PEZGolf Truth Squad

[iacas]

4 minutes ago, PEZGolf said:

OK---check out youtube tomorrow.  I am at the NH library and will not be home until late.  I have to work at Hannaford's tomorrow from 5 AM until 1 PM, so it will be after that!

Cool. Start a Member Swing thread and post your video. We'll be fair.

But I'd also like you to address your completely incorrect understanding of how handicaps work. Seriously, I can see no way in which you're a 1.3… I suspect you're arriving at 1.3 by taking, what, your score (played under who knows what rules, mulligans, gimmes, etc.?…), subtracting whatever you decide "par" is that day, and then doing some other math from there.

And, as others have said @PEZGolf, if you're not quite mentally right, please seek help. Mental illness is not something to be feared or ashamed of; it's just a condition for which treatment and help exists.

[colin007]

10 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Truth goes a long way @PEZGolf. Deceit is a short and dangerous path.

 

17 hours ago, Gunther said:

If he's actually a 5.8, he's gonna have to cede editorial control of his newsletter to Wayne Levi.

Dammit, this is why we need "likes" in here...

[PEZGolf]

27 minutes ago, Lihu said:

You can also post the youtube link directly in this thread or create a my swing thread.

Thanks, I will do that.  That will make it easy for anyone to see my swing, which is a result of being taught by Jim Mrva, and then solidified by myself by reading many instruction books and watching Nick Faldo' s VCR tape and the Sybervision tape of Al Geiberger's great swing and rhythm (he did not  become Mr. 59 for nothing!).

Edited January 8, 2016 by PEZGolf
insert the word "not" in referring to Mr. 59

[Lihu]

9 minutes ago, PEZGolf said:

Thanks, I will do that.  That will make it easy for anyone to see my swing, which is a result of being taught by Jim Mrva, and then solidified by myself by reading many instruction books and watching Nick Faldo' s VCR tape and the Sybervision tape of Al Geiberger's great swing and rhythm (he did not  become Mr. 59 for nothing!).

Sure, and BTW, it doesn't actually matter if you are actually a 1.3, 5.8 or whatever (11.3?), the point is that you have a decent swing and enjoy the game. Offhand, I know 75+ year old golfers who hit the same exact spot and wear out little rust spots in their clubs, but don't hit far so they are bogey. The balls make little piles on the driving range, and it's still impressive to watch.

The main thing that Erik wants is to make sure that this site remains true to its mission, which is a place where golfers can find the truthful information. Without that this site would be no different than another other blog site on the internet.

Post and enjoy! Cheers!

[iacas]

3 minutes ago, Lihu said:

Sure, and BTW, it doesn't actually matter if you are actually a 1.3, 5.8 or whatever (11.3?), the point is that you have a decent swing and enjoy the game.

Yep. This is well stated and true.

I simply don't appreciate people who lie, and this thread created a situation in which your (likely? possible?) lies are being exposed.

At the end of the day, I don't care what anyone's handicap is. I just don't like people lying about it, and being smug at the same time, and exclusionary. I just hope they're enjoying the game and the site, and can be honest with everyone.

[PEZGolf]

14 minutes ago, Lihu said:

Sure, and BTW, it doesn't actually matter if you are actually a 1.3, 5.8 or whatever (11.3?), the point is that you have a decent swing and enjoy the game. Offhand, I know 75+ year old golfers who hit the same exact spot and wear out little rust spots in their clubs, but don't hit far so they are bogey. The balls make little piles on the driving range, and it's still impressive to watch.

The main thing that Erik wants is to make sure that this site remains true to its mission, which is a place where golfers can find the truthful information. Without that this site would be no different than another other blog site on the internet.

Post and enjoy! Cheers!

I understand that Erik needs to protect the integrity of this website, and I respect that.  I do think that I am "misunderstood" (see my new thread about songs applying to one's golf game).  You are right about old guys, like me, who wear out their clubfaces and their golf balls because their swings repeat so well.  I usually play a ball for 4 or 5 rounds before I "retire it" to my shag bag.

[iacas]

Just now, PEZGolf said:

I understand that Erik needs to protect the integrity of this website, and I respect that.  I do think that I am "misunderstood" (see my new thread about songs applying to one's golf game).  You are right about old guys, like me, who wear out their clubfaces and their golf balls because their swings repeat so well.  I usually play a ball for 4 or 5 rounds before I "retire it" to my shag bag.

Mitch, you're not misunderstood.

Your other thread was not approved. You're limited to this thread and your Member Swing thread until we can clear up the issue surrounding your handicap.

Again, we don't care what your handicap is. But it's ridiculous to start a thread like this one (the original point of the thread), while possibly not even being below a 5 handicap yourself.

You're not misunderstood.

[mvmac]

3 minutes ago, iacas said:

we don't care what your handicap is. But it's ridiculous to start a thread like this one (the original point of the thread), while possibly not even being below a 5 handicap yourself.

Yep.

[MacDutch]

Two of my brothers are bi-polar. Pez is acting like them in the manic-phase.

Seek help Pez, you really need it.

[PEZGolf]

2 hours ago, mvmac said:

Yep.

I kind of do not care what my handicap is either. I know when I am playing well and how I am doing in different categories (viz. fairways hit, greens in regulation, par saves, # of putts, sand saves, scores on 6 most difficult holes, etc.). I will get out my scorecard folder and share the calculations with you all.

[iacas]

13 minutes ago, PEZGolf said:

I kind of do not care what my handicap is either.

