something similar in Invermere, B.C. this coming week. Got the tee-times booked, now it is a matter of purchasing enough beer to keep us going!

pscolari · Sep 1, 2010

Originally Posted by StephenHero

Yeah. I'm leaning towards not buying them. I'll keep my eyes peeled on Craigslist and ebay until them just in case.

you can probably do as well on ebay for used

Piobaire · Sep 4, 2010

Heading out to the range shortly. Will be trying out my new Nike driver.

Piobaire · Sep 4, 2010

Warmed up with a seven iron. Vardon grip is starting to feel comfortable and had some good swings. Took out the driver. Had a few line drives with okay distance and a couple worm rapers but nothing I was happy with. Took out seven iron to finish off and was more or less pleased at progress.

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