MPCC and Mr. Huntley

[Joel Zuckerman]

Just thought I would mention in this public forum how very much i enjoyed playing the incredibly beautiful Shore Course at MPCC yesterday.

There were many splendid attributes to the day...the GC is as gorgeous as an oil painting, and plays as F&F as anything I can ever recall stateside.  The weather was bluebird and shirtsleeve.....a 10% (or less) probability, according to many regulars I spoke with.

Lastly, Mr. Huntley was very gracious and informative during our time together.  Though he was only able to play about 10--12 holes off and on, owing to his recent physical setbacks, he was a great host, extremely congenial, and added greatly to the overall experience.

Thank you Bob--it was a real pleasure...and nice birdie (tee shot to 3 feet!) on #9!

[Dan Grossman]

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[Jordan Wall]

Great to hear Bob is back and playing.  Miss you, Bob!!

[Mike Nuzzo]

Great to hear Bob is back and playing.  Miss you, Bob!!

[John Mayhugh]

Glad you got to enjoy MPCC Shore in Bob's company, Joel. Did he tell you that the Dunes is even better?

[Kevin Pallier]

Joel

I heard it was to a back pin too - nice......

Am glad to hear the recuperation is coming on well

[PCCraig]

Good to hear Bob is back up and playing more golf!

[Joel Zuckerman]

Yes---He did mention the Dunes Course was even better.

I would have to see that to believe it!   Perhaps someday in the future that opportunity will present itself...

[Marty Bonnar]

Joel,
to play MPCC is an utter delight.
To play golf with Mr Huntley is a wonderful experience.
To play golf WITH Mr Huntley AT MPCC is surely one of life's very finest pleasures.
One which, for me, could only possibly be equalled by playing The Old Course with Mr H (and he knows that!). There's a day I wish for.
cheers,
FBD.

[Pete Lavallee]

One which, for me, could only possibly be equalled by playing The Old Course with Mr H (and he knows that!). There's a day I wish for.
cheers,
FBD.

Martin,

Are you sure sure you could afford that experience; beware the Wolf!

[Bob_Huntley]

Pete,

The Wolf morphed into a lamb, a puny one at that. Joel was very kind to put up with me but it was an enjoyable day nonetheless

Bob

[cary lichtenstein]

Bob:

Hello from Bette and Cary. Nice to hear you are getting around. Can't say the same for me, I have hung em up for good after 2 back surgeries

Cary

[ed_getka]

Bob,
    It is great to hear you are out on the course again. A round with Bob anywhere is an opportunity not to be missed.

[Bill_McBride]

Bob:

Hello from Bette and Cary. Nice to hear you are getting around. Can't say the same for me, I have hung em up for good after 2 back surgeries

Cary

I can't believe that's true.............

[RJ_Daley]

I was watching the PB Champion's tour for a while in hopes I might spot Sir Boab in the flesh, trailing along after one of the senior S.A.s.  Will you be walking about over there, Bob? 

Cary, I hope there is some relief in sight for that back situation.  I don't know if you've tried this, but I am using one of the invrersion tables, and am convinced it has helped me continue playing and so far avoiding the surgery.  Of course I realize that your particular problem may not benefit at all, but I wanted to mention it in case on a long shot it could help.

[Ash Towe]

Joel,
Thanks for the update and good news.

Bob,
Glad to see you are posting again.  You must be feeling better .

[Bob_Huntley]

Cary,

I am sorry to hear it but I can well understand your feelings about going on. My enthusiasm for the game is diminished as I cannot walk 18 holes and the rotten shots out-number the good ones at about a 3 to 1 ratio. However, when I think of gardening and planting pansies I convince myself that I need the fresh air and the companionship of the guys still ambulatory.

Ashe, Ed, Rj, thanks for your thoughts, I hope to see you soon.

Bob

[Bill_McBride]

Bob, if the walking gets too tough, try my plan when my hip ache flares up:  Be the passenger in a cart and walk as much or little as you feel  as the pain allows.

You also get a chauffeur / caddy in the bargain!

Glad you are better and back on the course. And hopefully winning those Wolf games. 

[Patrick_Mucci]

Bob,

I went through the same phase you're going through.

One of the things that kept my interest was that I created games within the game.

Hooking a long iron to access the right side opening on a 150 yard shot became a challenge.
I made up sub-games, knowing that I couldn't score like I used to and that I needed to use a building block approach in terms of enjoyment and scoring.

Slowly but surely, I made progress.

And, so will you.

Just swing within yourself, use your imagination and enjoy the course and people you're with.

Every day on the golf course is infinitely better than any day in the hospital.

[Kevin Pallier]

Glad you are better and back on the course. And hopefully winning those Wolf games.  

Has anyone from GCA ever taken money from Bob in a game of Wolf ?

He got me  

[Jamey Bryan]

Bob:

Pat's suggestion is similar to something I did some time ago (my problem was not so threatening, but the solution still helped greatly).  Honestly, you're one of the GCA participants I most want to meet.  Please continue to get out and use all available "games" to keep it interesting.

Jamey

[Mike Benham]

Glad you are better and back on the course. And hopefully winning those Wolf games.  

Has anyone from GCA ever taken money from Bob in a game of Wolf ?

He got me  

I am thankful that there are 18 holes on the Shore, as I rallied the last few holes to "lose less" if that makes sense ...

[Tiger_Bernhardt]

Please do not let Bob fool you. We played together a few weeks ago. He was more of an 80% good and 20% forgetable. He had so many good shots,  I cannot count them all. I asked him if he had a putting green in the hospital and house after about 5 holes of watching him drain putts. lol I think we were one under at the turn best ball and not more than a 4 or so over for the day.

[Bill_McBride]

Please do not let Bob fool you. We played together a few weeks ago. He was more of an 80% good and 20% forgetable. He had so many good shots,  I cannot count them all. I asked him if he had a putting green in the hospital and house after about 5 holes of watching him drain putts. lol I think we were one under at the turn best ball and not more than a 4 or so over for the day.

So that's where you've been!   

[Dan King]

Kevin Pallier writes
Has anyone from GCA ever taken money from Bob in a game of Wolf ?

I remember one time I didn't lose to him. Bob & I were the winners and the other two had to pay us. The money didn't come out of Bob's pocket, but neither did it come out of mine.

That's the highlight reel of my competition with Mr. Huntley.

Glad you are doing well Mr. Huntley.

Cheers,
Dan King

I think there's a difference between a gamble and a calculated risk.
 --Edmund H. North