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cole854 said:
Who has a waiting list??
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Champions/Keene does, and has re-established an initiation fee. Have heard Greenbriar is full as well. Both benefited from Spring Valley and Andover closing, gained some golf refugees in the fallout.

Idle Hour has always been by invitation only (still waiting for mine) so can't speak to whether they really have a waiting list or not. Do not know about Lex Country Club.
 
Tskware said:
Champions/Keene does, and has re-established an initiation fee. Have heard Greenbriar is full as well. Both benefited from Spring Valley and Andover closing, gained some golf refugees in the fallout.

Idle Hour has always been by invitation only (still waiting for mine) so can't speak to whether they really have a waiting list or not. Do not know about Lex Country Club.
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I know Keene is open to memberships....I get calls monthly. Greenbrier is as well if you are also open to a social membership add on. I live in Andover so I know how the closing affected all of our members going elsewhere.
 
cole854 said:
I know Keene is open to memberships....I get calls monthly. Greenbrier is as well if you are also open to a social membership add on. I live in Andover so I know how the closing affected all of our members going elsewhere.
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Champions membership director told me there is 12-15 on waiting list, and could add 25 more if they wanted to. But who knows, he could be blowing smoke, and there are 750 members, so I don't doubt there are always members dropping, especially at end of season. But both courses are always full, especially on weekends.

I am sure you know more about Greenbrier than I do, because I have not played there in several years. Always liked the course though. Greens were always in good shape.
 
Favorite golf books.

1. A Good Walk Spoiled. I know it’s by Feinstein and he’s a total duke douche when talking basketball, but the dude is a phenomenal golf writer.

2. Bud, Sweat and Tees. Alan Shipnuck. A book about Rich Beems wild life in golf before he accidentally won a major.

3. The Match. Mark Frost. Great book with a lot of US golf history but mainly about a super high stakes match between two 1950s millionaires who set up a game between Hogan and Snead and a young Ken Venturi as one of the amateur players. Oh, and one of the millionaires putting it to together is Francis Ouimet’s little kid caddy from his US Open win.

What do you like? Always looking for good reads.
 
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TruBluCatFan said:
Favorite golf books.

1. A Good Walk Spoiled. I know it’s by Feinstein and he’s a total duke douche when talking basketball, but the dude is a phenomenal golf writer.

2. Bud, Sweat and Tees. Alan Shipnuck. A book about Rich Beems wild life in golf before he accidentally won a major.

3. The Match. Mark Frost. Great book with a lot of US golf history but mainly about a super high stakes match between two 1950s millionaires who set up a game between Hogan and Snead and a young Ken Venturi as one of the amateur players. Oh, and one of the millionaires putting it to together is Francis Ouimet’s little kid caddy from his US Open win.

What do you like? Always looking for good reads.
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Missing Links by Rick Reilly
 
TruBluCatFan said:
Favorite golf books.

1. A Good Walk Spoiled. I know it’s by Feinstein and he’s a total duke douche when talking basketball, but the dude is a phenomenal golf writer.

2. Bud, Sweat and Tees. Alan Shipnuck. A book about Rich Beems wild life in golf before he accidentally won a major.

3. The Match. Mark Frost. Great book with a lot of US golf history but mainly about a super high stakes match between two 1950s millionaires who set up a game between Hogan and Snead and a young Ken Venturi as one of the amateur players. Oh, and one of the millionaires putting it to together is Francis Ouimet’s little kid caddy from his US Open win.

What do you like? Always looking for good reads.
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That book about Beem looks interesting. Is he the biggest fluke to win a major championship in the last 50 or 60 years, especially given that he beat Tiger Woods?
 
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That book about Beem looks interesting. Is he the biggest fluke to win a major championship in the last 50 or 60 years, especially given that he beat Tiger Woods?
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Good question. He’s definitely in the conversation. I’d probably go with Shaun Micheel since that is his only win but Beem has Tiger chasing him down so it’s a good 19th hole discussion.
 
TruBluCatFan said:
Good question. He’s definitely in the conversation. I’d probably go with Shaun Micheel since that is his only win but Beem has Tiger chasing him down so it’s a good 19th hole discussion.
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Wasn't a major, but Craig Perks chipping in twice on the back 9 to win the TPC, and then lose his card in just a few years, has to be one of the bigger flukes of all time as well.
 
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So I am curious about something. We have been playing a foursome on a busy day where we are waiting on the group ahead of us and they are waiting on the group in front of them, etc. The group behind us was a twosome and at the end of the round made a snarky comment about people not letting them play through. So if the course is full and every group is waiting on the one in front of them is it common courtesy to let a smaller group play through?

I always let a faster group play through if nobody is in front of us and there have been times when my daughter and I were just working on her game and playing slow so I even let foursomes play through but if they can't go any faster than what we can play I don't see the need. What do you do in that situation?
 
