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Joe Bausch

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Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« on: September 24, 2009, 10:39:27 AM »
One of the newest members to Golf Club Atlas is Mark McKeever.  M2 is a graduate from my university and we got to know each other when he was taking my organic chemistry class a few years back (so I guess any orgo knowledge that he lacks is my fault!).  He has a keen interest in golf architecture and until a couple of years ago, was a member at Phoenixville, a nifty little nine-holer that legend has it Hugh Wilson might have been involved in the design and/or construction.

Mark is a very fine golfer too.  My first trip around Bethpage Black a few summers ago was organized by him as he loves this crazy game enough to sleep in a car in a parking lot to play a nice course!

Please welcome Mark to the zoo, errr, treehouse.  :)
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George Pazin

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 11:01:45 AM »
Welcome, Mark. It doesn't get much better than a ringing endorsement from Joe, imho.

Have fun, don't be shy about sharing your opinions.
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Ron Csigo

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 06:44:07 PM »
Welcome to the group Mark.  Looking forward to your contributions.  Remember to protect yourself at all times. ;)





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PThomas

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 10:50:15 PM »
welcome Mark
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David Stamm

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 10:55:50 PM »
Welcome, Mark. Get ready for a hell of a ride! ;)
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astavrides

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2009, 02:47:38 AM »
Mark,

Welcome.  Do you think one can do well in Organic chemistry class a) mostly thru memorization? and/or b) without much memorization?
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Anthony Gray

Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2009, 03:32:01 AM »


  Welcome Mark,

  You'll love the chemistry on this site. Please tell us a little about your golfing experiences, likes/dislikes, and a little trash on Joe. Have you played Cruden Bat?

  Anthony

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B. Mogg

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2009, 03:58:36 AM »
Quote from: David Stamm on September 24, 2009, 10:55:50 PM
Welcome, Mark. Get ready for a hell of a ride! ;)

Or "ahem" "cough cough" walk.....
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Phil_the_Author

Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2009, 08:10:19 AM »
Welcome Mark,

With all of the time that Joe spends researching, playing and photographing golf courses, his classes must require more than the usual amount of independent study!  ;D
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2009, 07:09:26 PM »
Mark is having login issues with his account.  But I'm sure he/Ran will get this sorted out soon enough!
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Mark McKeever

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2009, 07:54:55 AM »
Hello everyone and thank you for the warm welcome.  As some of you know, I am a former student of Joe's.  His organic chemistry classes were pretty stout and required a good bit of attention in college.  We got to play a good bit of golf while I was there as well as after I had graduated.

Having said that, I always find it interesting talking about classic golf courses with Joe.  I can't get enough of reading about course history and changes/modifications that they have undergone.  I enjoy playing these old, well designed courses whenever I get the opportunity, and I have been fortunate to play a fair number of special golf  courses.

Thanks for the welcome guys and I look forward to "the ride"!!
 :)


Mark

 
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Kyle Harris

Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2009, 11:28:29 AM »
Why haven't you tagged along with Joe and I yet, Mark?
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Mark McKeever

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2009, 12:46:15 PM »
Kyle,

I live and work in Allentown and Joe manages to play a lot of weekday golf.  Next time you guys head somwhere on a weekend I will surely tag along!

Mark
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John Mayhugh

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2009, 12:53:28 PM »
Welcome, Mark.

I could call it a great personal achievement, but still have no idea whatsoever how I passed Organic Chemistry II. 
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Mark McKeever

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2009, 12:56:01 PM »
Me either!  I think Joe must have known I was a golfer early on when doing the grading on tests and such.   :)

Mark
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2009, 12:57:55 PM »
Quote from: Mark McKeever on September 28, 2009, 12:56:01 PM
Me either!  I think Joe must have known I was a golfer early on when doing the grading on tests and such.   :)

Mark

You passed?  Really?!   ;D
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Phil_the_Author

Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2009, 01:23:32 PM »
I understand you almost failed him when he got the question on who F&S was incorrect...  ;D
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astavrides

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2009, 01:51:11 PM »
Mark,

What is your favorite course(s) in the Allentown area?  Have you played Bethlehem muni, and, if so, how was it?
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Mark McKeever

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2009, 04:05:04 PM »
I have been to a few of the public tracks and I played Brookside a few years back.  My favorite public course in the greater allentown area by far is Berkleigh Country Club in Kutztown.  It was private for a long time and went public when I was on a work assignment in Texas.  I was delighted to hear it went public because it had been a long time since I played it last.  As far as newer designs go, I don't mind playing Olde Homestead which has a couple nice holes that use the elevation changes pretty well.  I have never played Bethlehem Muni nor have I heard much about it?  I will have to look into it.

On an exciting note, I should be heading out to Saucon in the next few weeks on a course of my choice apparently.  Any suggestions anyone?  Ive heard the Weyhill is the one to check out, but wanted some other input.

Mark
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2009, 05:31:38 PM »
Quote from: Philip Young on September 28, 2009, 01:23:32 PM
I understand you almost failed him when he got the question on who F&S was incorrect...  ;D

Thanks goodness universities can recognize plagiarism easier than you can Phil!   ;)  ;D
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astavrides

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Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2009, 05:48:17 PM »
Quote from: Mark McKeever on September 28, 2009, 04:05:04 PM
I have been to a few of the public tracks and I played Brookside a few years back.  My favorite public course in the greater allentown area by far is Berkleigh Country Club in Kutztown.  It was private for a long time and went public when I was on a work assignment in Texas.  I was delighted to hear it went public because it had been a long time since I played it last.  As far as newer designs go, I don't mind playing Olde Homestead which has a couple nice holes that use the elevation changes pretty well.  I have never played Bethlehem Muni nor have I heard much about it?  I will have to look into it.

On an exciting note, I should be heading out to Saucon in the next few weeks on a course of my choice apparently.  Any suggestions anyone?  Ive heard the Weyhill is the one to check out, but wanted some other input.

Mark

Yeah, Berkleigh is pretty good.  i played it for the first time a couple weeks ago. 
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Anthony Gray

Re: Welcome new member Mark McKeever
« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2009, 05:59:53 PM »
Quote from: Mark McKeever on September 28, 2009, 12:46:15 PM
Kyle,

I live and work in Allentown and Joe manages to play a lot of weekday golf.  Next time you guys head somwhere on a weekend I will surely tag along!

Mark

  Allentown....PA or Jersey?

  Anthony

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