MD/VA/DC Golfers - Ten Seconds or Less

[FAbb]

We've had a spot open up on the WRX team for the Capitol Cup. If anybody is interested, please send me a PM and I'll get you the information.

[pquarta1]

[quote name='TheCityGame' timestamp='1429541505' post='11397427']
[quote name='misplacedtexan83' timestamp='1429541274' post='11397399']
[quote name='eagle1997' timestamp='1429541106' post='11397381'][quote name='misplacedtexan83' timestamp='1429540891' post='11397351']
Did someone what to play PoS and not get in? There is a spot up for sale. Please pm me.
[/quote]

dave chen has right of first refusal. he was first on the waiting list.[/quote]
Dave,
Hit me up and I'll forward you the pp to pay. Being the go between guy right now.
[/quote]When you get that PP from Chen, you forward $6 of that onto me, cowboy.

.
[/quote]

Make that $7!

[misplacedtexan83]

[quote name='pquarta1' timestamp='1429542364' post='11397529'][quote name='TheCityGame' timestamp='1429541505' post='11397427']
[quote name='misplacedtexan83' timestamp='1429541274' post='11397399']
[quote name='eagle1997' timestamp='1429541106' post='11397381'][quote name='misplacedtexan83' timestamp='1429540891' post='11397351']
Did someone what to play PoS and not get in? There is a spot up for sale. Please pm me.
[/quote]

dave chen has right of first refusal. he was first on the waiting list.[/quote]
Dave,
Hit me up and I'll forward you the pp to pay. Being the go between guy right now.
[/quote]When you get that PP from Chen, you forward $6 of that onto me, cowboy.

.
[/quote]

Make that $7![/quote]

Don't go all tight tw polos on me...I put 7 in my reply to your "playing" partner

[eagle1997]

[quote name='pquarta1' timestamp='1429542299' post='11397519']

I speculate the greens were no greater than 12-7 on the stimp. The "kid" wiping down the clubs had a huge shi+-eating grin on his face when he said they mow them every day. He thought it was hilarious, and topped the conversation off with, "you gotta blame something, right?"
[/quote]

you really don't know how much that p*ssed me off. an example of the overall lack of acknowledgement of the course conditions from day-of staff. 'oh, it's fine' does not work in the aftermath of that travesty.

i really should stop. making myself angry again.

[pquarta1]

[quote name='eagle1997' timestamp='1429542892' post='11397597']
[quote name='pquarta1' timestamp='1429542299' post='11397519']
I speculate the greens were no greater than 12-7 on the stimp. The "kid" wiping down the clubs had a huge shi+-eating grin on his face when he said they mow them every day. He thought it was hilarious, and topped the conversation off with, "you gotta blame something, right?"
[/quote]

you really don't know how much that p*ssed me off. an example of the overall lack of acknowledgement of the course conditions from day-of staff. 'oh, it's fine' does not work in the aftermath of that travesty.

i really should stop. making myself angry again.
[/quote]

Nobody blames you, but I totally get your anger. I'd be in jail today had I booked that event. You are zen by comparison.

[Puppetmaster]

Lesson learned from my first round of 2015 - I need to play on the course more, period. Captain Obvious strikes again, bam.

I played one of the worst rounds in years, despite having 5-6 really productive range sessions over the last 2-3 months. Couldn't hit a solid, or even straight shot to save my life. I think I hit 1 fairway, 1-2 GIR, had 2 pars, lost 6 balls, and probably shot about 95. The positives were that my wedge play and putting are actually pretty good despite not playing since December. Too bad those saves were for double and triple. At this point, I'm probably going to show up to Potomac Shores with a hybrid, a half set of my old cavity backs, and leave all the other crap at home until I learn how to play golf again.

Hidden Creek CC in Reston was a pleasant surprise, didn't realize there was a course tucked out there. The range is halfway out onto the course, which is whack, but despite that it's a really well designed, old school parkland course (tree lined, dog-legged) set up for walking. IIRC, it's an Ed Ault design, and was sort of like Reston National and Penderbrook, just longer. Conditions were excellent and the greens were smooth and true. Some open holes where you can let rip, others were a little more placement is involved. Would definitely go back there again should the opportunity arise.

