The golf thread...

posted by Tom

For a while I was a local legend at Cook's Creek.  Not because of what I shot but because I got shot!  A group of work buddies were playing on a July 4th weekend, I think in 1999 or 2000 and as we approached the first green we kept hearing a popping sound but didn't pay much attention to it.  I had just teed off on the 2nd and was walking to my cart when i heard a pop and then an immediate pain in my left shoulder.  Come to find out a family (mom, dad, 6-yo child) were target shooting from across the creek at a tree by the 2nd tee box and I took one in the shoulder.  My friends went beserk on them and mom and dad both immediately blamed it on the kid.  The ranger heard the commotion and came to see what was going on. Fortunately they were firing a pellet gun and it didn't break the skin but raised a heck of a welp.  We continued playing and then about 30 minutes later here comes a deputy sheriff in a golf cart out to get a statement from me and my friends.  I told them I wouldn't press charges if he would go talk to them and he ssured me he would be talking to them!  

Fast forward about 7 years and I go back out there and mention I had gotten shot and they all remembered the incident and gave me a discount on my fees!

This is amazing!! I’m glad you weren’t seriously hurt, but what a story!!

posted by Tom

For a while I was a local legend at Cook's Creek.  Not because of what I shot but because I got shot!  A group of work buddies were playing on a July 4th weekend, I think in 1999 or 2000 and as we approached the first green we kept hearing a popping sound but didn't pay much attention to it.  I had just teed off on the 2nd and was walking to my cart when i heard a pop and then an immediate pain in my left shoulder.  Come to find out a family (mom, dad, 6-yo child) were target shooting from across the creek at a tree by the 2nd tee box and I took one in the shoulder.  My friends went beserk on them and mom and dad both immediately blamed it on the kid.  The ranger heard the commotion and came to see what was going on. Fortunately they were firing a pellet gun and it didn't break the skin but raised a heck of a welp.  We continued playing and then about 30 minutes later here comes a deputy sheriff in a golf cart out to get a statement from me and my friends.  I told them I wouldn't press charges if he would go talk to them and he ssured me he would be talking to them!  

Fast forward about 7 years and I go back out there and mention I had gotten shot and they all remembered the incident and gave me a discount on my fees!

Glad they didn't shoot your eye out. Funny story given no serious injury.

42 today...I struggled some. Neck feeling good and I was over swinging some and putting myself behind the 8 ball

Working on a few things with my swing, I think I might have something to focus on to get rid of all the shit I've been dealing with.

So who else hits a few balls perfectly after trying something new and thinks they’ve finally figured golf out. Only to go out the next time and be just as shitty as you always were? 

posted by kizer permanente

So who else hits a few balls perfectly after trying something new and thinks they’ve finally figured golf out. Only to go out the next time and be just as shitty as you always were? 

I started bending my knee on my drive on the range a few rounds ago after years of the “resistance swing” to try and get some more distance. I’ve hit 20/28 fairways so far. 

I’m eagerly awaiting my next round and hitting 2/14.

posted by Laley23

I started bending my knee on my drive on the range a few rounds ago after years of the “resistance swing” to try and get some more distance. I’ve hit 20/28 fairways so far. 

I’m eagerly awaiting my next round and hitting 2/14.

What do you mean by bending your knee? 

posted by kizer permanente

So who else hits a few balls perfectly after trying something new and thinks they’ve finally figured golf out. Only to go out the next time and be just as shitty as you always were? 

posted by kizer permanente

What do you mean by bending your knee? 

I’ve done a resistance swing my entire adult life. Keeping my lower body as still as possible while rotating just the waist/back. It creates problems physically if you play too often, but no amateur does. Positives is straighter and much more consistent, but less distance. Think Justin Rose (before he changed, Jason Day, etc.).

Bending the left knee allows for much more rotation in the backswing, more power, but less consistency. It’s a fuller swing because you aren’t forcing your body into resisting what is natural.

So this is Jason Day and a resistance swing

Vs someone like DJ

Golfing 9 at Hillcrest in Findlay tomorrow.

posted by Laley23

I’ve done a resistance swing my entire adult life. Keeping my lower body as still as possible while rotating just the waist/back. It creates problems physically if you play too often, but no amateur does. Positives is straighter and much more consistent, but less distance. Think Justin Rose (before he changed, Jason Day, etc.).

Bending the left knee allows for much more rotation in the backswing, more power, but less consistency. It’s a fuller swing because you aren’t forcing your body into resisting what is natural.

I only really concentrate on keeping my right knee as still as possible  I have a problem swaying backwards then hitting it fat.  When I keep my right knee still I don’t sway too often..

Playing tomorrow at noon, hopefully my swing changes work out on the course. 

Shot a 90 this morning, best round I’ve had this season. Drives were going long and straight, which almost never happens. Think I hit 11/14 fairways 

I’ll shoot a 101 next weekend. 

posted by SportsAndLady

Shot a 90 this morning, best round I’ve had this season. Drives were going long and straight, which almost never happens. Think I hit 11/14 fairways 

I’ll shoot a 101 next weekend. 

11/14 is good for any level of golfer 

posted by kizer permanente

I only really concentrate on keeping my right knee as still as possible  I have a problem swaying backwards then hitting it fat.  When I keep my right knee still I don’t sway too often..

Right knee should never really move. 

posted by Ironman92

11/14 is good for any level of golfer 

Yeah there were 2 dog legs at this course, put both those middle of the fairway with a 3-iron  

Then my driver was going straight like it’s never done before. Think there was only 1 hole that I was in the trees. The other 2 fairways I missed were in the rough but not in bad spots. 

Golf is fun when playing well. 

Heading to NE Ohio next weekend for the annual Quarry and then some trip. Playing The Quarry Friday and possibly 2 others on Saturday. Trying to decide on the 2 for Saturday, lots of options. 

posted by wildcats20

Heading to NE Ohio next weekend for the annual Quarry and then some trip. Playing The Quarry Friday and possibly 2 others on Saturday. Trying to decide on the 2 for Saturday, lots of options. 

I live in Green. On Raintree golf course actually. It’s not nearly as nice as it once was. City owns it now. Have you ever played it? 

posted by kizer permanente

I live in Green. On Raintree golf course actually. It’s not nearly as nice as it once was. City owns it now. Have you ever played it? 

Have not.