trying this game again(sorry long post)

[westcoast941]

Hi all
For all practical purposes might as well call me a newbie. I actually played my first golf 30 yrs ago. I'm 52 now

Hey Erik... former Erieite here.

I was laid off from work mid 70s and worked for extra money at an aquarium store. The owner's son and I took to playing a bit as well as tennis before opening the store. His family had played for yrs and I used I think his mom's old set. From what I remember I did pretty well for not knowing a thing. I can't tell you where he and I played and it was for a few times one summer. Funny I never developed the passion like I have now.

Moved down here to Florida '81 and struggling to raise a family on low wages kind of took the front burner to golf. Pre Tiger era, none of my coworkers or buddies were golfers.

Took it up again for a short time when wife and I were set to visit daughter and son in law in Philadelphia for Easter 4-5 yrs ago. For yrs Son in law and his Dad had made a date to go out Easter morning for a quick 9. Rain, snow or shine. I was to join them. I picked up a complete set at Walmart or Sam's club. Knight stratus for like $99. The irons kind of look like Olimar. Hacked around poorly with them in 45* rain. They were gratious hosts and played down to my level. I continued hacking for a cpl of months after till I let the set collect cobwebs in the corner for a few yrs.

Fast forward to a cpl of months ago. My Business is doing well, kids are grown married and on their own. I got bit by the golf bug this time. Researching everything I can on clubs, shafts etc. Bought an old set of Ping Eye2s that I have reshafted, regripped and set the lie to red. Bought a new set of Wilson deep red II distances (pings feel better to me), have 4 drivers (none expensive) that are fighting for recognition in my bag, have 4 putters that too are wanting for attention. It'll slow down right? The always wanting something else?

I've taken 3 private lessons spaced 3 weeks apart. Try and perfect what I have learned at the range. Have played 2 18 hole games in a 4some, played 3 quick 9's by myself.

My wife has shown an interest has joined me the last cpl of weekends at the range,taken one group lesson yesterday and her set is due to arrive tomorrow.

I don't think my ego could take doing a swing vid on here..



so there it is...to those still with me, my life in golf, thanks for your time. Great site

[iacas]

Thanks for joining. Good If you can get your wife interested, that will be either the best or worst thing you can do. Good luck with that. It seems luck may be on your side, after all, as you seem to have escaped Erie.

[westcoast941]

Thanks Erik,
Been away from Erie for 25 yrs, still IMHO a not known treasue of the north. I'd consider moving back if not for the fact I've been far to aclimated to 75* winter sunshine days.

When younger I enjoyed beer guzzling,pool playing, dart throwing, poker playing, lieing about fishing and hunting time with my buddies. As I grew older, found I liked the time spent with the the wife. I enjoy her company and we do most everything together. We don't wear matching outfits should be a vomiting smiley here for that remark. Nor does she lay out my clothes.

I invision taking more short resort like vacations, those with golf packages and hopfully she and I will make similar progress, can keep pace and enjoy the game while playing in some breath taking surroundings.

[iacas]

Been away from Erie for 25 yrs, still IMHO a not known treasue of the north. I'd consider moving back if not for the fact I've been far to aclimated to 75* winter sunshine days.

I moved back here after spending 3.5 years near Boca Raton.

I enjoy her company and we do most everything together. We don't wear matching outfits

Just watch that she doesn't get more excited about golf than you...

As for the vomiting, I've always felt it's kinda tacky, but we do have for you. Not quite the same... Again, welcome.