04-09-2003 23:25									#1
	What's Your Handicap? (golf thread) Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

Well, I made my pilgrimage to the GHIN computer today, and it finally happened. For the first time in my life, my official handicap index is below 20. New irons (that fit!!), a new putter, and a new attitude have done wonders for me.

(My UNofficial handicap is my chipping. )

Considering I was a 24.7 at the end of last year, I'm ecstatic!

My index is now at 19.9. How about the rest of you Poly golfers?

	05-09-2003 00:01									#2
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My handicap is either the ball or the club.
I'm not sure which, but one of them handicap me to the point I find it an impossible game to play.

	05-09-2003 00:14									#3
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No official handicap, but the few times I played a proper 18 hole course I scored in the 110 area (par 71), which is clearly pretty lame.

My biggest problems are:
i) Driving - never go to the driving range, therefore I suck. I've never made a Green in regulation on a par 5.
ii) Consistency - I usually have 9 or 10 really lame shots per round where the ball only moves about 10 feet sideways or something. Simply cutting those out would improve my scoring by a great deal.

	05-09-2003 00:51									#4
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My index ranges between 9.5 and 10.5

I rarely ever go to driving ranges on the theory that at my age, I only have so many good swings left in me, so I prefer not to waste them.

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	05-09-2003 00:58									#6
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On courses I play and when playing alot, ~5

On courses I rarely play, in high winds, in Chicago, ~20

	05-09-2003 01:06									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Park Avenue -2

Obviously no clue what he is talking about...

Haven't had a chance to play as much this year so I hover around 15.

	05-09-2003 01:09									#9
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Good walk ruined and all that.

Though I saw a study recently saying that learning golf has a better impact on your earning potential than any degree - due to the sort of contacts you make on the field/pitch/whatever you call it.

Maybe I'll start to learn..

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My handicapp is the fact i can't fvckin play!!

	05-09-2003 01:33									#11
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Mine is somewhere around a 23. Not very good I know. Although, when I am swinging ALL of my clubs well I can shave 5 or 6 strokes off that. Damn irons...

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quote: Originally posted by Park Avenue Though I saw a study recently saying that learning golf has a better impact on your earning potential than any degree - due to the sort of contacts you make on the field/pitch/whatever you call it. Maybe I'll start to learn..

I've made quite a few million dollar deals on the golf course. I can probably attribute a few promotions to it also. Golf is very beneficial for a business career.

	05-09-2003 03:41									#13
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From what I heard, Berz is sandbagging.

(Especially if that putter kept helping.)

	05-09-2003 03:57									#14
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Well, I've been a golfer for about 8 years now. I have shot under 100 once.

Although, my best for 9 holes is a 41. par 36.

Funny part is, I'm left handed and do everything left handed, except golf. Tried left handed clubs and they just don't feel right.

I do, however, put left handed, using a right hand grip, putting is actually the best part of my game.

I rarely 3-putt.

ACK!

	05-09-2003 18:28									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Tuberski Funny part is, I'm left handed and do everything left handed, except golf.

Me too!

(Well, I also play bass and guitar right-handed, and bat righty in baseball.) Everything else lefty.

	05-09-2003 18:42									#16
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Btw Rabbit, is the GHIN computer the set up many courses have for players to punch in their scores to keep track of handicap?

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Oh yeah, by the time I see you guys next year, I may be a teaching pro. I'm planning to take the PAT (Players ability test) and the course for golf course management hopefully by late spring or early summer. An acquaintance is the golf pro at Eagle Bend and he was telling me the requirements aren't that rigid - 2 rounds with a total of 161 on Alvamar (slope 143) and I pass.

	05-09-2003 19:49									#18
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I have 24,6 or something...

looks like up till now i'm teh shittiest golfer here damnit

	05-09-2003 20:19									#19
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quote: Originally posted by Berzerker Btw Rabbit, is the GHIN computer the set up many courses have for players to punch in their scores to keep track of handicap?

Yes, they are usually networked together so you can enter your scores anywhere in the country. Or look up ratings and slopes.

	05-09-2003 20:24									#20
	What's Your Handicap? (golf thread) Support Apolyton

Too much muscle and not enough skill.

I do like to go out to the driving range and try to hit things with the balls though. Moving targets like the golf ball picker are always fun

	06-09-2003 02:46									#21
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As my dad would tell me, pro golfers have effortless power.

I have powerless effort.

ACK!

	09-09-2003 02:28									#22
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I went out and shot an 87 this weekend, the best score I've posted in a while. 46 on the front and 41 on the back. It always seems to take me a few holes to get good and warmed up. On the upside though, for some reason I was hitting my irons further and straighter than I have in a LONG time. Now if I could just get my damn putting down. Three putts don't help your handicap...