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underparnv Well Established Member

underparnv

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I'm a scratch golfer!!!

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That's how I like my golf. A kick in the face. -Ben

Driver: 983E 8.5* w/ stock stiff flex shaftIrons: MP60 - 2 through 9 irons (swap out the 2 iron for my three wood at some courses)Wedges: 588 Chrome - 47* Pitching Wedge, 53* Gap Wedge, 56* Sand Wedge MP-T Black Ni - 60* Lob WedgePutter:.....

Klew Well Established Member

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nice...how long did that take ya?

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underparnv Well Established Member

underparnv

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  Klew said:
nice...how long did that take ya?

Almost 13 years

Started playing golf when I was 13 years old. Got my first official handicap in 2005 or so and have steadily decreased it since then. This was one of my long term goals. Next up is to play well in the USGA Qualifiers and Nevada State tournaments. I wish my anniversary was earlier or later so I would have been able to do the U.S. Open Qualifier this year, but it lands on a date we will be on Maui so no go this year. Next big tournament for me will be the Northern Nevada Amateur which is the State Match Play qualifier. It's played at the same course as the U.S. Open qualifier too...so I may be doing some score comparison once my round is finished
underparnv

That's how I like my golf. A kick in the face. -Ben

Driver: 983E 8.5* w/ stock stiff flex shaftIrons: MP60 - 2 through 9 irons (swap out the 2 iron for my three wood at some courses)Wedges: 588 Chrome - 47* Pitching Wedge, 53* Gap Wedge, 56* Sand Wedge MP-T Black Ni - 60* Lob WedgePutter:.....

Wisco-Kid Dedicated Member

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Very nice! Congrats!
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-Jimmy Demaret referring to Ben Hogan

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Congrats!!!

That is one of my goals too.

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Awesome! I look forward to making a similar post some day!

So, handicap cards aren't just a metaphor for you?

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l8nvr Newbie

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Congrats, that is an awful hard feat you have accomplished, well done.

Enjoy life now ladies and gentlemen, there is no second time around.


underparnv Well Established Member

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Thanks everyone! Hope I can keep it going in the same direction!

  Anselm53 said:
Well done - you officially achieved scratch in just three years, which is remarkable stuff.

Well...three years of actually having a handicap, yes. Took almost 13 years to get it down to where I am though

underparnv

That's how I like my golf. A kick in the face. -Ben

Driver: 983E 8.5* w/ stock stiff flex shaftIrons: MP60 - 2 through 9 irons (swap out the 2 iron for my three wood at some courses)Wedges: 588 Chrome - 47* Pitching Wedge, 53* Gap Wedge, 56* Sand Wedge MP-T Black Ni - 60* Lob WedgePutter:.....

i-Guy Dedicated Member

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Very well done!!! Most people have no idea what an accomplishment that is...great job!

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underparnv Well Established Member

underparnv

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  i-Guy said:
Very well done!!! Most people have no idea what an accomplishment that is...great job!

Ain't that the truth!! I've been going around to non-golfers here at work telling them this and they're like, "So...is that hard or something?"

Thanks!
underparnv

That's how I like my golf. A kick in the face. -Ben

Driver: 983E 8.5* w/ stock stiff flex shaftIrons: MP60 - 2 through 9 irons (swap out the 2 iron for my three wood at some courses)Wedges: 588 Chrome - 47* Pitching Wedge, 53* Gap Wedge, 56* Sand Wedge MP-T Black Ni - 60* Lob WedgePutter:.....

immts007 Great Member

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kudos and props x100!!!

I'll be watching for you on the Nationwide Tour

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i-Guy Dedicated Member

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  underparnv said:
Ain't that the truth!! I've been going around to non-golfers here at work telling them this and they're like, "So...is that hard or something?"

That too...but I was even referring to golfer's...

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Dude, nice work. Getting to scratch and staying there is no easy feat. The closest I came was a 5.1 about 3 years ago, then I had a bad ATV accident and basically had to learn to play again, I'm finally getting healthy enough to shoot my handicap....keep it up bud, keep us up to date too!!!

Hopefully I will join you soon!
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underparnv Well Established Member

underparnv

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  immts007 said:
kudos and props x100!!!

I wish!

Actually, my wife has said that if she made six figures per year at her job, she was all for me trying to turn pro. I have it in writting too (an email)!!
  Puttin4Bird said:
Dude, nice work. Getting to scratch and staying there is no easy feat. The closest I came was a 5.1 about 3 years ago, then I had a bad ATV accident and basically had to learn to play again, I'm finally getting healthy enough to shoot my handicap....keep it up bud, keep us up to date too!!!

That's just it...I just got to scratch. Doesn't mean I will stay there

With as bad as I've been putting lately, I can't believe my handicap has actually gone down. I am expecting a bit of a jump up next time...unless I can shoot a great number in my next two rounds. Knock on wood that I don't get hurt too. That would really suck. I feel for you and Ben... Thanks again!
underparnv

That's how I like my golf. A kick in the face. -Ben

Driver: 983E 8.5* w/ stock stiff flex shaftIrons: MP60 - 2 through 9 irons (swap out the 2 iron for my three wood at some courses)Wedges: 588 Chrome - 47* Pitching Wedge, 53* Gap Wedge, 56* Sand Wedge MP-T Black Ni - 60* Lob WedgePutter:.....

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Congrats! Thats my long term goal, 16 now 7.9, can probably play about 40-50 more years.
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Klean Well Established Member

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  underparnv said:
Next big tournament for me will be the Northern Nevada Amateur which is the State Match Play qualifier. It's played at the same course as the U.S. Open qualifier too...so I may be doing some score comparison once my round is finished

Congrats on your achievement! Is the Open qualifier going to be at Legacy Golf Club in henderson?

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that's just awesome! when's your big break debut?!
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