Eric C

I'm an IT Director for a law firm. Made my bones in the network engineering field. Since I control access, I'm lurking on TST all day for the most part.

All it would take would be for you to say "would you mind not moving around whilst I'm putting, thank you" one time to solve that problem, and perhaps you achieve a teaching moment at the same time. It immediately sets the tone that you want to focus on your game and not jibber-jabber, and almost nobody is offended so long as you avoid being a dick about it. On the contrary, most people feel bad for having shown poor etiquette. As for the score thing, I also find it annoying when people ask about my score so my stock answer the very first time it happens is "I'm keeping my own card, thanks". It let's the person off the hook without having to be rude, and solves the problem. Just be direct without being an ass - like the over 12 hcp thing. Just because you're a better golfer than me doesn't mean that you respect the game or know more about it than me.

Should have never, ever done it. Same reason you don't pay the kidnapper or terrorist. Come back to haunt golf, it will. I go back to what I said in the 'rude fans' thread - publish a code of conduct attendees agree to by virtue of purchasing their ticket, and then enforce it. Some people will get kicked out of tourneys and be butt hurt about it, but if the PGA Tour doesn't take the necessary steps to restore some decorum to the game now then it will never happen.

Play your handicap, not the ego. Think of winning your flight this year as practice for winning the championship flight, and most improved golfer, next year.

Poorly. Granted, the guy I was playing with (and did not know) was an absolutely horrible golfer and had no business playing a second ball off the tee ... much less a third, but we weren't holding anyone up and it was, as you said, allowable within the rules. However, for the marshal to not know a basic rule of golf and to come bitch at us about it sort of set me off. In my own passive/aggressive way, I pulled out my rule book ala @DaveP043 and educated him at length about Rule 27-2.

I had a marshal come up to us with the two provisional balls my partner had just hit in his hand. Apparently, you are only allowed to hit a single ball off the tee box.

First car I actually bought for myself was a '76 MGB, candy apple red that I bought from a shiester outside the gate of MCB Camp Lejeune in 1985. Loved that car, despite the fact that it took most of my pay to keep her running. Even had to get a part for the carburetor manufactured once. I do have to say, however, that the chicks dug the MGB.

These announcers are the worst. Snoozeville. I'm falling asleep sitting here at my desk! Never thought I'd find myself wanting to hear a stupid story from Faldo, and I'd even take Johnny Miller over these two cadavers. They add absolutely zero to the broadcast.

My men's club includes a former very senior member of the armed services, super nice guy. I watched him do this same trick the first time I played with him. Couldn't believe it the first time I noticed it, but he did it every time he marked his ball. As former military myself, I found it horrifying and was embarrassed for him.

This is a dumb idea. It takes a single marshal/ranger to roam the course and enforce the rules, and it takes a single person to fly the drone - where's the efficiency? Then, as @nevets88 mentioned, you still need to send someone out on the course when something goes awry. Of course, in my experience the rangers do little to enforce the rules and spend more time looking for golf balls ... but perhaps that's just the cheap-ass courses I play on ...

I work from home sometimes, and am many times more productive there than in the office. I mostly do it when I have to pound something out like a budget or project plan. The keys for me are: My wife leaves me alone to do my work because she respects that this is how we pay our bills. If she did interrupt me a lot, I'd just find a gentle way to let her know that I need to focus. She's cool though, she gets it. I have a dedicated space with all of the technology set out so I don't have to jack around setting up monitors and crap each time. I have the same setup as in the office, and I basically plug my laptop and headset in and go. I stay as available as I would be in the office, I answer the phone immediately and I am sensitive to the need to communicate as effectively as possible with the people I work with. I have a door to this space. I take breaks and enjoy the time at home, and feed my wife and dogs some attention - it's good for both of us. If I take time out to run personal errands or have a two hour lunch I don't sweat it because I know I'm getting much more done than I would in the office. I wouldn't want to work from home all of the time, because I enjoy the company of my co-workers and the act of "going to work", but it's definitely a nice change of pace occasionally.

I'd bet money that the kid didn't know what his dad meant, and there's a really good chance the father didn't either. It's like telling someone "keep your head down". Nonsensical advice. FWIW, the variation I always used to hear is "hammer the nail" and generally I think it refers to hitting down on the ball as opposed to sweeping it.

I agree with both of these sentiments, but I'll still watch if for no other reason than to hear Phil talk shit ... plus they're two of my favorite players.

Rejected and dejected. Yet again.

I'm with you @Vinsk. Something about the guy just annoys the crap out of me ... I'm sure it's in part the announcers fault, but I'm tired of hearing about what a whiz-kid he is, and how he plays "a different game of golf", blah, blah, blah. He comes across arrogant as hell anytime I hear him speak, and frankly the cap bothers me. FWIW, I completely recognize how petty and shallow my opinions here are.

Green-side chipping. Anything closer than 20 yards and I'm a mess. A big part of that is mental because I'm much better on the range / practicing. I lose way too many strokes this way.

