Brag on yourself thread!

[Johnny_Fairway]

I can miss both left and right with equal aplomb.

[Larry The Golfing Doc]

I've resisted for far too long. I've played the humble hack. I've pretended that I'm indifferent to how I play. I'm not always 100%. So please forgive-and of course don't read-this transgression.

 

I have a high swing speed. I can hit a golf ball a long ways. I don't always nor is it typical. Like many that can smack it I can't always tame the beast that is high spin. If we're bragging, and I certainly am at this point, I can match the top guys on tour with swing speed. Granted this is my "everything I've got in the tank" swing but I'm also older than the top SS tour guys. I'll point out that since they're much younger, you should have seen my swing years ago. It still wasn't pretty but it was raw and powerful. As a 15 year old I put out a window in a school that was later measured at 436ft while playing pony league baseball. I can't guarantee that I'll even make contact with one of those swings and I'll stand beside you and laugh at the line that typical swing produces. It ain't pretty. But dangit, if I want to hit mid 120's, I still can. Typical swings now when I care where it goes are much lower. 115 is about tops with any thought put into contact.

 

I also putted lights out once. My first full round this year I made every single putt under 20ft other than a botched eagle from 18ft on one that led to a tap in birdie. I honestly got a lot more satisfaction from that round than any driving round I've ever had. I probably made 200ft of putts that round. That was fun.

 

I also fancy myself as the best golf dad on the planet. I love my kids and they have it made. I grew up in the woods and didn't even know what golf was until I was 16 or so. My kids have a lot more opportunities to play the game than I did. I'm not complaining about my youth, far from it. We were po' people and po' people didn't golf back then. I had more important stuff to worry about back then than my kids do now. Such as what animal will I shoot so that I can eat decent today? I told you I was different and my world was different then. My kids would starve to death in that situation probably. I wouldn't mind going back to that way of life, it was so much simpler. The misses, aka the Course Boss, wouldn't dream of it though. Which brings me to the....

 

Last brag. I've provided a good life for everyone in the house down to the dog. The Course Boss, the kids, even my little doggie. Not a great life but a good one. There's a roof over everyone's head. There's plentiful food on the table. I live in a house I'd have never dreamed of owning growing up. My kids have more opportunities than I'd have ever dreamed. I've worked myself to the bone to get here. I've struggled and the years haven't always been kind. But I'm very proud of what I've been able to provide for them. My only regret would be how easy and soft they see the world. I try to explain to them that it's not. It will chew you up and spit you out if you're not careful.

 

So this is the brag thread. I've bragged about golf and life. I've occasionally won at golf but feel good about winning at life. I've made mistakes and still do, but every day I wake up now is a darn fine day.

 

Thank you and I'll show myself out! :)

[BeerPerHole]

I really added a lot to my average driving distance this year, at the age of 50.

 

I sold a side business early this year and dedicated myself to spend a lot more time with my kids and to drink a lot more beer.

[Larry The Golfing Doc]

With a name like yours there is nothing ahead but #winning. Nice man! I'll still avert my eyes on any swing vids posted of playing partners but time with kids and drinking beer is a goal we should all strive for.

[BeerPerHole]

Thanks Larry. Happy Thanksgiving.

[Obee]

I might very well be the best 290 lb. 50 year old golfer born in Riverside, California in August of 1967.

[Conrad1953]

I might be the ONLY golfer born in Maywood, CA Feb.19, 1953.

[Jacked_Loft]

I AM still the only golfer born in Wuerzburg Germany on the 6th of August 1958.

[Lacey Underall]

I successfully beat a short but rather horrifying case of the chipping yips.........I think.

[Scooterboy59]

I'm on the Whole30 so at the turn no dawg with chili and ketchup. I ate a apple and some almonds. On that Whole30 train.

[Scooterboy59]

I walked to the hole before my ball fell into the cup. The Flash.

