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[NJBigFish22]

4 hours ago, touch said:

 

 

Go for it MS. 👍 White Titleist bags are the Jam! Mine is last year's model.

 

 

That isn’t your bag.  The blonde hair NC Golfer doesn’t walk but once every half decade!😂

[touch]

25 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

That isn’t your bag.  The blonde hair NC Golfer doesn’t walk but once every half decade!😂

 

That photo was from the one Monday I played this year at BFCC. No golf carts are available on Monday's so I took a power pull cart. Never again. Battery powered or not I am not schlepping those hills on foot ever again. I walk around all day at work so when it comes to playing golf I'd rather ride in comfort. 

 

[chisag]

... Have any of you run across Stinknet plants on your courses or Ian your area? It is an invasive plant/weed from Africa called Oncosiphon pilulifer and it has become a huge problem here. I took a trip to a course 1/2 hr away and traveled through barren desert for a good part of the trip. It is almost completely yellow as this invasive plant has crowded out much of the native plants. I saw a feature on these and they were having a meeting to come up with a plan to combat the invasion and basically said the Stinknet had already exploded beyond their ability to combat it. They were going back to the drawing board to figure out what could be done about it. 

... This is a picture from just off the 5th tee but it is all over the course. 

[touch]

25 minutes ago, chisag said:

... Have any of you run across Stinknet plants on your courses or Ian your area? It is an invasive plant/weed from Africa called Oncosiphon pilulifer and it has become a huge problem here. I took a trip to a course 1/2 hr away and traveled through barren desert for a good part of the trip. It is almost completely yellow as this invasive plant has crowded out much of the native plants. I saw a feature on these and they were having a meeting to come up with a plan to combat the invasion and basically said the Stinknet had already exploded beyond their ability to combat it. They were going back to the drawing board to figure out what could be done about it. 

... This is a picture from just off the 5th tee but it is all over the course. 

 

No I have never heard of it, but being that it is pretty green and yellow and provides color I would think having some of it would be welcomed as it would add beauty to the barren desert landscape. Now how bad does it smell chisag? With stink in the name maybe you wouldn't want an abundance of the stuff. 

[chisag]

14 minutes ago, touch said:

 

No I have never heard of it, but being that it is pretty green and yellow and provides color I would think having some of it would be welcomed as it would add beauty to the barren desert landscape. Now how bad does it smell chisag? With stink in the name maybe you wouldn't want an abundance of the stuff. 

 

 

... Like any invasive species the danger is killing off native plants. Yes, they are pretty to look at but if they over take native species, the damage to the ecological balance would be catastrophic. From insects, lizards, prairie dogs, squirrels and rabbits to whatever eats them nature has a delicate eco balance in the desert. The photo I took had none of these invasive plants just 2 months ago and now the area completely covered with this African plant. They have no odor so it is an odd name. 

[Triple Lindy]

1 hour ago, chisag said:

... Have any of you run across Stinknet plants on your courses or Ian your area? It is an invasive plant/weed from Africa called Oncosiphon pilulifer and it has become a huge problem here. I took a trip to a course 1/2 hr away and traveled through barren desert for a good part of the trip. It is almost completely yellow as this invasive plant has crowded out much of the native plants. I saw a feature on these and they were having a meeting to come up with a plan to combat the invasion and basically said the Stinknet had already exploded beyond their ability to combat it. They were going back to the drawing board to figure out what could be done about it. 

... This is a picture from just off the 5th tee but it is all over the course. 

Throw a bunch of Florida pythons and iguanas in there and you’ll create a whole new ecosystem. You might just get a few lakes and other natural water sources!

[chisag]

5 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

Throw a bunch of Florida pythons and iguanas in there and you’ll create a whole new ecosystem. You might just get a few lakes and other natural water sources!

 

 

... LOL, kinda interesting that many think the desert is filled with snakes and scorpions. And I imagine away from people, there are more than a few Rattlesnakes roaming around. But in 5 years I have seen 2 king snakes, 2 bull snakes and zero scorpions. I played Southern Dunes in Spring during Rattler baby season and they worn to stay out of any tall grass as the Moms are very aggressive but I never saw one. I did see 2 bunkers where a sidewinder slithered through them, but none in person. 

[touch]

34 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

 

... LOL, kinda interesting that many think the desert is filled with snakes and scorpions. And I imagine away from people, there are more than a few Rattlesnakes roaming around. But in 5 years I have seen 2 king snakes, 2 bull snakes and zero scorpions. I played Southern Dunes in Spring during Rattler baby season and they worn to stay out of any tall grass as the Moms are very aggressive but I never saw one. I did see 2 bunkers where a sidewinder slithered through them, but none in person. 

 

I saw far more scorpions when I lived in Vegas (I'm guessing a dozen) compared to living in Scottsdale (1) and Palm Desert, CA (0). I was told that because of the housing boom in Vegas a good many scorpions came in the palm trees that commercial landscape companies were planting everywhere. I believe that. I only saw snakes in the Californian desert when playing golf three times and they were not rattlesnakes.

