Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Finally!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
U.S. Open Musings...
Here are a few of my thoughts after watching most of the US Open.
1. It's great that literally anyone can play in it, if you pay your money, and have the requisite handicap. That alone makes it a cool golf tournament.
2. Rory McIlroy was out of his mind at this tournament. I liked that he seemed to learn from his fiasco at the Masters. He seems much more mature at 22 then anyone I know.
3. Jason Day, who finished at -8, would have won 30 out of the last 33 US Opens (or something like that). He has now finished second at the last 2 majors.
4. I read an interesting article on USA Today.com on if people were "missing" Tiger Woods, or if the game has passed him by - meaning people have moved on to the next new phenom. I tend to agree. I don't think he will ever be the same. He has retooled his swing twice (now in the midst of the third time), and was dominant with both other swings. I don't get it. I once thought Jack's 18 was in jeopardy, but now I think it looks fairly safe....
5. Interesting that people don't think the Open was hard enough. Usually par (or slightly under) wins, but lots of rain made the course accessible. Not the players fault...Just my opinion.
Tell me your thoughts...Out to play more golf.....
1. It's great that literally anyone can play in it, if you pay your money, and have the requisite handicap. That alone makes it a cool golf tournament.
2. Rory McIlroy was out of his mind at this tournament. I liked that he seemed to learn from his fiasco at the Masters. He seems much more mature at 22 then anyone I know.
3. Jason Day, who finished at -8, would have won 30 out of the last 33 US Opens (or something like that). He has now finished second at the last 2 majors.
4. I read an interesting article on USA Today.com on if people were "missing" Tiger Woods, or if the game has passed him by - meaning people have moved on to the next new phenom. I tend to agree. I don't think he will ever be the same. He has retooled his swing twice (now in the midst of the third time), and was dominant with both other swings. I don't get it. I once thought Jack's 18 was in jeopardy, but now I think it looks fairly safe....
5. Interesting that people don't think the Open was hard enough. Usually par (or slightly under) wins, but lots of rain made the course accessible. Not the players fault...Just my opinion.
Tell me your thoughts...Out to play more golf.....
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Controversial Pet Peeves...
I thought about this one for some time. As an employee and an avid golfer, I thought I would share a few from both sides of the counter. I'll try to explain, but they are my own opinion. See what you think....
1. Tee times
An amazing concept - a tee time of 10AM means you are on the tee at 10AM hitting, not screaming into the parking lot at 9:59. If we are full, and you are late, it literally backs up the whole course.
2. Cart path only
Is it really that hard to understand. Not a huge problem at my course, but I was recently at 2 others were it was cart path only, and idiots were in the fairway....So its cart path only, except for you....rriiiight. This goes hand and hand with...
3. Play ready golf
I'm a big fan of this! As you approach your shot, think of a couple clubs you may want. Nothing is worse than during cart path only, walking across the fairway to your ball, lasering it, walking back, getting your club, walking back, and hitting. Take a few clubs and go! Rounds could be much shorter...
4. Denim
Just a personal preference of mine. I don't look down on anyone who plays in denim, I just think it looks better if you don't. I realize that many people can't/won't switch - just my opinion. Just aesthetically pleasing to me.
5. Ball Hawkers
I don't mind looking in the woods for a ball or two, or coming across one while playing, but some make an art of it. We have had people "sneak" on our course to spend hours in the woods. I understand balls can be expensive, but there has got to be better ways. In addition, it lengthens the round if done on virtually every hole.
6. "Golf Guy", "Golf Girl", or "Golf Kid", at a PGA or LPGA tournament
Lots of fun - almost like Where's Waldo- My friends and golf team look for these people. These are the spectators that look like they are dressed to play golf - complete with golf shoes and gloves in back pocket. We have been to the WGC in Akron, LPGA in Toledo, and the Nationwide when it was at StoneWater, and we saw Golf Guy, Golf Girl, and Golf Kid at each one (and no, they were not playing). Fun to find!
7. Pace of play
Many golfers think that once the pay their green fee, they have as long as they want. Not true. I wish people would keep to the simple rule of keeping up with the group directly in front of them. If that were always true, pace of play would improve dramatically.
8. Have Fun!
I wish more people would! When I ranger sometimes, people seem to forget the real reason they are there! I love the game, and am glad others do as well....just remember that...
My few pet peeves....Just my opinion, and I could be wrong! Let me know if you have any comments!
1. Tee times
An amazing concept - a tee time of 10AM means you are on the tee at 10AM hitting, not screaming into the parking lot at 9:59. If we are full, and you are late, it literally backs up the whole course.
2. Cart path only
Is it really that hard to understand. Not a huge problem at my course, but I was recently at 2 others were it was cart path only, and idiots were in the fairway....So its cart path only, except for you....rriiiight. This goes hand and hand with...
3. Play ready golf
I'm a big fan of this! As you approach your shot, think of a couple clubs you may want. Nothing is worse than during cart path only, walking across the fairway to your ball, lasering it, walking back, getting your club, walking back, and hitting. Take a few clubs and go! Rounds could be much shorter...
4. Denim
Just a personal preference of mine. I don't look down on anyone who plays in denim, I just think it looks better if you don't. I realize that many people can't/won't switch - just my opinion. Just aesthetically pleasing to me.
5. Ball Hawkers
I don't mind looking in the woods for a ball or two, or coming across one while playing, but some make an art of it. We have had people "sneak" on our course to spend hours in the woods. I understand balls can be expensive, but there has got to be better ways. In addition, it lengthens the round if done on virtually every hole.
6. "Golf Guy", "Golf Girl", or "Golf Kid", at a PGA or LPGA tournament
Lots of fun - almost like Where's Waldo- My friends and golf team look for these people. These are the spectators that look like they are dressed to play golf - complete with golf shoes and gloves in back pocket. We have been to the WGC in Akron, LPGA in Toledo, and the Nationwide when it was at StoneWater, and we saw Golf Guy, Golf Girl, and Golf Kid at each one (and no, they were not playing). Fun to find!
7. Pace of play
Many golfers think that once the pay their green fee, they have as long as they want. Not true. I wish people would keep to the simple rule of keeping up with the group directly in front of them. If that were always true, pace of play would improve dramatically.
8. Have Fun!
I wish more people would! When I ranger sometimes, people seem to forget the real reason they are there! I love the game, and am glad others do as well....just remember that...
My few pet peeves....Just my opinion, and I could be wrong! Let me know if you have any comments!
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