Hello from DC

[baddomes]

Hi Everyone,

 

I've posted a couple of times, but wanted to introduce myself since I'm constantly reading these forums. First name is Rich and I live in DC and am completely obsessed with golf at the moment. Got serious about the game a couple years ago after a broken leg ended my Australian Rules Football career and I suddenly had an open schedule all summer. This winter has been brutal, and like everyone else in the north, I won't complain ONCE no matter how hot it gets this summer.

 

Living in the District, I have no need for a car on a daily basis, so I haven't owned one since 2009. I've gotten really good at riding my bike with my carry bag on my back, but the lack of car severely limits the number of courses I can play on a regular basis. Luckily there's East Potomac Park about 3 miles away inside the city limits and I'll head down there at least once a weekend for an early morning round to get my fix.

 

Courses of note I'm planning to play (or have already played) this year include Pinehurst #2, Pine Needles, Chambers Bay, All the Bandon Dunes courses, Baltusrol, Bethpage Black, and Firestone South. Hey, I'm 32, single, no kids, and work in finance. What do you want me to do, save my money??

 

Looking forward to many more GolfWRX forum posts. Hit them straight, everyone.

[MaydayGSXR]

Welcome to the forum (officially), Rich!

Those are some nice courses you plan on playing, I'm jealous.. Our winter hasn't been toooooo bad (compared to the true north), but I guess on a bicycle it's a bit harsher, heh. It was pushing 80 degrees last week in VA, don't let the Canadians hear about it, lol.

Anywho, look forward to hearing from you on WRX!

[SHIVAN]

Friends in the city use ZipCar when they need to venture off the metro routes. They insist it is easy and economical.

[vtnerf]

If you are feeling adventurous, head over to the MD/DC/VA golfers thread and throw an intro up there. We all are from the area and get together occasionally to play.

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[baddomes]

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Friends in the city use ZipCar when they need to venture off the metro routes. They insist it is easy and economical.
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I've thought about this. When I need a car to play somewhere outside city limits I typically just rent one from the airport. Zipcars can be expensive if you use them for more than an hour or two, but you get the convenience of picking up and dropping off near your apartment, so I guess it's just a matter of value you assign to your time. #firstworldproblems

When I'm on the bike, drivers in the city get the satisfaction of seeing me and saying "Look at this f'n guy with his stupid golf clubs". Win-win.

[MaydayGSXR]

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When I'm on the bike, drivers in the city get the satisfaction of seeing me and saying "Look at this f'n guy with his stupid golf clubs". Win-win.
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lol

[Sean2]

Greetings and Welcome! Just spent the last two days in DC. :-)