I'm with you Mr. Actor that away from people and developed areas both are probably more prevalent. 

 

[Double Mocha Man]

Touch, are you watching the NFL draft tonight?  I'm wagering that they won't announce the #1 pick until they are at least 20 minutes into the program.

[Petethreeput]

I have never heard of Stinknet.  I hope you are able to figure out a way to eradicate it.  I think of plants as different than animals since I tend to think the worst of people when they introduce fish or animals to a new place.

 

I have mentioned it before, but the book called Synthetic Fish about the introduction of rainbow trout throughout the country and how it decimated the local fisheries.  With plants I think it just takes one weird seed in a seed package and there you are.  No malice, just a weird seed.  I remember as a pre-schooler we planted beans in a dixie cup.  I ended up with a stalk of corn.

[chisag]

26 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Touch, are you watching the NFL draft tonight?  I'm wagering that they won't announce the #1 pick until they are at least 20 minutes into the program.

 

 

... Bears FINALLY get a Franchise QB and a new era begins in Chicago, so no drama with the first pick. The two next picks I am holding my breath about, is the Bears #9 pick and hope it is an edge rusher or trade down to take Byron Murphy. I would be OK with a OT as well. But I really don't want one of the WR's. Already have DJ Moore and Met and I get Allen is on a one year contract and could walk away, however if he meshes with Williams I don't see the Bears breaking them up. But my biggest fear is the Vikings moving up to #3 and taking Maye. Having my favorite college QB haunt the Bears for the next 10 years is a real nightmare. 

... We all know choosing a college QB is never a sure thing but I have already stated I think Williams and Maye are exactly that. Two rare talents that will both reach their ceilings in the NFL. The biggest question mark for me is Pennix. I see so many reasons why he will be a bust but also see many reasons he could become a reliable NFL QB. I am glad I am not a GM that has to make that decision. Like many really good college QB's I think McCarthy and Nix could both become competent starters OR be out of the league or back ups in a few years. 

... Another mystery for me is Daniels. Watching him play for a couple years at ASU I wasn't even sure he was a bona fide starter in college. I never saw him play at LSU, only saw highlights so obviously he took his game to another level. Unlike Williams and Maye, he played on an excellent team with a great Oline so really difficult to predict how he will play on a team that has a poor Oline and isn't winning. 

... All that said, I could see all 6 QB's becoming starters in the NFL and this QB draft class could become legendary. Or several busts just like most every other year. It would be interesting to see where these guys are slated for Best Players On The Board regardless of position. I have to imagine only 3 of them would be in the first 32. 

[sunbeltgolfer]

4 hours ago, chisag said:

... Have any of you run across Stinknet plants on your courses or Ian your area? It is an invasive plant/weed from Africa called Oncosiphon pilulifer and it has become a huge problem here. I took a trip to a course 1/2 hr away and traveled through barren desert for a good part of the trip. It is almost completely yellow as this invasive plant has crowded out much of the native plants. I saw a feature on these and they were having a meeting to come up with a plan to combat the invasion and basically said the Stinknet had already exploded beyond their ability to combat it. They were going back to the drawing board to figure out what could be done about it. 

... This is a picture from just off the 5th tee but it is all over the course. 

You are from NC so you likely remember Kudzu. It was the great solution to erosion problems, and it worked. Unfortunately, it killed off everything in it's path and becomes nearly indestructible. Driving from my place to the Spartanburg, SC area it is all you see on the sides of the road. Nothing else can survive.

[chisag]

2 minutes ago, sunbeltgolfer said:

You are from NC so you likely remember Kudzu. It was the great solution to erosion problems, and it worked. Unfortunately, it killed off everything in it's path and becomes nearly indestructible. Driving from my place to the Spartanburg, SC area it is all you see on the sides of the road. Nothing else can survive.

 

... I remember it well. It was even worse around Columbus Ga. I had a 30 minute drive out to the lake where I docked my ski boat at a friends mobile home and from the ground all the way up to the top of the trees it completely took over the drive. 

[aenemated]

Ah yes, kudzu ... could consume an entire pack house in a matter of days 😂

[sunbeltgolfer]

Just now, aenemated said:

Ah yes, kudzu ... could consume an entire pack house in a matter of days 😂

They make jelly out of it now. Not sure what it tastes like, or, what they flavor it with, but, we have enough of the plants to supply the world with jelly.

[Double Mocha Man]

6 minutes ago, sunbeltgolfer said:

They make jelly out of it now. Not sure what it tastes like, or, what they flavor it with, but, we have enough of the plants to supply the world with jelly.

 

I'll take a tasty rind-laden orange marmalade, thank you.

[sunbeltgolfer]

5 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

I'll take a tasty rind-laden orange marmalade, thank you.

I'm with you. I've never felt compelled to try the Kudzu jelly. I'll stick with cherry, strawberry or grape jellies and preserves.

[touch]

1 hour ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Touch, are you watching the NFL draft tonight?  I'm wagering that they won't announce the #1 pick until they are at least 20 minutes into the program.

