New Member Introduction

[David Camponi]

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.

[Ed Oden]

Welcome Dave!  Where in the NC mountains do you summer?

[Mac Plumart]

Welcome!

[Dónal Ó Ceallaigh]

David, you've played over 1000 courses!! Wow

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

Welcome!

[Scott Warren]

Welcome David C.

Donal: Jonathan Cummings played his 1000th course last year and a few others on here are north of 800.

[Melvyn Morrow]

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

[Tim Martin]

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.

[David Camponi]

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.

[PCCraig]

Welcome David!

[Mike H]

Welcome!

[Jerry Kluger]

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.