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A Tale of Two Nines Part II

A Tale of Two Nines Part II

Why do we play the way we do?  I’m speaking to most Amateurs. When I wrote the original post, I never envisioned a Part II.  However, after playing golf today, one of my Partners, Brian, said ‘why did you ever write that post about the two nines’.  He was referring more to the bad holes, bad swings, bad chips and bad putts that creep into our game. Some of us have been playing golf longer than others, but we all…

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Golf – A Tale of Two Nines

Golf – A Tale of Two Nines

Welcome to the ultimate in Frustration. How can I play so well but only for about nine of the eighteen holes?  What does it take to play a full round, eighteen holes, without stupid mistakes?  Without lapses in concentration, missing or wrong swing thoughts.  The dreaded topped fairway wood.  The fat iron shot.  The bladed wedge.  Why? I’m sure you all know what I mean.  I’m sure it happens to you or has happened to you in the past.  Let’s…

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Jordan Spieth’s Miracle Chip

Jordan Spieth’s Miracle Chip

Skill, Luck or some of both. I hope you watched Sunday’s final round in the Traveler’s championship.  Exciting isn’t saying enough. Not that I wished Berger any ill will but I must say I was rooting for Jordan Spieth. Jordan has played good golf this year but we, as the public, as well as the PGA community expect more from the 23 year old.  Maybe that’s not fair but it is true. Watching on Sunday, it began with Jordan making…

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Rally for the Cure

Rally for the Cure

The morning air was cool as women golfers, both members and guests, arrived in the parking lot of the Discovery Bay Country Club.  They were greeted by male club members who took their bags, showed them to their carts and told them where to sign-in for the tournament. On September 22, 2016, the 9-Hole women’s group in the Discovery Bay Country Club held their Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament.  We are a small Country Club at the eastern end of…

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Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Invitational

Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Invitational

The Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Golf Club held its annual Senior Invitational Golf Tournament on August 12, 2016.  The tournament was held at the Discovery Bay Country Club . This is a member / guest tournament where a Senior Golf Club member invites a non-member to play as a part of his two-man team.  The invited member must be at least 50 years old and have an established handicap (GHIN). As President of the Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Golf Club…

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Fine Scottish Weather in Discovery Bay

Fine Scottish Weather in Discovery Bay

The weather in Discovery Bay, California has been overcast with a smell of rain and temperatures in the 60’s.  Fine Scottish weather.  Occasionally, it has rained.  Not necessarily hard but if you are outside you get wet.  Although we can always use the rain and hopefully snow in the mountains, the nerve of it to rain on my golf days. Are you a Fair Weather golfer or do you play the game as it was intended- all conditions? Golf- this…

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The MASTERS – It’s Sunday Part 2

The MASTERS – It’s Sunday Part 2

Danny Willet wins the 2016 Masters. The back 9 is now done and what a finish.  It’s hard to believe.  It was hard to watch (not really) although I felt for Jordan Spieth. Did you watch it.  My friend Ron in North Carolina sent me a text saying simply “Unreal Masters”.  Personally, I was rooting for Jordan.  I think the kid is special as a golfer and a person.  The ‘golf gods’, who I blame for all bad things on…

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The MASTERS – It’s Sunday

The MASTERS – It’s Sunday

The first 3 days. This years Masters began similar to previous years except, although there, Arnold Palmer did not hit a ceremonial drive. Jack Nicklaus did not out drive Gary Player and I read he got some good natured ribbing from Rickie Fowler. On the Day 1, Ernie Els was snake bit on the first hole and 7 putted from 3 feet for a 10.  I feel bad for Ernie but it sure should make us amateurs feel better, for…

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Define Stymie

Define Stymie

The other day while playing golf, my ball was sitting on the green when one of my foursome buddies chipped his ball onto the green and it landed behind mine.  In other words, my ball was between his and the hole.  For some reason I said Stymie instead of my normal you can show me the way.  I got ready to mark my ball and asked him where he wanted my mark.  He asked what’s the meaning of Stymie.  I told…

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Four Person Golf Games

Four Person Golf Games

What Golf Games Do You Play? Do you Play Team Golf Games?   This past week, my Senior Golf Group played a very interesting match.  We were broken up into foursomes and average team handicaps were mostly equalized. Each team had an A, B, C and D player.  The A player is the low handicapper and the D player the high handicapper.  This team play is normal however, this week we added a twist. We all played from the forward tees and could…

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