In my profession I don't have the luxury of having time off to golf.

Except for that whole stretch of time in June, July, and August

Friday, Oct 5
Updated: Oct 3, 2012, 12:06pm CDT

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain: 0%

I would love to see a Shakes and Frank play day on the course, who would be the first to break a club over the other ones head?

That's not real warm, but its not terrible either.

I would love to see a Shakes and Frank play day on the course, who would be the first to break a club over the other ones head?

that's a little too chilly for me. I draw the lines at 60s.

that's a little too chilly for me. I draw the lines at 60s. Hopefully it will warm up again next week, I'm not ready for golf season to be over. I was just starting to play well

I'm sure Frank and I would get along just fine on the golf course. I've yet to play with someone I didn't get along with and I go out as a single quite a bit so I'm always getting paired up with strangers. Can't remember ever having a bad experience with that. Last week was a little weird though, got paired up with a couple guys also named Mike, really nice guys who blazed up and were in town for the Ryder Cup so we got along great, but really, do you really need to mark every 5 inch putt? They weren't even playing for money.

I'm sure Frank and I would get along just fine on the golf course. I've yet to play with someone I didn't get along with and I go out as a single quite a bit so I'm always getting paired up with strangers. Can't remember ever having a bad experience with that. Last week was a little weird though, got paired up with a couple guys also named Mike, really nice guys who blazed up and were in town for the Ryder Cup so we got along great, but really, do you really need to mark every 5 inch putt? They weren't even playing for money.

Golf etiquette is something that is so misunderstood it's funny, especially with weekend hackers. It gets even worse when strangers are paired together. I'm not talking about "being quiet in someone's backswing" or "repairing your ballmarks"; instead, I'm referring to things that directly impact pace of play.

In most weekend situations, Ready Golf should be the assumed policy, IMO. Gimmies should also be gratuitous in most situations. No need to be nervous around other golfers you don't know. Nobody cares if you missed a 2-footer or not. Just pick the damn ball up and move on to the next hole. People are waiting.

If Spanky wrote that for you tell him congrats, it is spot on.

I can't wait to golf against you again. And lose by 10 shots again.

Even Ugie doesn't want to golf on Friday


I liked how Fox Run had clocks out there to let you know where you stood, and the rangers were cool but seemed poised to move people along. That's how it should be. It seems a lot of rangers fail to move groups along as well, but don't think twice about coming up to you bitching if you have a cart tire barely touching the grass near the green.
"Sorry, I turned the wheel slightly and ended up with a tire on the grass. Now, the group in front of us is 2 holes behind where the should be, how about telling them to pickup and go to the next tee ya jagoff?"

Fisherman and hunters are required to carry licenses, so why not require golfers to register for a handicap index?

I don't get the joke.

You're comparing hunting with golf. I think it's hilarious. Carry on.

The easiest way to speed up the game is to have players charged per minute on the course. Don't let people pay a flat rate for a round. Problem solved.

That rule would start knife fights