Golf in New York....Please advise

[Tim Martin]

The idea that some are so distraught over Pat's sign off(now deleted) is funny. Mark Woodger teed it up for Pat with a scathing rebuke and anybody that didn't see something coming along these lines isn't paying attention. Are most of the Euro's who are writhing with indignation upset that Pat used vulgarity because it is an affront to their values or more because he took a shot at one of their own i.e. Sam Krume? GMAFB(also available for reference in the Urban Dictionary).

[Richard Hetzel]

It only bothers me, as a teacher, because Mr. Mucci certainly does have an excellent command of the English language and could have written a much better reply with ease. His retort literally made me laugh out loud, which is a great way to start off the day!


PS: Dear Pat, if you are still here, can you finagle me a tee time (for 4) (on a Saturday morning) at NGLA, or Shinnecock?

[John Kavanaugh]

Does anyone go through the trouble of hauling their clubs across an ocean to play one day of a five day trip at a course they have never heard of in marginal weather? This was clearly an attempt to find a course worth the trouble, not that there is anything wrong with that. Once you get past clicking on GolfNow it only leaves the privates.

[Garland Bayley]

Does anyone go through the trouble of hauling their clubs across an ocean to play one day of a five day trip at a course they have never heard of in marginal weather? This was clearly an attempt to find a course worth the trouble, not that there is anything wrong with that. Once you get past clicking on GolfNow it only leaves the privates.

Rental clubs John, rental clubs.

[John Kavanaugh]

Rentals possible, it took all of 5 seconds to see Bethpage has clubs available for $40. I couldn't find what Shinny charges with a simple search. I'd need to start a new thread for that.

[Sam Krume]

Many thanks for all the responses. In no way was this a solicitation or a finagle to get an invitation to play. I wouldn't dream of being so vulgar. For those that don't know me, and there are a many on here, I would lug my clubs across the ocean even if I was there for 2 days let alone 5. It was a genuine question to get some feedback from GCA'ers over the pond. Yes I looked on the tinternet, did my research but felt it would be better to hear it from the horses mouth, as they say.

[Mark Chaplin]

Brits and Aussies have no qualms about asking to come and play your course, we expect it when people ask us.  American to American baffles me why it's considered to be bad form to ask someone you know to come and play their club.

I appreciate Ran wants more GCA threads but you can only discuss some courses we've never seen so much. I used to check out GCA daily, now it's probably once a fortnight.....

[Kalen Braley]

Brits and Aussies have no qualms about asking to come and play your course, we expect it when people ask us.  American to American baffles me why it's considered to be bad form to ask someone you know to come and play their club.

I appreciate Ran wants more GCA threads but you can only discuss some courses we've never seen so much. I used to check out GCA daily, now it's probably once a fortnight.....

Mark,

A lot of baffling things are happening in America right now!! 

[John Kavanaugh]

At least the practice of fake outrage isn't only thriving in America.

[Sean_A]

The idea that some are so distraught over Pat's sign off(now deleted) is funny. Mark Woodger teed it up for Pat with a scathing rebuke and anybody that didn't see something coming along these lines isn't paying attention. Are most of the Euro's who are writhing with indignation upset that Pat used vulgarity because it is an affront to their values or more because he took a shot at one of their own i.e. Sam Krume? GMAFB(also available for reference in the Urban Dictionary).

Nah, vulgarity isn't the issue.  Mucci's constant fake enragement is simply well past its sell by date.  He needs a new way of communicating as baiting was mildy funny 10 years ago...now its a case of been there done that...100x over.


Ciao

[Michael Whitaker]

Why doesn't the "ignore" feature work anymore? The two knuckleheads I blocked are showing up again.

[Keith OHalloran]

Why doesn't the "ignore" feature work anymore? The two knuckleheads I blocked are showing up again.

Mike,
Assuming I am not one of the knuckleheads you block, the feature has not worked for some time now. Not sure if there is a fix.

[Tim Martin]

Why doesn't the "ignore" feature work anymore? The two knuckleheads I blocked are showing up again.

Mike,
Assuming I am not one of the knuckleheads you block, the feature has not worked for some time now. Not sure if there is a fix.

Thanks Keith. Very helpful.

[John Kavanaugh]

The blocking feature does prevent you from receiving PM's from whomever you choose. A great option if you're not interested in discount football tickets.

[Brad Sheridan]

Sterling Farms is one of the closer public tracks north of the city. As an aside I remember Tom Doak posting that it was the course he grew up on. He went on to say it did not offer much in the way of GCA. I played it at the end of last season and enjoyed it quite a bit. Nothing spectacular but I would rate it at a 5-6. More importantly it can be reached via Metro North and a short cab ride. Even more importantly I received an e-mail saying it will be open with all tees and greens on FEBRUARY 20th. It is the best public option north of the city that I have played except for Centennial which is further and not reachable without a car. Hope this helps.

[SteveOgulukian]

As others have said, your options will be limited at that time of year and course conditions will be less than ideal.  Tallgrass is open year round and will be less than a 2 hour drive from midtown.

[Mark Fedeli]

As others have said, your options will be limited at that time of year and course conditions will be less than ideal.  Tallgrass is open year round and will be less than a 2 hour drive from midtown.

And Tallgrass ain't totally dead yet: http://www.golfonlongisland.com/teebox/2016/01/supporters-opponents-of-tallgrass-solar-development-state-their-case-to-brookhaven-planning-board.html


"The Planning Board will keep the record open for written comments for 10 days, with the next discussion of the proposal scheduled for its meeting on Monday, February 8.  [UPDATE: The February 8 meeting was canceled due to snow; all issues on the agenda will be addressed at the monthly Planning Board meeting on March 7.]"

[Sam Krume]

Many thanks for all your suggestions in which courses to head for. Due to all the comments regarding closures and the weather, I have now decided to push back the trip and will be heading state side at the end of April, which will hopefully give me further options. Once again many thanks.