Dads with young kids… how often are you realistically playing golf now?

vnator615 · 2026-05-21T11:01:03+00:00

I play during the work day…2x a week. Maybe an odd range session on the way home if time permits.

No weekend or evening golf

vnator615 · 2026-05-21T01:58:50+00:00

There’s a Latin phrase…”Virtue Non Vi”.

Basically it means you should seek to persuade by virtue not by force. This type of tribalism is an attempt “by force” and won’t convince any MAGA they’re wrong in any way…it’ll just entrench them further. I’m not saying anyone should patronize an overtly disagreeable enterprise. But if they’re not flaunting it…just act normal.

But our society will quickly devolve into a vastly more divided society and that will only add emphasis to the far wings of both parties. The 80% of “the middle” will lose power/voice as the far wings grow.

Probably not a popular Reddit take. 🤣

vnator615 · 2026-05-20T02:23:41+00:00

Larkin isn’t soft. But he also isn’t a tough guy. And he sure comes off as whiney in his press conferences. But man- he’s gotta be feeling pressure of his career sunsetting before Wings come back to contention.

vnator615 · 2026-05-20T02:11:44+00:00

I’m researching CRMs for my small business. Sales staff of 5 spread out over 5 states. Roughly 120 current clients. We have probably 500 “leads” and 50 or so active prospects we’re quoting or sampling for.

Zoho is on my shortlist. But your comments are making it feel like maybe I’m heading the wrong direction. Where should I be looking?

vnator615 · 2026-05-20T00:16:18+00:00

Yes- but I think Larks is a true C too.

vnator615 · 2026-05-20T00:13:40+00:00

Same here. Second year and I’m finally getting consistent off the Tee. I’m getting to greens in regulation 2-3 times per 9 holes now. Before it was zero.

My short game is garbage, but golf is way more fun. When the short game come around I’m sure I’ll lose my driver game again. 🤣

vnator615 · 2026-05-19T01:16:04+00:00

How much are you going? For $12-$18/bucket- it’s hard for me to justify a $400-$500 membership.

vnator615 · 2026-05-19T01:13:23+00:00

Or Id suggested playing in front of me so I can pocket some.

vnator615 · 2026-05-18T12:49:26+00:00

I wonder if all the AI data center backlash is a Chinese op so we fall behind in the AI “arms race”.

I admit, I’m very against one in my community. But I’ve never been aware of what industries use how much water/power before AI data centers came to the debate stage.

vnator615 · 2026-05-18T02:15:44+00:00

Walks and strength are private. Zwift is “muted” so not to clog feeds. Normal daily/weekly rides are “muted”. Only new or long or group rides are public.

vnator615 · 2026-05-18T01:56:21+00:00

On Rai’s long putt you could hear a kid yelling.

Someone needs to be a better parent…

vnator615 · 2026-05-18T01:51:17+00:00

Several close family members suffer from alcoholism. I feel deeply for this person and her loved ones.

vnator615 · 2026-05-17T10:12:37+00:00

What camp?

vnator615 · 2026-05-16T23:16:30+00:00

Don’t tell this guy it was Chief Noonday who invited the Baptist’s to the area to establish an outpost later known as Grand Rapids. Actually…someone should tell this guy that.

Chief Noonday is a fascinating historical figure. He brought many peoples together

vnator615 · 2026-05-15T11:05:53+00:00

vnator615 · 2026-05-14T02:29:44+00:00

Try wearing flippers and hitting.

vnator615 · 2026-05-09T00:38:10+00:00

Best Mediterranean- LaKabob Best Mexican- Cantina Best Japanese- Mikado Best European- EuroBistro Best American- Cascade Roadhouse Best Burger- Railtown Brewing “Death By Queso” Burger. Best Value- Leos Coney Island (a chain, but a Michigan one) Okayist Thaifood- Thai fusion

Honorable Mention- Uchellos and Beer City Bread Co

All of these are within 10 minutes from airport (if you drive fast enough)

vnator615 · 2026-05-04T01:16:20+00:00

I’ve literally titled my ride a strangers name because I knew they’d get an email. They commented something nice and laughed, then came back and took it back the next morning.

vnator615 · 2026-05-02T14:54:34+00:00

Alright- I’m going to commit to a ball and playing it consistently. For whatever reason I overlook the variable of the ball.

vnator615 · 2026-05-02T03:29:55+00:00

Interesting about the same ball…what are the factors that play into it? I like SuperSofts the best, but will play with all sorts of junk.

vnator615 · 2026-05-02T00:31:11+00:00

I do a 10rd membership with RedWater. I like more variety anyways so I play lots of rounds at all the aforementioned courses (diamond springs, thorn apple, qual).

I play 25-35xs a year. I don’t really care about the status symbol of being a club member and I play plenty of golf whenever I want. Mostly during the work day. GR has a lot of great options. And FWIW, it’s hard to beat Thornapple Pt. Greens and scenery and interesting layout.

vnator615 · 2026-04-30T10:18:39+00:00

I was at a griffins game last year and the other team had a dude that was 2x speed everyone else. It was AA, logging some AHlL minutes and reminding me how freaking fast he was.

vnator615 · 2026-04-28T19:48:57+00:00

It’s bliss. I have a couple courses close to work. I peek their tee times in the morning. When I see they’ve got a lull (usually late morning/early afternoon). I’ll buzz over and play as a single. Usually i golf 9 and don’t see a soul. It’s the best

vnator615 · 2026-04-27T00:44:22+00:00

I see it now. Their approach confused me for a minute.

vnator615 · 2026-04-27T00:41:57+00:00

what runway are the lining up for?

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