Never fear, I knew you would. Just driving engagement #influencer
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Who will be the first participant to talk pay for play???
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These should be simple answers, but as with many things in life there’s a lot of nuance. If I’m planning on a day on the beach/boat/golf course where I know I’ll be drinking more than a few beers, I’ll lean Miller Lite because:
- It doesn’t overwhelm my palate
- It’s pretty low in calories and carbs for a “trying to keep his weight in check” middle-aged guy
- Its relatively lower alcohol content means I’m not obliterated before the day is half over
- I can actually buy Miller Lite in MI
Will I enjoy a Spotted Cow from time-to-time for the novelty of it? Of course! It’s a very fine beer, and I consumed several at last year’s Ope and post-Ope thanks to the generosity of @mikedabomb. But for the reasons outlined above I favor ML over SC.
As to Broasted Chicken vs. Fried Fish, this actually hits close to home because in my hometown (Port Huron, MI) there is a restaurant called Palm’s Krystal Bar/Chicken in the Rough that’s known for its Broasted Chicken. For as long as I can remember, we used to cross the border (fun fact: born in Canada, moved to the US when I was 10) to eat there at least once a month. Later, when my Dad remarried and we moved from Sarnia to PoHu, it became one of our two regular dining out options as it was my Dad’s favorite. Let it be known that I absolutely LOVE a fish fry, but for nostalgic reasons I’ll opt for the Chicken in the Rough.
And my favorite club is my 7-iron. Can hit any shot with it: draw, fade, high, low, shank, skull, thin, fat, punch out, rope hook, bump and run, putt with it because I’m too pissed to walk back and grab my putter - you name it. That club can do it all. About the only place I don’t use it is in a greenside bunker. I let the 58 do the skulling from there.
EDIT: how could you not love this place?
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163 days until the Op3-N, a Pennsylvania appreciation post, spend a lot of time out in PA for work so lucky to have taken the photos myself. PNC Park is the best in the MLB as well.
Only played golf twice in PA, but the Steel Club was my first and only Donald Ross so it was pretty damn cool!
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Your thorough and detailed response is exactly what I had hoped for.
For those of you who aren’t aware, not only is @MidwestHack a good player in how own right, he is also a phenomenal caddie. He takes all factors into consideration and will help you play your best.
Looking forward to sharing a Miller Lite with you this summer my friend.
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@OffTheDole @DombrowBryan @tigergolftraveler @ReallyFatPat
Who do you want to learn more about?
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But seriously, just keep doing what you’re doing, love this.
And everybody answer thoughtfully and thoroughly like @MidwestHack. I would say he’s skyrocketing up the draft board, but spending two trips to Abandoned Dudes with him, he was already a top prospect
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That’s @Schikolas !!!
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Apparently old fashioneds aren’t the only thing that have a Wisconsin version to them. Lawyer friend in MKE just got this invite today.
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If you had to play 1 hole 18 times on the Links course, what hole would you pick?
High Life or High Life Lite?
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Learned in Film Club last night that if you ask him to do this line, he will do the whole call and response from the script to get to it. What a gem!
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And I echo the sentiment @Battisstatus I want to hear from all y’all (don’t let this colloquialism scare you)
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Things I’d like to learn about Op3 participants:
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Rate your level of competitiveness
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Do you prefer to walk or ride? Why?
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You’re 230 yards out to reach a par five in two. What club are you hitting and what do you think your chances are of executing the shot?
And the final, probably most important question:
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- Rate your level of competitiveness
I am want to say that I’m like a 3, but internally (not to anyone else, just competitive with myself) I’m like a 8 or a 9. You’ll never probably notice it, but it’s something that’s been ingrained in myself since I was little (thanks to my dad being my coach for literally everything always).
That being said I use alcohol as a coping mechanism and I can loosen up quick after a few golf course waters (Coors Lights).
- Do you prefer to walk or ride? Why?
