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True, but Hull didn't walk off the green. She was walking away from where she was watching the putt. I don't think the video shows Hull off the green before Lee picks up the ball. To me, Hull started moving before the ball completely finished rolling. Lee assumed because Hull was moving that the putt was conceded and picked it up. Lee is totally at fault for not asking. Or better yet, just putt out. How many times have you been on a green and started walking before the persons putt stops completely? A lot! You don't walk away from the green to the next tee while the person is still putting - that's unsportsmanship.

It's looking like folks want something to complain about. I read/heard that many (maybe all) of the greens are not going to have a collar/fringe. The fairway and green will be cut to the same height. I don't think those lil areas are going to be a concern given how close the green areas are going to be shaved. Chambers Bay is going to be a very different US Open than most...more like an Open Championship course with lots of elevation change.

I want outrageous speed with a Callaway XR driver! Jordan Spieth - 4 Phil Mickelson -4 Tiger Woods -4

recall learning a putt stroke by using tees to create an "alley" for your putter to follow. Putt to tees instead of a hole because you can move the "hole" (tee) further away to practice different length putts. Good Luck.

I have 2 additional name suggestions: the obvious - 19th Hole Brewing Co. the more nuanced (like good beer should be) - What If Brewing Co. as in..."what if - I used a 5 instead of a 4.iron. Cheers

Like many it started with my Dad bringing me along to his golf outings. It was a rare occurence - maybe 1 or 2 times a summer. What really got me into golf was caddying - a local private course hired local boys (14-18) for a summer of caddying. I did it for 2 years. The other big influence on my golfing was being a junior member at a local course. After the first year, I was able to work at the course for playing priviledges. Cart boy, range ball picker, short-order cook and many other tasks....it was lots and lots of fun. Currently I bring my lil boys to the driving range tor a local pitch n putt course to play. Its alot of fun.

Here's another thread that had similar inquiry: http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13741 This is part of my reply... I grew up on the Cape but left in the 80's. Over the years I have been back to visit family and play golf at a variety of courses. There are a lot of muni that you can choose from. I would try: Dennis Pines Bass River Highlands Blue Rock (a par 3 course) Twin Brooks (another 3 par course). Enjoy.

I probably have this backwards but I feel that when I "pull" the ball [which travels straight but left of the target] it my hips/lower body that is ahead of my arms. It happens when my weight transfer begins (more than normal) before the downward swing.

Mulligans are cheating if you only count the better of the two (or more) shots. One way to break the habit is allow yourself to hit additional balls to "prove to yourself" that you can make that shot. Just don't count them. Also use common sense about when to hit/play an extra ball. Multi-ball practice rounds are great ways to maximize you playing.

I would say high handicappers are not trying to hole ever putt. They just want to get it close. At least that was my goal when I started golfing many years ago.

It's been said before and I agree: Bump and run w/ 7 iron If wet conditions, I would use a wedge with a partial swing.

From personal experience, I would say it's more likely to have a 20+ handicapper hit longer drives than a single digit handicapper. In my teens & 20's, I would jump out of my shoes hitting the ball far...albeit all over the course, Eventally I gave up my Driver for a 3 wood for better control with acceptable distance lost. Even Tiger gave up average distance driving for better control

I would try moving the ball back in your stance for your irons - topping the ball (to me) means lifting your head or the ball is to far forward

Poor chipping and not enough practice... Here's a great example of a bad hole: 400 yds par 4 Drive: 250yd left center of fairway 2nd shot: 150 yds - strong 8 - pull it long & left 3rd shot: wedge chunked short 4th shot: wedge sculled over the green 5th shot: wedge 20 feet from the pin 6th shot: putt long by 5 feet 7th shot: putt rim shot - goes around but not in 8th shot: putt finally Banish the wedge to the bag for the next several holes - either chip with 7i or putt ....can't do much worse If I play more, the kinks mentioned above go away and become very infrequent...thankfully

I started 30+ years ago when I tagged along with my dad. He would allow me to hit a few balls while he was playing. This continued for many years... My golf playing took off when I started to caddy (12/13 yrs old) then became a junior member at a local course lots of playing for very little $ back then.

As an earlier posted suggested, go to a golf shop and try a variety of different grips to see if you like one. I used to play with half cord grips but switched to Winn grips...slightly oversized. I love the feel. Good Luck and let us know what you got.

I love miniature golf. Always have ever since a wee lad. I take my boys when I can. Growing up on Cape Cod, I had access to many fun courses But being in Seattle, it's slim pickin's

I assuming it was Chambers Bay I played it earlier this month. It was great! I played poorly but had a wonderful time. I would do it again in a heartbeat

I have to second this...last year I flew to ONT via Alaska Air. Alaska left my bag in Seattle. They told me I had "voluntarily gave up my luggage" and they would not send me my bag in when it arrived 4 hours later. I asked when did I 'volunteer' my luggage. She replied (straight faced) "when you used curb side check-in"...I was BS to say the least. It screwed up & delayed our golfing plans. I plan to see if DHL or UPS would be okay options.

Hey DJ, Give Chambers Bay a call (253) 460-4653 and ask about working in a single. I played earlier this month as a single after my golfing folks backed out. I had my choice of times....it was a Monday vs. Saturday. I would also recommend getting a caddie. Have fun!

This is a good analogy. Let's hope we don't have more road rage on the course

60 - 50 yds 56 - 75 yds pw - 100 yards 9 - 120 8 - 130 7 - 145 6 - 160 5 - 175 4 - 190 +/- 5yds for the 4 - PW

I just got a magnetic ball marker on a divit tool from Chambers Bay. Used it all round. Before that I got a coin-liker from Yuciapa Valley Golf Club...golf trip with a friend.

I don't think you did anything wrong. It's good to learn about pace of play along with stroking the ball. Timing someone when no one is on the course is stupid. I have to disagree with a few posters about lessons on the course. The course is where folks learn to manage their game (good, bad and the ugly) and everyone has a first time out on the course.