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[Mrgreen36]

28 minutes ago, Hickory4ever said:

There are at least 6 companies that I know that make replica hickory shafted clubs with two of them in the US (Tad Moore and Louisville) and hickory is growing in Most parts of the world. Most people still prefer to play with original clubs and they hold up really well. You can get new hickory shaft replacements that are frequency matched although it is frequently more cost effective to replace the club. There are a lot of hickory clubs still around as it is estimated that more than three million were produced in North America alone between 1900-1935, even more in the UK. You can assemble a good hickory playset for $350 and up for common clubs. At the show, there will be lots of clubs to choose from at reasonable prices (RH irons restored for play go for $40-75 each, woods for $70-100). 
 

Unfortunately classic clubs don’t sell very well and the market is weak, which is a shame. I frequently get sets given to me and never have to pay much for really great sets.

 

My philosophy has always been that a club should be played, not displayed. The only clubs that should be hung on walls are the truly valuable (very few) or clubs that are not in playable condition. That goes for hickory or classics in my book. You would also be surprised at how playable these clubs are. My lowest round of the year last year (75) was with hickory clubs.

 

As for playing multiple days, when Back in form, it is not unusual for me to play 6 or 7 days in a row, sometimes more and I walk the course at least 80% of the time. After my recent health issues, it will take a while to get there, but I will eventually. My secret is that despite living on a golf course with a range 150 feet from my door, I rarely hit range balls and instead work in the short game area a couple times per week for 15 minutes. My theory is that there is less wear and tear on my body which will soon be 70, why waste good shots on the range.

 

@Petethreeput, I wish you well on your golfing and would love to play some time. 
 

 

 

I have what I believe are an old set of hickory's that I was told were my grandfather's, but they have to be older than him if so.  I'll have to go find them sometime.  

[Petethreeput]

57 minutes ago, Hickory4ever said:

There are at least 6 companies that I know that make replica hickory shafted clubs with two of them in the US (Tad Moore and Louisville) and hickory is growing in Most parts of the world. Most people still prefer to play with original clubs and they hold up really well. You can get new hickory shaft replacements that are frequency matched although it is frequently more cost effective to replace the club. There are a lot of hickory clubs still around as it is estimated that more than three million were produced in North America alone between 1900-1935, even more in the UK. You can assemble a good hickory playset for $350 and up for common clubs. At the show, there will be lots of clubs to choose from at reasonable prices (RH irons restored for play go for $40-75 each, woods for $70-100). 
 

Unfortunately classic clubs don’t sell very well and the market is weak, which is a shame. I frequently get sets given to me and never have to pay much for really great sets.

 

My philosophy has always been that a club should be played, not displayed. The only clubs that should be hung on walls are the truly valuable (very few) or clubs that are not in playable condition. That goes for hickory or classics in my book. You would also be surprised at how playable these clubs are. My lowest round of the year last year (75) was with hickory clubs.

 

As for playing multiple days, when Back in form, it is not unusual for me to play 6 or 7 days in a row, sometimes more and I walk the course at least 80% of the time. After my recent health issues, it will take a while to get there, but I will eventually. My secret is that despite living on a golf course with a range 150 feet from my door, I rarely hit range balls and instead work in the short game area a couple times per week for 15 minutes. My theory is that there is less wear and tear on my body which will soon be 70, why waste good shots on the range.

 

@Petethreeput, I wish you well on your golfing and would love to play some time. 
 

 

Like @aenemated the value of my hickories isn’t the money.  It’s twofold for me.  They were my grandmothers, and then for some reason my dad paid to have them refurbished, so I feel like it’s my turn.

[Double Mocha Man]

36 minutes ago, aenemated said:

 

 

It lives over my desk here where most of the nonsense I have to say also comes from! 

 

I see you have some work stuff up on your computer screen.

 

 

 

Edited March 19 by Double Mocha Man

[aenemated]

33 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

I see you have some work stuff up on your computer screen.

 

 

 

 

Oh, that's just the TV. Many more things comprise work stuff 😄 

[touch]

 

 

 

Good Morning Gentlemen and welcome to the first day of Spring 2024.

 

The first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 11:06 p.m. EDT. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this was marked by the arrival of the Vernal Equinox (otherwise known as the “First Point of Aries“).

Traditionally, we cel

 

What Does Vernal Equinox Mean?

 

Vernal translates to “new” and “fresh,” and equinox derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).

So what does that mean? Essentially, our hours of daylight—the period of time each day between sunrise and sunset—have been growing slightly longer each day since the winter solstice in December, which is the shortest day of the year (at least in terms of light).

Even though we know that after December 21st, the days start getting steadily longer, we still see more darkness than light over the course of a day in those three months leading up to spring. The vernal equinox marks the turning point when daylight begins to win out over darkness.

At this moment, the direct rays of the Sun are shining down on the equator producing the effect of equal day and night (give or take a few minutes, see below).  After the vernal equinox, the direct rays of the Sun migrate north of the Equator (with hours of daylight steadily growing longer) until they finally arrive at the Tropic of the Cancer (latitude 23.5 degrees north).

