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  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    polaris_x wrote:
    anyone know of an all-inclusive golf resort in arizona!? ... one that has at least 3 championship courses?
    Talk to mca47, I believe he lives in Arizona and he's posted on this thread a few times. I think there's another AZ golfer that's posted on this thread, but the name escapes me.
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
  • Bronx Bombers
    Bronx Bombers Posts: 2,208
    Just a reminder to everyone snatching up wedges before the end of the year to get those lofts and lies checked before taking them home. I went against my better judgement and made my only iron/wedge purchase ever at TGW. Ordered a few Ping Wedges the 54 degree was measured by my pro at my home course at 57 and the 58 came in at 60. I've been a Vokey guy for a long time and usually have to go through at least 3-4 to find one in the store thats the correct loft/lie.
  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/golf/new_york_golfer_sues_friend_after_OHJopk8qbgPIy7Jubk2L0M
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    FenwayFaithful wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    anyone know of an all-inclusive golf resort in arizona!? ... one that has at least 3 championship courses?
    Talk to mca47, I believe he lives in Arizona and he's posted on this thread a few times. I think there's another AZ golfer that's posted on this thread, but the name escapes me.


    I've played a lot of courses in the Scottsdale area, but I can't speak about all-inclusive resorts.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,022
    Golf is back....
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,965
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Golf is back....

    :thumbup: :clap::clap: Can Phil pull out a victory in his 1st tourney of the yr?
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,965
    VEGAS BABY, Can the rookie pull of back to back to start his career.....I'm pulling for him. But looks like Phil is going for the late push :|
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,022
    BLACK35 wrote:
    VEGAS BABY, Can the rookie pull of back to back to start his career.....I'm pulling for him. But looks like Phil is going for the late push :|

    Hell of a putt from Watson right there.
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,965
    Real nice putt, its over...........nice finish though
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,022
    That was fun.
  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    Wow!!!! Gotta love Phil. That was great drama. Kudos to Bubba. Golf is back baby!!!!
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
  • Idiot Kicker
    Idiot Kicker Posts: 36
    Ok so I finally finished watching the last round of the Farmers, had a feeling Watson would win it, but you never know with Phil. I'm impressed with Vegas so far, we'll see how he plays throughout the season. Having grown up in Horry County, SC, I'm hoping Dustin Johnson will do great things this year. But my favorite of all time is Sergio Garcia. Hopefully this is his year to put it all together. After watching him on TV for years, and how he treated me and my ex-girlfriend at the Booze Allen in '05, I'm totally faithful.

    Anybody going to the US Open this year? I'm on the Thru-Board committee so I'll be volunteering everyday. Can not wait!!!
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,965
    Idiot Kicker wrote:
    Ok so I finally finished watching the last round of the Farmers, had a feeling Watson would win it, but you never know with Phil. I'm impressed with Vegas so far, we'll see how he plays throughout the season. Having grown up in Horry County, SC, I'm hoping Dustin Johnson will do great things this year. But my favorite of all time is Sergio Garcia. Hopefully this is his year to put it all together. After watching him on TV for years, and how he treated me and my ex-girlfriend at the Booze Allen in '05, I'm totally faithful.

    Anybody going to the US Open this year? I'm on the Thru-Board committee so I'll be volunteering everyday. Can not wait!!!

    What did Sergio do to you and the ex?
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
    2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
    2023 - Chicago 1&2
    2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I've always wanted to play golf but haven't. I'm hoping this is the spring/summer I do learn and play.
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  • Idiot Kicker
    Idiot Kicker Posts: 36
    BLACK35 wrote:
    Idiot Kicker wrote:
    Ok so I finally finished watching the last round of the Farmers, had a feeling Watson would win it, but you never know with Phil. I'm impressed with Vegas so far, we'll see how he plays throughout the season. Having grown up in Horry County, SC, I'm hoping Dustin Johnson will do great things this year. But my favorite of all time is Sergio Garcia. Hopefully this is his year to put it all together. After watching him on TV for years, and how he treated me and my ex-girlfriend at the Booze Allen in '05, I'm totally faithful.

    Anybody going to the US Open this year? I'm on the Thru-Board committee so I'll be volunteering everyday. Can not wait!!!

    What did Sergio do to you and the ex?

    We went to the practice round of the '05 Booze Allen Classic at Congressional Country Club specifically to watch Sergio. It was real early, so not many people were there. We followed him thru the first 8 holes, and he noticed us. Walking up to the 18th (started on 10), he yelled over "hey guys!" and he had a golf ball in his hand. From about 20 yards he threw it over to me. It hit the cart path and made a wicked bounce, neither of us were expecting it. I'm trying to stop this golf ball and Sergio and his caddy are laughing their asses off. After he made the turn, we approached him off the next three greens. We chatted for a little bit, got autographs, and even a great picture of Sergio and my ex with their arms around each other. lol
    Then we went back for the Saturday round. Sergio was near the lead so we got there right as he teed off on the 1st hole. Many times we noticed him and his caddy smiling at us as we followed him. On the 9th hole, a nasty par 5, we heard Sergio yelling, "hey guys how are you?" We turn around to look and he's looking right at us and smiling. He came over to us, we told him we knew he was going to win. I was in a bit of a daze but the last thing I remember him saying was "well hopefully I'll give you something to cheer about," yeah he went on to win the tournament. The rest of the day we actually walked with his dad, and older brother. Overall it was a great experience, and I have the golf ball he gave me in one of those glass cubes, safe and sound! I'll always be a Sergio fan!

    This year the US Open is at Congressional. No doubt he'll be there, and since he's won there before, he should be a favorite. I'm on the thru-board committee so I'll be there! PTO already approved for Thursday and Friday!
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    i'm getting back at it this year. been saying this for years, but this is the year. i do it.

    made some strides last year hitting some balls to the dog in the backyard :lol: ....that eventually led to a few trips to the driving range where i hit the ball a lot better than i thought i would.

    what killed golf to me was actually partly me not being able to handle my dad's criticism well. that's tough to admit. but whenever we would go out back in the day his criticism of my swing and stuff just got me in the foulest of moods to the point where i didn't want to finish the course. in hindsight, i should have taken his advice and not been so stubborn. he obviously knew more about the game than i did. but it's always left a bad taste in my mouth. i love watching golf on tv though. spring can't get here soon enough.
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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    just got back last week from 5 days in phoenix area ... played some decent courses ... my short game was horrendous ... like 6-10 strokes bad ... horrible ... still ... golfing in the middle of winter is nice ...
  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    Masters Countdown: 4 weeks away!
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    FenwayFaithful wrote:
    Masters Countdown: 4 weeks away!

    :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
  • FenwayFaithful
    FenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    norm wrote:
    FenwayFaithful wrote:
    Masters Countdown: 4 weeks away!

    :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
    Is it a Tiger year in 2011, norm? Whaddya think? Does he regain the crown at Augusta in April and ride it to another POY award? Or are we looking at one of these young guns stealing a jacket?
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925

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