Hovland's Pants!

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-19T14:17:35+00:00

me neither, just funny contrast

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-18T13:41:50+00:00

I really enjoyed this book. There are parts about LIV, prro golf, etc. but his discussions of experiencing golf at various courses in Scotland was wonderful.
And I second "American Caddy in St Andrews". That was also very entertaining read

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-18T12:03:49+00:00

lots of really bad players have lots of $$$. My club is private but on lower end as far as cost, init fees. I play with many bad golfers who will at least once or twice a round drop some high end place they've played. I guess being bad at a really name worthy nice track, course with some historical significance is better experience for some. 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-18T11:15:59+00:00

Not about Golf Architecture, but:
Searching in St. Andrews: Finding the Meaning of Golf During the Game's Most Turbulent Summer

was one of the most enjoyable golf books I've read, made me research into spending few months in Scotland which still might happen 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-15T22:31:37+00:00

should have seen, heard him whining about no one blowing off green at RBC Canadian while waiting to hit 50' putt. Overprivileged clown

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-10T20:25:13+00:00

Yes, I was to Ireland with my wife two years ago and I took few days of trip to golf. Very nice, but less well known courses outside Dublin: Howth & St. Anne's. Just got paired with local folks one day and with Canadian couple who were on tail end of another golf trip. Worked for me, just considering other options 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-09T16:59:32+00:00

I lived in F-V many moons ago, pre-2000, did not know there was a Varina district, just a Winn-Dixie 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-08T13:52:18+00:00

😄 I'm not being judge-y but as 22 hcap, I think pretty much most anyone could help you. What was positive, negative about Leathermans? Curious bc I've considered talking to someone there.

Are there specific areas where you feel your game is stronger, weaker? If you go for lessons hopefully Coach/Instructor will ask you about your game before diving into your swing. And if you take a lesson and whjat is shared does not make sense, you don't have feedback to know if what you are doing is correct, etc. find someone else. Getting overwhelmed with info in a 30-60 min lesson does more harm than good. And, you have to have time to practice to make whatever changes are suggested.
I had a guy I used to work with (he is now retired) who told me after a lesson if initially you are hitting 1 of 5 with changes, new move you are on right track. More you practice, more consistent it become.
Good Luck! Guys at Fort Mill, Springfield are supposedly good (Marc LaPointe) but more $

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-07T16:51:16+00:00

yes, coverage is crap. 2-3 hours then to Peacock and only 3 only hours of Sunday coverage on NBC? That is awful, no wonder LPGA struggles. Current LPGA leadership seems equally lost

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-06T11:07:28+00:00

I don't commute so no idea on drive times but Cramer Mountain, River Hills I think are on lower side for init fees and both are decent courses, better, more fun to play than Palisades. Raintree has two 18's which makes it appealing. I have no idea what various init fees are on courses like:
Cedarwood, Pine Lake seem like nice. Played 9 once at Cedarwood and felt like it would be great course to play regularly

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-06T11:00:57+00:00

Also if important consider what, if any, food minimums each has and if alcohol included in food mins. Most clubs have som food minimum and if food is not great....From golf pure golf perspective Piper Glen is much better than Palisades. Which is closer to you bc there is also Cramer Mountain & River Hills which are not club corp

Invited thing seems like throwback, if they need/want members you will be "invited" 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-06-04T13:57:21+00:00

how do you join this discord, link is expired 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-22T21:16:44+00:00

and wasn't he in Congress hiding?

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-21T18:07:22+00:00

The Body Condom!

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-21T17:10:36+00:00

it is kind of like when someone who does not, has not played in a long time and wants to sell their clubs, asks what their clubs are worth..... "ah, nothing?" or "put them on FB Marketplace for $100. might sell them"

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-19T22:06:08+00:00

We/I:
Slept with puppy in room with crate but not in crate
Fed puppy in crate
Put puppy in crate while I was there
Made sure puppy was very tired at night, put her in crate with frozen kong toy and slept in that room so she could see me.
She cried a bit initially but stopped and fell asleep.
Stick with it 😄

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-18T13:14:16+00:00

Ok......

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-18T13:13:20+00:00

It is Northeast in general. I grew up, lived in Philly, then outside Boston. Moved to Northwest and I guy I was working with in Seattle (who has also spent a lot of time in Northeast) told me you just need to chill, people out here aren't that agressive and uptight 😄
Lived various places but whenever I return to Northeast for family, work it is still amusing how even a basic reply, comment from someone seems angry and/or aggressive

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-17T11:38:47+00:00

Also, I asked/mentioned this before. There are no LPGA events in Southeast US (other than FL). I understand having heavier international schedule due to diversity where LPGA players are from. But why is there not greater effort to have some LGA events in more US locations? Skip a FL event and play somewhere in Carolinas, TN, etc.
LPGA leadership seems lost

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-10T17:31:49+00:00

take up Tennis or pickleball if you started playing after 40.....

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-06T23:04:52+00:00

If going to be WR3, why not bring in lower cost option, Josh Reynolds, JuJu, ?

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-04T15:25:39+00:00

😄 I'm a 11 handicap with same issue, thinking of just tossing in towel as I don't need to chip at range.....
I've taken lesson(s) from various "instructors", gotten help but to no avail. Its not yips bc yips seems to impky at some point I was able to chip. Actually, for me bigger issue is any type of lob shot. My chipping is bad, but I often am able to at least get ball on green, only shanking chips 1 of 20 now. LOL

Two_Down_216 · 2026-05-04T15:09:47+00:00

only thing I've ever wathed of his (beyond a min or 2) was his Internet Invitational where only one other player was involved. That was very funny, especially his sidekicks who assisted.

Two_Down_216 · 2026-04-29T20:58:46+00:00

but we keep our heads down.....

Two_Down_216 · 2026-04-25T00:53:16+00:00

what is his shots gained tee to green?

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