Creed Bratton said:
So I am curious about something. We have been playing a foursome on a busy day where we are waiting on the group ahead of us and they are waiting on the group in front of them, etc. The group behind us was a twosome and at the end of the round made a snarky comment about people not letting them play through. So if the course is full and every group is waiting on the one in front of them is it common courtesy to let a smaller group play through?

I always let a faster group play through if nobody is in front of us and there have been times when my daughter and I were just working on her game and playing slow so I even let foursomes play through but if they can't go any faster than what we can play I don't see the need. What do you do in that situation?
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No. If you are backed up behind 1 or more groups then letting them through just puts you one more group behind whoever is holding up play.

The group behind you sounds like assholes. They had to see guy guys were waiting at every tee box as well.
 
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TruBluCatFan said:
No. If you are backed up behind 1 or more groups then letting them through just puts you one more group behind whoever is holding up play.

The group behind you sounds like assholes. They had to see guy guys were waiting at every tee box as well.
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I am 100% with you on this, what good does it do?

If I am by myself, and need to play through, I may just say 'excuse me', and then skip ahead a few holes until I find a gap. But if it is really crowded, as I like to say, "if you are in a big hurry today, then don't try to play golf"
 
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Creed Bratton said:
So I am curious about something. We have been playing a foursome on a busy day where we are waiting on the group ahead of us and they are waiting on the group in front of them, etc. The group behind us was a twosome and at the end of the round made a snarky comment about people not letting them play through. So if the course is full and every group is waiting on the one in front of them is it common courtesy to let a smaller group play through?

I always let a faster group play through if nobody is in front of us and there have been times when my daughter and I were just working on her game and playing slow so I even let foursomes play through but if they can't go any faster than what we can play I don't see the need. What do you do in that situation?
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If you are talking about prime time during a weekend then the twosome should have the sense to not even try it. And yes, if there are groups in front of you and everybody is waiting, then the twosome should piss off.
 
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The twosome in primetime should not be permitted before 11:30. Or, as most courses book online, the course should have the right to move your time by 20 minutes either way to combine you with another twosome.
 
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I give a lot of leeway. If I'm in a 4-some and we're backed up by 2 or 3 groups but there is a 2-some behind me... I'm waiving them through (especially if we're on the front). There's no reason to do it on 15 but I'd rather just let them go and not have someone pushing too hard behind me for the whole day.
 
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I own 323 golf books.

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How do you make 30 cuts in one PGA season and make only $500k and not finish inside top 125? I'm looking at you Tyler Duncan.
 
Just in case anyone has been wanting PXG clubs they are having a huge sale on all models right now until September 1st. If you have always wanted a set now would be the time to buy them.

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If your group is keeping pace and the backup is 2-3 groups ahead, then the twosome behind needs to enjoy the day and their spot in line. You also need to expect that you will be waiting if you're in a twosome and it is a busy day, especially a weekend.
 
This past week I had the privilege of going to Pinehurst, thought this would be a good thread to humblebrag and give a rundown of the experience.

First of, if you ever get the chance ===> go. For golf nerds (which I assume would be reading this) it is the perfect mix of great golf, tradition without being stuffy, and good time.

Thursday was #8 and the Cradle: #8 was like a good Florida course, nothing over the top about it just solid golf, a good intro to what was to come. The Cradle is their new short course, grabbed a few wedges, a putter and walked it, had some drinks at the bar right off the 4th green. My buddy got a hole-in-one and all the surrounding groups erupted with applause while we went crazy, just a good time to finish the day.

Friday was #4 and Tobacco Road: #4 may be my favorite golf course, full stop. It's just a awesome mix of the traditional Pinehurst waste bunker with some scenic water holes, plenty of crazy greens that allow for imagination...awesome. Tobacco Road is a different animal and a heck of a lot of fun...wild, wild golf holes, blind shots, forced carries, massive waste areas. It's a blast but it would be brutal for a higher handicap.

Saturday #7 and CCNC: #7 is a little more old school country club golf, beautiful treelined fairways, big greens with a lot of runoff, fun to play. CCNC is the most classically beautiful golf course maybe I have ever seen...the back 9 was the best 9 hole stretch we played on the trip.

Sunday #2: We played the tips. Glad I did once, once was enough. It is Pinehurst...long, waste bunkers and scrub brush lurking on every shot, elephant backs in every green with collection areas that demand your full attention with every swing and or putt. Proper golf, beautiful, fun...exhausting. Challenges every part of your game.

It was worth every penny I spent.
 
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cole854 said:
I know Keene is open to memberships....I get calls monthly. Greenbrier is as well if you are also open to a social membership add on. I live in Andover so I know how the closing affected all of our members going elsewhere.
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Incorrect
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Keene is at capacity
You are as honest as you are faithful
 
TruBluCatFan said:
Favorite golf books.

1. A Good Walk Spoiled. I know it’s by Feinstein and he’s a total duke douche when talking basketball, but the dude is a phenomenal golf writer.

