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We haven't done this in a couple of weeks.

Been playing 2 1/2 rounds a week for the last couple of weeks. Very windy the last couple of days. Still really liking the new AP2s. My handicap is going up a bit though. : (

Ran into @RUCONN at Cranbury CC last Wed. Had a nice chat at the bar.

How's everyone else's golf game been?
 
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Now at age 64 my game sucks. I played to a 5 or 6 up until mid 2000's. Now has gradually crept up to current 14 over last 10 years. Left my CC about 5 years ago and don't practice nearly as much. I still have memories of playing well, that's why current level of play is so frustrating. Now I'm left to play vicariously through my son, a PGA pro on Long Island who just finished 2nd in LI Open. So I got that going.
 
RU Mike73 said:
Now at age 64 my game sucks. I played to a 5 or 6 up until mid 2000's. Now has gradually crept up to current 14 over last 10 years. Left my CC about 5 years ago and don't practice nearly as much. I still have memories of playing well, that's why current level of play is so frustrating. Now I'm left to play vicariously through my son, a PGA pro on Long Island who just finished 2nd in LI Open. So I got that going.
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Yeah it sucks losing the ability with age. I'm in my early 50s and I am losing flexability. Cool about your son though. I started at an 8 this year but am on my way back to the 11s it looks like.
 
I play to a 13 when things are going well. I was really losing distance the last few years but solved it with new irons. Getting old sucks!!

I play at a club that has a number of older guys that can still play. I need to chip a hell of alot better. Some of these guys are amazing.
 
started off hot this year... but have been struggling the past few rounds with 95-100.

having played mostly county courses, I realize how different/difficult the nicer courses are around this area. Specifically, got to play Mansion Ridge and Morgan Hill in the past month or so. Really nice courses, but my scores were too damn high. Even Rutgers gets me with higher scores in that 95-100 range. I was really hoping to ride my low 90s start this year to break 90 this year...
 
Growing up where and when I did (Piscataway, '60s-'70s) not many kids I knew played golf so I didn't take it up until my late 30s. I wish I had...I can shoot in the mid 80s or so at the occasional round at Rutgers but play mostly at a club with a 138 slope and 72.3 rating from the middle tees so I'm usually in the 90s there. Playing a couple times a week for the most part.
 
4.3 Index. Working on my putting and short game like a mad man. Shot a 77 with 14 GIR's last week. Read Speith shot 67 with 11 GIR's. With a better short game and putter, I'm a scratch. Don't know if I'll get there and at 48, the clock is ticking faster now than ever.
 
Played to an 8 while belonging to country clubs in NJ a few years back. Now playing once or twice a week in FL and maintaining around 11. I never practice, so all the mistakes get addressed during live play.

I did play at Hominy Hill in Monmouth County a few weeks ago during a visit and was reminded about the difficulty of playing in long rough around the greens and some elevation changes, something we don't see much of in FL. But there's a whole lot more water in play down here and that presents another type of challenge.

If I break 80 once in awhile and shoot mostly in the low 80's I am generally satisfied with my game at this point. But I can still throw in a score in the 90's that leaves me smh.
 
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Had a 12.3 index to close out 2015, now a 15.0 - playing tougher courses and working out the kinks getting used to new irons, Apex Pros. Played the Ocean Course at Kiawah and at Navesink this year. It's not unusual for me to have rounds where I'm 4 or 5 over for 13 or 14 holes and then 9 or 10 over for the other 4 or 5 holes! I can make a great scramble / best ball partner if we can get our games in sync! Self-taught, didn't start playing until I arrived at RU many moons ago, and only play once a week / no practice, so I don't think I can expect to do much better at this point. Maybe in a few years ...
 
RU Mike73 said:
Now at age 64 my game sucks. I played to a 5 or 6 up until mid 2000's. Now has gradually crept up to current 14 over last 10 years. Left my CC about 5 years ago and don't practice nearly as much. I still have memories of playing well, that's why current level of play is so frustrating. Now I'm left to play vicariously through my son, a PGA pro on Long Island who just finished 2nd in LI Open. So I got that going.
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I feel your pain. When I was in my 20s and early 30s and played a ton (3-4 times a week), I was a 7 or 8 handicap. Work, kid, family stuff, etc., intruded and I haven't played more than 5-6 rounds per year in at least 10 years. Now, when I play, I'm happy to break 95 - for several years it really pissed me off, but now I just enjoy being out on the course. With retirement not far off, I expect to get back in the game...
 
