For all you golfers out there, it's finally time...

The best from the USA, led by current five-time consecutive PGA tournament winner and #1 golfer on the planet, Tiger Woods and backed by lefty himself, Phil Mickelson, my favorite player, the USA tackles a super European contingent led by, as usual, Paddy Harrington, Jose-Maria, Sergio and captained by woosie himself, Mr Ian Woosnam!

I have the greatest respect for all these players and have been very glad and grateful to have met many of them as they passed through Colorado's INTERNATIONAL event each year.

So, the USA climbs uphill but is this the year we regain control until 2008 or will Europe do something that has never been done; to retain three straight times...tune in tomorrow (9/22) for the beginning!

I'm celebrating with my own RYDER CUP tournament in the golf league I own and operate and will definitely be watching closely for any tips as we conclude our 10th year competing for the...GML WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

Have fun watching it all and go USA!

Europe simply rules the four-ball competitions every year...our only chance, once again, is to hold off as long as we can, pick up at least 3 points today and find a way to charge on the single matches tomorrow.

It would be great to see Sergio play this well, week to week in PGA events; he has been the most interesting to watch!

If we can wake up a sleeping Tiger and get Phil going, the rest should follow; what I'd like to see is a couple of our other players get the chance to play this afternoon and sit Tiger and Phil down because it's simply not there for them today and we need points from someone...come on Tom, change it up and mix it up...that'll get our blood flowing...

What was the score in the end?:confused:

9½ US versus 18½ EUROPE: unstoppable Euros!

As much about golf as I know, going on 30 years now myself, it's clear that the US team simply can not compete playing in this Championship!!!

The Europeans have a far better balance playing team format and have showed it time and again that simply makes our players unable to catch up but in all fairness, once we go back to medal play in weekly PGA events, European players all but DISAPPEAR!

It's just GREAT to see these other venues and amazing places in the world! Scotland and Ireland being other homelands for me as well, I watched the whole thing only for that reason; to see the small classic villages, the great new construction and modernizations, the people, the rolling landscapes, GREAT!!!

Maybe next time...we'll find out over here in '08!

I'm really looking forward to the showcase that CHINA will put on for us all at the '08 Summer Olympics!!!...or is it '12...can't remember...but it will happen and I'll tape as much as I can!

http://www.rydercup.com/2006/index.html

The media quoted an unnamed American as saying put up $10 million and the result would be different, Do we really accept that the US players are only interested in cash and not the honour of their country, and is that why they also did not win the Baseball and Basket ball world championships?

Brian

...Do we really accept that the US players are only interested in cash and not the honour of their country, and is that why they also did not win the Baseball and Basket ball world championships?As much as I hate to say it, I think you would find the outcome quite different if there was a sizeable purse involved.:o Some of our best athletes won't even take the field if they aren't paid...and some whine they don't get paid enough (greedy pricks:mad: )

The media quoted an unnamed American as saying put up $10 million and the result would be different, Do we really accept that the US players are only interested in cash and not the honour of their country, and is that why they also did not win the Baseball and Basket ball world championships?

Brian

I've played with a lot of PGA players and I know from my experience in varied tournament formats, in speaking with them, in asking opposite sides, etc...getting as full a story on all sides as possible and in considering my thrirty years of playing experience...at least in the golf world. no, it's not a money factor.

None of the top players need the purse money anyway, ever. The fact is Europe continues to practice and play these varied formats so naturally they are going to be that much more comfortable competing in them, and it shows, where in almost all US golf, these other formats are almost never played.

I'm very glad that Colorado hosts one of the very few alternate playing formats (our International features the modified Stableford scoring system). And I'm equally dissappointed in Tiger Woods as the #1 player for NEVER having played in our event, mainly for the change of pace and experience. Phil loves and as with most tournaments in his career will prove out, he's won it before and I'm sure he will win it again, even with next year's major schedule changes.

To our detriment, the US has lost touch with the beginnings of this sport and doesn't create enough opportunity to play the other formats in professional golf so it follows, if we win the Ryder Cup, President's Cup, or the like, it's great but a rarity!

When I coached in the public schools, I created a major issue by teaching my players ALL playing formats along with customized playing strategies and course management philosophies so my players were truly ready for any playing situation even though the league played Medal play only. One of my favorite coaching stories was in my third year at the annual District's competition meeting, I offered that this season, we should play Four-ball instead of the traditional medal play between all ten schools. Immediately, four of the entrenched school coaches that have been there longer than father time himself all stood up together and almost sang their dissapproval; it sounded like a collective William Hung from American Idol!$?!?

Naturally, they complained that their players didn't know about this playing format and that my players would have an unfair advantage and I simply said, yeah, you're right and that's YOUR fault!

