You know you're an Old Golfer when...

[JimmyC59]

5 hours ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

I've a decent collection of DT Wound. When I was a Junior, I couldn't usually afford balata balls, so  I only played them on very special occasions, like the city junior open.

The DT Wound balls are OK, but I find them to play on the less spinny side of the wound balls I have. I like the wound Maxfli DDH balls, and the Maxfli Elite is pretty good, too.

If I recall correctly, the Maxfli DDH Balata was the reason they started checking to see if the players were actually playing the balls they were sponsored by. Many Titleist golfers were using the Maxfli.

This was in the late eighties or early nineties.

[BIG STU]

On 9/17/2022 at 7:35 PM, rd1959 said:

I had no choice but to hit the like button. They don't have a "send shivers up my spine" emoji.

Or the rattle your teeth out of your head one

[BIG STU]

I had forgotten ( as usual) I had posted about my right knee. After tests it was determined that I have no structural wear etc. A lot of my problem was too much acid in my system that comes from eating too much pasta and bread. I changed my diet and have not had any problems so far. I also went back on my CBD that seems to help my general overall health. It was also inconclusive that at times the permanant nerve damage in my back can contribute. But overall I am getting good exercise play at least 9 holes a day ( but not on Sunday) if not more riding. Started on a new routine this week I play at least 9 and if I cut across to the back 13 holes and then do a range session. Yesterday did an extended range session and had no pain or stiffness

[BIG STU]

On 9/8/2022 at 12:56 PM, mjtoal said:

Others have probably said these already, but, you know you are an old golfer when you:

 

- remember playing the 'small' ball, the 1.62" and thought the big ball 1.68" was something of a novelty

 

- still think graphite is a bit suspicious because you remember the early ones that you had to really wait on

 

- tell younger golfers that your persimmon headed driver was about the same size as their hybrid, and had a heavy steel shaft as well. 

For us in the states it was just the opposite played the big 1.68 ball and the small " English Sized" balls as we called them was a novelty.

Note: My old man ran a course and he had friends in the UK who used to ship over the small balls. We got a mix of Titleist, Spalding Dot, Slazenger , Penfold and of course Dunlop 65. He turned a profit on all of them selling them to the hustlers. In fact I still have a collection of Penfolds and a couple of new unopened Dunlop 65s. He used to get a couple shipments a year like 50 dozen at the time mixed. I do know he sold them for like $50 a dozen to the big money hustlers who did not blink at the price. I know finding one in decent shape was a prize. I could get $2 a piece for used ones from the weekend hustlers. I remember one kid got DQ from a school match for using one. He was not trying to cheat he just did not know. All he knew was he found a Titleist in good shape. 

[mjtoal]

1 hour ago, BIG STU said:

For us in the states it was just the opposite played the big 1.68 ball and the small " English Sized" balls as we called them was a novelty.

Note: My old man ran a course and he had friends in the UK who used to ship over the small balls. We got a mix of Titleist, Spalding Dot, Slazenger , Penfold and of course Dunlop 65. He turned a profit on all of them selling them to the hustlers. In fact I still have a collection of Penfolds and a couple of new unopened Dunlop 65s. He used to get a couple shipments a year like 50 dozen at the time mixed. I do know he sold them for like $50 a dozen to the big money hustlers who did not blink at the price. I know finding one in decent shape was a prize. I could get $2 a piece for used ones from the weekend hustlers. I remember one kid got DQ from a school match for using one. He was not trying to cheat he just did not know. All he knew was he found a Titleist in good shape. 

 

That is great. I didn't know that was a thing at all in the US.

 

Either way, though, if we both remember the two ball sizes both being around, neither of us are spring chickens!. 

Edited September 20, 2022 by mjtoal
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[BIG STU]

9 hours ago, mjtoal said:

 

That is great. I didn't know that was a thing at all in the US.

 

Either way, though, if we both remember the two ball sizes both being around, neither of us are spring chickens!. 

Well in certain sections anyhow----- LOL I darn sure aint a spring chicken

[gripandrip]

On 6/14/2022 at 4:27 PM, Soloman1 said:

You make grunting noises trying to get the ball out of the hole.

When you fart taking the ball out of the hole.

[The Aspidistra in the Hall]

On 9/20/2022 at 5:45 PM, gripandrip said:

When you fart taking the ball out of the hole.

Bit like snooker, when you follow through on the Brown. Guess that doesn't work with pool.

[rd1959]

On 9/20/2022 at 12:45 PM, gripandrip said:

When you fart taking the ball out of the hole.

Or when you take a big swing.

[bellview17]

Driver, 3,5,7 wood. 5,6,7 hybrid. 8-gw. 53,56 wedges and rotate putters too often to count

 

 

High school set. Spaulding match play 1,3,5 wood. 7,9 Wilson woods. 5,7,9 irons and Ping Karsten 2 putter....

[scruffynick]

When your knackered after hitting about 20 balls in the net before you even start.....but start with grunting noises on your first swing as your muscles creek 

[elwhippy]

We have a new breed of senior at our club. They have traded in the lovely BMWs and Mercs and bought EVs. Even worse than buying a people carrier. Their second trait is they will go out with a base layer, polo and padded gilet, warm hat....and shorts. 

[Pepperturbo]

On 6/14/2022 at 1:30 PM, Carolina Golfer 2 said:

When the 40 somethings you get paired up with on the first tee call you Sir 😞

 

My demeanor seems to get that. 😛  ole well.

[scruffynick]

On 10/3/2022 at 6:02 PM, elwhippy said:

We have a new breed of senior at our club. They have traded in the lovely BMWs and Mercs and bought EVs. Even worse than buying a people carrier. Their second trait is they will go out with a base layer, polo and padded gilet, warm hat....and shorts. 

