NS Golf
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Nice man, golf is all about what you put into it, its very difficult to get better without some serious time. That being said, I learned when I was young but didn't pick it back up until about 12 years ago, start getting better/being more serious about it 5-6 years ago and the last couple of years i've been playing 3-5 days a week when its not snowing. My handicap is 8, best round is a +2 73.
percs
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14405516:eheath said:
sick that's legit bro good luck on breaking par eventually. golf is great forreal it's like the ultimate test/reward and any fitness level can play good. I grinded last summer went everyday and took 4 lessons at golf tec. broke 100 and 90 in a year and now im so addicted. I be wishing for no snow sometimes its crazy.
GrapeHunter
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GayWolf420
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Im terrible. Absolute dogshit. But I have a good time at least learning. Ive been grinding out summers for the last like 4 years taking care of courses out here in PC so Im down with it. Im weird and enjoy those early-as-fuck mornings mowing fairways on the big rig mowers.
**This post was edited on Feb 28th 2022 at 11:36:35pm
**This post was edited on Feb 28th 2022 at 11:36:35pm
jblaski
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I spent a lot of years working course maintenance at golf courses. Still kinda miss the work, just not the hours or pay. Best I've ever shot was a 72, never broke par on 18 unfortunately. Now that I have to actually pay for golf, I'm only playing a few rounds a summer. But we just got back from a quick mid-week trip to Mesquite to gamble and golf, and had a hell of a good time.
Icant_kfed
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Golf is a sport you can always have fun with even if you suck ass
OregonDead
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try to snag the diesel gator if they have one. that was my favorite part about working on a golf course
TreyDudski
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Bro thats hype! Ive worked at a golf course since I was 16 and I have played my entire life (high school, college, etc.) Its the perfect balance for Skiing in the winter and spring and golf for fall and summer. My best round was a 64 at a golf course in St. George Ut. I actually do lessons for kids in the summers at a local country club so if anybody needs help with swing tips or anything let me know!
Ryancavanaugh-
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That’s sick dude I’m looking to work at my course this summer too. Don’t have a handicap setup but midish 80s golfer and my best round was a 79.
GrandThings
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Lol ya'll are good as fuck. My best is a 104 but I've only been playing for like 3 years now so I'm pretty happy with it. Goal is to break 100 this year. I was for sure a hater before I actually tried it, but golf is fun as fuck
oldmanski
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Im not good but Im not bad. I played lots when I was younger but other hobbies took over and golf just fell to the wayside. Now that I am living in the birthplace of golf, I figured I should at least play a few rounds. I shot a 93 first time out then played a few weeks later and shot 111. Need to play more to get more consistent. Golf is enjoyable and it is always great to connect with that ball.
14410405:tri_photo said:
Sure, hitting greens in reg also makes it way easier but that doesn't always make up for a bad hole or two, gotta get some birdies here and there.
For me, getting better at putting has made a huge difference, I highly recommend to anyone trying to get better to put a good amount of time into putting, it pays off.
ScootSkiLyfe
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topic:percs said:
You shot a +9 in 2 years of golfing that's pretty fuckin impressive
ScootSkiLyfe
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I'm not so sure on my best game ever but the best game I ever shot competitively was an 89 freshman year of high school.
Been playing golf all my life but have been slacking after high school when I actually have to pay. If I've got the time I might pick it up a bit more this summer.
There's gotta be some beautiful golf courses near Mt. Hood I would love to play at this May.
Been playing golf all my life but have been slacking after high school when I actually have to pay. If I've got the time I might pick it up a bit more this summer.
There's gotta be some beautiful golf courses near Mt. Hood I would love to play at this May.
ScootSkiLyfe
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14410454:eheath said:
Thanks for the info I'll have to check it out
PeppermillReno
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I love playing when its cold and all the old pieces of shit are home. Kind of sucks this winter was just intense enough to keep the year round weather permitting courses closed.
Rounding up friends can be a pain and I hate golfing with random boomers.
Rounding up friends can be a pain and I hate golfing with random boomers.
Ryancavanaugh-
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14410452:ScootSkiLyfe said:
This is facts about having to pay. Now that my four years of free high school golf is over I see myself playing a lot less this year
**This post was edited on Mar 8th 2022 at 10:37:55pm
Casey
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14410474:Ryancavanaugh- said:
I don’t know how people cough up the dough to play so many rounds- even walking a midweek twilight round is going to add up to thousands of dollars a year if you play multiple times a week. Around here at least there isn’t the same type of seasons pass type deals for golf that the ski areas have?
OregonDead
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14410923:Casey said:I don’t know how people cough up the dough to play so many rounds- even walking a midweek twilight round is going to add up to thousands of dollars a year if you play multiple times a week. Around here at least there isn’t the same type of seasons pass type deals for golf that the ski areas have?
I think it pretty much is like skiing. I don't really play that much but I've noticed a lot of courses do have season pass type deals. Kinda similar pricing to skiing too. Steep but if you make that your thing you can really bring the price down. If you really play every day for a year your price is only $2.74 per day on a $1000 pass. I saw a course the other day that had a special for an unlimited couples pass for $899 for a year
14410923:Casey said:I don’t know how people cough up the dough to play so many rounds- even walking a midweek twilight round is going to add up to thousands of dollars a year if you play multiple times a week. Around here at least there isn’t the same type of seasons pass type deals for golf that the ski areas have?
Same as skiing really, I buy a golf pass these days but its easy to rack up the costs. I love golf too much to care though, I don't mind spending money on it, but I certainly spent years golfing for the least amount of money as possible.
TreyDudski
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14410399:tri_photo said:
Swing looking good, if I were you I would work a little on your posture when you are lining up to the ball and are about to hit (I forgot the oficial term and it’s killing me), if you fixed your posture to be a little taller, you’d be able to get more in sync rotation with your hips and shoulders which will lead the ball to go straighter, higher, and farther.. take a look at Rory Mcilroy when he is addressing the ball, homeboy is trying to put out his ass as much as possible
TreyDudski
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14411025:TreyDudski said:
Not a great example but this may help[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1035577/trim-D6AE13D4-0351-452E-A057-32A4B690619A-MOV[/video]
weastcoat
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working at a golf course has shaped me into the ok Golfer I am forsure. Glad it helped me get my mind off of skiing a little in summer of 2020 but for whatever reason that wasn’t the case in summer of 21. Didn’t play as much or improve as much as I did in 2020 but I guess that’s just cause I got a real job for the weekdays instead of working at the course on weekdays and weekends.
GrandThings
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Has anyone skied at a golf course? The course I go to has tons of sick little hills and bumps and I always think about hitting them when I play
TreyDudski
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14411662:tri_photo said:
That’s awesome! Hitting it flush is probably the best feeling in golf, that extra rotation will help big time.. the hips do so much for the swing and it’s kinda crazy that it gets overlooked (relative to the arms and arm strength)
SnowshoeThompson
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Kirkland balls are just as good as most 5 dollars balls, change my mind
14412158:SnowshoeThompson said:
They're good but not better than a top premium ball, but if you're not picky they are a great ball at a good price.
Choosing a golf ball is purely preference, any premium ball will perform and most mid level balls are just fine for anyone above 10 handicap.