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Hey everyone, my name is Kyle and I live in Highland, Ca. i just started playing golf again after 2 years off and starting to really get into it. I hope to learn as much as i can from the site and maybe i'll see you guys out there

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My son's name is Kyle so I like you already! Welcome to the best site in the golf world, I stand by that because I've visited lots of other sites just to see the same old misinformed, stale swing tips and this place is the real deal. If you're open to new ideas you'll learn a ton here, I know I have.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
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Hey everyone, my name is Kyle and I live in Highland, Ca. i just started playing golf again after 2 years off and starting to really get into it. I hope to learn as much as i can from the site and maybe i'll see you guys out there

Hi Kyle,

Welcome!  Ditto everything Ernest said, and also ... look into joining our "Socal golfers group" here on the site.  We try and get together every once in awhile (it's turning into a quarterly thing) and play some golf.  Our next outing (you may have already seen the thread) is October 13th in your neck of the woods ... at Oak Quarry.

There's always room for one more!

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Hi Kyle, Welcome!  Ditto everything Ernest said, and also ... look into joining our "Socal golfers group" here on the site.  We try and get together every once in awhile (it's turning into a quarterly thing) and play some golf.  Our next outing (you may have already seen the thread) is October 13th in your neck of the woods ... at Oak Quarry. There's always room for one more!

You have no idea how jealous I am of you so-cal cats. Love to play a round with you GD.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

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You have no idea how jealous I am of you so-cal cats. Love to play a round with you GD.

Anytime my friend!  When it's February and you are tired of hitting punch shots in your kids playroom, bring the family out to Disneyland and we'll play 18 one day.

(Come to my house and cook one of those dishes you've been displaying in the "What's for dinner" thread and I'll treat for golf!) :beer:

Or, better yet, plan it for one of the weekends we're planning a TST outing.

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Hi Kyle,

Welcome!  Ditto everything Ernest said, and also ... look into joining our "Socal golfers group" here on the site.  We try and get together every once in awhile (it's turning into a quarterly thing) and play some golf.  Our next outing (you may have already seen the thread) is October 13th in your neck of the woods ... at Oak Quarry.

There's always room for one more!

i'll have to look into that. i love that course. and thank you everyone else for the welcome

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Anytime my friend!  When it's February and you are tired of hitting punch shots in your kids playroom, bring the family out to Disneyland and we'll play 18 one day.

(Come to my house and cook one of those dishes you've been displaying in the "What's for dinner" thread and I'll treat for golf!)

Or, better yet, plan it for one of the weekends we're planning a TST outing.

Careful there Gdaddy, I travel a fair bit for work and may actually end up hungover on your couch if you open that door!

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

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