A Second Introduction

[DennisMiller]

I joined The Sand Trap back in 2014 and rarely participated back then. I've just come back while looking for a broader set of forums to enjoy and looking at my profile, realized how much my game in particular and I in general have changed. I felt a new introduction might be in order.

Yes, my name is actually Dennis Miller, the same as the comedian of HBO and Monday Night Football infamy. I had the name first and I consider his simple existence to be identity theft... I'm originally from Kentucky, but lived in Jamaica for 6 years and now have been in Miami nearly 40 years. I'm a retired Youth Director and  Executive Director of a local synagogue and I love staying in touch with all the young people I worked with over the years. My wife and I have 2 kids, a son who lives in Jamaica and is an avid surfer and a daughter in Cary, NC who is a spectacular mommy. Unfortunately, I'm still the only golfer in the family.

My interests are primarily golf, playing guitar, a bit of cooking at home and mostly a matter of caving in to the every demand made by 2 small white fluffy dogs who call me Daddy... (Hogan, a Bichon Frise and Molly,  a Maltipoo)

Back in 2014 when I first found this forum, I was 64 years old, playing blades and holding on easily to a 6 handicap. Thanks to a couple surgeries and injuries to wrists, shoulders and knees, I spent 16 months without being able to play. I've been back for 6 months now and I've gone to super game improvement clubs, (Ping G700 irons), and now consider it a great day if I don't fall out of the cart. Contrary to all that's happened to me physically, I'm trying to get back in better shape and my goal is to shoot my age someday.

It's nice to be back!

[Vinsk]

Welcome back! Great 2nd intro! Cheers!

[dennyjones]

Nice re-introduction.   Welcome back to TST!

[boogielicious]

6 hours ago, DennisMiller said:

I joined The Sand Trap back in 2014 and rarely participated back then. I've just come back while looking for a broader set of forums to enjoy and looking at my profile, realized how much my game in particular and I in general have changed. I felt a new introduction might be in order.

Yes, my name is actually Dennis Miller, the same as the comedian of HBO and Monday Night Football infamy. I had the name first and I consider his simple existence to be identity theft... I'm originally from Kentucky, but lived in Jamaica for 6 years and now have been in Miami nearly 40 years. I'm a retired Youth Director and  Executive Director of a local synagogue and I love staying in touch with all the young people I worked with over the years. My wife and I have 2 kids, a son who lives in Jamaica and is an avid surfer and a daughter in Cary, NC who is a spectacular mommy. Unfortunately, I'm still the only golfer in the family.

My interests are primarily golf, playing guitar, a bit of cooking at home and mostly a matter of caving in to the every demand made by 2 small white fluffy dogs who call me Daddy... (Hogan, a Bichon Frise and Molly,  a Maltipoo)

Back in 2014 when I first found this forum, I was 64 years old, playing blades and holding on easily to a 6 handicap. Thanks to a couple surgeries and injuries to wrists, shoulders and knees, I spent 16 months without being able to play. I've been back for 6 months now and I've gone to super game improvement clubs, (Ping G700 irons), and now consider it a great day if I don't fall out of the cart. Contrary to all that's happened to me physically, I'm trying to get back in better shape and my goal is to shoot my age someday.

It's nice to be back!

Welcome back!

[Nave]

7 hours ago, DennisMiller said:

I'm trying to get back in better shape and my goal is to shoot my age someday.

Wonderful ending part to a great introduction! Welcome back to TST and good luck!

[MarvChamp]

20 hours ago, DennisMiller said:

Thanks to a couple surgeries and injuries to wrists, shoulders and knees, I spent 16 months without being able to play. I've been back for 6 months now and I've gone to super game improvement clubs, (Ping G700 irons), and now consider it a great day if I don't fall out of the cart. Contrary to all that's happened to me physically, I'm trying to get back in better shape and my goal is to shoot my age someday.

Yay! We've found another one! Many here have similar stories. Use the resistance bands, get a recumbent exercise bike, and go get 'em! Keep us posted...We need to know how you are doing and what got you there. Best, -Marv

[DennisMiller]

1 hour ago, MarvChamp said:

Yay! We've found another one! Many here have similar stories. Use the resistance bands, get a recumbent exercise bike, and go get 'em! Keep us posted...We need to know how you are doing and what got you there. Best, -Marv

Good Morning Marv...

My Orthopedist is a friend of mine. He suggested early on that I could spend about $50 and acquire the same basic gadgets I was using in his rehab room. Insurance would only pay for so much PT and the nature of my recovery was such that he felt I could do physical therapy on my own at home to reinforce what I did at his office. I'm sure I got to play golf again months sooner, thanks to his advice.

I live 3 houses down from a park where there's a beautiful walking track. Until I recently fell and slightly injured my right knee, I was walking a couple miles a day over there. I do have a set of bicycle pedals I can put in front of a chair and pedal while doing pretty much anything else, like watching tv. Though my knee still feels unstable, it's not hurting much and I'm using the pedals to start working on that problem.

Here's the thing... I used to be a Cub Scout leader, a Scoutmaster and more recently, the Youth Director at my synagogue. The kids I worked with made me feel like I could live forever and I'd hate to think they lied to me...   That's still my goal...