 

 

Edited March 19 by touch

[sunbeltgolfer]

18 minutes ago, touch said:

 

 

 

Good Morning Gentlemen and welcome to the first day of Spring 2024.

 

The first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 11:06 p.m. EDT. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this was marked by the arrival of the Vernal Equinox (otherwise known as the “First Point of Aries“).

Traditionally, we cel

 

What Does Vernal Equinox Mean?

 

Vernal translates to “new” and “fresh,” and equinox derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).

So what does that mean? Essentially, our hours of daylight—the period of time each day between sunrise and sunset—have been growing slightly longer each day since the winter solstice in December, which is the shortest day of the year (at least in terms of light).

Even though we know that after December 21st, the days start getting steadily longer, we still see more darkness than light over the course of a day in those three months leading up to spring. The vernal equinox marks the turning point when daylight begins to win out over darkness.

At this moment, the direct rays of the Sun are shining down on the equator producing the effect of equal day and night (give or take a few minutes, see below).  After the vernal equinox, the direct rays of the Sun migrate north of the Equator (with hours of daylight steadily growing longer) until they finally arrive at the Tropic of the Cancer (latitude 23.5 degrees north).

 

 

Spring has arrived on the calendar. Not so much in reality.

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of flurries before 10am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

[touch]

1 hour ago, sunbeltgolfer said:

Spring has arrived on the calendar. Not so much in reality.

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of flurries before 10am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

 

 

Well heck it's still ski season in the high mountainous part of western North Carolina that you call home @sunbeltgolfer !😃

 

 

It won't be warm and toasty down here but more on the slightly chilly side, but I will be playing golf today and celebrating the first day of Spring. 🏌️‍♀️⛳⭐

 

Today will be my 17th round of 2024.  💥

 

 

 

Asheville, NC   

      TODAYTUE 03/19HIGH 59 °F

1% Precip. / 0.00 in
Sunny. High 59F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Edited March 19 by touch

[DLeightonReid]

Good Tuesday morning, golfers!  Sometimes it’s the little things that makes your day.  While substituting in a 4th grade class yesterday, a learning disability young lady gave me the following note. 
 

 

Now onto the cartoon. 
 

Edited March 19 by DLeightonReid

[touch]

8 minutes ago, DLeightonReid said:

Good Tuesday morning, golfers!  Sometimes it’s the little things that makes your day.  While substituting in a 4th grade class yesterday, a learning disability young lady gave me the following note. 
 

 

Now onto the cartoon. 
 

 

How special, but I'm not surprised you received that note DLR because you are one fine gentleman. Congratulations on receiving that touching message. 

Happy Spring Mr teacher. 🙂

[sunbeltgolfer]

1 hour ago, touch said:

 

 

Well heck it's still ski season in the high mountainous part of western North Carolina that you call home @sunbeltgolfer !😃

 

 

It won't be warm and toasty down here but more on the slightly chilly side, but I will be playing golf today and celebrating the first day of Spring. 🏌️‍♀️⛳⭐

 

Today will be my 17th round of 2024.  💥

 

 

 

Asheville, NC   

      TODAYTUE 03/19HIGH 59 °F

1% Precip. / 0.00 in
Sunny. High 59F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Ski Beech ended their season Sunday. Sugar Mountain is still open if you're looking to carve up some snow.

[touch]

Hello spring hello Connestee Falls!

I last played this course the second week of November. It's time for me to play another beautiful golf course with mighty green fairways.  Connestee is always in great condition.

Today Ryan and I are playing with his girlfriend Emily. Emily plays on the golf team at Montreat College. Number 1 golf buddy Stan is out because of being under the weather. I'm going to do everything in my power today to not get beaten by a girl. 😄 It may happen though. 

Sunny blue skies with temps in the upper 50's is the forecast this afternoon here near Brevard,NC. 

I can't think of a better way to celebrate the first day of spring. Our first shots take to the air at 12:30. 

😊🏌️⛳

 

 

 

 

Edited March 27 by touch

[NJBigFish22]

Links Lounge Major Standings after The Players

 

* Last years bonus for Chisag (+30) and Triple Lindy (+10) have been applied

 

145 Pts - DMM

127 Pts - Triple Lindy

110 Pts - Touch

                NJBF

                Chisag

                Aaron

87 Pts - imKirby

65 Pts - aen

59 Pts - DLeighton Reid

              Parker

44 Pts - P3P

              Big Stu

14 Pts - NCLancer

[chisag]

6 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

Links Lounge Major Standings after The Players

 

* Last years bonus for Chisag (+30) and Triple Lindy (+10) have been applied

 

145 Pts - DMM

127 Pts - Triple Lindy

110 Pts - Touch

                NJBF

                Chisag

                Aaron

87 Pts - imKirby

65 Pts - aen

59 Pts - DLeighton Reid

              Parker

44 Pts - P3P

              Big Stu

14 Pts - NCLancer

 

 

...  If NCLancer spent less time researching Bears QB and researched Players Championship favorites, and I think he could have doubled his point total!  🤪

[touch]

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Edited March 27 by touch

[chisag]

... Well Fella's it's my birthday today so heading out to rehab, then my friends are treating me to a round of golf and dinner after. Gonna be even easier to shoot my age. 🙄

[NCLancer]

2 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

 

...  If NCLancer spent less time researching Bears QB and researched Players Championship favorites, and I think he could have doubled his point total!  🤪

My DPS (Don't Pick Sheffler) method did not work out for me this week...