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Once I started working many years ago, I played mostly in 9 hole leagues, shot low 40' s. Played in a CC for 7 years and had a 8-10 hdcp, never went over 90 even on a bad day. Usually played 1 1/2 times a week, never practiced. Played in Pro-Am at age 52, still shot in the 80's. Now I play maybe 5 times a year, same clubs and can't break 95. Just make too many mistakes and no recoveries. Probably new equipment would help compensate, but no longer as important and it just doesn't happen like it once did. Just enjoy being on the course with friends and not being sore the morning after. Somethings become relative with age !
 
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I played last week in an outing with an amputee vet, having lost his right arm. Tremendous guy and unbelievable golfer. He shot an 84 in very windy conditions, driving the ball 240.
Very humbling, yet inspiring.
 
I was at Gambler Ridge the other week. My game is still pretty bad, unfortunately.
 
Foads said:
Played Poipu Bay in Kauai yesterday. Great course if you ever get to Kauai.
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Way to shove it in our faces Foads. You're in Hawaii and we are not... :cool2:

I played Poipu Bay back in the last year that the 4 major winners played there at the end of the season. If you can get another round in, try the Prince Course at Princeville. I thought it was a much better course than Poipu.

Maui also has some great golf courses. We were there 2 years ago and played Kapalua, Wailea, & Kaanapali.

Enjoy your time in the islands Foads. Aloha !
 
Thanks and wish I could play more but the new bride is not having any of it. I do get to play The Phoenician on the way back Thursday so I will take my two rounds and be happy.
 
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Ah congratulations! My wife and I did Maui and Kauii also for our honeymoon. Kauii was the most romantic. The hiking was incredible. Awesome views and waterfalls but a little scary with no guard rails along the cliffs. We were not really prepared for the jagged trail wearing only sandals to hike.

I never played the Phoenician looks like a very nice track. I played Troon the one time we were in Scottsdale.
 
RUBubba said:
I played last week in an outing with an amputee vet, having lost his right arm. Tremendous guy and unbelievable golfer. He shot an 84 in very windy conditions, driving the ball 240.
Very humbling, yet inspiring.
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Damn that's impressive.
 
Am heading to AC in a couple of weeks playing ACCC, Ballamor and Seaview Pines. Anyone with an opinion on those tracks and whether the guy planning the trip missed any "must plays" down there?
 
Middlesex County has three courses. That's like the least amount of golf holes per 1000 people anywhere outside of china. Joined Glenwood which is in great shape, but very challenging. So was my recent trip to Colorado where the elk lie around like homeless people in the city. No wolves to fulfill nature. Hit a drive nearby a group of four big uns, and went to retrieve my ball. A huge beast rose up and challenged me. I left the ball. Couldn't count the round for my handicap, but playing at 8,000 feet was special.
 
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Am heading to AC in a couple of weeks playing ACCC, Ballamor and Seaview Pines. Anyone with an opinion on those tracks and whether the guy planning the trip missed any "must plays" down there?
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Think you'll love ACCC (my dad's 2nd wedding was there) and Seaview; never played Ballamor.
 
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Am heading to AC in a couple of weeks playing ACCC, Ballamor and Seaview Pines. Anyone with an opinion on those tracks and whether the guy planning the trip missed any "must plays" down there?
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Love ACCC. Get a caddy for the complete experience.

Played the Seaview Bay Course once. Very short and tight and not worth it to play IMO.

Twisted Dunes has always been a favorite, especially from the tips. The long par 3 on the back nine over a deep ravine is a classic hole.

Scotland Run in Williamstown is another favorite, as is Shoregate and Blue Heron Pines.
 
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Am heading to AC in a couple of weeks playing ACCC, Ballamor and Seaview Pines. Anyone with an opinion on those tracks and whether the guy planning the trip missed any "must plays" down there?
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Sea Oaks is a beautiful course.
 
