On June 23rd, we posted an article suggesting a new, holistic approach to improving the social, physical and mechanical components of my golfing journey (see “Committed”). Month One of the new, holistic approach (June) resulted in seventeen trips to the gym, sixteen trips to the range and eleven trips to the golf course (total of seven rounds), having played with “others” on five of those eleven occasions. Please feel free to review the attached spreadsheet (June Results) with June’s ... continue reading...
Fella’s, Meet Jim!
“Fella’s, meet Jim. Jim is a new member who joined our Friday Men’s Group for the first time this morning. He has a 14.7 index, he played with new clubs and prior to this morning he had never played our back nine. Based on his 14.7 Index, he was given 17 strokes. He proceeded to shoot a 42 on the front and a cool 38 on the back for a total of 80, eight strokes over par…net 63! We’re sooooo glad to have you, welcome to the Club and our Friday Men’s Group!” Tony ... continue reading...
Committed
Over the past month or two, I have been giving a lot of thought to my golfing journey; past, present and what I would like it to be in the future. Past: Other than entertaining clients, virtually 100% of my golfing experiences have been with my brother and two friends (John, Dave and Joe) or by myself. I am blessed to have three great golfing buddies in my life who are tolerant of my inadequacies both on and off the course and who are willing to share their time and their love for the game. ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Injustice
“They’re a long time dead.” - Mark M., referring to my Ping G-5 irons. My twelve year old Ping G-5 irons with a maroon dot (four iron though sand wedge) have been my constant traveling companion, lying horizontally in the rear of my last four vehicles or in the baggage compartment of my plane (well not exactly “my” plane, but you know what I mean!) They have shared my escapades in California, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, ... continue reading...
Not My Finest Hour
Recently, I made a week long trek back to Lancaster, PA to visit friends and play golf with my PA golfing buddies. The trip included three hosts (one in Pinehurst, NC, one in White Horse, PA and one in Lancaster, PA), three visits to my favorite ethnic club (the Liederkranz), three visits to my favorite sports bar (Stubby’s) and two visits to my favorite neighborhood watering hole (Valentino’s, this number would have been inflated however they were closed for the three day holiday ... continue reading...
I Am Certain I Am Losing My Mind
I finished my round at Juliette Falls in Dunnellon, Florida (a beautiful course with tremendous attention to detail throughout the property), carding a 94 with an “Adjusted Gross Score” of 92. My score was impacted by a triple bogey on the par 3, 181 yard, 3rd hole and my stellar effort on the par 4, 358 yard, 10th hole, almost killing a course-worker on his lunch break (fishing in the lateral water hazard on the left side), then, after making a few critical adjustments, pushing my third shot ... continue reading...
Behind the Counter: Miniature Golf
As a counterman for a public golf course, I have numerous and varied responsibilities, including but not limited to answering the phone, scheduling advanced tee times, cancelling existing tee times, answering questions, maintaining the appearance and order of the Pro Shop, cleaning windows, cheerfully greeting our patrons, checking our patrons into the system, determining the appropriate rate for play (as suggested in a previous article, 98 options), accepting cash/credit card payments and ... continue reading...
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