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allabouttheUK

All-Conference
Jan 28, 2015
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Looks like I'm gonna hit up Peninsula tomorrow. Hoping to correct some things from my second outing of the season.

I've always been hesitant to do the club fitting. I can go into a golf store and pick up clubs and swing them great on the simulator, but go out and not be near as effective. I always worry that I would get fitted based on the simulator and it would screw my game up more and be wasted money.
 
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TruBluCatFan

Heisman
Dec 21, 2001
19,310
10,102
113
cball225 said:
I'm off to my worst start since I picked the game up. Broke 100 for the first time this year out of 10 rounds I played the other day. Normally I'm a 9 - 10 handicapper.

I'm going to get some game improvement irons, probably JPX 850's, but my swing is too broke to get a full fitting. Crappy position to be in. I'll keep plugging away, but it's not fun right now.
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If you have broken 100 only 1 time out of 10 this year I simply can't believe you have ever been a 9-10 handicap. Maybe you are but I'd have to see a GHIN card first.
 
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cball225

Redshirt
Feb 3, 2005
66
31
0
GHIN app is down or I would show you. Actually I wouldn't because I really don't care what you think.

Yips are real. Happens to at least one person I play with every year.

I'm not worried. I'll right the ship.
 
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cball225

Redshirt
Feb 3, 2005
66
31
0
Site says it's being redesigned. I've been posting my scores at the club. You can use the website as well
 
Catman100

Catman100

Heisman
Jan 3, 2003
6,899
10,144
96
Played High Point yesterday before the rain hit and it looks like it is under new management.

A lot of work being done to it with new tee boxes being built on numerous holes. Greens were in real good shape and the fairways are coming along.
I always considered High Point the Gold standard of area goat ranches, and it looks like it will continue to be a very good less expensive option.
 
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allabouttheUK

All-Conference
Jan 28, 2015
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Catman100 said:
Played High Point yesterday before the rain hit and it looks like it is under new management.

A lot of work being done to it with new tee boxes being built on numerous holes. Greens were in real good shape and the fairways are coming along.
I always considered High Point the Gold standard of area goat ranches, and it looks like it will continue to be a very good less expensive option.
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Played there a couple of times and really enjoy it. Very nice course for the price.
I believe they were sold late last year.
 
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TruBluCatFan

Heisman
Dec 21, 2001
19,310
10,102
113
Catman100 said:
Played High Point yesterday before the rain hit and it looks like it is under new management.

A lot of work being done to it with new tee boxes being built on numerous holes. Greens were in real good shape and the fairways are coming along.
I always considered High Point the Gold standard of area goat ranches, and it looks like it will continue to be a very good less expensive option.
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The course was sold. The folks from Taylor Made Farm bought it. Problem with the course was that the HOA owned the land so course owners didn't want to invest heavily in it to keep it up since HOA owned the property.
 
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allabouttheUK

All-Conference
Jan 28, 2015
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Two courses that a lot of people like and are listed in magazines as top public courses in Kentucky are Old Silo and The Bull...I walked away from both unimpressed with all the pub they get.
I'd take Griffin Gate, and Kearney Hills over those two any time.
 
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TruBluCatFan

Heisman
Dec 21, 2001
19,310
10,102
113
cball225 said:
GHIN app is down or I would show you. Actually I wouldn't because I really don't care what you think.

Yips are real. Happens to at least one person I play with every year.

I'm not worried. I'll right the ship.
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Well good for you. But going from a 9-10 to a 25-ish is a huge difference. Like I said you may be telling the truth but this is the Paddock so I assume everyone is full of shite until shown otherwise.
 
cawoodsct

cawoodsct

Heisman
Apr 27, 2006
39,797
27,758
102
allabouttheUK said:
Two courses that a lot of people like and are listed in magazines as top public courses in Kentucky are Old Silo and The Bull...I walked away from both unimpressed with all the pub they get.
I'd take Griffin Gate, and Kearney Hills over those two any time.
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Not one complaint from me about the Bull or Boone's Trace as they call it now. Always in good condition, good layout and fun to play.
 
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cole854

Heisman
Sep 11, 2012
10,156
22,638
0
cawoodsct said:
Not one complaint from me about the Bull or Boone's Trace as they call it now. Always in good condition, good layout and fun to play.
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Making bunker changes/improvements now, and landscaping changes to all the par 3's to improve aesthetics. Course was solid on Sunday.
 
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allabouttheUK

All-Conference
Jan 28, 2015
3,079
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cawoodsct said:
Not one complaint from me about the Bull or Boone's Trace as they call it now. Always in good condition, good layout and fun to play.
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Not saying it wasn't a nice course, it just didn't seem any different than several others. I think Houston Oaks is highly underrated, and would put it above the two I mentioned.
 
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BBdK

Heisman
Sep 21, 2003
159,783
74,127
0
Played Old Silo a few times 7-10 years ago, and thought it was a great public track.

Still think Heritage Hill in Shep is my favorite around here, love that course.
 
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cball225

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Feb 3, 2005
66
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TruBluCatFan said:
Well good for you. But going from a 9-10 to a 25-ish is a huge difference. Like I said you may be telling the truth but this is the Paddock so I assume everyone is full of shite until shown otherwise.
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I'm no where near a 25. I went up to a 15.2. I'm having a bad start to the year. Do you know how handicaps work? I'm guessing you must be a really consistent golfer and never had a bad stretch.
 
