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Post by dbc on May 19, 2018 2:31:46 GMT
I played a few Rockford courses this week. Today's was the worst, Ingersoll Golf Course on the west side of town. Took me a few holes to realise these greens simply cant hold any balls. the only way to play these greens was to purposely aim for the fringe and allow the ball to roll up. So frustrating.
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Post by Giovi on May 19, 2018 3:17:40 GMT
In Alberta we call that May.
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Post by garyu on May 19, 2018 12:11:30 GMT
I played a few Rockford courses this week. Today's was the worst, Ingersoll Golf Course on the west side of town. Took me a few holes to realise these greens simply cant hold any balls. the only way to play these greens was to purposely aim for the fringe and allow the ball to roll up. So frustrating. Sometimes you just have to take what the course gives you. Playing Bloomingdale today.
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Post by dbc on May 19, 2018 17:33:13 GMT
True...making adjustments is a big part of golf. In my case, I started drinking earlier to tolerate it.
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Post by Jimmy on May 19, 2018 18:11:05 GMT
I played a few Rockford courses this week. Today's was the worst, Ingersoll Golf Course on the west side of town. Took me a few holes to realise these greens simply cant hold any balls. the only way to play these greens was to purposely aim for the fringe and allow the ball to roll up. So frustrating. That's surprising with the amount of rain we've had. Everywhere I play is squishy soft.
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Post by Merpes on May 19, 2018 20:33:42 GMT
I figured everyone in Rockford jumped across the border to Wisconsin by now. All that will be left is Svedberg. Rockford population Svedberg.
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Post by stbhawks19 on May 31, 2018 15:11:54 GMT
Elgin really is a nice spot for golf believe it or not.
First round of the year was at Bowes Creek two weeks ago, followed by Highlands of Elgin last weekend. Still breaking in a new putter after using a two-ball for the past decade.
Heading out to Lost Marsh in Hammond, IN this weekend where the first 5 holes are a total bitch to get through.
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Post by garyu on May 31, 2018 19:10:54 GMT
Elgin really is a nice spot for golf believe it or not. First round of the year was at Bowes Creek two weeks ago, followed by Highlands of Elgin last weekend. Still breaking in a new putter after using a two-ball for the past decade. Heading out to Lost Marsh in Hammond, IN this weekend where the first 5 holes are a total bitch to get through. Love the Elgin courses (liked Spartan Meadows way back), but only play them when we get a deal...Gonna play Schaumburg Sat at 11:30 for $39....
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Post by dbc on Jun 1, 2018 6:59:23 GMT
Saturday's.., prolly a 5 hour round.
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Post by garyu on Jun 1, 2018 16:31:09 GMT
Saturday's.., prolly a 5 hour round. Schaumburg's my home course and usually push the 4-somes.
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Post by HawkDad on Jun 1, 2018 17:47:18 GMT
But you're a Streamwood guy at heart.
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Post by garyu on Jun 1, 2018 18:24:35 GMT
But you're a Streamwood guy at heart. Streamwood Oaks is a pretty tough 9-holer. And I'm 10 minutes down Irving Park from there.
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Post by dbc on Jun 4, 2018 6:00:13 GMT
I had some fun on the course this weekend. I belong to a group of golfers and we all bet $10 each, every weekend and play full handicaps at the local course. I shot 2 over and took the pot ($90 )this week. On the 19th we were pissing drunk and arguing about stuff when a 3 hole tournament for fun popped up. We would walk holes 7 ( par 4), 8 ( par 4), and 9 (par 3) but only bring 3 clubs. Most guys took putters. It was a scary sight seeing 10 drunk guys carrying sticks, trying not to spill the beer.
I chose my driver, 52* wedge, and 56* wedge. the first 2 holes i was putting with my 52*, but not the par 3, I switched to my driver and sank the birdie with it for another victory. We then went back to the clubhouse and continued to drink up. I walked out of there with zero money, but it was fun.
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Post by garyu on Jun 4, 2018 13:12:29 GMT
I had some fun on the course this weekend. I belong to a group of golfers and we all bet $10 each, every weekend and play full handicaps at the local course. I shot 2 over and took the pot ($90 )this week. On the 19th we were pissing drunk and arguing about stuff when a 3 hole tournament for fun popped up. We would walk holes 7 ( par 4), 8 ( par 4), and 9 (par 3) but only bring 3 clubs. Most guys took putters. It was a scary sight seeing 10 drunk guys carrying sticks, trying not to spill the beer. I chose my driver, 52* wedge, and 56* wedge. the first 2 holes i was putting with my 52*, but not the par 3, I switched to my driver and sank the birdie with it for another victory. We then went back to the clubhouse and continued to drink up. I walked out of there with zero money, but it was fun. Surprised you were able to walk...Played like crap on the front, picked it up on the back. Really need to toss some practice time in. Swing's gettin flat, hit a couple screaming hooks. Putted/chipped pretty well.
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Post by stbhawks19 on Jun 4, 2018 14:28:09 GMT
Short game bailed me out Saturday. Finished with an 84 after starting +7 through 5. Beautiful day for golf after the weather cleared up late morning.
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