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Post by garyu on May 6, 2020 15:50:41 GMT
Are courses generally back open out in Chicago burbs? City is on lockdown through May so nowhere to play or hit at the range down here. May 1st many opened with restrictions (no Canadians, Finns, etc...).
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Post by lari on May 9, 2020 15:19:35 GMT
Weather was good today, I played a round ...and, I'm terrible at golf. That's all.
I'm even worse than last year. Aren't you supposed to get better the more you play? Am I getting old?! I just turned 40, must be it. I'll go get drunk now.
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Post by garyu on May 9, 2020 18:44:11 GMT
Weather was good today, I played a round ...and, I'm terrible at golf. That's all. I'm even worse than last year. Aren't you supposed to get better the more you play? Am I getting old?! I just turned 40, must be it. I'll go get drunk now. Did my best scoring between 40-50...
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Post by dhull10 on May 9, 2020 19:45:55 GMT
Snowing all around East Coast today. Have T time for Sunday 10:30. Should be ok.. We had 12 guys show up out of 28 for League on Thursday. Just played unofficial no points or skins. Once riding carts are allowed the lame, old, lazy and crippled will return and we can attempt to run the league but for now just golfing with my buds is fine.
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Post by Giovi on May 9, 2020 20:13:25 GMT
Weather was good today, I played a round ...and, I'm terrible at golf. That's all. I'm even worse than last year. Aren't you supposed to get better the more you play? Am I getting old?! I just turned 40, must be it. I'll go get drunk now. Did my best scoring between 40-50... Me too.
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Post by dhull10 on May 10, 2020 19:56:16 GMT
I love golf but it can really screw with your head. Played 9 this morning since it's walking only. I made putts of 25 feet downhill for a par, a winding 20 footer for a 7 and a tough 20 footer for a par. BUT, I missed two 3 footers. Funny but we all missed some easy putts. Every course is different here on how they fill the holes as there is no removing the flag. This course has the cups upside down so there is some hole depth to look at. I kind of think it's a bit psychological not seeing the entire hole? That or we all just suck. No matter fun day, not taking it too seriously as we are lucky and happy to play.
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Post by dbc on May 10, 2020 22:59:27 GMT
I love golf but it can really screw with your head. Played 9 this morning since it's walking only. I made putts of 25 feet downhill for a par, a winding 20 footer for a 7 and a tough 20 footer for a par. BUT, I missed two 3 footers. Funny but we all missed some easy putts. Every course is different here on how they fill the holes as there is no removing the flag. This course has the cups upside down so there is some hole depth to look at. I kind of think it's a bit psychological not seeing the entire hole? That or we all just suck. No matter fun day, not taking it too seriously as we are lucky and happy to play. Look for a video called Aimpoint Express. It really helps in green reading.
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Post by dbc on May 10, 2020 23:04:23 GMT
I paid for a USGA handicap earlier this year, and after playing 3 rounds, they calculated me at -2. The new system should take into account the weather so I went out yesterday while it was 50 and windy, at least a club more. I shot 4 over from the back, and this morning my handicap went up to -3.
Meh...not impressed with the new system just yet.
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Post by stbhawks19 on May 10, 2020 23:51:49 GMT
Some of us have double digit handicaps so consider yourself lucky.
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Post by garyu on May 11, 2020 12:42:53 GMT
I love golf but it can really screw with your head. Played 9 this morning since it's walking only. I made putts of 25 feet downhill for a par, a winding 20 footer for a 7 and a tough 20 footer for a par. BUT, I missed two 3 footers. Funny but we all missed some easy putts. Every course is different here on how they fill the holes as there is no removing the flag. This course has the cups upside down so there is some hole depth to look at. I kind of think it's a bit psychological not seeing the entire hole? That or we all just suck. No matter fun day, not taking it too seriously as we are lucky and happy to play. Look for a video called Aimpoint Express. It really helps in green reading. Last thing to come back is the short game.
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Post by dhull10 on May 11, 2020 13:41:30 GMT
Golf is all about the short game.
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Post by lari on May 20, 2020 22:32:12 GMT
Patrik Laine beat Teuvo Teravainen in a televised match play in Finland. Neither was great, but Laine can really drive the ball. He drove past the green on a 330 yard par 4 and went OB.
I am going to play tomorrow and this coming Saturday.
I am going to try a smarter approach this time. Last time I got into a lot of trouble for just not thinking. You know that feeling when you hit the ball just perfect, and it goes exactly where you aimed? ...and lands in water. That's the feeling.
Making the wrong choice, thinking you're maybe not going to hit that shot clean, thinking it will be a little short or maybe just to the left because I hooked that last shot too. But those shots where you actually avoid the hook (rare), you should not end up in the hazard.
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Post by stbhawks19 on May 20, 2020 23:16:46 GMT
Chicagoland area must be booked solid Friday, nothing available unless you want to play at 6 AM or PM.
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Post by garyu on May 21, 2020 4:11:28 GMT
Chicagoland area must be booked solid Friday, nothing available unless you want to play at 6 AM or PM. Rain 8 of the last 10. Haven't made it to the range yet.
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Post by lari on May 23, 2020 19:01:16 GMT
Played twice this week. Getting worse and worse every time.
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