Roll Call “Chicago” (Part 2)

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5435

Wonderful write up.

MP is favorable on here generally speaking. We host a roost major there. But it has some vocal detractors that sorta thing the band has gotten more Grammys and commercial opps than it truly deserves.

I like MP a lot. Pace of play only detractor.

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  1. MP is a good course
  2. Esler is a really good architect. Black Sheep, for example, is phenomenal
  3. #15 is the worst hole, not #17
  4. It would be a much better course if the greens were firm enough to work approach shots. 4th hole is the best example - if it’s a back right pin you have to land it all the way back there even tho the design presents a kicker in the front that doesn’t do anything. The 16th is another good example, it’s a Biarritz where if the flag is in the back you have to fly it past the swale, because in typical conditions even an intentionally low approach to the front of the green won’t chase through the swale. Contrast with #4 at Shepherds Crook with similar design features but firm enough that they actually work the approach ball
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5437

And the front desk guy is an ass

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5438

Great point on the firmness. I can’t say my approach shots are getting this creative at my current skill level, but the 3-pack of lessons I just got could say otherwise shortly - stay tuned for the inevitable “I figured out my swing” message in the discord.

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5439

Was not expecting a detailed write up like that :joy::joy:. Welcome aboard….they are redoing Hinsdale? When is that next year

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5440

Having played hinsdale all of one time…might a few trees be removed?

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5441

Last I heard from a friend who is a member, they approved his routing/proposal, but haven’t agreed on timing of roll-out remodel approach & budget (doing a few holes at a time). However, I got a sneak peak at the routing and it is definitely getting the breath of fresh air it needed. Very excited.

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5442

They took out a few trees recently at least when I last played it was open ish. That being said, a chainsaw is always welcomed out there. * and same for Aurora especially.

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5444

Welcome! Another Lakeshore East resident here. Have been a bit #offline on here recently but would be down to get some 5i in sometime. A bit more conducive than a full round of golf with a 2 month old at home haha

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9/28 @grandpa_jones @RunItOut and I are playing The Bourne in Marseilles. Sign up sheet below if you’re interested. Tee times from 10:30-10:50. $57 riding (you don’t want to walk)

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5446

Any takers on a spot to play some morning golf tomorrow before work in the city?

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5447

I’m trying to join the discord but it’s saying link is invalid. I’m sure it’s user error but any help would be welcome

5448

As long as you aren’t here to try and sell us stuff, this link should work.

5449

I mean, depends on what he may be selling.

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Might be a safari issue. Will see if I can get chrome to work tomorrow.

5451

I’m pretty sure the links expire after a certain amount of time.

5452

Thanks. I got it figured out.

Will try and align names and participate.

5453

If you need help putting Discord handles with Refuge handles, I’m pretty sure I have a poster board with all of it mapped out for you.

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5454

YOU ARE INVITED!!!

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