Hockey player turned golfer

[dsmith28]

Now trust me I know every part time golfer has dreamt of going pro at some point in their life, but I want your guys opinion on if I have a shot. I am 22 and have spent most of my life playing hockey in Canada. I played golf every once and a while growing up but no more than your regular athletic kid and never in tournaments of any sort. One summer when I was 19 my boss was a 27 year old oilfield worker who, out of high school, turned down scholarship offers to multiple d-1 schools to continue making money in the oilfield, He started asking me to go golfing with him after work. Long story short I am a competitor and was embarrassed how bad he beat me every time. I continued to go with him and by the end of my first summer actually spending time golfing I was shooting in the low eighties. I continued playing every summer after hockey ended and continually got better without going to the range or putting in much time. Eventually this year I went to play hockey for a NCAA school. While there I was convinced to try and walk on the golf team. The golf team was only d3 mind you. But regardless I made the team and went on to play in most of the tournaments along with breaking the course record in a qualifying event. I can hit the ball 330 yards somewhat easily and shoot any where from the mid sixties to high 70's not exactly consistent I know. My question to you guys is do you think at my age there would still be hope for me if I actually put in some effort and practiced? Thanks

[Artimas]

Happy Gilmore, is that you?

April fool?

[dsmith28]

No I was being quite serious

[saturday]

lol.. sure. Give it a go.

[liquor box]

you would need to practice for at least 10000 hours

[Abu3baid]

Yes, you have a shot.. Would love to see a video too.

[GHIN0011458]

Now trust me I know every part time golfer has dreamt of going pro at some point in their life, but I want your guys opinion on if I have a shot. I am 22 and have spent most of my life playing hockey in Canada. I played golf every once and a while growing up but no more than your regular athletic kid and never in tournaments of any sort. One summer when I was 19 my boss was a 27 year old oilfield worker who, out of high school, turned down scholarship offers to multiple d-1 schools to continue making money in the oilfield, He started asking me to go golfing with him after work. Long story short I am a competitor and was embarrassed how bad he beat me every time. I continued to go with him and by the end of my first summer actually spending time golfing I was shooting in the low eighties. I continued playing every summer after hockey ended and continually got better without going to the range or putting in much time. Eventually this year I went to play hockey for a NCAA school. While there I was convinced to try and walk on the golf team. The golf team was only d3 mind you. But regardless I made the team and went on to play in most of the tournaments along with breaking the course record in a qualifying event. I can hit the ball 330 yards somewhat easily and shoot any where from the mid sixties to high 70's not exactly consistent I know. My question to you guys is do you think at my age there would still be hope for me if I actually put in some effort and practiced?

Thanks

What is your full name? What school are you at? After I know that I will let you know my thoughts. Also- what qualifying event did you break the course record in?

[Mulligan Jeff]

The last sentence of your post puzzles me, you're telling me you haven't put in any effort or practice and your scores are mid 60's to 70's - c'mon who ya kidding??

[jsgolfer]

The last sentence of your post puzzles me, you're telling me you haven't put in any effort or practice and your scores are mid 60's to 70's - c'mon who ya kidding??

I played in college with a few hockey players, Scott Pellerin who was on the St. Louis Blues and other teams, was on the UMAINE golf team when I played (Not the top of D1 schools but it was fun).  He did hit the crap out of the ball, but played golf when he wasn't doing Junior Hockey in Canada.  He was probably a 2 or 3 handicap at the time.

But I'm with you MJ, no effort of practice to shoot mid-60's, you should be in the tour already.

[GHIN0011458]

This guy is full of it. First off, if he is shooting Mid 60's low 70's at D3 he would have placed top 10 at nationals no problem. Secondly- I myself played hockey and walked on at a D3 program and no one out there is breaking course records.

[Nosevi]

This guy is full of it. First off, if he is shooting Mid 60's low 70's at D3 he would have placed top 10 at nationals no problem. Secondly- I myself played hockey and walked on at a D3 program and no one out there is breaking course records.

Easy way to check. Can't he simply post his GHIN number as you have done with your username (do they have that up north over there?) and we can all have a browse.

Sadly we don't have GHIN over here so when I make wild and illustrious claims about my golfing prowess in the future you're just going to have to  believe me :)

[GHIN0011458]

Easy way to check. Can't he simply post his GHIN number as you have done with your username (do they have that up north over there?) and we can all have a browse.

Sadly we don't have GHIN over here so when I make wild and illustrious claims about my golfing prowess in the future you're just going to have to  believe me :)

I couldn't find his state or his name or what- I am guessing this is a fake posting lol.

[Shorty]

The only thing puzzling me is the term "once and a while". I think you mean  "once in a while".

As far as the golf goes, no problem.

You should easily be able to turn pro and do very well. The fact that you have played hockey is a HUGE advantage. Presumably it has taught you how to play under pressure too.

Google isn't turning up any results about your course record. Just post a link. :-)

[jsgolfer]

I'm going with fake post.

[Grinde6]

The that got me is he says he hits the ball 330 somewhat easily...I mean that's Bubba type stuff there...Dustin Johnson is leading the PGA Tour right now with a 318.8 average...330 somewhat easily?!?!?!  C'mon man!  and he has his handicap as a +4 right now but shoots from the mid 60's to high 70s?  Does that indicate a +4 handicap?  I know it would depend on how many of each he is shooting, but come on...if this isn't a fake post his college coach (if he actually played college golf) is an idiot for not telling this kid he has a shot at turning pro and making some serious money...

[Shorty]

The that got me is he says he hits the ball 330 somewhat easily...I mean that's Bubba type stuff there...Dustin Johnson is leading the PGA Tour right now with a 318.8 average...330 somewhat easily?!?!?!  C'mon man!  and he has his handicap as a +4 right now but shoots from the mid 60's to high 70s?  Does that indicate a +4 handicap?  I know it would depend on how many of each he is shooting, but come on...if this isn't a fake post his college coach (if he actually played college golf) is an idiot for not telling this kid he has a shot at turning pro and making some serious money...

Why would he lie? I didn't really see anything to suggest he isn't telling the truth. Remember, he played hockey.

[GHIN0011458]

I wonder what happened to him..

[Grinde6]

Why would he lie? I didn't really see anything to suggest he isn't telling the truth. Remember, he played hockey.

Why do alot of people lie about their scores and distances...it's internet inflation. If he is really shooting those scores and hitting the ball 330 with little effort...why didnt his coach or other players tell him he has a shot at going pro. So playing hockey means you have the fundamentals of golf down?! I played hockey as well, the main things it has to do with golf is hand eye and leg strength...I know a lot of people that played hockey that aren't good at golf at all... I'm not saying some of it isn't true, but where did he go?!? Since people have questioned him he hasn't been back...I'm just saying the stats to me seem to be a little inflated.