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John Kavanaugh

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Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« on: October 18, 2016, 01:31:47 PM »
Howard is one of our most prolific and valuable posters, yet I know so little about him. Can anyone provide a link to a thread that may illustrate his opinions or courses that he loves.
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BHoover

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2016, 01:40:42 PM »
I sense a BuddyUp! in the making!
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Jason Thurman

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2016, 02:49:28 PM »
Just what this site needs. Another Kingsley thread.
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Peter Pallotta

Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2016, 03:21:02 PM »
We don't know much about Howard because that's the way he wants it. Unlike some around here, he never makes it about himself, it's always about the work....
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Sven Nilsen

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2016, 03:32:16 PM »
John:


Best I can do is a link to a thread on a Dunes Club outing that you both attended.


This one's on you for not sticking around for dinner.  Might not have to ask your question if you had.


Sven
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2016, 03:44:41 PM »
I don't recall the food but I can't erase some very drunk conversations at the Dunes. Like I've ever missed a meal.
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Sven Nilsen

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2016, 04:03:30 PM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on October 18, 2016, 03:44:41 PM
I don't recall the food but I can't erase some very drunk conversations at the Dunes. Like I've ever missed a meal.


If I recall you chose the tables at the casino instead of the one at the restaurant in New Buffalo.  Your loss, unless you won, then its a mixed bag.
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"There's the golf hole; play it any way you please." Donald Ross

Howard Riefs

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2016, 04:54:02 PM »

Thanks, John, Peter, Sven, et al.

Quote from: Sven Nilsen on October 18, 2016, 03:32:16 PM

John:

Best I can do is a link to a thread on a Dunes Club outing that you both attended.

This one's on you for not sticking around for dinner.  Might not have to ask your question if you had.

Sven

A most enjoyable outing -- not withstanding completing dinner and discovering the flat tire on my car. But I definitely do love the Dunes Club... 

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,50511.0.html
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,48790.0.html



...and the aforementioned Kingsley.

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,37381.0.html
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,57040.0.html
« Last Edit: October 18, 2016, 05:13:36 PM by Howard Riefs »
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Terry Lavin

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2016, 05:36:18 PM »
The King of the Links is a bright, sociable and engaging fellow. Great company on the course and in the 19th hole.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2016, 06:23:40 PM »
That Sankaty thread is amazing. We need more Howard between the links!!!
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Bill Seitz

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2016, 01:45:52 AM »
Probably the only one of us who, after getting hurt right before a GCA outing, would still drive down three hours, and spend three days walking golf courses just so he could hang out with everyone.  Kind of strange if you ask me.   ;D
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JJShanley

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2016, 07:35:50 AM »
In his spare time, he moonlights as Food Network celeb, Geoffrey Zacharian.  (I think so, at least.)
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Peter Pallotta

Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2016, 08:04:22 AM »
He's CIA. Clearly. Cover: Howard Riefs. Family Man. Likes to travel for golf. Meanwhile his database - the audacity and misdirection of actually posting "links" is classic OSS procedure - of miscreants and political subversives keeps growing, and you chumps keep inviting him to your clubs. He's just waiting to "play" Congressional! "Howard Riefs" my ass!
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Joel Pear

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2016, 09:05:07 AM »
Howard is a great guy, except, he stands on the wrong side of the ball when he plays golf!! ;)
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Tim Gavrich

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2016, 10:29:26 AM »
Quote from: Joel Pear on October 20, 2016, 09:05:07 AM
Howard is a great guy, except, he stands on the wrong CORRECT side of the ball when he plays golf!! ;)
Fixed your error, Joel.  ;D


Howard is the only Cubs fan I've met for whom I will be genuinely happy if they finally break the curse this year. THAT's how nice a guy he is.
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BHoover

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Re: Howard Riefs...Beyond the Links
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2016, 10:38:07 AM »
Quote from: Tim Gavrich on October 20, 2016, 10:29:26 AM
Quote from: Joel Pear on October 20, 2016, 09:05:07 AM
Howard is a great guy, except, he stands on the wrong CORRECT side of the ball when he plays golf!! ;)
Fixed your error, Joel.  ;D


Howard is the only Cubs fan I've met for whom I will be genuinely happy if they finally break the curse this year. THAT's how nice a guy he is.

Although I wouldn't be happy for Howard if it happens this year, I would reluctantly tip my cap.
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