🤣🤣 Got a few like that at my club 

[MrParr1Noid]

On 9/20/2022 at 12:28 AM, BIG STU said:

I had forgotten ( as usual) I had posted about my right knee. After tests it was determined that I have no structural wear etc. A lot of my problem was too much acid in my system that comes from eating too much pasta and bread. I changed my diet and have not had any problems so far. I also went back on my CBD that seems to help my general overall health. It was also inconclusive that at times the permanant nerve damage in my back can contribute. But overall I am getting good exercise play at least 9 holes a day ( but not on Sunday) if not more riding. Started on a new routine this week I play at least 9 and if I cut across to the back 13 holes and then do a range session. Yesterday did an extended range session and had no pain or stiffness

 Those CBD's, you rub that stuff or do you smoke it?   Asking for a friend.  🙂

Edited October 6, 2022 by MrParr1Noid

[BIG STU]

4 hours ago, MrParr1Noid said:

 Those CBD's, you rub that stuff or do you smoke it?   Asking for a friend.  🙂

I do the edible gummies and also do topical creme

[MrParr1Noid]

On 6/15/2022 at 8:55 AM, parmark said:

 

We used to play  Finkbine the Friday before the Amana Open on Sunday.   final cut, froghair as stiff as a fresh cut "flat top", tees all the way back  ;).   Some might not know what a "Flat Top" is but...

Edited October 7, 2022 by MrParr1Noid

[OnTheBag]

On 9/21/2022 at 5:10 PM, rd1959 said:

Or when you take a big swing.

Glad I'm not the only one that does this.  My friends marvel at how often I can do it and not crap my pants.

[jmtbkr]

I've just started hitting my wife's 40g, women's flex, fairway woods.

 

Put an easy swing on them and they go great!!!

 

[rd1959]

On 10/5/2022 at 9:12 AM, scruffynick said:

🤣🤣 Got a few like that at my club 

Must be something about getting old that causes your lower extremities to not feel the cold. It's either that or someone forget to tell them it's time for long pants. 🙂

[scruffynick]

15 hours ago, rd1959 said:

Must be something about getting old that causes your lower extremities to not feel the cold. It's either that or someone forget to tell them it's time for long pants. 🙂

Got one fella, about 65 and it's so cold outside with the wind blasting off winter hill in the UK north and he's in shorts....in winter, nice fella but how he's not cold??? 

[rd1959]

1 hour ago, scruffynick said:

Got one fella, about 65 and it's so cold outside with the wind blasting off winter hill in the UK north and he's in shorts....in winter, nice fella but how he's not cold??? 

There used to be a forklift mechanic that serviced our lifts that would come to our company in 30 degree weather wearing a short sleeved shirt and shorts. I wanted to just smack him sometimes 😁.

[OnTheBag]

Had a new one today....buddy of mine called and wanted to play a twilight 9.  Said if we tee off at 4, we could finish by dark.  I declined because I didn't want to be out that late.

 

[SnowbirdTom]

On 10/26/2022 at 5:44 PM, rd1959 said:

Must be something about getting old that causes your lower extremities to not feel the cold. It's either that or someone forget to tell them it's time for long pants. 🙂

Meh, some of us merely have tolerance for cold having grown up in the north.  I get asked regularly “aren’t you cold?” wearing shorts and a polo when its in the 40s and 50s down south.  The heaviest gear I packed for Texas winter was a hoodie and a pair of jeans. They’ve never left the closet last winter.

[JimmyC59]

10 hours ago, OnTheBag said:

Had a new one today....buddy of mine called and wanted to play a twilight 9.  Said if we tee off at 4, we could finish by dark.  I declined because I didn't want to be out that late.

 

Tee off at four?

I don't like to play after Dinner.🤪

[naval2006]

There was a national camp for kids 12 to 17 a few weeks ago.  Two young players from my course were invited because they are great little players who are already ranked.  They are both 12 and when they came back they tell me there was a grandpa wearing a black hat who showed up to say hello; he talked to the kids about training and healthy eating and the need of a positive attitude to play golf.  I asked them who the old man was, which I already knew.  One of them didn't remember, and the other one said it was I don't know the name Player.  I'm 49, but when I'm around these kids I feel very old.  

[Greenie]

You know you're an Old Golfer when...

 

This is your first day of retirement......learning to ask for the senior discount at the golf course....playing golf all this week but making your tee times around 11 because after getting up at 3:30am during the week most of your life you kind of want to sleep in a bit.

[Thinset]

You know you're an old golfer when... 

 

"ladies" flex shafts fit your swing speed better than senior flex, 

(but you won't buy the powder blue or pink shafts).

[SnowbirdTom]

On 10/31/2022 at 8:54 AM, Greenie said:

You know you're an Old Golfer when...

 

This is your first day of retirement......learning to ask for the senior discount at the golf course....playing golf all this week but making your tee times around 11 because after getting up at 3:30am during the week most of your life you kind of want to sleep in a bit.

 

Retired 5 years now and it gets better every day.

My routine starts at 6am, sleeping in for my sleep cycle.  Coffee on, walk dog and drink 3/4 cups with breakfast before loading the golf bag with the day’s snacks.  Fill the quart water bottle with ice and water, head for course at 9.

 

I pay by the month for golf with cart.  Waaaay cheaper because 3-4 rounds a week pays for the month in the first week. Two 18 hole courses available and in excellent shape. 
 

Bottom line, do what you enjoy and you’ll never look back with fondness at a long career with wistfulness. 😉  This is what we’ve earned.

[Wham49]

I am not old, so I will call out my dad, who is old and retired. 

 

You know your old when you lose your putter head cover on the first 4 holes, then I quit picking it up for him and it takes him another 4 holes to realize he lost it.

 

he has gone through 5 putter covers since I got him a new putter, I'm running out