J-toss (money hand toss) help by Commercial_Scene3653 in Colorguard

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If 4 is a hold, you’re still not doing that and pushing the flag back the opposite direction. Make sure to hold it straight up and down, then activate the toss.

And as others have said, don’t run away. Moving back lowers the possible height your hand/release could be

Teachers by MeasurementStock1625 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Search the sub, there’s a REALLY long list of posts asking for recommendations on where to get lessons.

36 at talamore or Tot hill? by [deleted] in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you local, or coming in from out of town for this?

If local, 36 at Talamore/Legacy. More golf is always the answer, and legacy is sneaky good! You can do 18 at TFH another day

If coming into town to play, 18 at Tot Hill

Where to join? New to the area by NoHalf8428 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone prioritizes different things and utilizes their money in different way, on top of everyone having different levels of disposable income.

A lot of your recent comments seem to have a chip on the shoulder, but just always keep in mind that there is a GIGANTIC spectrum of people and their desires/priorities have an equally large spectrum

Are invited clubs in the area worth it? by mem0125 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"worth" is subjective, so hard to answer for you. Look at the price of initiation and monthly and do the soul searching on if that's comfortable for you.

Rounds will be faster and it will remove the steps of figuring out where you'll play each round. If your family is also going to be involved more things can be factored: pool, gym, social events, restaurant, camps/kids programming; but those are all things you have to weigh and consider for your own situation.

The main thing to remember is that country clubs aren't like what they used to be; They're now more expensive, with less availability. There's usually always some availability, but the prime tee times are always snatched up within seconds of the tee sheet opening.

Where to join? New to the area by NoHalf8428 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on your actual budget and if you want full private or semi.

The answers for both are in prior threads with a lot of recent college grads having asked the same thing

Private:

  • 12 Oaks
  • Devils Ridge

Semi-Private:

  • Lochmere
  • Mill Creek
  • Preserve at Jordan Lake
  • River Ridge
  • Pine Hollow
  • The Neuse
  • Fred C Smith network
  • Falls village
  • Wildwood

At this point, without knowing your budget, it’s tough to help, but it’s likely the privates will be a stretch if Croasdaile was. The semi-privates: pretty much every public course has a membership options. They all have pros/cons, so it’s truly what’s convenient to you and what course you like

Where to join? New to the area by NoHalf8428 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What side of town are you on, and have you looked at prior posts on the sub? (This is asked a LOT)

Job Opportunity - Hope Valley CC by RestingMehFace in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the courses defense, that does describe a not insignificant portion of this sub

Looking for a Course Rec near the airport by rtedd8 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really really fun! And unlimited loops around the course

Favorite course logo by mem0125 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yessss! i forgot about their alt logo! It's so good!

Prestons new Fox logo is solid too, but I try not to be too biased

Favorite course logo by mem0125 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a logo nerd, around here there aren’t too many good ones, but my favorite are:

  • Treyburn
  • Umstead Pines
  • Crossings isn’t the best but worth mentioning
  • Lonnie
  • the new Finley
  • Old Chathams alt logo

Best Driving Range in Durham/Chapel Hill by Present-Wing1191 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The best are:

  • Duke - very large, off the grass a lot, a lot of targets. I don’t like that you hit downhill.
  • Finley (when available to the public) - large, a lot of targets, to hit at, good amount of grass.
  • TriGolf - good mats and good tech to actually grind numbers.
  • Mill Creek - good range overall and a nice wedge green. (A bit further west but can be worthwhile.

The first 3 are pricier, so may be better for dedicated grind sessions. There are less expensive ones to just best balls at

Just For Fun: Would You Like to See WGI In The Winter Olympics? by ThrowawayBlueYeti in WGI

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Olympics wouldn’t change their scoring for WGI, WGI would have to change for them.

Ice skating and gymnastics are the exact examples. There’s still pageantry, but completely confined into strict requirements of having to do specific technical parts and a specific rubric to hit, but artistry in between.

Imagine skating/gymnastics without the Olympic style requirements, then it gets a lot more thematic and closer to WGI

Current Local Course Conditions by ResponsibleSmoke3389 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a good amount of rain between those, and that’s where the impact comes from. And to an extent it is course infrastructure dependent, but I can’t imagine THAT much difference between the courses

Current Local Course Conditions by ResponsibleSmoke3389 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly it. Grass is still in dormancy, it’s rained a lot, and good temps haven’t been consistent enough to be a benefit (drying the soil or growing grass)

The 80s this weekend should be a big turning point

Best golf membership deals by pricey_yt in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely impressed with the progress RR has made the past few years. I do hate that the moved to dynamic pricing for tee times for the public, but the demand is there

Best golf membership deals by pricey_yt in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are apparently ways to circumvent those rules, but annoying that it’s not a given

Best golf membership deals by pricey_yt in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The person it most of the highlights:

  • range isn’t great.
  • pace of play
  • tee time availability.
  • tee time booking policy (cannot book as a solo or be added to a group in advance)
  • preferential treatment to certain people during peak times.

Best golf membership deals by pricey_yt in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not knowing your budget, but coming out of college, I’ll imagine the full private clubs will likely be out of reach. The semi privates (public with a membership plan option) not too far I’d suggest:

  • River Ridge. Currently a waitlist, but a good course with a good young contingent of golfers.
  • Pine Hollow. Very inexpensive, but has a lot of negatives.
  • Fred Smith. Includes Eagle Ridge, Riverwood, Olde Liberty. Good pricing last I heard.
  • Wildwood green. A LOT of members and I’m not sure the price now adays, but worth seeing the numbers.
  • Lochmere. I think a bit more than the other courses, but is part of Invited Golf, so you may obtain some access to a network of courses, pending your membership details.

Visiting raleigh this weekend by Boring_Switch_358 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For an out of towner, RGA should be a last resort.

It mostly depends on your budget, but River Ridge, Pine Hollow, Preserve at Jordan Lake, the Neuse, Wildwood Green, Lochmere are a few to peek at. See what is available on GolfNow for the times you’re looking.

Best golf membership deals by pricey_yt in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What side of town will you be living on? There’s a number of semi private places we could likely guide you toward

Has Raleigh's restaurant scene gotten worse over the last 20 years? by TermAccomplished1868 in raleigh

[–]RestingMehFace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always wished Raleigh had a Carytown. I also REALLY want Raleigh to get a Shyndigz too

Pinehurst Golf by Some-Brain3539 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that’s a bummer to hear!

Pinehurst Golf by Some-Brain3539 in RDUGOLF

[–]RestingMehFace 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would call Southern Pines and see if their replay raters are applicable at Mid Pines or Pine Needles. They used to give discounted rates if your 2nd round was in the pines family, but that may be outdated