[pquarta1]

[b]Tex, [/b]next time we play, I'll go even tighter. Just for you. I might even have cut-outs for my nipples.

[SullGolf]

[quote name='TheCityGame' timestamp='1429541287' post='11397401']
[quote name='jhbangas' timestamp='1429540353' post='11397293']
Stix/Eagle - Who put up the eagle on the Par 4 3rd? Drive the green? Short chip? Hole out from distance?
[/quote]It was driveable from the whites. I think Sull glassed it at 230.
[/quote]

Ya. It says 319 on the scorecard, so I couldn't bring myself to hit driver even though the laser told me ~230. 319 must be going perfectly straight then going at a right angle toward the green. I hit something ~200 yards and then only had about 80 to the flag, and that's taking the non-direct route. I'm sure some of the guys out there could have driven it with a fairway wood.

[misplacedtexan83]

[quote name='pquarta1' timestamp='1429543295' post='11397657'][b]Tex, [/b]next time we play, I'll go even tighter. Just for you. I might even have cut-outs for my nipples.[/quote]

Oh my...I barely can swing a club now. I would really sh*t the bed.

[thechief16]

[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1429541505' post='11397429']
Eagle, your PM box isn't accepting messages apparently.
[/quote]


Can confirm.

[Puppetmaster]

[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1429543144' post='11397623']
Lesson learned from my first round of 2015 - I need to play on the course more, period. Captain Obvious strikes again, bam.

I played one of the worst rounds in years, despite having 5-6 really productive range sessions over the last 2-3 months. Couldn't hit a solid, or even straight shot to save my life. I think I hit 1 fairway, 1-2 GIR, had 2 pars, lost 6 balls, and probably shot about 95. The positives were that my wedge play and putting are actually pretty good despite not playing since December. Too bad those saves were for double and triple. At this point, I'm probably going to show up to Potomac Shores with a hybrid, a half set of my old cavity backs, and leave all the other crap at home until I learn how to play golf again.

Hidden Creek CC in Reston was a pleasant surprise, didn't realize there was a course tucked out there. The range is halfway out onto the course, which is whack, but despite that it's a really well designed, old school parkland course (tree lined, dog-legged) set up for walking. IIRC, it's an Ed Ault design, and was sort of like Reston National and Penderbrook, just longer. Conditions were excellent and the greens were smooth and true. Some open holes where you can let rip, others were a little more placement is involved. Would definitely go back there again should the opportunity arise.
[/quote]

Self quote, with actual thoughts from this week:

Me 2 days prior on the range "Hitting the ball like this, there's no way I should be shooting more than 80..."

Me on the course "Hitting the ball like this, I can't see how I'll ever break 90 again..."

Funny game this is...

[eagle1997]

[quote name='thechief16' timestamp='1429543871' post='11397717']
[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1429541505' post='11397429']
Eagle, your PM box isn't accepting messages apparently.
[/quote]


Can confirm.
[/quote]

[s]unblocked puppetmaster[/s] cleared out the inbox.

should be able to receive messages now.

[DCDeac]

Well, when it rains it pours I guess.

 

Played a course in Kentucky at a bachelor party this weekend. They had a short par 5 that I carried a hill and got a huge kick on my drive, just had wedge in. Holed it for an albatross, less than 2 weeks after my first hole-in-one. Gotta love 2015. Granted, it was more like a long par 4 (actually the set up was similar to 15 at Augusta from the member tees) but the pin was tucked and next to a severe side slope so it was still a pretty freak shot.

 

To top things off, for our last night out the bachelor's fiancee sent a note with us to a bourbon bar. She had them stash this for us a few months beforehand...

 

 

 

Pretty solid weekend.

[baddomes]

Well, when it rains it pours I guess.

 

Played a course in Kentucky at a bachelor party this weekend. They had a short par 5 that I carried a hill and got a huge kick on my drive, just had wedge in. Holed it for an albatross, less than 2 weeks after my first hole-in-one. Gotta love 2015. Granted, it was more like a long par 4 (actually the set up was similar to 15 at Augusta from the member tees) but the pin was tucked and next to a severe side slope so it was still a pretty freak shot.