Thanks! Got a new putter for my troubles - TM Ardmore 2. Love it! e

Weirdly, Anthony's delivery pizza near where I live in podunk Groveland, Florida makes some of the best wings I've ever had that I didn't make myself. They have a great smokey flavor that really doesn't need any sauce. That said, and with no ego whatsoever (ok, maybe a small amount), I make the best wings that I've ever had. Further, anyone that has ever had my wings will tell you the same. There is no comparison. I use a secret ingredient that was passed on to me by a friend many years ago, I won't give it away, but it makes all the difference. I'll give this much away though, and say that any sauce for wings requires butter and honey to blend the ingredients and slow cooking them on the grill or smoker produces a much better flavor than deep frying or baking. My wings are also hotter than shit, and will probably give you the shits, but are so flavorable that you won't be able to stop eating them.

This is fascinating, only part way through but a couple of things ... They get a money clip? WTH? "In addition, a player will receive a personal money clip. However, the money clip will not be recognized as a credential at PGA TOUR cosponsored events. If lost, a replacement money clip is available at a cost of $100." Please, please let a caddies wear a skort - "All caddies are required to wear solid-colored khaki-style long pants, which touch the top of the shoe, or solid-colored, knee-length tailored shorts or skorts, and a collared shirt while on club property."

I don't mind music on the course at all, though I'll rarely play it myself. Like @phillyk, I can tune it out when making my stroke. I also was surprised and found it interesting that it's contrary to the ROG - thanks @DaveP043. That said, clearly there's a market - have a look at this ridiculouness - The Puma one less so, but included only because it's marketed specifically to the golf segment: Sound Caddy Puma Golf

I had been wanting to see The Red Sparrow since recently reading the book. It's a three part series by author Jason Matthews, I'm about half-way through the third book. A really good old time spy story based in modern times, written by a 33-year veteran of the CIA, with a sexy/hot main character named Dominika. Even the name exudes sex, and there's definitely some sex in both the book and the movie. She's a powerfully strong character with her own set of flaws and her own agenda matched up with her "handler", Nate Nash. Of course I made a mistake watching the movie after reading the book, and the movie completely failed to capture the essence of the story and left huge gaping holes in the plot. It completely left out huge components that make the story, well ... the story. My wife watched it with me, and without having read the book was completely lost and didn't like it at all. "Boring and full of holes", she said. A disappointing bogey, but well acted by Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton. Read the book if you like spy thrillers, well worth it ... and, weirdly, some good recipes if you like to cook. Watched Black Panther over the weekend, and would give it a Par. I know a lot of people really liked the movie a lot, and I guess I can understand why - lots of good action, well acted, and excellent special effects. I was just put off by the racial injustice bent of the story - found it unnecessary. Color me overly sensitive in these polarizing times. Still, you can never be sad when you get a par - it's a good score.

I lived there from '93 - '99, and had some great times at the tournament - it was indeed THE place to be. I went several years in a row, but don't remember actually watching any golf ... for my friends and I, it was all about hot chicks and the party in the tents. Good times!

This thread is making me miss Denver! I moved to Florida about a year ago, and while I can't complain about the golf here I definitely miss Colorado and the extra 15 yards off the tee! Colorado also has 300 days of sun a year and I played year round, so pay no attention to @BuckeyeNut for he knows not of what he speaks. Like @DeadMan, I grew up playing Applewood but wouldn't recommend it for an out-of-towner. Fossil Trace is fun and always in great shape, but a bit gimmicky for my tastes. Arrowhead is over priced, but has amazing views and you'll see some wildlife for sure. I remember playing there as a kid when all they had for a clubhouse was a trailer. Fox Hollow is an excellent choice, and reasonably priced. Always well taken care of, fun elevation changes, and challenging without being ridiculous. Highly recommend it. West Woods is a fun course and well maintained, but as other's have mentioned it's not particularly special. My father was a member and I've played there quite a bit. Very reasonably priced. CommonGround is, in my opinion, the best tract in the Denver area. It hosts a lot of amateur events, and is really well set up. The greens are tough though! Someone else mentioned that it was expensive, but my recollection is that it was in the $60 range on the weekend which isn't that bad for what you get there. Kennedy GC, which I haven't seen mentioned so far, was my home course and go-to favorite. It's a city course, but has it's own water so it doesn't dry out during the dry summer months. Wellshire, which is nearby and also a city course, is fun but suffers during the summer heat. As a kid I killed a goose there on the 14th hole with my drive, then took out the windshield of a pink Cadillac that was driving by on the 16th - same round. I would not recommend Plum Creek as it has changed ownership several times and is not particularly well maintained. Just outside of Denver in Castle Rock you really need to play Red Hawk Ridge, The Club at Pradera, and most importantly The Ridge at Castle Pines. These three are all $100ish fees on the weekend, but top notch courses.

So sad. I hope he realizes what his potential could be with a partner who was actually supportive. Her eyes in the booking photo make me think there's more to it than booze, but I'm no expert. What really struck me was the resemblance to another absolutely obnoxious person ...

I'm curious if this will bring back online poker, seems like this could effect that ban but I haven't heard any reference to it. I used to really enjoy playing Hold 'em on Full Tilt. Anyone know?