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Round 2 today, and off to the Buan Namwon Course. 7300+ yards of golf fun. Thankfully it was a calm day, not much wind to speak of. Started of on 10, and here's, how, it, went... 10 is a 612y p

Shindig
Shindig

There's a joke I won't repeat here about a golfer who goes to Japan. But in any case, good luck on it. Are you trying to play your way onto the Challenge tour? That's the European Tour's Nationwide

Ben
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Not a bad run today at the Nationwide Fresh Express qualifier. Got to the range at 7:00 for my 7:50 tee time. did a little stretching hit a few balls. Was a bit concerned when I noticed that I was hit

kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

I just spent an hour reading this thread from Page 1. Great stuff here guys, its so refreshing to see a guy (Ben) pursue his dreams and passions...

Good luck to you man, I'm rooting for ya!

Jim

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andywap

That's cool that you have a buddy to depend on. I've got a few willing to help, and we've made good teams. Its just hard to call on them all the time, especially with the small amount of money involved. Usually I'll pick up lunch or something.

Yeah thats what i usually do for my caddy, I buy him lunch. I'm lucky really, he enjoys the day out watching some good players. Thanks man, i'l check out those tours. Do you have a sponsor? I just pay for myself, I have a part time job at a golf course. Hey did you check out the players tour I play on? I'm building up to play on the Euro Pro Tour, thats 2 tours below the European Tour.

Driver - Nike Sumo SQ 8.5 degree AldilaVS Proto
Fairawy wood - Titleist 903f2 Vodoo
Irons - Titleist Z Blend Forged Project X 5.5
Wedges - Titleist Vokey
Putter - Scotty Cameron Newport 2Ball - Pro V1


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Yeah thats what i usually do for my caddy, I buy him lunch. I'm lucky really, he enjoys the day out watching some good players. Thanks man, i'l check out those tours. Do you have a sponsor? I just pay for myself, I have a part time job at a golf course. Hey did you check out the players tour I play on? I'm building up to play on the Euro Pro Tour, thats 2 tours below the European Tour.

If I had a friend on that kind of level, I would caddie for him no questions asked. I would think that it would be a blast to get you be involved in something like that.

Bryan A
"Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same"

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andywap Member

andywap

If I had a friend on that kind of level, I would caddie for him no questions asked. I would think that it would be a blast to get you be involved in something like that.

Hey so does anyone know much about The minor league golf tour in Florida? Thats in my winter plans hopefuly.

Driver - Nike Sumo SQ 8.5 degree AldilaVS Proto
Fairawy wood - Titleist 903f2 Vodoo
Irons - Titleist Z Blend Forged Project X 5.5
Wedges - Titleist Vokey
Putter - Scotty Cameron Newport 2Ball - Pro V1


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andywap

If I had a friend on that kind of level, I would caddie for him no questions asked. I would think that it would be a blast to get you be involved in something like that.

Hey played at Springfield Park golf Club this morning. We've had so much rain the last couple of weeks so the course was perfect for scoring. I didn't hit it great but managed to shoot 3 under par on the front 9 and level on the back side.

The highlight of the round was on the 13th hole. Its a 270 yard short par 4 with a tall tree guarding the green. It was into the wind so I tried to cut a driver round the tree and onto the green. As I started my downswing my right foot slipped and I hit a massive hook into the trees. No chance of finding it. So hit 3 of the tee and tried to play the exact same shot. I hit it perfect and it finshed 1 inch from the hole. I tapped it in for par and walked off the green wondering how I got away with it lol! Can't wait for my next event.

Driver - Nike Sumo SQ 8.5 degree AldilaVS Proto
Fairawy wood - Titleist 903f2 Vodoo
Irons - Titleist Z Blend Forged Project X 5.5
Wedges - Titleist Vokey
Putter - Scotty Cameron Newport 2Ball - Pro V1


kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

Hey played at Springfield Park golf Club this morning. We've had so much rain the last couple of weeks so the course was perfect for scoring. I didn't hit it great but managed to shoot 3 under par on the front 9 and level on the back side.

Thats pretty sick man!! Congrats! Keep us updated, Im closely following this thread!

You and Ben are living my dream! Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

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pinhigh27

Hey played at Springfield Park golf Club this morning. We've had so much rain the last couple of weeks so the course was perfect for scoring. I didn't hit it great but managed to shoot 3 under par on the front 9 and level on the back side.

What won the event? What position did you get?


enis750 Great Member

enis750

man this is sweet
I am soo jealous of you guys
i just dont have the opportunity to play mini tours like this where I live

i need to move.......;)
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me

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andywap

What won the event? What position did you get?

This was just a money match with another pro from my town. Took £20 off him, think thats about $35. My next event is on Thursday in Yorkshire. I'l let you know how I get on. Wish me luck

Driver - Nike Sumo SQ 8.5 degree AldilaVS Proto
Fairawy wood - Titleist 903f2 Vodoo
Irons - Titleist Z Blend Forged Project X 5.5
Wedges - Titleist Vokey
Putter - Scotty Cameron Newport 2Ball - Pro V1


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Bad Day:

Played Nationwide Tour Monday Qualifying for the Soboba Classic. Shot 2 over. Missed by 8. ha. Went double bogey, bogey on 2 and 3. Hit the ball nicely, except the OB driver for the double, just couldn't get the putts to the hole. I've been putting very timid.

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East Valley Loeaderboard: http://scpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/s...eaderboard.htm

Good Day:

Played in my weekly event on the Pepsi Tour at Brookside in Pasadena. Shot a 2 under 70 to tie for 3rd. Still hitting good shots, but, still left some putts short. The greens had been punched the week prior, so they certainly weren't rolling fast, but still, left about three putts short and dead in the heart for birdie.

I'm not afraid of 2' - 3' putts, so I don't know why I have such a hard time getting putts to the hole?!

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TN94z Super Member

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Wow, 2 over and missed by 8! Congrats on the 3rd. I love reading about your Tour Play. Keep it up!

I played in a Mid-Am last week and if the putts weren't dead center, they were coming back out. It was frustrating because the course was sloppy (had rained for 2 weeks) and I really needed those putts.

Bryan A
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wubskis Well Established Member

wubskis

My next event is on Thursday in Yorkshire. I'l let you know how I get on. Wish me luck

What course are you at? I'm in Ripon, North Yorkshire, so I may have played it!

Awesome thread anyway, you guys should get a reality tv show or something. Pretty cool of you to pseudo-blog for us on here!

kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

Yea, thanks for posting this stuff up Ben, Im rooting for ya man!

So 6 under in one round just to qualify?? Seems a bit extreme. At a +2.5 cap, you'll be on the Nationwide tour very soon man!

Keep it up, Im watching this thread closely!

Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer


Ben Great Member

Ben

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Yea, thanks for posting this stuff up Ben, Im rooting for ya man!

Thank you! Yeap, 6 under. I guess like the commercial goes "these guys are good."

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour


EightBlue Well Established Member

EightBlue

dumb question. is there any reason for a pro to maintain a handicap? does it matter if you are +2.5, +1 or +5?
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wedge player Great Member

wedge player

dumb question. is there any reason for a pro to maintain a handicap? does it matter if you are +2.5, +1 or +5?

well they need to so they can show thier handicaps for quailifiers for the open and stuff other than that i think they dont need it.


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