Again, that's in conflict with the OP.

[PEZGolf]

You guys and gals I will NOT be surprised to hear that I went to see my doctor this week. My wife accompanied me (actually, she LED ME BY MY NOSE there! The doctor's diagnosis: a MILD case of being bipolar. I am now taking risperidone, against my bitter objections (THEY call it "denial"). I still believe that I need only 3 hours sleep a night. Michelangelo, Albert Einstein, and Thomas Edison needed only 3 hours!

[colin007]

This is just so bizarre.....

I don't know what to say. Really, I don't. I just know that my radar went off years ago but I never thought it would be like this. 

[Gator Hazard]

42 minutes ago, PEZGolf said:

You guys and gals I will NOT be surprised to hear that I went to see my doctor this week. My wife accompanied me (actually, she LED ME BY MY NOSE there! The doctor's diagnosis: a MILD case of being bipolar. I am now taking risperidone, against my bitter objections (THEY call it "denial"). I still believe that I need only 3 hours sleep a night. Michelangelo, Albert Einstein, and Thomas Edison needed only 3 hours!

You need more sleep and also to continue seeing psychiatrist as well as maybe psychologist to continue to receive the guidance and possibly medication you need. I am an advocate of psychology before medication but the right meds and more sleep may be the key.  Everyone can't be wrong on seeing that you need a little help and openness to accepting treatment;  it is not a stigma , my sister is also slightly bipolar but very grounded and successful  

With all sincerity and honest concern,

GH

Edited January 9, 2016 by Gator Hazard

[PEZGolf]

10 minutes ago, Gator Hazard said:

You need more sleep and also to continue seeing psychiatrist as well as maybe psychologist to continue to receive the guidance and possibly medication you need. I am an advocate of psychology before medication but the right meds and more sleep may be the key.  Everyone can't be wrong on seeing that you need a little help and openness to accepting treatment;  it is not a stigma , my sister is also slightly bipolar but very grounded and successful  

With all sincerity and honest concern,

GH

I appreciate your post. I am Polish and VERY STUBBORN! I NEVER take medicine because it is a sign of weakness. I caved in this time because my wife said she would leave me if I did not take it!

[newtogolf]

Wow, quite a lot of ground covered in this thread.  What I've gotten out of it is that Pez has admitted to being bi-polar (which was really not a surprise after reading the thread) but he still won't give us proof of his handicap.

[Lihu]

59 minutes ago, Gator Hazard said:

You need more sleep and also to continue seeing psychiatrist as well as maybe psychologist to continue to receive the guidance and possibly medication you need. I am an advocate of psychology before medication but the right meds and more sleep may be the key.  Everyone can't be wrong on seeing that you need a little help and openness to accepting treatment;  it is not a stigma , my sister is also slightly bipolar but very grounded and successful  

With all sincerity and honest concern,

GH

Are you a doctor or a health care professional? I'm impressed by what you know and the post you made earlier regarding Mitch's condition. Honestly, I'm exactly like Colin, I have no clue. . .

 

1 hour ago, colin007 said:

This is just so bizarre.....

I don't know what to say. Really, I don't. I just know that my radar went off years ago but I never thought it would be like this. 

I'm in the same clueless boat, only probably more so. . .

 

39 minutes ago, PEZGolf said:

I appreciate your post. I am Polish and VERY STUBBORN! I NEVER take medicine because it is a sign of weakness. I caved in this time because my wife said she would leave me if I did not take it!

Take the medications and play lots of golf! Sleep is good stuff! Enjoy life!

I'm sorry you had to bring this up in a public forum, but it's good you have that open book character.

27 minutes ago, newtogolf said:

Wow, quite a lot of ground covered in this thread.  What I've gotten out of it is that Pez has admitted to being bi-polar (which was really not a surprise after reading the thread) but he still won't give us proof of his handicap.

He can change it to whatever is correct.

[Gator Hazard]

31 minutes ago, PEZGolf said:

I appreciate your post. I am Polish and VERY STUBBORN! I NEVER take medicine because it is a sign of weakness. I caved in this time because my wife said she would leave me if I did not take it!

I get it and understand the pride thing completely. Why don't you see a psychologist then for about four or five sessions. Be completely open and take their advice. They do not prescribe meds so they take a different avenue. But if they suggested the continued care of a psychiatrist maybe you could have an open mind. 

I think of the meds like this: our bodies are ultimately a balance of chemicals and matter. We need the right things to feel right and for normal functions. I am getting older, I have to eat more vegetables and fiber or my hemrhoids have me walking like John Wayne after a 16 hour 4 horse change ride acceiss rough terrain. When I don't get enough, I take a supplement. If the diagnosis and medication are correct there is no difference. Why not be your best if you can?  You'd eat your vegetables if it made you smarter or feel better, don't look at the proper medication if necessary any differently. 

4 minutes ago, Lihu said:

Are you a doctor or a health care professional? I'm impressed by what you know and the post you made earlier regarding Mitch's condition. Honestly, I'm exactly like Colin, I have no clue. . .

 

I'm in the same clueless boat, only probably more so. . .

 

Take the medications and play lots of golf! Sleep is good stuff! Enjoy life!

I'm sorry you had to bring this up in a public forum, but it's good you have that open book character.

No I am not. I just care for people and all my life have tried to be someone people can open up and talk to while knowing I won't betray their confidence. Many people thought I would make a great psychologist or attorney but I chose a different route. Still like to help where and when I can without overstepping my boundaries or obvious education limits.