 

To top things off, for our last night out the bachelor's fiancee sent a note with us to a bourbon bar. She had them stash this for us a few months beforehand...

 

 

 

Pretty solid weekend.

 

cray cray cray cray cray cray cray cray cray

[misplacedtexan83]

Well, when it rains it pours I guess.

 

Played a course in Kentucky at a bachelor party this weekend. They had a short par 5 that I carried a hill and got a huge kick on my drive, just had wedge in. Holed it for an albatross, less than 2 weeks after my first hole-in-one. Gotta love 2015. Granted, it was more like a long par 4 (actually the set up was similar to 15 at Augusta from the member tees) but the pin was tucked and next to a severe side slope so it was still a pretty freak shot.

 

To top things off, for our last night out the bachelor's fiancee sent a note with us to a bourbon bar. She had them stash this for us a few months beforehand...

 

 

 

Pretty solid weekend.

 

I need new friends!

 

Bad @$$!!

[vtnerf]

Good on you Deac. A hole in one AND an Albatross. Nice.
Oh, and that bottle....

[thechief16]

[quote name='eagle1997' timestamp='1429544891' post='11397825']
[quote name='thechief16' timestamp='1429543871' post='11397717']
[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1429541505' post='11397429']
Eagle, your PM box isn't accepting messages apparently.
[/quote]


Can confirm.
[/quote]

[s]unblocked puppetmaster[/s] cleared out the inbox.

should be able to receive messages now.
[/quote]

I self resolved. Was looking for the link for Grint discount over the weekend. Found it in one of your PS emails.

[FAbb]

[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1429543144' post='11397623']
Lesson learned from my first round of 2015 - I need to play on the course more, period. Captain Obvious strikes again, bam.

I played one of the worst rounds in years, despite having 5-6 really productive range sessions over the last 2-3 months. Couldn't hit a solid, or even straight shot to save my life. I think I hit 1 fairway, 1-2 GIR, had 2 pars, lost 6 balls, and probably shot about 95. The positives were that my wedge play and putting are actually pretty good despite not playing since December. Too bad those saves were for double and triple. At this point, I'm probably going to show up to Potomac Shores with a hybrid, a half set of my old cavity backs, and leave all the other crap at home until I learn how to play golf again.

Hidden Creek CC in Reston was a pleasant surprise, didn't realize there was a course tucked out there. The range is halfway out onto the course, which is whack, but despite that it's a really well designed, old school parkland course (tree lined, dog-legged) set up for walking. IIRC, it's an Ed Ault design, and was sort of like Reston National and Penderbrook, just longer. Conditions were excellent and the greens were smooth and true. Some open holes where you can let rip, others were a little more placement is involved. Would definitely go back there again should the opportunity arise.
[/quote]

You were playing golf swing, weren't you?

[Puppetmaster]

Lesson learned from my first round of 2015 - I need to play on the course more, period. Captain Obvious strikes again, bam.

 

I played one of the worst rounds in years, despite having 5-6 really productive range sessions over the last 2-3 months. Couldn't hit a solid, or even straight shot to save my life. I think I hit 1 fairway, 1-2 GIR, had 2 pars, lost 6 balls, and probably shot about 95. The positives were that my wedge play and putting are actually pretty good despite not playing since December. Too bad those saves were for double and triple. At this point, I'm probably going to show up to Potomac Shores with a hybrid, a half set of my old cavity backs, and leave all the other crap at home until I learn how to play golf again.

 

Hidden Creek CC in Reston was a pleasant surprise, didn't realize there was a course tucked out there. The range is halfway out onto the course, which is whack, but despite that it's a really well designed, old school parkland course (tree lined, dog-legged) set up for walking. IIRC, it's an Ed Ault design, and was sort of like Reston National and Penderbrook, just longer. Conditions were excellent and the greens were smooth and true. Some open holes where you can let rip, others were a little more placement is involved. Would definitely go back there again should the opportunity arise.

 

You were playing golf swing, weren't you?

 

 

 

You know it. That's exactly why I could only function like a normal human being from 100 yards in. "I just need to get the ball from here, to there..." Boom. Done.

