Golf

[OVERBORED]

Played this morning. Rain started on 17. Good day to golf with all the NE winds!

 

[Jaws1948]

The BLACK is the only course at Bethpage where I haven't broken 80. The older I get, the further away that goal gets!

Thats what I find great about golf and fishing: Scores or numbers of fish don't define a successful day. For me, Its about keeping good company and sharing some laughs! The older I get, the more important that becomes.

I agree 100%. The league I now play in is at Holbrook. I started this league and right from the beginning, I told my guys from the outset that all rules are up for debate except for one. The rule written in stone is "We don't play for money." With that rule, there are no arguments and we all have a great time out there. Lots of laughs and good natured ribbing.

 

[JackPrintMD]

91 at Rolling Oaks yesterday.

Holbrook Wed.

 

[JackPrintMD]

All time low of 91 at Holbrook

I have Been playing well but wonder how so, been hurting with some health issues I never really had before.
I have had back issues in past but new leg and joint problems are something new.

Might wrap it up for the season or do one more round at Timber Point this week.

 

[JackPrintMD]

Wrapped up the season last Wed at Holbrook.
Shot a 98 and hit the ball further than I ever did.

2025 season should start up late March early April depending on the weather.

 

[Roccus7]

Sheesh, talk about having your nose up in the air...

Top 5 phrases TV broadcasters shouldn’t say while covering the Masters​

Golf Channel TV analyst Brandel Chamblee was on a Barstool Sports’ golf podcast earlier this week, and there is a fascinating clip where Chamblee reviews the words or phrases that TV broadcasters are given guidance on not to utter when covering the Masters. They are replaced with more hifalutin expressions that are more on-brand for the event and its organizers at Augusta National.
It goes without saying (and isn’t that unreasonable) that an event like the Masters won’t ever let announcers name-check other event sponsors (it’s never “Valero Texas Open,” it’s just “Texas Open.)

Here are the five I found most interesting, ranked in order of how overly self-serious they seem:

Can’t say: “Fan”
Can say: “Patron”
As Chamblee says, there is a concern that “fan” is shorthand for “fanatical.”

Can’t say: “Rough”
Can say: “Second cut.”

For a tournament defined on TV by the dulcet tones of Jim Nantz, I get it — the concept of “rough” doesn’t exist at a country club — sorry, it’s always “golf club” — like Augusta National.

Can’t say: “Sand trap”
Can say: “Bunker”

Again, the notion of anything at Augusta National being a “trap” does not fit at all with its finely manicured image.

Can’t say: “Driving range”
Can say: “Tournament practice facility”

“Rough?” “Trap?” I can at least see the outline of negative connotations ascribed to the event. And while the range is certainly there for more than just driving, this feels on-brand but unnecessary.

Can’t say: “Back nine”
Can say: “Second nine”

It’s not that I mind one over the other, but “back nine” is such a standard part of golf vernacular that it feels like Augusta National is just trying to make a point about how much they can get TV announcers to bend.

I asked colleague Richard Deitsch if there is any kind of formal policy. He said an industry source (given anonymity because, after all, this is a story about what you’re not supposed to say) told him that there is no written sheet given to broadcasters, but producers and on-air talent know what Augusta National’s expectations are about how things will be described.

 

[OVERBORED]

When you're the most exclusive golf club in the world you make everyone say and do as you please.

All I know is 2 ex-NYPD buddies of mine went down last year to do security abd and they were treated like crap. Both said they we will never go back.

 

[longcast]

When you're the most exclusive golf club in the world you make everyone say and do as you please.

All I know is 2 ex-NYPD buddies of mine went down last year to do security abd and they were treated like crap. Both said they we will never go back.

What did they do to them?

 

[OVERBORED]

What did they do to them?

Made them work long shifts and they were not allowed in the clubhouse or locker rooms.

In contrast, the Open at Bethpage they worked 4hrs for 2 days. Other days and times they had access to all areas AND were fed all day. They hung out at the range and BSed with some of the players.

I mean, these guys are ex-military, retired detectives........is what it is.

 

[jpd]

Rory choked on his approach shot - Rose was hot today, see what the playoff brings.

 

[JackPrintMD]

Rory choked on his approach shot - Rose was hot today, see what the playoff brings.

Outstanding….really….this was a Great Major.

Wife was rooting for DeChamboue
I was Rory all the way and alsmost removed her when she started rooting for Rose.

I know Rose is a perfect gentleman and deserving but we cannot root for a Brit over a IrishMan.

Winner Winner Steak and potato dinner