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Sirius76

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Hey all,

Just wanted to say hi. I've been a lurker here for some time but thought I'd finally sign up and join the group.

I've been playing on and off for about 9 years now but haven't really taken my game as serious as I have until the past couple years. I finally went for a professional club fitting last winter, ordered new clubs/shafts made to my specs and with alot of practice and playing, I proceeded to watch my handicap drop nearly 6 strokes since then. I'm currently a 16.0 with over 30 rounds recorded this year. I'm a huge advocate for fittings. I believe a proper fitting is essential for improvign your game. I'm a living example of it.

My best round ever recorded is 80. (on a course with a slope of 116 @ 6100 yrds) I try to play to about 65-6700 yards and typically shoot upper 80's - low 90's. Any longer of a course and I can get myself into trouble.

Far and wide, the highlight of my playing career would have to be last Friday (Oct 12, 2012)  when I carded my first ace!! If it wasn't for my witness I wouldn't have believed it myself! It was a short par 3 that's only 110 on the card. An easy PW where the ball hopped once, hit the stick and dropped right one! I'm still elated! I kept telling myself I was long in the green side bunker until I walked up and looked in the cup. My playing partner kept telling my otherwise!

Anyway, I look forward to interacting with you all! I'm sure I'll learn plenty!

Thanks!

-Dragan


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Hey dude,

I'm up in Skokie and used to play a ton but quite for a while and now I'm back.  I'm in the 15-18 handicap area, used to be a 9-10.  Where do you play typically?

Nick


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Welcome! Congrats on your first ace, still looking for mine. What part of Chicago are you at?

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Sirius76

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Hey guys,

Thanks for the kudos!

I live in Chicago on the NW side of town. My playing partner and I try to play everywhere/anywhere.We're really not opposed to driving for a good course. We both like collecting logo balls so we're always trying out new courses.

We'll repeat alot of courses if we both like it.


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Sirius76

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We should try to get together sometime then. If not before winter then definitely in the spring.

In fact, we just played St Andrews this morning.


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Welcome to the forum!!!

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