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GolfClubAtlas.com => Golf Course Architecture Discussion Group => Topic started by: David Camponi on September 05, 2010, 11:32:20 PM

Title: New Member Introduction
Post by: David Camponi on September 05, 2010, 11:32:20 PM: Hi there everybody; I wanted to introduce myself and say that I am excited to have the chance to participate in this forum.

I have been following the discussion group almost since the beginning; I thoroughly love golf and golf course architecture and the discussion of it; I have been very fortunate to have been able to play over one thousand courses in my lifetime many of them being "the greats"; I am 47 years old and single and golf has brought me tons of pleasure and memorable experiences over the years, it is what my day typically revolves around. I am fortunate in that I am able to spend the winters in south Florida and the mountains of North Carolina during the summers.

In regards to the discussion of golf course architecture I find it difficult in that discussing why you like and don't like a golf course is akin to discussing why you do and do not like or love a piece of art; sometimes you just do; I figure I will be more of an observer than a poster but look forward to attempting to put into words why or why not I like a certain course or architect.
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Ed Oden on September 05, 2010, 11:41:33 PM: Welcome Dave! Where in the NC mountains do you summer?
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Mac Plumart on September 06, 2010, 08:05:53 AM: Welcome!
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Dónal Ó Ceallaigh on September 06, 2010, 08:20:06 AM: David, you've played over 1000 courses!! Wow :o

I thought Mike Cirba's count of 800 was a record on this DG.

Welcome!
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Scott Warren on September 06, 2010, 08:22:03 AM: Welcome David C.

Donal: Jonathan Cummings played his 1000th course last year and a few others on here are north of 800.
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Melvyn Morrow on September 06, 2010, 08:31:53 AM: Welcome DC

A 1,000 and not out yet, great records but can you remember all the courses?

Have you come across Ernie Payne (http://www.erniepaynegolf.co.uk/) he has played all the courses in Scotland as his Ultimate Challenges (think that's a never ending Challenge though).

Again welcome, looks like you will be spending more time travelling and playing than posting ;)

Melvyn

PS Please tell me you have not done the 1,000 using carts and distance aids, because that does not count :'(
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Tim Martin on September 06, 2010, 11:59:05 AM: David-Welcome. At 1000 plus I admire your dedication. :) You should be in a position to discuss most of the courses mentioned in the DG.
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: David Camponi on September 06, 2010, 08:28:11 PM: Appreciate the welcome. Just have a quick second as I am traveling. Don't hold me to that thousand number as it is more of a guestimate, I am not trying to be the Rosie Ruiz of golf courses.

Ed, I live in the Highlands area in the summers.
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: PCCraig on September 06, 2010, 08:33:33 PM: Welcome David!
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Mike H on September 06, 2010, 08:52:42 PM: Welcome!
Title: Re: New Member Introduction
Post by: Jerry Kluger on September 07, 2010, 08:50:42 AM: Welcome David - your accomplishment as well as Cummings is admirable but even 10% of that would be an accomplishment if either one of you were married.