Ducati Monster Forum

For any of you interested, Zaster & I will be heading to the UNM South golf driving range this Thursday @ 6pm if anyone wants to come beat the crap out of some golf balls, or, see how not to swing correctly.  [laugh]   We do promise one thing, you'll have fun / laugh your ass off...and that's all that matters.     :)

Found out that Adam picked up that nasty habit and he will be joining us...I know it will be fun if you don't mind making a fool out of yourself...I volunteer my equipment (golf equipment that is) for any non-golfers  [laugh]

I'd come, Karl, but I'm afraid your shaft might be a little short for me.   ;D

Sorry.  Had to do it.   [evil]

I custom build for guys like you ;D

whats the best way to carry my clubs while on the monster? ???

Interlocking grip?

This is how

150mph Golf Cart (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gBs_miaBPE#lq-hq-vhq)

That vid is awesome!!!


I just polished my shaft(s) Long...shiny...stiff.

Sorry, Had to do it.    [evil]      ;D


Actually I did. Clubs haven't been out of the garage since last ducnite @ Gardunos on the green last year.

This could get ugly.

Hope even those that don't play can come out this eve.  The weather rocks today!   

I have a set of old clubs stashed in ABQ. When I get back, I'd like to get out on the course and scare the wildlife.

Your on, Nic   [thumbsup]

RUN CRITTERS... RUN   Here we come!

Let us know when....Thank you Pam, Keith, Adam and Phil for a wonderful evening outing [thumbsup]
Perfect weather and company...and we weren't even as rusty as we thought.
BTW Scott, I took out the big boy with the big shaft to let it rip just for you [laugh] ;D

Thanks, Karl!  I knew you could, em, hand-le it.    ;D

Forgot to mention that we cracked up Pam and screwed up her shot when we commented on your earlier post in the middle
of her swing ;D

Glad I could provide a bit of levity, even in absentia.   [thumbsup]

Golf= Weirdness. My Dad taught my brother and I the basics as kids. I gave it up in my early 20's because I couldn't control my slice and was always off by myself in the woods and the rough. I got back into it for a few years in my early 50's and turned into an average hacker- mid-90's. I would play about 20 times a year, mainly because my brother had stuck with it and was the member of a club and I could play as his guest. He's a low 80's scorer who shoots  the occasional mid-70.

The thing I like about golf is the challenge of improvement over a variety of situations: Drive, short game, putting. What I cannot stand is the ridiculous waits on public courses. At my brother's club, a foursome could play 18 in just under 3 hours. Public courses here mean 5.5 hours a round. That's not fun. I'd rather spend my time sailing and, or course, riding my Duc.

I did play once in ABQ a few years ago. I have to admit that the courses look very bizarre. Here in the Northeast, we have "parks" courses- tree-lined, rolling fairways and treacherous rough. Or, on Long Island, we have links-style courses, sandy, wind-swept and not many trees. It was strange when I played in ABQ to be standing in an elevated tee-box, looking out over an unnatural swath of green fairway sit in the middle of the mostly brown landscape.

In my next installment, I will relate the story of my most memorable golf shot.

Should have slipped into some Depends before watching Matt's 150 mile an hour golfcart video.   :-\

If anyone is interested in joining us, Pam and I secured a tee time at Los Altos for Monday at 8:45 AM
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn127/zaster99/Golfer.gif)

 [bang]   I have a class from 9-10   :'(

I gotta get the clubs out when I return and hit some balls (golf balls for those of you who are wondering).  I want to hit the course more this year.

Should we attempt a night at the range when I get back into town? My old clubs are still there, and I am appropriately rusty- played once in 2009, a few times in '08, none this year.

By all means Nic [thumbsup]....Pam and I are ready to shake off some rust ourselves...happen to know other Hooligans who might be interested ;D

Stick a tee down for me.... FORE!!!

