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06-13-2014 , 06:46 AM

#7926

EddyB66

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How windy was it? And how many holes were you into the wind?

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06-13-2014 , 11:09 AM

#7927

UCBananaboy

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I'd play a 2p2 Open but the logistics seem like a nightmare.

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06-13-2014 , 12:26 PM

#7928

fuluck414

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Originally Posted by EddyB66

How windy was it? And how many holes were you into the wind?

Pretty windy, majority of the holes were played into the wind. Got lucky on 7 that It was blowing right to left instead of straight at me.

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06-13-2014 , 08:07 PM

#7929

REDeYeS00

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I'm up for a 2+2 Open, and I nominate Bandon as the location primarily to motivate people that haven't already made the trip to play the courses.
I can only imagine the $ in play at the evening poker games in Bunker Bar.

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06-13-2014 , 08:57 PM

#7930

Shark Doctor

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where's Brandon?

If anything, we can make a mini-tour. Cover 4 corners--whoever can make, makes it.
I suggest something like:
South Gathering (Texas?)
West gathering (Arizona?)
East gathering (South Carolina?)
North Gathering (Toronto?)

Everyone try to make it out to as many as possible.

Just a thought.

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06-13-2014 , 09:00 PM

#7931

EddyB66

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Should probably get a roll call of who would be interested and where is everyone located. I'm in Massachusetts.

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06-13-2014 , 09:02 PM

#7932

Shark Doctor

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Toronto

and yea, I was just making up the locations. (though I think Arizona has to be a top contender - The Arizona golfing thread is very active, plus, it's very close to LV and I hear the golf is great there, plus they have a lot of shooting ranges

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06-13-2014 , 09:17 PM

#7933

Rise4ndFire

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Originally Posted by EddyB66

Ok, so when are we having the 2+2 Open? We all throw in $100, and we play a tournament using 80% of our handicaps. Top 10 get paid out. Who is in?

Wouldn't be the fairest for high handicappers, but I think it would be cool to put a group or two together to try to qualify for the inaugural US Am Four-Ball in 2015. It's being played at Olympic Club.

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06-13-2014 , 09:17 PM

#7934

fuluck414

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Another vote for bandon. I'd make the trip

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06-13-2014 , 09:27 PM

#7935

golfnpoker

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Originally Posted by ReDeYES88

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Originally Posted by fuluck414

Another vote for bandon. I'd make the trip

I can make that. Love those courses. Fishy game with the drunk golfers. I'm an average poker player and I was stacking guys L/R.

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06-13-2014 , 09:43 PM

#7936

westhoff

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People can't even get together in their own city (see phx thread) lol at this ever happening

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06-13-2014 , 09:48 PM

#7937

MikkeD

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Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,499

How about Hoylake? About 45 miles from my house. Should be ok to get a tee time if we play in August.

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06-13-2014 , 09:52 PM

#7938

Spottswoode

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I'd go to Bandon and/or participate in the Toronto open

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06-13-2014 , 10:05 PM

#7939

Shark Doctor

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Just did some quick research on Bandon, and it looks good. I'd also be in for that, pending the date.

http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/

http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/food-...the-bunker-bar

http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/lodgi...ge#prettyPhoto

It'd be $250 for 18 holes per day or $375 for 36 holes per day.
$80 for caddies per round (optional).
Lodging would be about $300-$500/night, per person.

Located in a nice beach town.

To those who have experience playing/staying here, is the above correct? and what else is there to consider?

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06-13-2014 , 10:12 PM

#7940

EddyB66

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Clearly as nice as that is, it's probably easier to get people to go somewhere more affordable where they could play 5 rounds for that price.

Although I'd be in for that.

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06-13-2014 , 10:13 PM

#7941

Shark Doctor

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Originally Posted by westhoff

People can't even get together in their own city (see phx thread) lol at this ever happening

None of you 'zona golfers have every played a round together?

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06-13-2014 , 10:14 PM

#7942

EddyB66

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Originally Posted by Shark Doctor

None of you 'zona golfers have every played a round together?

Incredible. I wish I lived near a few 2+2ers who golfed, tough to find anyone to go with during the week.

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06-13-2014 , 10:15 PM

#7943

Shark Doctor

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Originally Posted by EddyB66

Clearly as nice as that is, it's probably easier to get people to go somewhere more affordable where they could play 5 rounds for that price.

Although I'd be in for that.

I'm banking on another (newish - high capper) to join.

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06-13-2014 , 10:18 PM

#7944

Shark Doctor

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Speaking of handicaps, I'm pretty sure the app I have (that calculates this) is inaccurate. It says I'm an 11.3, and I feel I'm more in the 15-18 category (but I could be wrong, and I do typically play some harder courses - but I really don't know)

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06-13-2014 , 10:26 PM

#7945

EddyB66

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I use Diablo Golf. No idea how to calculate handicap, so I'll assume it's correct.

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06-13-2014 , 10:27 PM

#7946

spgranger

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So while watching the US open today it hit me that I stand too close to the ball, which has my hands to close to my body at address. Went out and played 9 after work and stood a tad further from the ball and put my hands further away from my body and I have to say the difference was stunning. I literally was unable to draw the ball (and most of the time played a slight fade to a big slice with longer clubs) a week ago because my address position was causing an over the top move, but today after that one simple change I hit most of my shots either straight or with a slight draw. Excited to get back out there tomorrow and play a full 18.

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06-13-2014 , 10:52 PM

#7947

Shark Doctor

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Originally Posted by EddyB66

I use Diablo Golf. No idea how to calculate handicap, so I'll assume it's correct.

note: top right it says "Handicap index = 11.4" - I just don't see how that is possible.

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06-13-2014 , 11:05 PM

#7948

BreakYaNeck

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Originally Posted by Shark Doctor

note: top right it says "Handicap index = 11.4" - I just don't see how that is possible.

Your index isnt your handicap. Your index is used to compute your handicap at all the different courses. Indexes are lower than the actual handicap

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06-13-2014 , 11:06 PM

#7949

Spottswoode

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Originally Posted by Shark Doctor

note: top right it says "Handicap index = 11.4" - I just don't see how that is possible.

The handicap system in North America is more a reflection of your potential as a golfer than your average score. When you factor in ESC, slope, average of 10 best of last 20 rounds; it definitely starts to reflect the former.

Anecdotally, last year I got down to a 6.5 index in the middle of the summer and I think I only broke 80 once through the stretch. Most of my rounds were right in the 82-84 range.

Last edited by Spottswoode; 06-13-2014 at 11:09 PM. Reason: As break said, it was a 6.5 index