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Matt Taylor

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New Member Intro
« on: September 22, 2011, 09:31:03 PM »
Hello GCAer's
My name is Matt Taylor and I am fortunate enough to be a new member. I have been lurking for a year or so now and am excited to get involved. A little bio about me, I am 18 years old and attending my first semester of college in Florida playing D1 college golf. I have been fortunate to grow up around the game and have played some great courses around Florida and the country. Some of my favorites in Florida include Calusa Pines, Quail Valley, Bay Hill, Bears Club, Bear Lakes, and many others. Playing junior golf in Florida allows you to see some great courses! Some of the my favorite courses I have played outside Florida include NGLA, Shinny, Maidstone, East Hampton (in 4 straight days!), Olympia Fields, Chicago Golf, Medinah, Desert Forest, Grandfather NC, Wolf Run, and Diamond Creek. I was also fortunate enough to play Pebble Beach in The First Tee Open in 2010. Competing in a professional tournament at Pebble still gives me chills today.

Hope to get to know the community here and have some fun when college allows me a break....
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Mark Johnson

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 09:31:48 PM »
welcome Matt.   What school do you go to?
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Matt Taylor

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2011, 09:34:06 PM »
I'm at Stetson University in DeLand, near Orlando.
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Bruce Leland

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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011, 09:34:27 PM »
Welcome aboard Matt!  Nice rota for a newbie  ;D
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"The mystique of Muirfield lingers on. So does the memory of Carnoustie's foreboding. So does the scenic wonder of Turnberry and the haunting incredibility of Prestwick, and the pleasant deception of Troon. But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." Dan Jenkins

JESII

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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2011, 09:36:21 PM »
Welcome Matt - Nice opening intro.

Look forward to talking some of this stuff with you.

Is there anything in the world like 9 - 11 at Shinnecock the first time through?
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Chris Johnston

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2011, 09:40:14 PM »
Welcome, Matt!
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Matt Taylor

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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 09:43:48 PM »
Being first of at NGLA in the morning(and breaking par) then heading over the Shinnecock after was unbelievable. I actually birdied 10!
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JESII

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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2011, 09:46:48 PM »
Come on!

You should know better than to say that out loud...you're toast from now on there...

Have you played The Claw in Tampa?
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Kyle Harris

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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2011, 09:48:16 PM »
Matt:

Where in Florida did you grow up?

Jim Sullivan:

Sounds like we can round out a foursome for a GCA Match at The Claw!
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JESII

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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2011, 09:51:34 PM »
Curious if we can get a two more that have played it...but count me in!
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Matt Taylor

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2011, 09:53:03 PM »
Quote from: Jim Sullivan on September 22, 2011, 09:46:48 PM
Come on!

You should know better than to say that out loud...you're toast from now on there...

Have you played The Claw in Tampa?

Ya, I debated for a few minutes(at least I didn't put the score haha)...but hey I'm proud of it! The Claw, no, heard about it through USF..... Kyle: Naples
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Bill Gayne

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2011, 05:42:38 AM »
Matt,

Welcome to the GCA.COM. I think you're the third Hatter on board.

Bill
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PCCraig

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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2011, 08:34:31 AM »
Welcome to the board Matt!
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Ben Kodadek

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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2011, 08:46:48 AM »
Jim,

I've played The Claw.  I'm curious if you could get two more who'd want to play it again.  ;)
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Tim Martin

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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2011, 08:56:05 AM »
Welcome to the board. I enjoyed the Hatter`s home track, Victoria Hills a few years ago. Is it still Stetson`s home course? 
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Mark Pritchett

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« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2011, 09:26:25 AM »
Welcome Matt!

Do you agree with JC Jones that most Florida courses are Doak zeros?
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Doug Sobieski

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2011, 09:48:14 AM »
Quote from: Bill Gayne on September 23, 2011, 05:42:38 AM
Matt,

Welcome to the GCA.COM. I think you're the third Hatter on board.

Bill

I believe that statement is correct, unless there is someone out there that won't admit to being a Hatter.

Unfortunately, when I was at Stetson our home course was Southridge, aka The Rock. Quite possibly the most poorly conditioned course I've EVER played (when I played it during homecoming about 4 years ago). We'd occasionally play Deland CC, which was actually sort of OK for a lower level private club. We'd even get out to Indigo Lakes and Pelican Bay in Daytona periodically. In retrospect, they were all pretty terrible, just like my golf ability back then.
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Matt Taylor

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2011, 12:31:41 PM »
Quote from: Tim Martin on September 23, 2011, 08:56:05 AM
Welcome to the board. I enjoyed the Hatter`s home track, Victoria Hills a few years ago. Is it still Stetson`s home course? 
Yes it is, it struggled financial during the recession along with everyone else, but the last year was better and it is back into good shape. We can some occasional play over at LPGA Intl. also.
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Matt Taylor

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« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2011, 12:35:14 PM »
Quote from: Mark Pritchett on September 23, 2011, 09:26:25 AM
Welcome Matt!

Do you agree with JC Jones that most Florida courses are Doak zeros?
There are some great courses around FL, but yes most are 0's, maybe even some negative numbers! The Condo Commando Club's as we call them down in Naples. Nothing like 2 story condo's bordering every single hole on a course, and having to cross a road to get to every tee. I stay away at all costs! Older people get very possessive of their bundled communities.
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Tim Leahy

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« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2011, 12:48:13 PM »
Welcome, if you don't already own a copy of this book, buy one. It is what hooked me on golf architeture when I was about your age playing college golf.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0600621901/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0600613755&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10AP2EAQE1HBNXXZDSK2

World Atlas of Golf!
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I love golf, the fightin irish, and beautiful women depending on the season and availability.

Garland Bayley

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2011, 01:25:47 PM »
Quote from: Matt Taylor on September 22, 2011, 09:43:48 PM
Being first of at NGLA in the morning(and breaking par) then heading over the Shinnecock after was unbelievable. I actually birdied 10!

If you play like that, what could you possibly contribute to a website on golf architecture? We all know it's the sticks that are the ruination of golf courses, and the principles of the golden age. You're toast!




















Just taking the cue from Sully (Jim Sullivan). ;D
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"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Matt Taylor

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #21 on: September 23, 2011, 05:00:20 PM »
Quote from: Garland Bayley on September 23, 2011, 01:25:47 PM
Quote from: Matt Taylor on September 22, 2011, 09:43:48 PM
Being first of at NGLA in the morning(and breaking par) then heading over the Shinnecock after was unbelievable. I actually birdied 10!

If you play like that, what could you possibly contribute to a website on golf architecture? We all know it's the sticks that are the ruination of golf courses, and the principles of the golden age. You're toast!

Just taking the cue from Sully (Jim Sullivan). ;D
I'll refrain from further comment so I don't dig myself too big of a hole to start ;)
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Kyle Harris

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« Reply #22 on: September 23, 2011, 05:11:47 PM »
Matt:

Check your PM.
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John_Cullum

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #23 on: September 23, 2011, 09:30:21 PM »
I like the Claw
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Kevin Pallier

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Re: New Member Intro
« Reply #24 on: September 24, 2011, 06:37:34 PM »
Matt

Welcome - where would you like to travel to abroad to play ?
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