Jimmy Neutron Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I played the Blue Monster today and all I can say is That course kicked my butt. The fairways are fast and don't hold a ball with any english on it. A ball in the rough is a ball lost - I can now see why the PGA has so many spotters on every hole. In the rare instance you do find your ball, you damn near break your wrists slamming it out of there. The greens actually weren't too bad - fast, but not too tough to read. I putted very well, earning from my foresome-mates and caddie Walking up 18 was a very cool feeling - the grandstands and hugh scoreboard are up for next weeks CA Championship. Water protects the front left of that green and the stands are on the back right. I totaled 2 pars in a very tough round in the wind. I should have abandoned the driver long before I did, but I wanted that long perfect drive on a Blud Monster hole. I can't wait to watch the pros tear that big blue biyatch a new one next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I played the Blue Monster today and all I can say is That course kicked my butt. The fairways are fast and don't hold a ball with any english on it. A ball in the rough is a ball lost - I can now see why the PGA has so many spotters on every hole. In the rare instance you do find your ball, you damn near break your wrists slamming it out of there. The greens actually weren't too bad - fast, but not too tough to read. I putted very well, earning from my foresome-mates and caddie Walking up 18 was a very cool feeling - the grandstands and hugh scoreboard are up for next weeks CA Championship. Water protects the front left of that green and the stands are on the back right. I totaled 2 pars in a very tough round in the wind. I should have abandoned the driver long before I did, but I wanted that long perfect drive on a Blud Monster hole. I can't wait to watch the pros tear that big blue biyatch a new one next weekend. On a serious note, sounds like you had a lot of fun. Secondly, is the big blue Doral monster a man? If so, then I've bolded the statements that seem to chime in on this weeks theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I have not played with my monster today....what? Huh? Oh-the golf hole..sorry I heard "monster" "tuff hole" and just got distracted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Did you play the tips? Gotta be pretty cool to play the same conditions the Pros will play it. Closest I've come is playing Bunker Hills the week after the Seniors Tour held a tournament there. Not like they set the course up too tough for the Seniors... Surprised you were able to get on the week before the PGA plays there. We were in Jacksonville years ago and tried to play Sawgrass but were told they weren't allowing the public on the course within 2 weeks of the Players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Did you play the tips? Gotta be pretty cool to play the same conditions the Pros will play it. Closest I've come is playing Bunker Hills the week after the Seniors Tour held a tournament there. Not like they set the course up too tough for the Seniors... Surprised you were able to get on the week before the PGA plays there. We were in Jacksonville years ago and tried to play Sawgrass but were told they weren't allowing the public on the course within 2 weeks of the Players. I had committed to play from the big boy tees, but they were closed. I guess that's understandable with the tournament only a week away. They are closing the course tomorrow for final prep. It was very cool. The rough was rough. My caddie said it won't see a mower between now and when the PGA guys begin play. Another week of growth. Playing a course like that helps me appreciate how good those PGA cats are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I played the Blue Monster today and all I can say is I am jealous. Very, very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I am jealous. Very, very jealous. +1 On a side note, I am heading south tomorrow night for a four day golf-a-thon. I am heading to Santee, SC to play six rounds of golf in four days. If there is anyone that reads this thread and is anywhere around that Santee area, and would like to golf, post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 +1 On a side note, I am heading south tomorrow night for a four day golf-a-thon. I am heading to Santee, SC to play six rounds of golf in four days. If there is anyone that reads this thread and is anywhere around that Santee area, and would like to golf, post here. Sounds fun! Hopefully, you're taking your own clubs. I made the mistake of leaving mine home and my hands are paying the price this morning. I use a use a very soft, tacky grip on my sticks and the Calloway rentals I used yesterday were rock hard and rough. I can play 36 holes or more with my clubs anytime with no problem, but my hands freakin' hurt today after one round with those hard grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I use a use a very soft, tacky grip on my sticks and the Calloway rentals I used yesterday were rock hard and rough. I can play 36 holes or more with my clubs anytime with no problem, but my hands freakin' hurt today after one round with those hard grips. Rub some Vagisil on 'em. :oldrolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I use a use a very soft, tacky grip on my sticks...rock hard and rough...my hands freakin' hurt today after one round with those hard.... Good lord, this is so wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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