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Wade Whitehead

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #25 on: January 19, 2021, 03:56:14 PM »
I play with John Kavanaugh when he comes to Virginia.

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Bruce Katona

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #26 on: January 19, 2021, 05:35:51 PM »
1. If I begin and end a round with the same ball I know I'm hitting it pretty well since I didn't lose it.


2. When #1 above does not occur, its amazing the places you find brand new Pro V 1's to reload the bag with......hitting those $5 balls in those places, those folks should be using Pinnacles or RockFlights @ $24/dozen.


3. I enjoy walking with a hand trolley, carrying the bag is a bit of work.


4. 3.5 hours walking is a nice pace.
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Chris_Blakely

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #27 on: January 19, 2021, 06:27:20 PM »
Any time I am playing a new course.


Any time I finish with more balls than I started.


Any time I am playing a course with more holes without houses on them than with houses on them.


Any time I golf in 3 hours or less.
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Jim Tang

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #28 on: January 19, 2021, 07:57:54 PM »
Teeing it up as the first group off for the day with my brother and best buddies.
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Bill Gayne

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #29 on: January 19, 2021, 08:31:28 PM »
Links golf in GBI.


Playing with my son.
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Michael Moore

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #30 on: January 19, 2021, 09:24:01 PM »
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Pete Lavallee

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #31 on: January 19, 2021, 10:30:22 PM »
I’m amazed at the number people on GCA who complete their rounds in less than 3.5 hours. This is not what happens in any GCA Event I’ve ever played; and I’ve played in quite a few! Perhaps the chance to talk about architecture with like minded individuals plays a part but from my experience GCAers are plodding bunch.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #32 on: January 19, 2021, 10:35:32 PM »
When I read the current thread about where golf wastes money I don’t see many happy golfers. A good day for me starts with a great parking spot.
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Joe Bausch

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #33 on: January 20, 2021, 05:28:35 AM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on January 19, 2021, 10:35:32 PM
When I read the current thread about where golf wastes money I don’t see many happy golfers. A good day for me starts with a great parking spot.


Do you seek out a pull-thru spot?
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2021, 06:58:46 AM »
I’m a classic treeless end spot kind of guy. I can get territorial over “my” spot. There is a parking space so sweet at Vic that whoever is first in my group at the club snags it up. I have to admit that I didn’t even discover it on my own. Because of a quirk in the entry road instead of a rectangle it’s a dent preventing polygram that is hardy discernible with the naked eye. That spot is the first step to a great day and all your opponents know it. 
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Tim Martin

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2021, 07:20:13 AM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on January 20, 2021, 06:58:46 AM
I’m a classic treeless end spot kind of guy. I can get territorial over “my” spot. There is a parking space so sweet at Vic that whoever is first in my group at the club snags it up. I have to admit that I didn’t even discover it on my own. Because of a quirk in the entry road instead of a rectangle it’s a dent preventing polygram that is hardy discernible with the naked eye. That spot is the first step to a great day and all your opponents know it.


https://youtu.be/egsdc7tZ_xc




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Dave Doxey

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #36 on: January 20, 2021, 09:45:29 AM »

Depends upon age.


Young – always walk; practice a lot; work constantly to improve; experiment with equipment; score matters; play alone if your group is not available; play the best courses that you can afford; travel to play top courses; drink beer afterwards.


Old – walk if you can, otherwise ride; accept decline in your game; play only with friends that you enjoy; price to play doesn’t matter; don’t waste money on new equipment;  score does not matter; course choice does not matter;  drink beer afterwards.
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Jeff_Brauer

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #37 on: January 20, 2021, 11:27:15 AM »
Quote from: Bill Gayne on January 19, 2021, 08:31:28 PM
Links golf in GBI.


Playing with my son.


Or grandsons!
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Bill Gayne

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #38 on: January 20, 2021, 08:01:23 PM »
His mother loves that thought but need to get him a girlfriend first.
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cary lichtenstein

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #39 on: January 21, 2021, 01:27:11 AM »
What do you do to be a happy x golfer? 13 years since I was last able to play, Tiger is facing that prospect right now after his 5th back surgery. Whose he kidding? Only himself. He should just retire or else face the fact that he is going to turn himself into a cripple.
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Live Jupiter, Fl, was  4 handicap, played top 100 US, top 75 World. Great memories, no longer play, 4 back surgeries. I don't miss a lot of things about golf, life is simpler with out it. I miss my 60 degree wedge shots, don't miss nasty weather, icing, back spasms. Last course I played was Augusta

Brett Wiesley

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #40 on: January 21, 2021, 02:44:32 AM »
I just enjoy any chance to get out.  Life is busy!!


I'm perfectly fine walking and playing alone.


I especially enjoy a round with great friends where the laughs and stories are remembered more than the scores/shots.


I always love playing a round of golf with a stranger that leads to a great conversation about golf and golf architecture...and hopefully a beer after the round!!


**FYI** I cannot stand 5 hour rounds
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #41 on: January 21, 2021, 04:37:01 AM »
Quote from: cary lichtenstein on January 21, 2021, 01:27:11 AM
What do you do to be a happy x golfer? 13 years since I was last able to play, Tiger is facing that prospect right now after his 5th back surgery. Whose he kidding? Only himself. He should just retire or else face the fact that he is going to turn himself into a cripple.


You consistent unhappiness with Tiger makes me a happy golfer. So happy that I'm going to ask what we all want to know. What do you think of the new doc about Tiger on HBO?
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David Ober

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #42 on: January 21, 2021, 12:17:50 PM »
Quote from: Pete Lavallee on January 19, 2021, 10:30:22 PM
I’m amazed at the number people on GCA who complete their rounds in less than 3.5 hours. This is not what happens in any GCA Event I’ve ever played; and I’ve played in quite a few! Perhaps the chance to talk about architecture with like minded individuals plays a part but from my experience GCAers are plodding bunch.


Would love to have you out to my club one day. Your head would spin at how fast our groups play. It's ... crazy. 3 walkers and one guy in a cart = 3:17 minutes. Our average time with 16 to 25 guys going off in foursomes and fivesomes with an even mix of walkers and riders is probably right around 3:30. I've never been in a group that finished in over 3:50 and many times, when first off, have finished in 2:55 to 3:10.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #43 on: January 21, 2021, 12:21:26 PM »
The guy who claims to be the fastest great golfer on this site recently told a story where he had to speed up his routine to play in a pro tournament.
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Steve Lang

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #44 on: January 21, 2021, 02:04:10 PM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on January 21, 2021, 12:21:26 PM
The guy who claims to be the fastest great golfer on this site recently told a story where he had to speed up his routine to play in a pro tournament.


... and was he happy?
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Bruce Katona

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #45 on: January 21, 2021, 02:05:40 PM »
JK:  Does the club champ at your place get the signed spot reserved for a champion?  If so, you have something to shoot for; if not I think maybe you should make the proposal?
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #46 on: January 21, 2021, 02:07:01 PM »
Quote from: Steve Lang on January 21, 2021, 02:04:10 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on January 21, 2021, 12:21:26 PM
The guy who claims to be the fastest great golfer on this site recently told a story where he had to speed up his routine to play in a pro tournament.


... and was he happy?


He doesn’t strike me as a happy golfer.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: What do you do to be a happy golfer?
« Reply #47 on: January 21, 2021, 02:09:02 PM »
Quote from: Bruce Katona on January 21, 2021, 02:05:40 PM
JK:  Does the club champ at your place get the signed spot reserved for a champion?  If so, you have something to shoot for; if not I think maybe you should make the proposal?


I’m closer to qualifying for the handicapped spot.
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