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Am heading to AC in a couple of weeks playing ACCC, Ballamor and Seaview Pines. Anyone with an opinion on those tracks and whether the guy planning the trip missed any "must plays" down there?
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ACCC is my favorite down there. Really cool and historic club. The locker room is like a step back to the '50s or earlier. Nice track but some of the holes are in a marshy or wetland area so be sure to bring some fly repellent or they will eat you alive (depending on the breeze or lack thereof). Some blind shots there, particularly on the back so make sure you aren't hitting into someone. Sea view has two courses, the Bay and Forest. I like the Bay better but the tournament is played on the Forest (lots of uneven lies and trees with some tight fairways). There were two Blue Herons but only one now. It, too, is worth playing. There is the Renault Winery course that winds through the vineyards, which is interesting but not as nice as the others. GAlloway is the gem down there but private.
 
I've been taking lessons for about 5yrs and hit the range pretty regularly. I have enough land where I can't use practice balls in my back yard. I'd say I hit the range once a week and hit the back yard a few times a week.

For some reason, I just can't bring myself to get out there. I am pretty bad, so I don't want to subject myself to other golfers I guess. This short, stocky old (38) beat up football player just can't get it together out there.

I go from a love to hate relationship when I am out there. I find swing the club so uncomfortable (unlike swinging a baseball bat what feels very natural), but I enjoy being out there.

I can't get over being a poor player and just get on a course. I must be a mental freak when it comes to golf?
 
Last month, wife and two little children went away for 2 weeks. I took advantage and played every day. It was great but got trigger finger from gripping the club too hard and playing with a wedding band. It's gotten better after 4 weeks of rest but still not completely healed. I restarted lessons at golftec and I now only do the lessons until it completely heals up. Hopefully I don't need surgery or even steroid injections. Moral of the story: don't grip the club too hard when playing with a wedding band.
 
i just like to play for the hell of it.. admittedly i'm not very good except for putting
 
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I've been taking lessons for about 5yrs and hit the range pretty regularly. I have enough land where I can't use practice balls in my back yard. I'd say I hit the range once a week and hit the back yard a few times a week.

For some reason, I just can't bring myself to get out there. I am pretty bad, so I don't want to subject myself to other golfers I guess. This short, stocky old (38) beat up football player just can't get it together out there.

I go from a love to hate relationship when I am out there. I find swing the club so uncomfortable (unlike swinging a baseball bat what feels very natural), but I enjoy being out there.

I can't get over being a poor player and just get on a course. I must be a mental freak when it comes to golf?
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Just don't hold up others behind you and you can be as bad as you like. Maybe stop yourself at 8 shots per hole if it comes to that. Otherwise this is NJ - everyone is a rude a-hole. Go out and try it.
 
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MozRU said:
I've been taking lessons for about 5yrs and hit the range pretty regularly. I have enough land where I can't use practice balls in my back yard. I'd say I hit the range once a week and hit the back yard a few times a week.

For some reason, I just can't bring myself to get out there. I am pretty bad, so I don't want to subject myself to other golfers I guess. This short, stocky old (38) beat up football player just can't get it together out there.

I go from a love to hate relationship when I am out there. I find swing the club so uncomfortable (unlike swinging a baseball bat what feels very natural), but I enjoy being out there.

I can't get over being a poor player and just get on a course. I must be a mental freak when it comes to golf?
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I think you have to try to not let it bother you if you hit a bad shot or have a bad hole(s). I too struggle with this but there are always better players and worse players. And everyone, even the pros, hit bad shots. My club had the NJ club pro championship a while back and what I noticed was that these guys just don't let it get to them. On the tenth hole, I saw a club pro hit the worst tee shot I've ever seen there. I would be mortified but he just went over across the environmental area to the third fairway (never seen a tee shot on 10 over there) and grinded it out. I saw him on another hole hit a horrific drive and terrible second shot then hit his third from 250 yards to within 4 or 5 feet of the pin. He just didn't let anything bother him. I think if you're having a bad hole (in a non tournament situation) just pick up if need be. If you play for fun and avoid worrying about embarrassing yourself you will play better and have more fun. Respect the pace of play too and don't hold anyone up. Having said that, I can't always follow this advice although I try.
 
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Anyone know of a nice course within 1-2 hours of Bergen County that would be good to host a Ryder Cup-style tournament? 12 on 12. The problem is that some of the guys I play with take is a bit too seriously and pace of play is slow at times.
 
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