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cball225

Redshirt
Feb 3, 2005
66
31
0
Old Silo is a great track. It's just out of the way. They haven't done a great job up keeping it. Way too many bunkers to up keep.
 
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allabouttheUK

All-Conference
Jan 28, 2015
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Ranking the courses I've played..

  1. Griffin Gate
  2. Kearney Hills
  3. Houston Oaks
  4. Boones Trace
  5. Golf Club of the Bluegrass
  6. Old Silo
  7. High Point
  8. Bright Leaf
  9. Connemara
  10. Loan Oak
  11. Duckers
  12. Old Bridge
  13. Brook
  14. Dix River
 
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FargenBastich

Senior
Feb 14, 2009
433
748
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B.B.d.K. said:
Played Old Silo a few times 7-10 years ago, and thought it was a great public track.

Still think Heritage Hill in Shep is my favorite around here, love that course.
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I love Heritage Hill. Haven't played there in a couple of years though. Wish I lived closer than an hour and a half away.
 
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TruBluCatFan

Heisman
Dec 21, 2001
19,310
10,102
113
cball225 said:
I'm no where near a 25. I went up to a 15.2. I'm having a bad start to the year. Do you know how handicaps work? I'm guessing you must be a really consistent golfer and never had a bad stretch.
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Yes I know how handicaps work. And no, I'm horribly inconsistent. I was basing the 25 on your last 10 rounds for comparison sake.

My whole game is a bad stretch. You are getting all bent out of shape for no reason. I gave you the benefit of the doubt on the handicap. But going from an 8-10 to not being able to break 100 is a pretty drastic change. Not crazy to question a change like that. I'll leave it at that.
 
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catsfanbgky

All-American
Oct 18, 2006
18,901
7,622
0
Still hitting my X14's. I got the irons from someone at MCC in exchange for my UK football tickets. I have PW, SW and A wedge. When is the proper time to use the A wedge ? I had never had a A wedge so I do not know or care to look up when to use it compared to a SW or PW. Terrible golfer, never had lessons, self taught. But I can go out and play with a group of good players and not get ran off the course. I just have never taken the time to learn about the one club in my bag. Thanks for anyone who knows and shares it.
 
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ukwildcat2004

Heisman
Jan 12, 2003
5,029
12,047
113
Went yesterday for the first time since last year and broke a 100. Shot a 96. It made me happy. I swore last time out I was quitting looks like this game wrapped me in once again!
 
cawoodsct

cawoodsct

Heisman
Apr 27, 2006
39,797
27,758
102
UKWILDCAT2004 said:
Went yesterday for the first time since last year and broke a 100. Shot a 96. It made me happy. I swore last time out I was quitting looks like this game wrapped me in once again!
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I've sat on the couch a few times after rounds wondering if it's worth it to keep playing. Been there.
 
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allabouttheUK

All-Conference
Jan 28, 2015
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Shot a 117 today...haven't shot that bad in three years. :(

The second cut at Peninsula is brutal!
I bitched out on several wedge shots, and ended up shanking them. Entire game was a disaster today.
 
wildcatadam6

wildcatadam6

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Mar 28, 2005
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You should probably take up tennis or badminton.

If I shot a legitimate 117, I'd sell everything I had and never pick it up again.
 
ukalum01

ukalum01

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Apr 29, 2002
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3,255
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Catman100 said:
Played High Point yesterday before the rain hit and it looks like it is under new management.

A lot of work being done to it with new tee boxes being built on numerous holes. Greens were in real good shape and the fairways are coming along.
I always considered High Point the Gold standard of area goat ranches, and it looks like it will continue to be a very good less expensive option.
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High Point has never really been in great shape but it's an interesting layout at a very reasonable price.
 
ukalum01

ukalum01

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Apr 29, 2002
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The Boones Trace HOA and an individual partnered for ownership at The Bull a couple of years ago and have put significant money back into the club (rebuilding bunkers, new cart paths, significant clubhouse improvements, etc). One of the more fun rounds in Central Ky.
 
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ukwildcat2004

Heisman
Jan 12, 2003
5,029
12,047
113
allabouttheUK said:
Shot a 117 today...haven't shot that bad in three years. :(

The second cut at Peninsula is brutal!
I bitched out on several wedge shots, and ended up shanking them. Entire game was a disaster today.
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That's pretty much what I shot last time I went out before breaking a 100 yesterday. Everyone has bad days. It's golf she can be good one day and brutal the next.
 
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cawoodsct

cawoodsct

Heisman
Apr 27, 2006
39,797
27,758
102
Always enjoyed high pointe and it is under new ownership and they are lengthening it to 6500. Fun, short course and the greens are always good for a lower end course.
 
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cole854

Heisman
Sep 11, 2012
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22,638
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High Point is awful. Probably a hair better than Sportland used to be in Winchester. Numerous other options instead of that goat ranch.
 
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TruBluCatFan

Heisman
Dec 21, 2001
19,310
10,102
113
cole854 said:
High Point is awful. Probably a hair better than Sportland used to be in Winchester. Numerous other options instead of that goat ranch.
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But it's cheap and easy to get on and less than 15 minutes from my house. Can't always play the Four Seasons Wailea everyday. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye::scream:
 
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wildcatadam6

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Mar 28, 2005
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Suspended by his home club for that video.

Continued my streak of 80 or better rounds yesterday to six. What a perfect day. Would have shot 78 with a par/par finish. Got short sided on a green side bunker on 17 and got behind a tree canopy on 18.

The rain last week really greened things up at my course, in addition to choking out some of the dandelions that had sprung up.
 
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