I will become a tour professional! (Know I am going to get a lot of smack)

[the19thhole]

Is there anyway we can stop threads like this because they serve no purpose. We need an "I'm going to be a Pro" filter.

FWIW that swing and those distances don't match up. Had to laugh when he said he could compete with some of the best amateurs - not with that swing.

Crap I just posted on this thread. LOL

[Sandy Trap]

Originally Posted by the19thhole

Is there anyway we can stop threads like this because they serve no purpose. We need an "I'm going to be a Pro" filter.

FWIW that swing and those distances don't match up. Had to laugh when he said he could compete with some of the best amateurs - not with that swing.

Crap I just posted on this thread. LOL

This is off topic, but your name "The 19th Hole" sounds like a porno title starring a naughty beverage cart girl.

[Artimas]

Originally Posted by Sandy Trap

This is off topic, but your name "The 19th Hole" sounds like a porno title starring a naughty beverage cart girl.

Where can I meet her?

[FutureTourPro]

Originally Posted by Mr3Wiggle

The swing he posted is not likely capable of playing consistently good golf.  It is certainly not capable of producing the power he claims in any controllable way.  He's either delusional or trolling.

Want me to video a 18 hole round? I can do that so I can show you won't bother me any.

[FutureTourPro]

Originally Posted by Remark37

I agree, but I can only argue and be an a-hole so long. I think there is potential (and by potential I mean to be a good golfer, not PGA) especially still being in high school. But those yardages, 3 handicap, and 115 mph swing speed, no way. That's why I said he can only get better when he is truthful with himself.

I'll video 18 holes tomorrow to show you guys.

[Sandy Trap]

Originally Posted by FutureTourPro

Want me to video a 18 hole round? I can do that so I can show you won't bother me any.

Watching you swing once was enough for me.  I don't need to watch 4 hours worth of it.

[FutureTourPro]

Originally Posted by Sandy Trap

I have been playing golf for a few months and I think my swing is better than yours.  That thing looks terrible.

I am 24 years old, 6' tall and pretty strong/played sports my entire life.  My swing speed ranges from low 90's to 110 depending on the club.  Those distances you posted seem a little strange to me.  I can drive the ball 290 or hit my 3 hybrid 230 on the sweet spot like you, but some of those iron distances seem wacky.  I'm not saying you are lying, they just seem fishy to me.

Even though I am new to playing, I have been a fan for a while.  I also am already shooting in the 90s on my rounds so I consider myself to have some natural talent for the game and be a fast learner.  I also practice or play almost every day because I love it and I am having a blast.

Go watch a PGA Tour event in person and you will realize how much of a gap there is between yourself and those guys.  Setting goals is important, but fibbing about things on the internet will not help you reach your goals.  Shoot for a club championship or something before you start posting threads about the PGA tour.

I've won my club championship by ten strokes.

[Sandy Trap]

Originally Posted by FutureTourPro

I've won my club championship by ten strokes.

Why are you looking for approval on an internet golf forum?  Go practice.

Talent and hard work will always beat passion and a high post count.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by the19thhole

Is there anyway we can stop threads like this because they serve no purpose. We need an "I'm going to be a Pro" filter.

There is ... its called the title.  You filter it by not clicking on it and not posting on it.

[Sandy Trap]

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

There is ... its called the title.  You filter it by not clicking on it and not posting on it.

+1

ZING!!!!

[FutureTourPro]

Originally Posted by Precis1on

You need a process. Are you in a good position to win your state champ? Are you in the position that you're the best scorer on your team? Are COLLEGES looking to recruit you?

If the answer to any the above questions is "no", then get ready to work your tail off, find a swing coach (I don't consider high school coaches swing coaches in general, unless they're certified in some way), and by the time you're done with high school hopefully you have won or placed in the top 5 in your state, lead your team, and have gotten recruitment offers from colleges.

I think it's fine to have the PGA be your end goal, but you need to be able to do the little things too. Like for me, this summer I'm playing in my first tournament. It's for charity, but it's my first go at some real golf with some really good players. Baby steps to your goal.

*edit* - small chuckle because the above poster posted pretty much my point.

Yes, best scorer on my team, and have ten colleges that are looking to recruit me. Macmurry, North Park University, Walla Walla Community College, North Idaho College, Central College of Iowa, Transylvania, Millsaps college, Carl Sandburg Community College, Warner Pacific, and Eastern Arizona Community College.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by FutureTourPro

Yes, best scorer on my team, and have ten colleges that are looking to recruit me. Macmurry, North Park University, Walla Walla Community College, North Idaho College, Central College of Iowa, Transylvania, Millsaps college, Carl Sandburg Community College, Warner Pacific, and Eastern Arizona Community College.

Are you a vampire?

[Sandy Trap]

Originally Posted by FutureTourPro

I know that a lot of people might think I am cocky for saying that I'll become a professional. I am not being cocky, I am setting high to reach goals and on my way to completing them, and How I intend to complete them is to give my best effort everyday. People say I am setting myself up to fail. It is actually the opposite. By giving myself a one way ticket, it means I have to commit and make sure I do everything in my power to get there. Nobody played it safe to become successful, look at Bill Gates, a ivy league drop out and that took a risk, look where he is today. I am taking risk by choosing one path instead of two. You can count on me to make the most of it.

I am still confused about what the point of this original post is.  Why would you create a thread just to make the above statement?  Why would you find it necessary to make it all bold?

[FutureTourPro]

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Are you a vampire?

Haha no, this is the 17th oldest college in the country. number one in business majors really good college.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by FutureTourPro

Haha no, this is the 17th oldest college in the country. number one in business majors really good college.

And they were the 2012 NCAA runner up.  Pretty impressive.  (Especially considering that they would have to play all of their golf at night)

[newtogolf]

Aren't you a HS senior?  So which one did you pick?  HS seniors here have their acceptance letter signed and returned already.

Originally Posted by FutureTourPro

Yes, best scorer on my team, and have ten colleges that are looking to recruit me. Macmurry, North Park University, Walla Walla Community College, North Idaho College, Central College of Iowa, Transylvania, Millsaps college, Carl Sandburg Community College, Warner Pacific, and Eastern Arizona Community College.

[the19thhole]

Originally Posted by Sandy Trap

This is off topic, but your name "The 19th Hole" sounds like a porno title starring a naughty beverage cart girl.

I don't think I've laughed so loud or as long in years.

[Clambake]

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Are you a vampire?

Originally Posted by Golfingdad

And they were the 2012 NCAA runner up.  Pretty impressive.  (Especially considering that they would have to play all of their golf at night)

I thought his swing was kind of batty........