I wouldn't describe myself as a total newbie, but never did formally introduce myself to the GCA community. Everyone else is, and I almost feel left out. Below is a little introduction, look forward to the questions.
Name- Keith Doleshel
Age- 27
Occupation- Tournament director and golf shop assistant- Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose, California
Favorite Architect- Alistair MacKenzie
Top Five Favorite Golf Courses- Valley Club of Montecito, San Francisco Golf Club, Meadow Club, Pasatiempo, The Preserve (in that order, tough list to make, been very lucky to play some great golf courses)
Why I joined- Love of golf, the ability to converse with people who love golf architecture, seeing some awesome pictures and reviews of golf courses I have never seen before.
I have a special affinity for 9 hole golf courses, par 3 courses, and places to play off the beaten path. Played the majority of my golf in Northern California, where we are blessed to have some tremendous courses. Would describe myself as a bit of a golf course geek, but don't mean that in a derogatory way. Really enjoy the converstion on here, visit daily.
This really shouldn't have taken this long to introduce myself, not sure why it didn't happen earlier.
Keith