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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
I'm curious as to how many people on NS actually play and keep a handicap, and if so how the talent level is.

post your handicaps if you wish?
Apr 18 2011 10:36PM
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ButteredToast.
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inb4 Happy.Gilmore
Apr 18 2011 10:38PM
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ButteredToast.
Posts: 6459 - Karma: 2,570
Also I routinely golf 4 over on every hole on par 3's.

Chea. Champin' it.
Apr 18 2011 10:39PM
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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
oh word, thanks for that link.
Apr 18 2011 10:44PM
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TheMajesticLife
Posts: 940 - Karma: 495
Play every now and then with the pops, but i suck.   used to be a caddy that was fun...
Apr 18 2011 10:45PM
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Lucas.B
Posts: 250 - Karma: 523
i play every other week i shoot about a 100 to a 105
Apr 18 2011 10:47PM
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HomieJon
Posts: 621 - Karma: 134
I'm on my highschool golf team, on the JV team haha
Apr 18 2011 10:47PM
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*Koolaid*
Posts: 1242 - Karma: 16
prolly around a -1 or scratch
Apr 18 2011 10:48PM
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jblaski
Posts: 5566 - Karma: 1,078
I haven't kept an USGA handicap, but unofficially I'm around a 10. I've been working at golf courses in the summer for the last 5 years. Looks like (hopefully) this will be my first summer not working on a course.
Apr 18 2011 10:51PM
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marsland
Posts: 3150 - Karma: 421
if i remember correctly i think jacob wester is pretty good. i havent played as much as i want and i ditched the handicap, but i shot an 86 first time out this year. hoping to improve on that
Apr 18 2011 10:51PM
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chill_davis
Posts: 2107 - Karma: 650
I play, 9 handicap but I'm 15.
Apr 18 2011 10:53PM
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chuck_testa
Posts: 1469 - Karma: 52
i got a 13 handicap but im 14
Apr 18 2011 10:57PM
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jblaski
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haha, so true.

If I had a bad front nine, I'll spend a bit more on the turn, and at least enjoy the walk with a few cold ones on the back.
Apr 18 2011 10:57PM
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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
amen. i don't usually plan on putting my score in when i go out. but i always end up putting them in for the hell of it.
Apr 18 2011 10:58PM
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eheath
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Not exactly sure, but i usually shoot 40-45 on 9 when i play, best round was 86 last year.
Apr 18 2011 10:59PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
Growin up in florida it was mainly the only thing to do. started at 4 and played it and played it, but i hated it. Its like that shit with parents forcing their kids into sports cause the parents are tards. so yeah i played it for 13 years straight and got to about -2. but then i saw POP YER BOTTLZZZZZ!!!!!! and that shit changed
Apr 18 2011 11:01PM
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jfxphoto
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I'm on my schools golf team and play varsity with about a 6-7 handicap
Apr 18 2011 11:01PM
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Bar_Down
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i dont know my handicap, i dont play often enough and i dont usually care about that shit. last summer i shot a 73 one day, it was pretty sick, thats my personal best i think. i cant wait to get out there this summer
Apr 18 2011 11:05PM
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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
haha yeah Im at that high school stage, I wouldn't say it affects the way I manage the course though because i'm not even thinking about my handicap when im playing
Apr 18 2011 11:11PM
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Zimmerman
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/forum/cat_id/5988/

golfer's cult.


and i'm around a 91 or so avg for  18
Apr 18 2011 11:12PM
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SeanTom
Posts: 7936 - Karma: 1,747
Last time i went golfing i scored a 39......















