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Greetings.  I have attempted to golf many times, but never tried to learn the game.  I first started playing on a regular basis while stationed in Norfolk, VA for a couple of years.  Since then I have played much less often than I would like, but have gotten back in to it with a couple of guys from work.

I went a little crazy last summer and gave up one hobby for another.  I sold my project motorcycle and used the funds to buy some new clubs to replace the 10 year old hand me downs I had.  Now I'm trying to learn the game more to justify the purchase to myself. Thanks in advance for all of the help and encouragement.

 

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Thomas A. Edison

 

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Good luck with your game.

I play around Chattanooga quite a bit at Moccasin Bend, Brown Acres, Brainerd, and Trenton Ga.

I like the course at Trenton (if I can manage to get through the 3rd through the 5th holes in the neighborhood of par). Ha ha!


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Good luck with your game.

I play around Chattanooga quite a bit at Moccasin Bend, Brown Acres, Brainerd, and Trenton Ga.

I like the course at Trenton (if I can manage to get through the 3rd through the 5th holes in the neighborhood of par). Ha ha!

I try to play Moccasin Bend fairly often.  I just moved to the area last year and found their twilight specials during the summer. Never played the Trenton course, but I think a co-worker just bought a place close.  Might have to check it out.

Thanks for the welcome all.

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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Thomas A. Edison

 

callaway.gif  Diablo Octane 9.5* Driver

callaway.gif  Diablo Edge Hybrid 3/4

callaway.gif  Diablo Edge Irons 5-PW


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