Originally Posted By officerminnie I hurt my back last weekend from overdoing it pulling up carpet, tack strips, and staples (first time I ever had a back injuty - the day after I turned 50!) so I won't be swinging a club for awhile. But I told the P.T. my goal was to be able to play at the end of the month in the annual "glow ball" night golf tournament. She thinks I'll be able to do it. Good luck tomorrow DVC_dad!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<< pulling up carpet, tack strips, and staples ... the day after I turned 50!) >>> I've said it once, and I will say it again! Wow you must be SOME KIND OF WOMAN!!!
Originally Posted By officerminnie Truthfully, I'm just too cheap to pay someone else to do it when I know I can do it myself! I did "hire out" the new roof, exterior painting, and addition of a 12'x28' second story deck though. Those kinds of projects are way beyond my capabilities. My neighbor is trying to convince me to tile my entry hall by myself, bit I'm still thinkin' on that one. How did you play today?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 the day after I turned 50!) >>> as someone who is 51 -- trust me this is just the beginning --LOL ! DVCdad, hope you had a great round !
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Yay allow me to report. I played with a friend who CLAIMS to play only once a year. At the beginning of the round, but after he had hacked up the practice range and stunk up the practice putting green we headed for the first tee. He exits the cart and says in a relaxed, friendly way, "How bout we play for a hundred bucks?" I look up at him stunned. It's not so much the amount, as people play for that and 1,000 times that much all the time. But I was shocked because I did't expect it at all. He had been talking (leading up to the outing the previous 2 weeks) at how he would certainly stink up the course. He said that he had not played in over a year, and that he was a 20 handicapper. Well...judging from what THAT usually means is he is headed for a 120 score. Well........ I felt compelled to agree out of courtesy and off we went. He hit his first drive about 190 down the left into the light rough but safe. I stroked a booming 270 or so down the pipe, looking great. I am thinking, "Okay buster, you wanted to play for money, I'll take yours." That was the last time I had such thoughts. ME: Front 9 - 46 Back 9 - 48 Total - 94 HIM: Front 9 - 41 Back 9 - 42 Total - 83 You know what made the difference? His putting. It was a clinic. Anyway I felt great about my game. I was very consistant, long with my drives, stayed out of sand/water/woods. Mid game good, hit a couple of shots that'll get me back out there again soon. I need to work on my putting...bad. And this gay HAD to have played more than once in the last year...especially if he is a 20.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <At the beginning of the round, but after he had hacked up the practice range and stunk up the practice putting green we headed for the first tee. He exits the cart and says in a relaxed, friendly way, "How bout we play for a hundred bucks?" < This is when the red flags go up -- question DVCdad - do you shoot pool ? I used to - and a lot. Never play with someone who seems anxious to give their money away, there are very few philanthropic people betting on golf or pool --LOL !! Although I am glad you shot well also -- bad putting and 94, you're game really coming around
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<Never play with someone who seems anxious to give their money away>>> Lesson learned, glad it wasn't MORE than the hundred! <<<bad putting and 94, you're game (is) really coming around>>> Yeah, well I didn't exactly putt badly for ME, but the other guy just made "more than a few" very long ONE-PUTTS and that hurts. I just couldn't do that. I am playing MUCH MUCH better. I have had 4 lessons now and have poured hours into practice. I rarely play, I often practice. I have begun working ONLY on the short game and now am going to work on putting with a great deal of vigor!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I'm STILL having some real trouble with my grip though. It's in my right hand, (I am right handed) for some reason I let the club spin in my hands sometimes as if my right hand grip is just too loose. I have noticed that lately I am having a lot of pain and some numbness in my right hand, dropping dishes, weakened grip...I may HAVE to drag myself off to the doctor about it. *gasp* I just don't want to do that. Specifically, it feels like if you hit your club on the ground or something and zing your right hand...but it feels like that a lot no matter if I am playing golf or just driving in the car.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I have noticed that lately I am having a lot of pain and some numbness in my right hand, dropping dishes, weakened grip...I may HAVE to drag myself off to the doctor about it. *gasp* I just don't want to do that. < had that once a long long time ago when I was bowling a lot - it was the nerve right at the base of the inside of my right thumb - basically it was rest that cured it -- so maybe nothing to worry about...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 and DVCdad remember -- Drive for Show, Putt for dough ! A good putter can salvage a bad short game or compensate for length off the tee...it is a good place to put your time. On a par 4 50% of your strokes are on the green -- in theory it's half the game score wise.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad OMG that is so true. Putting is my new hobby. I'm gonna' make it the case. I have a good understanding of the break and speed based on timeof day and all that stuff...but you still have to practice. I think my putting can improve greatly with practice, eventhough part of putting must be inherent in order to take your putting to the next level. I am trying to develop a "touch".
Originally Posted By vbdad55 it's all in the roll, and repetition to be consistent is everything. There is a certain amount of hand-eye that usually results in good putters, also shoot a good game of pool, are very good bowlers ( if they bowl ) etc. -- but you're right in that it is a feel, as much as being a technician. This is why on certain days guys drain everything, and on other days there is a lid on the cup.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom This thread really should have been titled "Golf Talk with DVC_Dad".
Originally Posted By DVC_dad LOL Well that's because I struggle to keep the thread alive! I am playing tomorrow AM. I am taking my brother in law out for 18. He has been hounding me for weeks, so off we go. I can't wait. I have tried to get him to come over to the practice range, but no thanks. I know he isn't practicing anywhere else. We should have a great time. I expect to beat him handedly. But its not about winning, its about relaxing with a friend. Yeah....riiiiiight.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Okay I took my crabby relative and HIS friend out for 18 today. The crabby one had not played in 6 years. He shot a 103 on his terms, and about a 190 in real terms. His friend shot a fairly honest 120. I shot a strict rules 105. I felt real good about that as it was 38 and wind chill 33 for the front nine, and only ever got to 46 on the back. The friend wanted to play for money, but no way. I'll never do that again come heck or high water. It's hard to play golf with four layers on crap on one's body.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <It's hard to play golf with four layers on crap on one's body< One reason you should never consider a move north - my clubs are basically 'retired' for the season, unless I get to take a trip somewhere warm. But then you play after not having played in weeks / months - it's a no win here....
Originally Posted By officerminnie Yep, same here in the Pacific Northwest. I can play from about April through October and that is only on days that the weather holds - too much rain up here! We are in the midst of the rainiest November on record. They are building a new golf course(designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.)about a mile from my house and the hydroseeding was completed last month. The torrential rains came last week and washed away the practice range, so they have to re-seed in the spring. It will be a beautiful course, though. Kind of Pebble Beach-ish looking, with the beautiful panoramic views of the water.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Well take today for example... This is the time of year when living in the South (its not better or worse, it just is what it is) can sort of pay off when it comes to golf. It was around mid 50's , Sunny , no breeze whatsoever...perfect for late year golf. I shot a 96. An HONEST 96. One undershirt, one thin polo golf shirt, one thin cotton sweater vest, a cordoroy hat, and some standard Dockers. It was wonderful! <--- sticks tongue out at vbdad and officerminnie.
