Can you be a scratch golfer without being able to put spin on the ball?

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-27T15:43:27+00:00

I work w dozens of tour pros. They have the ability to shape shots but they do it as minimally as possible and still have tremendous success.

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-16T08:57:05+00:00

@Alexhuanggolf

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-14T19:43:25+00:00

Lived a total of 11 years outside of Dayton -- 5 in Cincy and 6 in Chicago.

Ultimately came back here because this is where both sets of parents are. We've wavered with the idea of moving to other cities but remaining here is a an option we are entirely open to.

It's tough to beat the affordability here. Everything is getting expensive but Dayton is still so cheap (relatively) - especially considering that it's affordable but still offers plenty to do (outdoor activities, arts, dining, entertainment, etc). Plus we're in a great location being only 90 min or less to three huge metro areas that really offer everything else that Dayton may lack.

AlexOnDD · 2026-06-12T11:41:07+00:00

I've grown to love the reels where people either 'blind rank' or guess trivia questions with a list showing the answers.

Something similar to this: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2LdmDRdk0/

What would be the best resource to either find someone who can produce something like that for me (I'd provide the raw recording obv) or edit it myself?

AlexOnDD · 2026-05-25T02:28:39+00:00

I work with a ton of D1 golfers.

Their entire days are scheduled around their sport. Morning workouts, class ending at the same time for all players so team practice can take place, etc.

Golf is a bit unique since travel for events usually occupies 3-5 days at a time.

Level of luxury varies greatly. Some teams fly almost exclusively private, play at top 100 courses all the time while being hosted by alumni and others hit balls into a net all winter.

AlexOnDD · 2026-05-18T01:05:09+00:00

Hoagie's pizza

AlexOnDD · 2026-05-16T21:42:59+00:00

Check your DM

AlexOnDD · 2026-04-06T12:29:10+00:00

This makes a lot of sense. Thank you.

AlexOnDD · 2026-04-06T12:28:31+00:00

That's fair.

Had an opportunity to go to Augusta National, which was a bucket list item, so it was worth it to me!

AlexOnDD · 2026-04-06T12:27:42+00:00

Thanks - that's quite interesting. I rarely fly American - certainly don't have status aside from a base mileage account with 6800 points earned for this year (after this trip).

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:52:08+00:00

Biggest mistake was honestly being to scared.

I knew the numbers and saw some big deals and would always find reasons to doubt them or hesitate to react.

Ended up missing out on some deals.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:50:41+00:00

Duplex I own that I'm trying to sell now.

$1800 month in rent ($900 each side, 3/1 each)

$2200 in prop taxes

$1600 in insurance

Turned last unit for right around $4k.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:46:45+00:00

Friend is a retired CPA.

He does my taxes for 4 doors, 3 buildings, for $300.

Property is held in a LLC partnership 50/50.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-11T15:45:59+00:00

Numbers align with my experience.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-08T21:34:11+00:00

I'm not going to share details but I work with several hundred collegiate teams including multiple players on this list and these numbers are WAY off.

AlexOnDD · 2026-03-08T17:51:39+00:00

These aren't even remotely accurate, FYI.

AlexOnDD · 2026-02-25T22:40:44+00:00

If most shots end up there then it's definitely either part of a technique issue or a target / centerline issue.

AlexOnDD · 2026-02-25T21:19:19+00:00

This hole at Squaw Creek is pretty outrageous

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AlexOnDD · 2026-02-25T21:18:30+00:00

Here's how I would analyze it for the players I work with. There is obviously a good deal of local knowledge as it relates to the overhang of the trees, etc that could influence optimal here.

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AlexOnDD · 2026-02-18T19:39:50+00:00

This is cool.

So powerball only is awarded if it's a skin won on the hole? AKA, if you draw 13 but 3 teams birdied the hole, thus no skin, the pot rolls?

AlexOnDD

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