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Unintended joys of golf
Started really playing last spring/summer and making some progress. Have found I really prefer walking as well.
Big benefit is 2+ miles of walking for 9 holes. Secondary benefit is when I come upon wildlife on the course. Frequently see deer very close. This was a doe eating on the next tee box. 
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As I walk around to the next tee box I see she has two babies with her in the brush by the water. She watched me as I walked up and teed off.
Maybe not a big deal for most but what a cool thing to share a space with such beautiful and gentle animals. 
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A friends picture.
Ft Sill golf course. 
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That is so cool!!! We put veggies out at the edge of our woods and deer come up and eat. We have seen Doe and babies also, so cool.
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08-01-2024, 04:57 PM
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holy crap sooner!!
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If that's your bag... tip of the hat to the Mizuno irons!
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08-01-2024, 07:17 PM
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It is and thanks! I’m not good enough for them probably but the feel on flushed shots is addictive. And I don’t seem to do any better with true improvement irons like the 425.
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Addicted here too! 3 times a week and also prefer to walk…unless it’s too hot. Love being outside, beautiful setting and lots of cool creatures. This looks photoshopped but it’s not, I took it with my phone.
 Early morning at the club… 
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08-02-2024, 03:06 AM
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<=====crosses SC off list of retirement destinations.....
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The one birdie I scored in 1985.
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Tilden Golf Course- Berkeley.
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08-02-2024, 04:47 AM
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Counterclockwise?
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Another one not photoshopped…they don’t mess with you if you don’t mess with them (most of the time)!
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08-02-2024, 06:12 AM
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Damn and I felt like I had a great excuse for blading a 15 yard chip because a 6’ snake was a few feet behind me.
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Its a sport if you walk and a game if you ride.
Hitting the 15th hole and still having your game going after walking for 4 hours & 4 beers in the blazing sun is all I ask for. I wasn't in the military but I golf that way; left, right, left, right.
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08-02-2024, 09:45 AM
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I can identify. I get to see the WHOLE course when I golf. My neighbor who is about a 6 enjoys pointing out parts of the course he never sees when he golfs without me.
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I've always preferred walking. Helps to contemplate your next shot and cuts down on the beer consumption.
I just bought a new (to me) set of Ping Eye 2 Beryllium irons to replace my old Ping black dots. I understand "it's the Indian, not the arrow" but hopefully it shaves a few strokes off my game. Also switching to metal stiff shaft as opposed to graphite flex shaft.
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08-02-2024, 10:04 AM
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Who said golf just spoils a nice walk?
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08-02-2024, 10:39 AM
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