Hey guys. I love playing golf. It'll have to wait till I get having from Utah though. Maybe we could get together one weekend and play a round.

Anybody up for some range time one night? I'm mostly available3, except for Tues & Weds (12th & 13th).

Pam and I would love to join you....as long as you don't mind all the rust I'll be bringing ;D
BTW, if you want to play one of the City courses with us while you are here, we can call for weekend tee times
the Wednesday before that weekend. Pam said she would be available to play during the week starting next week.....must be nice to
be selfemployed [roll]

I need to put in some range time before I venture onto a course.

Now that makes two of us...Pam has been cheating on me
going out to the range with our 82 year old ex-neigbor lady ;D
What works for you this weekend?

Friday night.. Late Saturday afternoon.

I vote for late Saturday afternoon...need to get the cobwebs off the clubs  ;D ..any location and time preference?

Are you guys playing or just hitting the range? I'm down for the range. Where and what time?

Between 3 & 6 Saturday. I may need a ride, since I only have my Monster for transportation.

Pam, Nic and myself will be at the Puerto del Sol driving
range by 3:30 today if anyone is interested in whacking some balls ;D

First time with a club in my hand in quite a while.

I am.... Shankapotomus.

When do you want to play a round at Puerto Del Sol?
I'll find out when we have to call for a tee time.

Next Saturday. We are headed to Phoenix Tues and Wednesday to check out Frank Lloyd Wright's winte home (Talliessen).

Nic, the place is awesome!

I played a round at the UNM Championship Course Monday. It was really nice except that the greens were aerated about a week ago and the fairways were gettting it as we wer on the tee box. I'd like to go back and play when the grass is healed. I get to play tomorrow on base too. I am excited to get to play twice in one week.

Nic,
No tee time reservations for Puerto Del Sol ... It's first come first serve only. Let me know when you want to get there.
Would be nice to hook up with Craig for a round.

I'm planning to give myself a day off on Friday to play Santa Anna with Pam and my former neighbor.
If anyone is interested .... let me know and we will reserve the a spot for you.

I got home a little bit ago from my all day golf outing. I played 2 rounds today. One for our base sports day and another just to play. My game went downhill after the first round. I guess I just got worn out from the sun and not playing a lot lately.

Karl,
What course is that that you are playing? Is that at the casino? I have to work in the afternoon so I probably cant play that day. We'll have to hook up one of these days and get out on the course.

Yes, it was. Phoenix, however, is not a very impressive place.

Karl- I may be interested in playing tomorrow, depending on how my leg feels. I'll contact you later.

Craig,
It's the one by the casino (not Twin Warrior). Would be nice to hook up with you for a round. :)

I might not be able to get out until the afternoon since I have to finish the 2011 budget plan.
Pam and my neighbor mentioned possibly playing the UNM South Course tomorrow afternoon...
We'll let you know...they are playing Desert Green today.

I hate to do this, but I should probably not play. I have something painful going on with my left leg, and I am prescribing rest for myself.

Good call Nic...Hope you feel better soon.
Just have to do it some other time...enjoyed our outing at Puerto del Sol.
I'm sure Barbara will get tired of the NY winter and you can always escape to NM for a round
of golf in the middle of the winter....have been known to ski the Crest in the morning and go golfing in the
afternoon.  [thumbsup]

I'm thinking of dragging my brother down here for a few days. He's seriously into golf and a fun companion. Barbara and I have not made plans for returning, but I'm certain that I'd like to back to ABQ within the next 2 months.

Let us know when. I was told that I will be playing golf once the riding weather deteriorates.  :D

Thanks to Krystle and Matt, Pam and I had a great Memorial Day outing at the
Los Altos golf course...got to do it again ;)

that was alot of fun guys! I hope we can do it again...

Got a 9 AM tee time at Los Altos on Monday...they still have the same Monday special: green fees, cart, practice balls and lunch for $30 per person.
Have two spots open if anyone is interested  :D