The Golf Thread

mrussel1

The Juggler said:

I'll be playing "The Augusta of the North" on Saturday...or so they call themselves.
https://www.baywoodgreens.com/golf/courses#

Really beautiful course near my parents place in Delaware. It is always in pristine condition. 

Looks nice.  I've played Deerfield a bunch of times over in Newark.  That's the old MBNA course.  It's decent now, but word is back in the heyday it was great.  My favorite course in that general area is Bulle Rock in Havre De Grace.  

bootlegger10

Walked Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes and Sheep Ranch today.  7am to 9pm with only a 30 minute break.  Exhausted.  So lucky to be here.  86-88-86 and ended with three para which I was stoked about.

mrussel1

bootlegger10 said:

Walked Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes and Sheep Ranch today.  7am to 9pm with only a 30 minute break.  Exhausted.  So lucky to be here.  86-88-86 and ended with three para which I was stoked about.

Isn't it like 110?

Indifference71

bootlegger10 said:

Walked Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes and Sheep Ranch today.  7am to 9pm with only a 30 minute break.  Exhausted.  So lucky to be here.  86-88-86 and ended with three para which I was stoked about.

That's awesome.  Do they make you get caddies there or can you do push carts if you want?

bootlegger10

It has been highs of about 65 degrees the whole time.   Somehow spared from the heat.

You don’t have to use a caddie.  I used a pushcart.  I requested a caddie my first two days but none were available.  Good news was I was paired with folks that did have caddies so got some knowledge that way but not the green reading.

About 18 miles of walking yesterday.  Canceled my morning round to relax.  I looked like a drunk person walking last night I was so tight and sore.  

The Juggler

I can’t fathom playing three rounds in one day, let alone walking all three rounds. You’re an animal!

Do you have to walk or can you get a cart?

bootlegger10

The Juggler said:

I can’t fathom playing three rounds in one day, let alone walking all three rounds. You’re an animal!

Do you have to walk or can you get a cart?

You have to walk the course. 

ddeschler

I'm going in August.  Two 36 hole days in a row scheduled.  It's going to test my body's limits.  I can't imagine 54 in a day.

bootlegger10

ddeschler said:

I'm going in August.  Two 36 hole days in a row scheduled.  It's going to test my body's limits.  I can't imagine 54 in a day.

Which four courses are you playing?   Have you been before?  Playing Bandon Preserve this afternoon.  Taking it easy today and just doing that and spent a few hours at the practice facility.  

I started walking a lot and doing stairs about a month before my trip to get ready.

ddeschler

It will be my first time there.  It's been at the top of my list of golf things to do for years.  I'm playing a US Mid-Am qualifier at Portland GC at the end of the trip (which looks like a sweet course, saw it on NLU Tourist Sauce Oregon trip).   I'm in pretty good shape, have run a couple half marathons in recent years.  But it's more the back that tightens up.  Not going to get to play Old Mac or Preserve.  But more reason to start planning the return trip.

08/20/2021	Pacific Dunes
08/20/2021	Bandon Trails
08/21/2021	Bandon Dunes
08/21/2021	Sheep Ranch

bootlegger10

ddeschler said:

It will be my first time there.  It's been at the top of my list of golf things to do for years.  I'm playing a US Mid-Am qualifier at Portland GC at the end of the trip (which looks like a sweet course, saw it on NLU Tourist Sauce Oregon trip).   I'm in pretty good shape, have run a couple half marathons in recent years.  But it's more the back that tightens up.  Not going to get to play Old Mac or Preserve.  But more reason to start planning the return trip.

08/20/2021	Pacific Dunes
08/20/2021	Bandon Trails
08/21/2021	Bandon Dunes
08/21/2021	Sheep Ranch

Well take it easy out there.  My left knee is shot right now.   Those four courses are the ones I would make sure to fit in first if I went back.  Sheep Ranch is the easiest walk of the four.  Good one to end on.  Has the most ocean views as well.   Have fun.

wndowpayne

Guy drove onto an Atlanta golf course and killed 3 people...crazy  

Police discovered the truck still on the green and found the bodies of two men in the bed of the truck, the release said. Both victims also suffered apparent gunshot wounds, according to police.

 So he also loaded the bodies onto his truck?

JojoRice

wndowpayne said:

Guy drove onto an Atlanta golf course and killed 3 people...crazy  

Police discovered the truck still on the green and found the bodies of two men in the bed of the truck, the release said. Both victims also suffered apparent gunshot wounds, according to police.

 So he also loaded the bodies onto his truck?

I live 5 minutes from this. Such a sad incident that's affected everyone here locally. 

When the guy drove onto the course, he already had the 2 dead bodies in the back of the truck. The golf pro was shot when he confronted the driver of the truck. The driver then fled on foot. Still hasn't been captured. 

The Juggler

bootlegger10 said:

The Juggler said:

I can’t fathom playing three rounds in one day, let alone walking all three rounds. You’re an animal!

Do you have to walk or can you get a cart?

You have to walk the course. 

Damn. Do you use a push cart or do you carry your clubs?

I've only walked once. Would love to do it more often but my back can get jacked up so easily, I try to avoid that. Cart path only is pretty much the only walking I ever do. Did that on Saturday actually. 


Jojo---that story is nuts. How the hell has he not been caught yet??

Ledbetterman10

Got money on Phil/Brady. I can’t believe they’re the underdogs. 

mrussel1

Ledbetterman10 said:

Got money on Phil/Brady. I can’t believe they’re the underdogs. 

Even with a normal hat,  Bryson is still douchy.  Phil has a broadcasting career should he want it. 

JojoRice

The Juggler said:

bootlegger10 said:

The Juggler said:

I can’t fathom playing three rounds in one day, let alone walking all three rounds. You’re an animal!

Do you have to walk or can you get a cart?

You have to walk the course. 

Damn. Do you use a push cart or do you carry your clubs?

I've only walked once. Would love to do it more often but my back can get jacked up so easily, I try to avoid that. Cart path only is pretty much the only walking I ever do. Did that on Saturday actually. 


Jojo---that story is nuts. How the hell has he not been caught yet??

The course is surrounded by houses and a heavily wooded area. He's probably laying low somewhere. 

Ledbetterman10

Starting to believe why they were the underdogs lol

mrussel1

Ledbetterman10 said:

Starting to believe why they were the underdogs lol

Brady is not very good.  Bad ball striker.

"Pfft.. and I got fired" - Barkley

Ledbetterman10

mrussel1 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Starting to believe why they were the underdogs lol

Brady is not very good.  Bad ball striker.

"Pfft.. and I got fired" - Barkley

Guess I was just hoping he’d be better than Rodgers. Didn’t bet much of course since it’s a celebrity exhibition match.