The official AK golf thread
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Redtide
Super Member
I feel your pain. I played 18 holes yesterday and hit some nice tee shots but also lost three balls by hitting some not so nice pull draws out of bounds. Why can't I just repeat anything lol.
A recent study found the average golfer walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found golfers drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means, on average, golfers get about 41 miles to the gallon. Kind of makes you proud. You're like.... a hybrid!
usedto
Lunatic Member
I stand corrected. Seems the trees were removed to put the course back the same as it was when it was developed in 1903. Sounds like they removed what they planted to begin with. Uses less water, fertilizer, etc. now.
HTHMAN
Super Member
Even though I live in St Louis, I can not give Joe Buck a pass as a golf commentator-stick with the Cards. I never thought I would say this, but I miss Johnny Miller. Did he ever mention that he shot a 63 at Oakmont to win the Open? How many times would he have mentioned it this year?
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HTHMAN
Super Member
I remember watching him in the 70's. He was practically unbeatable for a couple years after that open. Sadly, his putter finally let him down.
cubdog
banging through drywall
I've been playing very little this year. Same old story, bad back. Lucky to get in 9 a week. So, out of nowhere, I shot a 39 on Friday. Had to par the last three holes to do so. On my last hole I duck hook my drive behind a tree. I'm about 160 out, to a back pin, and have to hit an intentional big controlled draw to avoid the tree and clear a greenside bunker guarding the right side of the green. I pulled it off but I'm still a foot off the green with a 20 footer downhill. I run my chip four feet past so I have to make a knee knocker to save par and secure my 39. Mission accomplished. This has been my one and only golf highlight of the season. It was nice to experience a little ray of sunshine in an otherwise pretty dismal golf year.
