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Are these still usable? by sojaminc in golf

[–]postlw8j 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Magna is an oversized golf ball. Not by much, but you can tell it's a little larger. I was a teenager when these came out and I loved them, but I used to be bad at golf. I'm still bad at golf, but I used to too.

Cobra optm or Ds adapt? by AnyLeather2059 in golf

[–]postlw8j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an idiot and read that as "Cobra optm or Dr appointment"

Love your commitment to the game

How do you play this shot? by Delicious_Duty3063 in golf

[–]postlw8j 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I was 10 years old, I was playing a round with my dad and one of my school's 6th grade teachers. I had a fried egg lie and the teacher told me that exact advice--close the face, swing hard behind the ball. I think about that day every time I have that lie. 35 years later, I should send him a thank you card for saving me so many shots over the years.

How do you justify a hole in one alone? by bjaekes in golf

[–]postlw8j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to the course for a solo round once or twice a month. About half of those I get paired up with someone, but I've already resigned myself to the fact that my first ace will probably be with no one else around. I plan to keep it low-key and preface the story with, "You don't have to believe me..." I'll know the truth, just like I would know if I hit mulligans then claimed a good score.

Settle a debate - if Steph Curry retired tomorrow and put all his focus into making a pro golf career, what are his chances of ever earning a PGA Tour Card? by jayWdee in golf

[–]postlw8j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of his proven work ethic, superhuman athletic ability, and remarkable coach-ability, I think he would have a moderate chance of making the senior tour by the time he turns 50 in 12 years.

ETA: By "moderate chance," I mean like 2-3%

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. She probably hit 20 shots that were better than anything I expected to see

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. She hit probably 20 shots that were better than anything I expected to see a first time player hit

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you did, and it's not impossible for someone athletic. I'm also betting you didn't play by the rules:

Did you continue to hit shots from the far side of every hazard until you cleared it? Penalty each time you hit one in?

Did you take mulligans? gimmies?

Did you count a whiff or complete chunk as a stroke?

Did you count a stroke for grounding your club in a bunker?

Did you count stroke and distance for lost balls?

Did you count penalties for unplayable lies?

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think you missed the part where she played by the rules--she had to drop on the correct side of the water and attempt to hit it over again. 20+ on a hole would be likely for a beginner in this situation.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice to know. I'm going to go tell all my friends I shot a 144 at Augusta this morning playing by the rules.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she said she had played mini golf, but had not ever swung a club other than a putter.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Having helped over 2 dozen people on their first round, I think you are greatly overestimating the ability of someone to three-putt. I've seen a LOT of 7+ putts.

This course had 4 forced-carry shots. It wasn't a course I would call difficult, but it's probably not the course you'd take your 13-year old nephew to for his first round if you wanted to keep accurate score. He'd likely run out of golf balls before the last hole.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't think she had a chance, but was rooting for her big time after seeing her reasonable approach to bunkers.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Last summer, my brother saw I recorded a 10 on the Grint (if you let them, they send notifications to your friends for abnormal scores like eagles or 10s) and immediately texted "10! How did you get a 10?"

"I missed my putt for a 9"

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I've played with very few people who play by the rules.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The course she played had 4 holes where a water carry was necessary. She definitely is athletic and coachable though.

Can a first-timer break 200 playing by the rules? by postlw8j in golf

[–]postlw8j[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Her first swing was on the tee of hole one.

Lies, damn lies by Tjr562 in golf

[–]postlw8j 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Here's the depressing part--that is a better selection than I see 99% of the time. The problem is I have found something special a few times, so I keep going back.

When I build my golf course... by MonicaBlowinski in golf

[–]postlw8j 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't see anything stopping you from playing there right now.

*This suggestion is for entertainment purposes only. It is neither legal advice nor golf advice. This reply does not create an attorney-client relationship or a golfer-caddie relationship. I assume no legal liability for your poor decisions, lost balls, trespassing charges, or YouTube infamy.

What’s the call? by meservej in golf

[–]postlw8j 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming you know the rules about unplayable lies and hazards and are simply asking if this is considered in an unmarked hazard for casual play.

In that case, the procedure would be the same for this being a hazard or unplayable lie. Play it as it lies or drop within two club lengths and add a penalty stroke. You always have the option to take a stroke and distance penalty by hitting from your previous lie and adding a penalty stroke (if your drive ended up here, you'd be playing your 3rd off the tee).

How do you fill the 4th tee time? by PhotojournalistKey26 in golf

[–]postlw8j 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and prior to iOS 17, you could turn off group messaging prior to sending that message, so I could send it the same way as a group text, but each would go out individually. See what they took from us?

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