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I pick my kids up from school today and we're driving home and my daughter says "Daddy, why does Mommy do all of the work?". I'm like what are you talking about, I help Mommy with things around the house. And she pauses and then replies "no... mostly you go golfing".

It crushed my soul a little but I'm not changing how much golf I play.

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Originally Posted by Everlastrr

You might want to think about where she picked the bolded tidbit up. I'm pretty sure the kid is the least of your worries.

I agree with Ever. That sounds like something the kid heard your wife say depending on their age.

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09-07-2013 , 01:53 PM

#7027

campfirewest

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Right after she said it I asked her why she said that and she said kids at school were talking about how mommies do everything, especially with babies. Its possible that's not where she heard it, or she heard it in both places, so the safe play is to assume the worst.

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09-08-2013 , 09:24 PM

#7028

00cooler00

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take her golfing with you?

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09-08-2013 , 09:28 PM

#7029

ntnBO

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Originally Posted by 00cooler00

take her golfing with you?

Could be worse than simply not playing, wife dependent of course.

BO

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09-08-2013 , 10:46 PM

#7030

DickPound

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It's just the mom getting the daughter against the father. It doesn't matter if he takes her golfing with him. I would just say 'fKKK it' and play anyway, cause you're just never going to win.

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09-08-2013 , 11:04 PM

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702guy

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Originally Posted by EdBratz66

Officially giving up the game. Just too frustrating, hit my irons perfect for a month straight, now you would think I was some sort of human/insect hybrid the way I strike the ball. I give up. I just give up. Not going to watch or even the discuss the game anymore. Selling the clubs this week. See ya.

Years ago I threw my clubs in a lake (I'm serious) after I playing like complete garbage over a stretch of time and I said I would never play golf again. By the end of the year I was playing golf again. You always get pulled back in, there is no escape as you will find out.

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09-08-2013 , 11:05 PM

#7032

Your Boss

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Got back from Kohler tonight, will do TR in next couple of days. But overall, would recommend. Beautiful piece of property, extremely well run facility.

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09-09-2013 , 09:21 AM

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Cageysmooth

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Originally Posted by EdBratz66

In case Ed is serious.

What kind of clubs, how old are they and how much?

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09-09-2013 , 01:09 PM

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GooseHinson

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Not sure if this is the right place, as I don't usually post in this forum..

I'm a 20-30 handicap depending on the day. Super inconsistent, but the good shots I hit (about 30-40% of them) are really good. I need to work a ton on my short game too, but how can I practice ball striking and consistency with my irons/woods? What are some good drills? Or is it just "hit more balls"? Are there tools I can buy to get me striking more consistently?

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09-09-2013 , 02:55 PM

#7035

bwslim69

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Originally Posted by GooseHinson

Go see a professional. If you are that high there are probably multiple issues in your swing that you need working on. A good teacher will narrow the discussion to the key issues that need addressing.

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09-11-2013 , 01:05 PM

#7036

rmthawk64

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Confident i will be the first 2p2er to ever die of heatstroke midround today.

LOL@ drinking during this. No clue how yall.manage. Im dying of dehydration after a small bucket.

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09-11-2013 , 02:20 PM

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mucksandgravs

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Shotgunning beers on the golf course is one of the greatest activities of all time.

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09-11-2013 , 02:48 PM

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Everlastrr

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There has been Twitter outrage and death threats over this Golf ad (just change the Facebook part to Facepalm and its all good) What a terrible name too.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/10/us/wis...tml?hpt=hp_bn1

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09-11-2013 , 03:14 PM

#7039

ntanygd760

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so 2 9 hole rounds cost 18.22 and an 18 hole round costs 19.11, I would be outraged too.

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09-11-2013 , 03:22 PM

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EddyB66

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A more appropriate ad would have been free golf for first responders to commemorate 9/11.

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09-11-2013 , 03:43 PM

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mucksandgravs

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Bad marketing. Should have done more to show how they were honoring the fallen heroes, etc.

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09-11-2013 , 03:54 PM

#7042

A-Rod's Cousin

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Keith Douchermann soapboxed about that last night for the 30 seconds of his show I failed to escape.

It's a bit crass but LOL @ the guy getting death threats. People get bored and search for things to be outraged over. Apparently the ad has been going for the last 3 years and this was the first time it hit the national media's eye.

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09-11-2013 , 05:02 PM

#7043

Your Boss

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Thoughts on professionals in Club events like Club Championship and Member/Guest?

Being in FL we have some minitour guys of varying talent levels that are members at the club. Should they be allowed to play in major club events? I have mixed feelings, interested in hearing others thoughts.

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09-11-2013 , 05:17 PM

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westhoff

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If they are legit members paying their dues, why would they not be allowed to play?

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09-11-2013 , 05:31 PM

#7045

Your Boss

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I guess the argument is that they are amateur events. I'm not really sure.

Here's a wrinkle: One of them just joined in the last couple weeks, and is only staying until the minitours really get rolling in a couple of months. Thoughts on that specifically? Different than your thoughts on longer term professional members?

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09-11-2013 , 05:44 PM

#7046

A-Rod's Cousin

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If they are a member of the club I don't see why they wouldn't be able to play in the club championship. Otherwise it's not a club championship. It's a Club Amateurs' Championship.

Though I have no idea what typical club protocol is since I've never joined a club. Just saying I totally see the logic of letting him play.

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09-11-2013 , 05:52 PM

#7047

Your Boss

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Originally Posted by A-Rod's Cousin

Yeah, this is the position I landed on. It's about identifying the best player, not the best amateur.

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09-11-2013 , 06:18 PM

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mucksandgravs

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Originally Posted by Your Boss

I would say no.

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09-11-2013 , 06:19 PM

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MikkeD

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I know that our club, an ex-pro (teaching and mini-tour) who was working out his 1 or 2 years he had to serve to return to his amateur status (after application) was allowed to play in club competitions on an agreed handicap (designated by the relevant authority iirc) and he obviously wasn't able to play anywhere outside of the club with his allocated temporary handicap.

However, he could of course play in our scratch club championship as could any other member - he wasn't even the best player at the club at the time.

Last edited by MikkeD; 09-11-2013 at 06:25 PM. Reason: P.S. He was also in the top 3 slowest players I have ever played with! Paced every wedge shot inside about 75 yards..