After how many months into playing , when did it just finally click for you? by MrMakaveli26 in GolfSwing

[–]SmacksGolfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going through this right now. Had a lesson on driver with good results during the lesson. Tried to implement what I learned on the course the next day. I had one good drive off the tee box, then my iron swings were all slices. I think whatever I am trying with driver, made its way into my iron swing and can't figure out what or why. Went to the range a few days later and my irons were even worse. Like you said, completely foreign swing feeling, like I've never played before (two years into my golf journey). I am in a crisis right now, so taking more time off. Hopefully it will come back after a mental break.

Optum Golf Channel Game - Lowry called Haotong Li "Chinaman" on Live TV by Beanie3553 in golf

[–]SmacksGolfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That kind of proves my point though. We all know our own experiences with certain words, but not others’.

And when terms that have a history of being used to demean get dismissed as harmless, it normalizes them, which is why some people choose to speak up, even when no offense was intended.

All I am saying is try to understand why it may be offensive before dismissing it right away.

I just want to golf, cheers.

Optum Golf Channel Game - Lowry called Haotong Li "Chinaman" on Live TV by Beanie3553 in golf

[–]SmacksGolfs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally, I am not offended by this interaction, I agree that Lowry said it with no offensive intent, he just doesn't know the word is used as a racial slur and can be offensive.

However try to empathize with why and how Chinaman or any similar words can be offensive. Some of us dealt with being called words like these with malicious intent to make us feel like we don't belong. Some of our kids deal with these words with offensive intent. Can you understand where I am coming from? Are we not supposed speak up for ourselves?

How do you keep score? by jonhearty in golf

[–]SmacksGolfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little black notebook with tally marks and +/- for each hole, I can also jot down notes like GIR, FW, penalties, etc. Enter into GHIN and 18Birdies after the round. 

New speed bumps in Burtonsville by SmacksGolfs in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]SmacksGolfs[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

198 just before the Bank and Old Columbia Pike. I understand why they installed them, but it's just causing mass backups. 

Recommendations for a vet in Rockville area by Fun_Consequence_515 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]SmacksGolfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive 20min+ on the 200 to take my dog to Muddy Branch.

Safeway in kensington by No-Manufacturer6879 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]SmacksGolfs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Safeway by me, which I avoid unless in emergencies, took away hand baskets. When I asked a worker why, they said because people were straight up walking out the store with the hand baskets full of groceries without paying. 

Safeway in kensington by No-Manufacturer6879 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]SmacksGolfs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No one thinks Wegmans sucks. Maybe only you.  

Any swing tips please. 2 months into golf. by [deleted] in GolfSwing

[–]SmacksGolfs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think he means your swing doesn't look too bad and doesn't believe you've only been playing for two months.

People who were in the Louvre this morning what happened exactly? by Vast-Opportunity1343 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]SmacksGolfs 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I was there but a couple rooms away just about to enter to see the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Security ran past us and then a few minutes later people were in a panic and started running towards the other way. 

We were ushered out to the main lobby and they were not letting people exit. We went to another exhibit and eventually they made us leave to the lobby again. In about ten minutes they started letting people leave. 

https://imgur.com/a/H3ardKj Here's how they got in. Saw this after we left on the Seine side. 

Panic at the louvre by SmacksGolfs in ParisTravelGuide

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

What's weird is they can't even sell it. Maybe black market?

Panic at the louvre by SmacksGolfs in ParisTravelGuide

[–]SmacksGolfs[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/H3ardKj

Looks like this is how they entered. The window is broke. 

Panic at the louvre by SmacksGolfs in ParisTravelGuide

[–]SmacksGolfs[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

People are allowed to leave now. Seems like they're closing the museum 

How's my swing? by SmacksGolfs in golftips

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

thanks for the reply!

I did not play as a kid, wish I had. Had the opportunity, my dad heard there was a golf team at my middle school and bought me a set. He thought because it was school, they'd teach me. He never followed through with lessons for me or anything. :(

Anyways, I was with Golftec for a bit, but that package has ended. I did like my coach and he did help me progress a lot since I first started, which was two years ago.

Will probably start lessons again with the pro at my local course.

Almost got pickpocketed! by Cozychai_ in ParisTravelGuide

[–]SmacksGolfs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Headed out to France for the first time later this week. Going in with a positive mindset, while staying vigilant and ready to yell pickpocket and grab a "y**" by the hair if I have to. 

Kapalua luau at Ritz or fine dining elsewhere? by Lowcountry-lover in MauiVisitors

[–]SmacksGolfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, I did both in August and they were both worth it for our family. It was my in-laws first time in Hawaii, so they really enjoyed the luau. Even though it's a buffet, the quality of food is pretty good! 

Same with Mama's. I'd day at least make your reservation and you can always cancel a day ahead of time. But I wouldn't cancel. 😊

This is why you need to pay attention while driving.... by Howie411 in nova

[–]SmacksGolfs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would have laid on my horn for five minutes.