On 3 holes. Also managed to hit a moving vehicle
Apr 18 2011 11:12PM
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Dick_Buttkiss
Posts: 302 - Karma: 16
Yeah I play (pretty badly) I'm a member at Breckenridge golf club, if any one else play in summit hit me up for a round during the summer some time. My Handicap is 23 but I struggle to break 100 most rounds.
Apr 18 2011 11:18PM
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funkmasterFLEX
Posts: 319 - Karma: 14
last summer i got my cap down to 4, with a few rounds under par. Pretty pleased. Just got new callaway ft 9 driver, but gotta put a stiffer shaft in it.
Apr 18 2011 11:18PM
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SPskier543
Posts: 2413 - Karma: 324
im going to tpc sawgrass tommorow night
Apr 18 2011 11:22PM
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Owl
Posts: 1236 - Karma: 22
Im 17 and I'm currently a 6 handicap
Apr 18 2011 11:22PM
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El_Barto.
Posts: 11661 - Karma: 24,340
i played in HS and took it all serious. now i relax, drink and swing
Apr 18 2011 11:23PM
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B.Fantana
Posts: 487 - Karma: 86
Im around a 7 but thats just best guess actually keeping track of a handicap is annoying.
Apr 18 2011 11:23PM
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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
word word, thats basically my season for last year. minus a fucking wreck at VT high school championships. (3.6 hdcp to be exact.) enjoy the driver though
Apr 18 2011 11:25PM
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Anti_Steeze
Posts: 1465 - Karma: 81
Im registered at a 6 but I play to a probably 5 or 4 (posted some big numbers last year on some tough courses lol)
Apr 18 2011 11:40PM
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gr4
Posts: 1499 - Karma: 945
i mostly just hit at the range because i do long drive comps, but when i used to keep a handicap it was around 8.
Apr 18 2011 11:46PM
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cooper.fry
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I used to keep track last summer but stopped and decided it put to much pressure on playing haha. Anyways, on a decent course ill usually shoot in the 90's. Love the game, pretty decent player I guess you could say. Just a little expensive at times.
Apr 18 2011 11:48PM
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MCIRONCOCK
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wat
Apr 18 2011 11:59PM
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ButteredToast.
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Hay.
Apr 19 2011 12:00AM
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Farquaharson
Posts: 1203 - Karma: 246
Skiing all winter, golfing all summer- keeps you busy all year round, and smiling every day! I work at Furry Creek golf club just outside of Vancouver and play tournaments all summer. I left last year at a 1 handicap with some rounds in the summer that were 4 or 5 under, and I tied the course record at my home course in Squamish with a 66 (6 under) /claim
Apr 19 2011 12:12AM
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CassiusClay
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Do you play Keystones courses much? I was there a few years ago for a trip and got to play the river and the ranch courses. Gotta say, I was more than impressed with how fun the river course was, the ranch was just alright which was a bit of a let down seeing as how the ranch course was supposed to be better. The ranch course was tougher, but damn that river course was fun- especially given the altitude and ball flight/distance.
Apr 19 2011 4:14AM
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skithesprings
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i'm a 10, sucks because i end up playing with a bunch of old sandbaggers who claim to be 10's and 12's but they end up 4 over every time any money is involved. those bastards sure hate turning in their low scores.
Apr 19 2011 4:27AM
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Crispy.
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10 handicap, I'm 13.
Apr 19 2011 7:38AM
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ColinB
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Ahhaha yeah crazy expensive, its usually a pretty tough decision between golf equipment for the year or new skis. i mean, it'd be one thing if i made bank and could afford everything, but hey, we do what we can.
Apr 19 2011 9:12AM
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gnarnia.
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if you were a consistent -1 golfer youd be a professional, so thats a lie.
Apr 19 2011 9:22AM
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skithesprings
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you're a retard.

i personally know at least 20 people who are scratch golfers. hell, the winner of our club championship was if i'm not mistaken, 12 under after 4 rounds.




Apr 19 2011 10:08AM
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jonny828
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i think my best 9 was around a 50...yeah, i play for fun and yeah, i suck pretty hard. hopefully ill get out a bit more this summer
Apr 19 2011 11:22AM
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OGHolliday
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I kind of slacked off on my official handicap last year, but I believe at this point its probably around 10. High 30's low 40's for 9 and low 80's for 18. Occasional high 70's if the driver is true and the putter is firm.
Apr 19 2011 11:27AM
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Toasty.
Posts: 6198 - Karma: 2,330
i try, but its like 50 euros for 18 in germany. so i cant play much.
Apr 19 2011 11:32AM
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enzed
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Apr 19 2011 11:33AM
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Dick_Buttkiss
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Yeah I've played the River course a few times, really fun course some of the elevation drops off the tee box are awesome, crushing the ball for miles! I haven't played the Ranch course but I've heard its not as fun as the River. Do you live in Summit? If you wanna play a round this summer hit me up I'll be happy to play at Keystone or Breck or somewhere else if you know of any good cheap courses near by.
Apr 19 2011 11:57AM
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theratpack
Posts: 265 - Karma: 100
my home course is bethpage and have a 4 handicap
Apr 19 2011 12:11PM
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0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
bout a 8ish was like a 5 last summer but have been partying and not plying this whole school year, im a pga golf managemnet student btw
Apr 19 2011 12:53PM
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*Koolaid*
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? are you joking... you don't really even understand how good the guys on the PGA are than...for example, Tiger is a -13 hdcp at Isleworth. Course rating at isleworth is around 80 from the tips. meaning I would struggle to break 80 out there and Tiger consistently shoots around 67-68.
Apr 19 2011 1:49PM
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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
if you don't know what you're talking about, don't say anything.

I have a few friends that play to +1 or +2 handicaps, pretty sure he meant to use a + and not a -, but in any case, they are by no means close to pro,

the closest i know is a friend who now plays for Dartmouth at a +3 handicap, and he missed qualifying for the US Open by 1 stroke, just to give an idea as to the average pro's handicap
Apr 19 2011 2:13PM
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0123456789
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yaaaa im at a shityy d1 school and our team is all +1 or better players for themost part

Apr 19 2011 2:46PM
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Joe_Brogan
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im like a 6 or 7 and im the worst in my family!  my dad's a 3 and my brother's a +1.8
Apr 19 2011 2:54PM
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