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tower912

May 29, 2025, 04:44:36 PM
Wisconsinites, who is attending?  I assume Rico is giving lessons.  Or thinks the course is a dump.   It appears to be playing proportionately easier than Oakmont is projected to.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Uncle Rico

#1
May 29, 2025, 05:32:24 PM
Quote from: tower912 on May 29, 2025, 04:44:36 PMWisconsinites, who is attending?  I assume Rico is giving lessons.  Or thinks the course is a dump.   It appears to be playing proportionately easier than Oakmont is projected to.

I love Erin Hills.  A true gem.  Very playable without wind.  When the wind is up, much more difficult.  Probably can't host men's US Open unless they roll the equipment back.

Has a men's and women's am in the next decade as well.
"Well, we're all going to die."

#UnleashSean

#2
May 29, 2025, 06:19:17 PM
Heard a rumor that all those cars parked outside of Eble Ice Arena for this got hail damage.

Coincidenceally the cars were gone last Thursday

wadesworld

#3
May 29, 2025, 06:50:17 PM
Herm isn't allowed in the state of Wisconsin anymore so he can't serve rico and I this weekend. Everyone is better for it.

Uncle Rico

#4
May 29, 2025, 06:52:59 PM
Quote from: wadesworld on May 29, 2025, 06:50:17 PMHerm isn't allowed in the state of Wisconsin anymore so he can't serve rico and I this weekend. Everyone is better for it.

His picture is up all over the place telling fans to report him to authorities if seen. Guess Lexi and Charley Hull asked for extra security as well from him
"Well, we're all going to die."

MuggsyB

#5
May 29, 2025, 07:02:19 PM
Interesting article about Erin Hills in the WSJ.  It asks one question:  How far do you hit a 7 iron?  Apparently this has sped up public play there. 

Uncle Rico

#6
May 29, 2025, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 29, 2025, 07:02:19 PMInteresting article about Erin Hills in the WSJ.  It asks one question:  How far do you hit a 7 iron?  Apparently this has sped up public play there. 

If you don't play the back tees, get off the course
"Well, we're all going to die."

tower912

#7
May 29, 2025, 08:07:01 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 29, 2025, 07:02:19 PMInteresting article about Erin Hills in the WSJ.  It asks one question:  How far do you hit a 7 iron?  Apparently this has sped up public play there. 
Play would be sped up across the board if people were honest with themselves about their ability.  If they played forward a set of tees. 
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

MuggsyB

#8
May 29, 2025, 08:11:58 PM
Quote from: tower912 on May 29, 2025, 08:07:01 PMPlay would be sped up across the board if people were honest with themselves about their ability.  If they played forward a set of tees. 

The article specifically stated that for some reason people are more honest about how far they hit their 7i vs their Driver.  26% increase in speed on the course because they post signs "the 7 iron solution". 

tower912

#9
May 29, 2025, 08:20:57 PM
How far do you hit your 7 iron, Muggsy?  Rhetorical, so don't worry about an actual answer.  Be honest with yourself and choose the appropriate tees.  Your scores will drop, your enjoyment will increase.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

MuggsyB

#10
May 29, 2025, 08:34:59 PM
Quote from: tower912 on May 29, 2025, 08:20:57 PMHow far do you hit your 7 iron, Muggsy?  Rhetorical, so don't worry about an actual answer.  Be honest with yourself and choose the appropriate tees.  Your scores will drop, your enjoyment will increase.

145-150.  But I'm extremely consistent.    I usually play the whites, but I have a few friends that are really good players.  150 and in I do pretty well. I can rip my 4 hybrid, but in general my long i's need to be better.  I have trouble getting the height and stopping the ball.  My short game is my strong point (no pun intended).  And believe it or not I don't get mad on the golf course. 

MU82

#11
May 30, 2025, 06:15:14 AM
Quote from: tower912 on May 29, 2025, 08:07:01 PMPlay would be sped up across the board if people were honest with themselves about their ability.  If they played forward a set of tees. 

If I were honest with myself about my golf ability, I'd take up tiddlywinks.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

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tower912

#12
May 30, 2025, 06:20:33 AM
Most people could say that.  Honestly, I just want golfing companions who laugh at themselves and the game, and who play fast.
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

Uncle Rico

#13
May 30, 2025, 07:07:02 AM
Quote from: tower912 on May 30, 2025, 06:20:33 AMMost people could say that.  Honestly, I just want golfing companions who laugh at themselves and the game, and who play fast.

And if High Noon was banned
"Well, we're all going to die."

