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For those of you who don't know the Badger State is Wisconsin.

I browse various forums and was thinking I should find one focused on golf. I came across this on through Google and thought I'd give it a shot.

I'm 28 years old and father of a 1 year old son. I can't wait till he's old enough to join me on the golf course.

As far as my golf game I try to play 18 holes a week, with scores ranging from 90-100. I've never taken an offical lesson and that is one of my goals for next season. I think we a little instruction I could consistenly shoot in the 80's.

I look forward to reading what other peoples thoughts are and sharing some of my own experiences.
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Welcome aboard! I grew up in Black River Falls and went to college at Platteville (which now seems like an eternity ago ). I'm stuck on the other side of the St. Croix in the land of a few lakes. Hoping to get back over and play Erin Hills this fall.

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Welcome aboard! I grew up in Black River Falls and went to college at Platteville (which now seems like an eternity ago

Stuck?? Oh come on, we all know you couldn't bring yourself to leave Nirvana for the land of cheese!

Welcome to the site XBucky, I do some slumming over there on the wrong side of the river occasionally; I've got relatives in Milwaukee. Never played Erin Hills, not even sure of where it is, but I used to try to be there to play Brown Deer right after the GMO. Usually the closest I get to WI is Troy Burne
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