 

[NCLancer]

10 minutes ago, chisag said:

... Well Fella's it's my birthday today so heading out to rehab, then my friends are treating me to a round of golf and dinner after. Gonna be even easier to shoot my age. 🙄

Edited March 19 by NCLancer

[Double Mocha Man]

1 hour ago, chisag said:

 

 

...  If NCLancer spent less time researching Bears QB and researched Players Championship favorites, and I think he could have doubled his point total!  🤪

 

Yes, he could have climbed up to last place.

[DLeightonReid]

4 hours ago, chisag said:

... Well Fella's it's my birthday today so heading out to rehab, then my friends are treating me to a round of golf and dinner after. Gonna be even easier to shoot my age. 🙄

Happy Birthday, Chisag!  I hope you have an enjoyable day.

 

 

 

Edited March 19 by DLeightonReid

[touch]

55 minutes ago, DLeightonReid said:

Happy Birthday, Chisag!  I hope you have an enjoyable day.

 

 

 

 

The Beatles, he will love it. 👍🕺

[Double Mocha Man]

Chisag, Happy Birthday! Did you card a 63 and shoot your age?

[touch]

On 3/19/2024 at 2:18 PM, chisag said:

... Well Fella's it's my birthday today so heading out to rehab, then my friends are treating me to a round of golf and dinner after. Gonna be even easier to shoot my age. 🙄

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday chisag. 🎂

I hope your day was dandy.

Edited March 27 by touch

[Hickory4ever]

Happy Birthday @chisag and may you beat your age many times. I will be 70 next month and hope to some day achieve that objective. The closest I ever got was within 5 which was a couple years ago. 

[touch]

Hole Spotlight # 11 Connestee Falls 

 

Par 5   downhill uphill 

handicap 4 

489 black tees 

462 white (I play the whites)

407 green senior's 

396 Ladies (yellow)

 

Ryan and his GF are originally from the JAX, FLA area. Duval county. 

As we got out and walked to the 11th tee boxes I say, " Pay attention you guys, fasten your seat belts for this one because you ain't got this S**t down in Florida."  😅

 

Today I hit 5 wood, 4 hybrid, and PW and two putted for par. I have made a good many 7's on #11. It's a special par 5. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 21 by touch

[Petethreeput]

Chi, I hope you had a nice birthday, hopefully shot your age, and also hope you ate the cake.

[chisag]

1 hour ago, Double Mocha Man said:

Chisag, Happy Birthday! Did you card a 63 and shoot your age?

 

 

... Haha thanks to all for the Birthday wishes. 🤗  Shot a 70 so one year under my age. 4 under on the front and birdied 10, but for the 2nd day in a row the temps dropped and a 20mph wind showed up the last 4 holes and I ended up 2 over on the back. 

[touch]

36 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

 

... Haha thanks to all for the Birthday wishes. 🤗  Shot a 70 so one year under my age. 4 under on the front and birdied 10, but for the 2nd day in a row the temps dropped and a 20mph wind showed up the last 4 holes and I ended up 2 over on the back. 

 

Way to adjust to changing conditions on the finishing holes enough to shoot less than your age on your birthday. 💥

 

Nicely done.   🏌️

[touch]

What a fine early spring afternoon I had today playing golf on a beautiful course. 😊

There were maybe 6 groups out there all day today. It was too cold and breezy for the old guys. 

The three of us had nobody if front of us all day. 

Our pace was the pace. 😅

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 27 by touch

[aenemated]

Just saw this one from Adam Porzak (who I quite like) ... 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ne6D8rRaz/

 

The great Patty Sheehan. 67 years old I believe. 

 

That move through the ball. Gosh. 

[BIG STU]

On 3/16/2024 at 8:00 PM, TiScape said:

I don’t post in here anymore, but this post was brought to my attention by several members. Not sure why the warning wasn’t enough and a thin veiled accusation had to be added. Just want to clear up that no member that is “no longer hanging out here” had anything to do with the (***NO POLITICS/RELIGION***) designation. It was ironically a post by someone that has been and is currently very active who “couldn’t follow the rules” and whose post caused the “tag”. That is all and miss most of you 😊

Thanks

After much thought and some PMs between members I have also decided not to post or participate in this thread any more. I have my reasons and will not discuss it any further. I will also miss most of you. Sorry but that is the way it will be