2. Bud, Sweat and Tees. Alan Shipnuck. A book about Rich Beems wild life in golf before he accidentally won a major.

3. The Match. Mark Frost. Great book with a lot of US golf history but mainly about a super high stakes match between two 1950s millionaires who set up a game between Hogan and Snead and a young Ken Venturi as one of the amateur players. Oh, and one of the millionaires putting it to together is Francis Ouimet’s little kid caddy from his US Open win.

What do you like? Always looking for good reads.
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Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella. Probably the best book ever written on the mental side of golf. I've taken tons of tips from that book that has improved my game like having a small target, having a consistent pre-shot routine, not having swing thoughts while playing a round, etc. It's a quick read and worth your time.

Slaying the Tiger by Shane Ryan. Written in 2015 when Spieth, Fowler, Rory and the other younger guys were starting to take over the tour from some of the older players. Entertaining behind the scenes look at the tour.
 
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HymanKaplan said:
Do offset drivers actually correct minor swing flaws or is it just a load of crap?
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From what I have read it does help. Not everyone wants to be a scratch golfer especially if it means spending tons of money and hours upon hours on the driving range every week. Some like to just go out with their buddies, play a round, have a few beverages and enjoy themselves. I am not like a lot of golf snobs who say go spend hundreds or thousands on lessons if equipment will help make the game more enjoyable for you. There are several companies who make off set and draw biased drivers so I would recommend trying several to see which works best for your swing.
 
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TheShowKiller said:
This past week I had the privilege of going to Pinehurst, thought this would be a good thread to humblebrag and give a rundown of the experience.

First of, if you ever get the chance ===> go. For golf nerds (which I assume would be reading this) it is the perfect mix of great golf, tradition without being stuffy, and good time.

Thursday was #8 and the Cradle: #8 was like a good Florida course, nothing over the top about it just solid golf, a good intro to what was to come. The Cradle is their new short course, grabbed a few wedges, a putter and walked it, had some drinks at the bar right off the 4th green. My buddy got a hole-in-one and all the surrounding groups erupted with applause while we went crazy, just a good time to finish the day.

Friday was #4 and Tobacco Road: #4 may be my favorite golf course, full stop. It's just a awesome mix of the traditional Pinehurst waste bunker with some scenic water holes, plenty of crazy greens that allow for imagination...awesome. Tobacco Road is a different animal and a heck of a lot of fun...wild, wild golf holes, blind shots, forced carries, massive waste areas. It's a blast but it would be brutal for a higher handicap.

Saturday #8 and CCNC: #8 is a little more old school country club golf, beautiful treelined fairways, big greens with a lot of runoff, fun to play. CCNC is the most classically beautiful golf course maybe I have ever seen...the back 9 was the best 9 hole stretch we played on the trip.

Sunday #2: We played the tips. Glad I did once, once was enough. It is Pinehurst...long, waste bunkers and scrub brush lurking on every shot, elephant backs in every green with collection areas that demand your full attention with every swing and or putt. Proper golf, beautiful, fun...exhausting. Challenges every part of your game.

It was worth every penny I spent.
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Have played all you mentioned except #8.
 
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TheShowKiller said:
This past week I had the privilege of going to Pinehurst, thought this would be a good thread to humblebrag and give a rundown of the experience.

First of, if you ever get the chance ===> go. For golf nerds (which I assume would be reading this) it is the perfect mix of great golf, tradition without being stuffy, and good time.

Thursday was #8 and the Cradle: #8 was like a good Florida course, nothing over the top about it just solid golf, a good intro to what was to come. The Cradle is their new short course, grabbed a few wedges, a putter and walked it, had some drinks at the bar right off the 4th green. My buddy got a hole-in-one and all the surrounding groups erupted with applause while we went crazy, just a good time to finish the day.

Friday was #4 and Tobacco Road: #4 may be my favorite golf course, full stop. It's just a awesome mix of the traditional Pinehurst waste bunker with some scenic water holes, plenty of crazy greens that allow for imagination...awesome. Tobacco Road is a different animal and a heck of a lot of fun...wild, wild golf holes, blind shots, forced carries, massive waste areas. It's a blast but it would be brutal for a higher handicap.

Saturday #8 and CCNC: #8 is a little more old school country club golf, beautiful treelined fairways, big greens with a lot of runoff, fun to play. CCNC is the most classically beautiful golf course maybe I have ever seen...the back 9 was the best 9 hole stretch we played on the trip.

Sunday #2: We played the tips. Glad I did once, once was enough. It is Pinehurst...long, waste bunkers and scrub brush lurking on every shot, elephant backs in every green with collection areas that demand your full attention with every swing and or putt. Proper golf, beautiful, fun...exhausting. Challenges every part of your game.

It was worth every penny I spent.
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I’d retire to Pinehurst if I could. Tobacco Road is my all time favorite course. We play it every year when we go down. Sounds like you had a great trip.
 
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