MuggsyB

#14
May 30, 2025, 07:26:09 AM
Quote from: MU82 on May 30, 2025, 06:15:14 AMIf I were honest with myself about my golf ability, I'd take up tiddlywinks.

What's wrong with tiddlywinks?
Quote from: tower912 on May 30, 2025, 06:20:33 AMMost people could say that.  Honestly, I just want golfing companions who laugh at themselves and the game, and who play fast.

True.  A lot of people play WAY too slow.  I'm calm about it, but the most annoying thing I see is someone waiting for the green to clear, on a 520 yrd par 5, after they hit a drive 180.  It's crazy how often you see this.  WTH are they thinking? 

Uncle Rico

#15
May 30, 2025, 07:29:53 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 30, 2025, 07:26:09 AMWhat's wrong with tiddlywinks?
True.  A lot of people play WAY too slow.  I'm calm about it, but the most annoying thing I see is someone waiting for the green to clear, on a 520 yrd par 5, after they hit a drive 180.  It's crazy how often you see this.  WTH are they thinking? 

Just hit into them
"Well, we're all going to die."

mu_hilltopper

#16
May 30, 2025, 07:48:35 AM
40% of golfers have 25+ handicaps. 

They (we) have no idea how far our 7-iron is going. 

We're giving it a whack, hoping it goes more than 50 yards.🏌

Uncle Rico

#17
May 30, 2025, 07:57:50 AM
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on May 30, 2025, 07:48:35 AM40% of golfers have 25+ handicaps. 

They (we) have no idea how far our 7-iron is going. 

We're giving it a whack, hoping it goes more than 50 yards.🏌

7-iron is a good test to gauge skill level or capability with regard to distance.  It's typically one of the clubs even bad golfers have at least a little faith in.

The 25+ handicapper is the one that really needs to play up a set, though.  Quit leaving yourself 200+ for your 3rd or 4th shot.  Too many golfers play further back to show their "toughness".  Same clowns driving pickup trucks to youth soccer and the business park
"Well, we're all going to die."

MuggsyB

#18
May 30, 2025, 08:00:39 AM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 30, 2025, 07:29:53 AMJust hit into them
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 30, 2025, 07:29:53 AMJust hit into them

I always think of that scene in the movie Sideways. 

Uncle Rico

#19
May 30, 2025, 08:01:19 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 30, 2025, 08:00:39 AMI always think of that scene in the movie Sideways.

You need to introduce slow play into darkness.

Also, that movie killed Merlot as a viable wine varietal.  Sad!
"Well, we're all going to die."

MuggsyB

#20
May 30, 2025, 08:17:25 AM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 30, 2025, 08:01:19 AMYou need to introduce slow play into darkness.

Also, that movie killed Merlot as a viable wine varietal.  Sad!

A buddy of mine once hit into Barry Alvarez at U-Ridge.  It was a fun confrontation to witness.

Uncle Rico

#21
May 30, 2025, 08:23:43 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 30, 2025, 08:17:25 AMA buddy of mine once hit into Barry Alvarez at U-Ridge.  It was a fun confrontation to witness.

Was Barry drunk?  Probably.

I got stuck behind Bo Ryan once and it took almost 6 hours to play.  When Bo coached UWM, he would take his team golfing and buy them all kinds of things out of the pro shop.  #cheater
"Well, we're all going to die."

MuggsyB

#22
May 30, 2025, 08:42:41 AM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 30, 2025, 08:23:43 AMWas Barry drunk?  Probably.

I got stuck behind Bo Ryan once and it took almost 6 hours to play.  When Bo coached UWM, he would take his team golfing and buy them all kinds of things out of the pro shop.  #cheater

We all weren't sure it was him.  They were looking for his ball which seemed like forever in the woods.  Then, after taking a drop, he and another guy in his foursome marked their chips and were walking around the green like it was the Masters.  My friend had enough.  :)

Uncle Rico

#23
May 30, 2025, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 30, 2025, 08:42:41 AMWe all weren't sure it was him.  They were looking for his ball which seemed like forever in the woods.  Then, after taking a drop, he and another guy in his foursome marked their chips and were walking around the green like it was the Masters.  My friend had enough.  :)

Ugh.  Sounds like playing with Tower
"Well, we're all going to die."

tower912

#24
May 30, 2025, 09:04:18 AM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 30, 2025, 08:23:43 AMWas Barry drunk?  Probably.

I got stuck behind Bo Ryan once and it took almost 6 hours to play.  When Bo coached UWM, he would take his team golfing and buy them all kinds of things out of the pro shop.  #cheater
Slow paced swing offense out of Bo?
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.
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