 

 

I bet you are correct that it will be at least 20 minutes into the program DMM.

My answer is no. The draft show is of no interest to me. I will read in the morning which team drafted who. 

 

I think tonight I'll go to YouTube and watch a couple of old reruns of Bewitched and refresh my memory of just how brilliant and beautiful Elizabeth Montgomery was. 😃

 

 

 

[chisag]

19 minutes ago, touch said:

I bet you are correct that it will be at least 20 minutes into the program DMM.

My answer is no. The draft show is of no interest to me. I will read in the morning which team drafted who. 

 

 

... I think this is the most intriguing draft in a long time. I will watch the entire first round but won't watch after tonite. You are a NC boy now so I would recommend some Andy of Mayberry if you are not gonna watch the draft. 

[touch]

I went 1 for 2 today. 

Today UPS dropped off two long skinny cardboard boxes for me.

 

1. MISS.......The irons I got from Houston unfortunately were not in good enough condition. The 7 iron club face was beat up pretty bad. Good thing the seller offers refunds. I won't even go into what irons I bought. The search continues.

 

2. HIT......I snagged a Callaway 7 wood that matches exactly my current 3 & 5 fairway woods that I love so much. It has the identical shaft. I thought I would try it to replace my 4 hybrid. I played a 7 wood all the years I lived out west and after hearing that Big Fish got a 7 wood it got me thinking about how much I liked all the 7 woods that I had in the bag over 12 years ago. I of course will let you fellas know how it goes. 

 

 

[chisag]

18 minutes ago, touch said:

Good thing the seller offers refunds.

 

 

... Even though I doin't offer refunds because some jerks will try and take advantage, I won't buy from a seller that does not offer refunds. I just bought a TaylorMade UDi #3 and even though it was new and in plastic, it had been bent to add a silly amount of offset. The ones I have seen in the stores barely have any visual offset. I returned it today. Glad you HIT with your 7 wood! 

[touch]

Gents I have known Jamal and his father for over 10 years. I have watched Jamal's progress in golf since he barely came up to chest high on me. I just received this video from Pappa Hutch and I couldn't be more proud. I bet I have spent over 200 hours on the range at Broadmoor with Hutch and Jamal banging balls together over the last decade.

Jamal was the #2 player at Christ School here in Asheville so I got to see him play a few times in matches at BFCC. He also caddied during the summer. 

 

Jamal is currently a freshman and the #1 player on the NC Central University Golf Team in Durham, NC. 

 

Jamal won the Asheville Skyview Open Amateur Championship in 2022. 

 

Jamal got to hang around Webb Simpson at Quail Hollow recently. ⭐

 

It has been quite a joy for me to witness Jamal's golf journey. ⚡⛳

 

Cheers to the up and coming golfer from Asheville !  🍻

 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

 

 

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MENS GOLF 

• Men's Golf

 

  Jamal Hutchison    Freshman Fletcher, N.C.   Christ School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 26 by touch

[touch]

💥🏌️‍♀️

 

For those of us that love to launch our lob wedges high! 

 

 

 

 

[chisag]

... This is why TV golf is struggling for viewers. Aside from the avalanche of commercials (I know, who am I to talk) but they just showed 14 putts in a row before showing a golf shot. 14! 

[DLeightonReid]

Happy Friday, golfers!  More rain, so my wife (SWMBO and financial supporter), gets her housekeeper today.  I hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend.

 

 

 

 

Edited April 26 by DLeightonReid

[touch]

Yesterday I provided the Lounge group a bit of classic TV with an episode of Bewitched. Today I'm sharing some Beverly Hillbillies, and it is Beverly Hillbillies learning about golf.

 

"Sure is a heap fancier than a gunny sack for toting game." 

"Once you shoot them you have to club them."   😅

 

 

 

Edited April 26 by touch

[sunbeltgolfer]

10 minutes ago, touch said:

Yesterday I provided the Lounge group a bit of classic TV with an episode of Bewitched. Today I'm sharing some Beverly Hillbillies, and it is Beverly Hillbillies learning about golf.

 

"Sure is a heap fancier than a gunny sack for toting game." 

"Once you shoot them you have to club them."   😅

 

 

 

That was a classic episode. I still enjoy watching them.

[NCLancer]

21 hours ago, touch said:

 

 

I bet you are correct that it will be at least 20 minutes into the program DMM.

My answer is no. The draft show is of no interest to me. I will read in the morning which team drafted who. 

 

I think tonight I'll go to YouTube and watch a couple of old reruns of Bewitched and refresh my memory of just how brilliant and beautiful Elizabeth Montgomery was. 😃

 

 

 

I realize it's a controversial question but I'm not afraid:  Which Darren did you prefer?

Edited April 26 by NCLancer

[chisag]

3 minutes ago, NCLancer said:

I realize it's a controversial question but I'm not afraid:  Which Darren did you prefer?

 

 

... Oh boy way to stir the pot!?!?! 😱  What's next? Which do you prefer, Gomer or Goober?