 

On full swings, I can't clear my head. I need to get back to my mindset late last year. Right now, if I played bump and run irons off every tee and on every approach, I'd probably lower my handicap, lol.

[eagle1997]

[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1429548163' post='11398231']
Right now, [b]if I played bump and run irons off every tee and on every approach[/b], I'd probably lower my handicap, lol.
[/quote]

hey boogs! STINGERS!





this reminds me: i am sucking in the wind these days. i'm hitting it significantly higher for whatever reason these days, and it's killing my scores. i used to be able to 'read' the wind decently, apparently that's one of the many skills i've lost. really need to learn to hit it lower again.

[SullGolf]

I just noticed that the local US Open Qualifier is at Blue Mash this year. Two days after the Capitol Cup. That could be playing brutally. Will probably have the rough growing over length on the weekend then give it one long cut before the qualifier.

[eagle1997]

[quote name='SullGolf' timestamp='1429551231' post='11398617']
I just noticed that the local US Open Qualifier is at Blue Mash this year. Two days after the Capitol Cup. That could be playing brutally. Will probably have the rough growing over length on the weekend then give it one long cut before the qualifier.
[/quote]

the other side of the coin: it could be in damn near perfect shape.

[Puppetmaster]

[quote name='eagle1997' timestamp='1429551396' post='11398633']
[quote name='SullGolf' timestamp='1429551231' post='11398617']
I just noticed that the local US Open Qualifier is at Blue Mash this year. Two days after the Capitol Cup. That could be playing brutally. Will probably have the rough growing over length on the weekend then give it one long cut before the qualifier.
[/quote]

the other side of the coin: it could be in damn near perfect shape.
[/quote]

Yeah, didn't we play the DCGT event at Worthington a week before the qualifier a couple years back? Course was in amazing shape. I played with Goose, Boogs, and Vince.

[gregh729]

They don't have it at Woodmont anymore? I used to go to Woodmont the Monday after the old Kemper Open and watch the tour players up close and personal. I could walk next to them down the fairway. Very cool.

[DCDeac]

I think Woodmont hosts the sectionals, not a local qualifier.

[vtnerf]

Worthington is also holding a local this year. It's not part of the Maryland State sanctioned USGA qualifier, but the WMGA one.

Wothington also has the Frnak Emmet Schoolboy in June. That is one of the best junior tournaments in the DC area.

[AFSFK]

Local CC that I want to join doesn't offer a membership w/o cart. The other one does but range balls ain't free. DECISIONS

[GooseHook]

[quote name='AFSFK' timestamp='1429557437' post='11399625']
Local CC that I want to join doesn't offer a membership w/o cart. The other one does but range balls ain't free. DECISIONS
[/quote]

Thanks, one more reason I have now to hate Virginia.

Frankly, that's ridiculous that they charge for range balls.

[vtnerf]

[quote name='AFSFK' timestamp='1429557437' post='11399625']
Local CC that I want to join doesn't offer a membership w/o cart. The other one does but range balls ain't free. DECISIONS
[/quote]

How hilly is the cart-required one. Front Royal has some terrain to it. The cart may be a necessity with ups and downs, and distances between holes. Imagine you could walk if its possible on the nicer days, but still have the ability to ride in club events or during the heat or rain or snow. And the range balls...not free, or will they slide a token across for you during a weekend round but want to you to buy them if you go out for a 3 hours session on a Tuesday?

Edit: If you are looking at 2 that are close, does one offer a range membership for cheap? Didn't realize BG has 36. Right next to Shendandoah. And BRS is right down the street. Could maybe warm up at one/do range work there. Then head over for tee time.

[dcmidnight]

Picked up the XR Pro hybrid this weekend, XR 3 iron / Recoil 110 stiff is getting the boot. I still have these delusions every 6 months that I will find a hybrid I like - but that never seems to happen.

Must...not...stop...trying...

The UDI had been great when its great but its definitely suffered from a few clanky moments off the tee which are in no way related to my clank swing. Probably will keep it in the bag for Florida next week though as at least the clanky ones will sty under the wind.