I havent been there in a year or so. Last time I was there it was gone. But its possible they only take it away when the piano player is in the bar. I think he may have required they take it down when he plays bc he's had a number of ricochets back at his head over the years.
Groupon for Pinebrook this morning. $50 for 2 or $90 for four with cart and range balls.
Good deal?
Nonny and I will be in Richmond, VA on Saturday. Anyone have a recommendation of a place to play (or avoid)?
I've heard there are some great disc golf courses in the area.
It's been years since I played more than 1-2 times a year on the "wedding tour," but after a round at Tanglewood Champ course a couple weeks ago with family, I've decided I need to get back to playing. Had too much fun and actually kept the score respectable considering how little I've played since college.
I also quickly realized that technology has passed me by. Hell, I had two balls in my bag...one a ProV1 from Pinehurst from a wedding 3-4 years ago and the other was a damn Balata. Still love my Mizuno Grad irons, but the grips were last replaced in 2000. Hit the hell out of the 1 iron on a few short par 4's though. Ultimately, the club I really need to upgrade is my driver. I'm swinging a 14 year old Zevo, and while I managed to drive a 290 uphill Par 4, I also was able to hit my brother-in-laws cheapo 1-year old Wilson titanium driver farther on the range. With that in mind, I spent all of $110 and ordered a "new" used Burner 2.0 with a Graphalloy Epic shaft. Should be fun to swing something built in this decade when it gets here next week.
Now, I've gotta find the best deals to play around Charlotte. Gonna search through the thread, but any advice would be appreciated.
agree with dcdeac re: pinehurst vs myrtle. plus, nothing beats going to myrtle with a bunch of dudes, getting hammered, and making it rain at derrieres or some other seedy strip club. pure gold in aberdeen just doesn't cut it.
Went to a free clinic at Smiley's (formerly Jimmy Mac's) today. They are doing some big things out there in the next few years. Adding a short game area and more targets.
I wish Smiley the best, but that place will not last the few years you mention without hemorrhaging cash. Terrible location and it's failed multiple times under previous owners.
Yea. I tend to agree with you, but it does keep improving. Putt-putt carpet was refurbished, so hopefully they can get some kids out there.
He is selling a lot more clubs than I remember in years past, so that could help. No clue what the margin is on clubs.
There is 60% less golf retail space in the US than there was 5 years ago, so I think retail golf margins are pretty thin.
I really hate the beating the golf industry has taken the last 5 years. It will take a long time to recover.