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Hey everyone,

My name is Garrett Dennert and I'm a Michigan native.  I've been golfing for 11 years now, and shoot in the mid-to-high 70s and sometimes into the low 80s.  As for my true handicap, I've never really known, haven't kept track.  I do feel like I know what I'm talking about most of the time though, so if you ever have a question you'd like my opinion on, don't be shy and shoot it my way.  I'd be more than happy to help.

I'm just getting started here at The Sand Trap, but am impressed thus far.  It makes me very happy seeing how many people love the sport and enjoy talking about it, as if we were in a clubhouse passing by one another.  Take it easy and keep the scores low!

Garrett


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Garrett,

Welcome to The Sand Trap! What course or courses do you spend most of your time at?

Welcome!

Alan

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Hey Alan,

I'm from the west side of the lower peninsula, around the Ludington area if you've heard of it.  At least that's where I am originally from.  There I usually play The Colonial Golf Course in Hart, Michigan, or Oceana Golf Club.  Now, because I live in the Grand Rapids Area, when I get a chance to play I play at The Meadows, Grand Valley State University's home course.  Lots of solid golf courses around here, just need to make some time to get to 'em all.

How about you?  What are your favorite courses in Minnesota?

Thanks for the welcome,

Garrett Dennert


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Garrett,

I've spent time working in the Ludington area so I'm familiar with the territory. As for favorite courses in Minnesota, I would have to rate Stoneridge, Fox Hollow, and almost any of the city courses in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

As for Michigan, I've only golfed at TimberStone in Iron Mountain but having driven around enough know you have some a great variety of amazing courses to play.

Alan

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