Official Golf Thread

Originally posted by cantbeyou I played 9 last week, and on a par 4, I tee'd off and ripped it right down the fairway. All the guys ahead of me were pretty close to the green, so I wasn't really hitting into them, but just hitting behind them. I got up to where my ball was supposed to be, but it wasn't there. The course was really jammed, so I got to confront them at the next teebox, and asked if they had picked up a titleist with my initials on the fairway of the last hole, and the douches said not one with any initials, then they sped off laughing. Needless to say, I kept hitting into them for the rest of the round (not close to hitting them, but enough to keep them in check). I wasn't too concerned about them taking my ball, but I just really wanted to gauge how my drive was (it bounced right around 290 yards and kept rolling for a good ways)

The golf course is a great place to get drunk.  This mindset hinders my golf game a bit, but I don't ever get frustrated out there because I'm usually pretty sauced up on the back 9.

Originally posted by VTBear most I drank was about 9 beers on the course.. maybe a few more...hate it!on the other hand I have been out on the course 3 days in a row!!!!short 9 hole course.. but neverless a golf course!

I find a beer or two help to lubricate the swing. especially on the back nine when your muscles start to get pissed off and tighten up.

There is def a bad side of it though. Friends of mine usually have a flask. Last on the hole, didn't drive it past the ladies tee, etc. and you have to take a swig.

Things usually go south in a hurry if one person is having a bad day on the course.

i stick to herb on the course.helps me slow down my tempo and make a good swing. i tend to slice it a lot, and when my backswing is slower, it keeps my downswing in line and eliminates my slice. its funny how i dont slice when i smoke. just makes for a good time as well.

Anyone out there with an old ping anser putter, i will buy it. Has to be old tho. Late 60's early 70's

i have 4 groupons for golf. all have to be used separately..

when oh when am i going to be able to use them????

Originally posted by krisshono Anyone out there with an old ping anser putter, i will buy it. Has to be old tho. Late 60's early 70's

I think Callaway preowned .com had one on there site....I still have my 16 yr old Ping Zing Isopur II Putter

uh.. good luck!

it was supposed to rain today, but looks great right now.
hopefully I will be able to get 9 holes in after work today.
so far the ppl that I have paired up with have been really good.
today I will play instead of practicing.. (usually hit a few balls, cause I am the last person on the course and there is usually a group that has alot of beginners in front of me)

First time playing golf today. I liked it alot and I can't wait to go again

played yesterday evening...
tee shots were pretty much on target.. but the approach shots were bad.. some of the iron shots too.. putting wasn't too bad.. but not great.

my friend beat me by one stroke!!! arrg

Does anybody else see the similarities between golf and snowboarding?

I've always thought the conditions for golf and snowboarding were similar. It sucks having friends with all kinds of money that are always getting new gear when you're stuck using old, cheap gear.

really taken up golf this yr after not even swinging a club for the last 2. taking lessons and the whole 9. amazing how much you can get into the game when you get a little older and more of your friends are down for it as well.

Tiger Woods just withdrew from the Players Championship after what is being described as an ‘ugly’ front 9, including a triple bogey on the 7^th hole. He’s claiming a knee & Achilles injury for withdrawing.

Yeah, I never liked Tiger as a person, but he was always exciting to watch and I'm sure golf rating will drop if he never gets dominant again.

What are your strategies for the links? I'm a grip-it-n-rip-it guy. I swing hard enough that my feet slip if I don't wear golf shoes. When I hook it, I know exactly what I do wrong... I didn't swing hard enough!

Originally posted by ddomski has anyone tried this ball that's supposed to be impossible to slice? The Polara golf ball: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/10/sports/golf/10ball.html?_r=1

never tried those but they are not legal in competition, id buy a few but im on my high school team so i need accurate results

I don't know about anyone else but I have always rooted for Tiger Woods and I still do even after what happened. I hope he makes a comeback and plays to his full potential.

^ even if it doesn't eliminate the slice, it's supposed to reduce it by 75%.  Thats enough for me to want to try it, legal or not.  I'll never be on the tour anyway!

Need to put the Polara Gold ball in the bag next to my anti-hook ball, Floater and exploding trick ball.....I'll have the full compliment then!

i hate people who suck AND walk the course instead of just taking a cart on a busy weekend. Get your head out of your ass, you are not on tour, so get in a cart and keep things reasonably speedy.

Originally posted by getkong i hate people who suck AND walk the course instead of just taking a cart on a busy weekend. Get your head out of your ass, you are not on tour, so get in a cart and keep things reasonably speedy.

Wow. If a person wants to walk a course they are more than able to. What is it really going to speed up if it is a busy weekend anyways? Nothing. Instead they hit, speed to their ball in cart, and then sit there. You still have to wait for them either way. When the course is full walking is a great way to prevent sitting at your ball for 5-10 minutes for the people in front to clear.  Most of the time by the time you reach your ball you are clear to hit.

It's like saying i hate people who suck at snowboarding and are on the hill because it slows me down, especially those who wear stupid looking helmet covers that are furry but think they are awesome. shtooking weak.

congrats on the huge drives!

yesterday, I had my best putting day ever.  22 putts for 18 holes.  still posted an 88, but was stoked to do it! 

this thread needs a revival, is anybody playing some good golf this summer?