[teamroper60]

I know this thread is mostly "tongue in cheek" but today I got my first Ace and it was on a driveable par 4. 289 yard hole, but it doesnt play that long if you cut the dog leg.. Nevertheless, its my first hole in one and it came on a par 4!

[augustgolf]

I know this thread is mostly "tongue in cheek" but today I got my first Ace and it was on a driveable par 4. 289 yard hole, but it doesnt play that long if you cut the dog leg.. Nevertheless, its my first hole in one and it came on a par 4!

Congrats - knock down 2 iron, I'm guessing...???

[arbitrage]

I know this thread is mostly "tongue in cheek" but today I got my first Ace and it was on a driveable par 4. 289 yard hole, but it doesnt play that long if you cut the dog leg.. Nevertheless, its my first hole in one and it came on a par 4!

Congrats - knock down 2 iron, I'm guessing...???

 

Assuming a knockdown 8. This is WRX, afterall.

[BlackDiamondPar5]

I mostly played poorly this year and didn't care because I still generally had fun.

[hybrid25]

I've had 5 eagles this year. 15 hc

[BlackDiamondPar5]

I've had 5 eagles this year. 15 hc

Sandbagger :)

[Justsomeguy]

I finally figured out that I could stop pulling my irons and hooking my driver if I weakened my grip just a little.

I've also become even better at three-putting!

[hybrid25]

I've had 5 eagles this year. 15 hc

Sandbagger :)

Never had a hio, though, in45 years playing. I have been struggling with my short game, which has been costing me. I get pkenty of good holes during play, but can't seem to shake the bad holes. I have been really working on my short game lately, and it is paying off, but the season is over now.

[qwetz]

made one from 40 yds today for eagle. feelsgoodman.

[coreyl]

I am the worst 4 hdcp. player in the world! Wooo!

I challenge thee for this title!

[Ferguson]

Shot a +2 (74) with 4 bogeys & 2 birdies yesterday. Best December round of my life.

38 degrees-F when I teed off on # 1.

[sprcoop]

I improved my cap this month (17.7 to 16.6) and didn't feel like I played particularly well. And... I already have a score posted that will bring it down more on the 15th. That is 6 rounds out of the last 7 that all improved my cap. Single digit here I come!!! In my dreams.

 

That could mean I'm getting better or... golf is about to serve up some humble stew.

[joekelli]

I am the worst 4 hdcp. player in the world! Wooo!

I beg to differ! 4.6 here with no shortgame! If I miss a green it is almost for sure a Bogey or worse.

[joekelli]

I have played with Kymar and he is very smarmy! or was that smelly? I always get those 2 mixed up. :cheesy:

[lumberman2462]

I made no double bogeys nor did I shoot a round over par this year....

 

But I suspect that is because I haven't played a round of golf since August of '16.

[arbitrage]

My handicap has been dropping every month since August (20.3 to 15). I have played six rounds and three 9 holes since the end of posting season in CT (Nov. 15th), and my handicap for those rounds is 8.6. Huh? When did this happen? Who is this guy?

 

Of course, none of these rounds count for posting purposes, so I have that going for me. :angry2: :angry2: :angry2:

[nix]

I dropped 8 strokes on my handicap in this calendar year. Went from a guy who plays golf to a golfer.

[J_Birdie]

I will brag on myself

 

Started hitting the gym and really taking my game seriously and dropped my handicap from 15.4 (1/2017) to 4.9 (12/2017) now. I won 3 tournaments this year (15+, 10-15, and 5-10 divisions, so one in each) and I gained 6 MPH clubhead speed.

 

I did not hit a hole in one, but I have been stupidly close, but I did record 13 eagles this year and one near albatross that finished less than an inch from the hole.

 

/brag off

[SnapHooker_307]

I made the golf team my freshman year because I hit a car in the parking lot and my ball bounced back in bounds. It was my assistant coach's dad's vehicle. When my coach got done chewing me out and asked what I had to say for myself I replied "At least I'm laying 1 instead of 3." I made the cut, luckily as a freshman you could be absolutely terrible and they would give you a chance to improve.