Walk, always. I don’t hold it against people who ride, but the walk is the best part. It keeps me locked in, keeps my feet on the ground (literally), and it allows me to connect with the course a little greater.
- You’re 230 yards out to reach a par five in two. What club are you hitting and what do you think your chances are of executing the shot?
If I can run it up, 2 or 3 iron, that’s probably like a 30% shot of it ending up on the green.
If I can’t run it up, a high cut 5 wood, that’s like a 15% chance, but 50% of the time it’s a routine up and down.
Sunday?! Sunday?
Get up at 5am, take the first tee time, come home by 11, nap for an hour, watch football/golf, make dinner, play a board game or something with my fiancee, and just decompress. Probably involves a trip to the dog park with a beer in hand.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, I’m about a 7. The desire to compete and win is there, but the willingness to practice and do whatever it takes to win is sometimes lacking
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Prefer to walk but will ride under certain circumstances (whom I’m playing with, course layout/conditions, likelihood of needing to ditch the round early). But I would rather get the exercise when its appropriate to. Plus walking is better for my golf swing tempo - I don’t know how to explain it, I just know it’s true
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3 wood. Very good chance of pulling the shot off and even if I can’t reach I’d rather be in the vicinity of the green.
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Perfect Sundays don’t exist - most of those I’m working and really all of the days of the week just blend together for me. And what I would want to do on a perfect day depends on my mood.
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Rate your level of competitiveness: naturally I am a very competitive person. I would say in golf it depends on what format we are playing. If it’s a team game, my compete level goes up fast. 7 or 8 out of 10. But, I also can level out a bit so it’s somewhat of a case by case basis.
Do you prefer to walk or ride? Why? YES. You know this about me, Damon. if I am given a chance to golf, the answer is yes. Walk or Ride Idc. Let me play.
You’re 230 yards out to reach a par five in two. What club are you hitting and what do you think your chances are of executing the shot? what does my caddie/playing partner/teammate tell me to do? I am coachable. I take direction. If you’re telling me to go for it, I’m probably hitting a 3hybrid. It will have the distance but it may be right of the target. As I have stated above I have usually aired toward the side of caution so a 4 or 5i would be a sensible play for me to have a comfy wedge in hand for my 3rd.
My ideal Sunday : wake up early in the morning, have a cup of coffee or two, a natures valley breakfast biscuit, and then a mix up a liquid IV and go play an early morning 18 holes with no rush or worry in the world. Go home, spend the day with the family and let the kids play until it’s dark, order a pizza or maybe get ambitions and grill dinner. Relax the remainder of the night and go to bed.
Thank you for your time.
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With myself, probably a 7, with others it depends a lot. I used to play college and amateur tournament golf so I was in it to win it there. But nowadays it takes a bit to get going at that level again. It’s in there, it comes out a few times a year, but equally comfortable chilling out or going for a win.
Walk if I can at all help it. Some courses it just doesn’t make sense so I don’t fight it. Pros and cons to both, but my college / tournament roots where you always walk never left me. Massive exception for the motorcycle carts at Lawsonia those are dope.
If I have room to run it up, probably try to haul on my 4 iron. That’s a long shot for that club though, 10-15%. Otherwise I have to take a tad off my 4-wood, better chance at 25-30%
Good cup of coffee and breakfast. Then something physical like a round of golf, run, bike ride, etc. Then meet up with my family at my parents house to lounge in the pool in the afternoon. Make a homemade meal as a family together with a good drink, then get a good nights sleep.
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Perfect Sunday:
- Wake up before the kid feeling refreshed and well-rested (never happens).
- Put the coffee on while the house is still quiet (never happens).
- Enjoy one cup of coffee in solitude (never happens).
- Start a Sunday sauce/gravy for dinner or make some breakfast before heading out for a round of golf.
- Finish my round in 3 hours and have a lunch/beer with buddies.
- Head home
- Nap while golf is on TV.
- Finish up the Bolognese or whatever and have a screen-free dinner with the family.
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