Needless to say, I never won the Coach- of-the-Year award as voted on by my peers but that's not what I was coaching for. I was there for my kids, period! With this group of coaches I often thought if they did offer this award I was ready to decline it because growing up as a player watching these same coaches, "work", we all knew what a joke they all were with the exception of a couple who were actually decent players, good coaches, and good people. The rest were there for the big check and couldn't coach or make a three footer to save their lives!?#?$! Plus, I would have declined because I wouldn't have wanted to be, "one of the boys" in that group. I was very happy to rock the boat, tip it over, and try to sink them all because I knew my appointment and program would make them nervous and, it did!

So what happened? - In my five year coaching career, four of my players in my first three years went on full scholarships to CU Boulder; never done before in the school system's history, two of my players were the #1 player in the entire district their senior year, and I grew a program that was on the brink of collapse to well over thirty players; a school and district participation record. The first year after I left, participation dropped from my last season of 38, including a newly developed full Girl's Spring golf program to (6) and no girl's program because the new coach, "didn't have time" in the Spring...

If I ever coach again, I'll have to be bolder and not hang back as I did before$?!?#ha!!!:D

You mean kids need coaching on how to knock a little ball into a hole with a stick?:confused:

I can see that a foursome might need a slightly different mindset , but why does a four ball?

brian

You mean kids need coaching on how to knock a little ball into a hole with a stick?:confused:

Probably no more coaching than is needed to kick a much larger ball into a huge net :rolleyes: :D .

I appreciate GML's vantage point, but I still think there are more than a few golfers out there who are all about the money. I used to really like Fred Couples until I read an interview with him a few years ago. He was complaining (whining, really) about purses at events that he felt still lagged behind what is offered for other professional sports (baseball, basketball, american football especially, which are much more popular with more sponsor $$ because of the popularity). He felt golf money for the pros should be on par with the other popular sports, and he went on to say that he didn't think he could play in the time of Palmer and Nicklaus because the money was so much less back then, and he was amazed that they were able to carry on under those conditions.

I thought I was listening to a 22 year old NBA player when I saw those comments, not a pro golfer. Talk about out of touch with reality.

I do enjoy watching match play, and I really like the other scoring system you mentioned.

By the way, GML, I'm playing in a scramble on Friday. Any advice on how to keep my head down on the ball (other than tying a string from my nose to my genitals)? :D :D :D

You mean kids need coaching on how to knock a little ball into a hole with a stick?:confused:

ha!?#!very funny Rich-man:p

crooked sticks at that, some more than others depending on how well the round actually went!?$#?$!#:D

Probably no more coaching than is needed to kick a much larger ball into a huge net :rolleyes: :D .

I appreciate GML's vantage point, but I still think there are more than a few golfers out there who are all about the money. I used to really like Fred Couples until I read an interview with him a few years ago. He was complaining (whining, really) about purses at events that he felt still lagged behind what is offered for other professional sports (baseball, basketball, american football especially, which are much more popular with more sponsor $$ because of the popularity). He felt golf money for the pros should be on par with the other popular sports, and he went on to say that he didn't think he could play in the time of Palmer and Nicklaus because the money was so much less back then, and he was amazed that they were able to carry on under those conditions.

I thought I was listening to a 22 year old NBA player when I saw those comments, not a pro golfer. Talk about out of touch with reality.

I do enjoy watching match play, and I really like the other scoring system you mentioned.

By the way, GML, I'm playing in a scramble on Friday. Any advice on how to keep my head down on the ball (other than tying a string from my nose to my genitals)? :D :D :D

Absolutely, there are the fair share of just plain and simple GREEDY suckers out there playing because the money is right and that's in part because of supply and demand and marketing of the player; Tiger demands...yes, demands, a one million appearance fee in many places around the world...why do you really think he skips our little tournament in Colorado...in the past it coincided with a couple tournaments in South Africa where he got that $1m just to show up and still does at different times of the year. Now he takes that week off to prepare for the upcoming major but still misses quite a few regular events because the appearance fees greatly outweigh playing in a PGA event that pays no appearance fee...sure smart business move you bet but greedy still...

It's not like he's going to fail to win enough money each year to keep his card!$?$?!?#

The NBA has definitely gotten to the point where money is far too important but with almost every player making monster money and then NOT performing, I've got a big problem with that as a FORMER fan...see, simple just don't support them and maybe the league will get the hint sooner or later!:D

By the way, GML, I'm playing in a scramble on Friday. Any advice on how to keep my head down on the ball (other than tying a string from my nose to my genitals)? :D :D :D

Try this quick process: If you can hit a few balls at the range before starting, don't start with your driver, ever...warm up your back and muscle memory with an 8-iron shot...a long enough swing to get a good feel for the ball but short enough to slowly wake yourself up for the day. Now, pick out a target for the distance for this club and DON'T concentrate on exactly where the ball goes but rather, the feel that you get from each shot to quickly develop a SOLID feel and CONFIDENCE to begin your round.

This is a key mistake I see most players make because they are immediately trying to nail their target instead of paying attention to the feel they have for the day and especially, when they start putting...that's when I make most of my lead versus someone like this because their feel for putting is destroyed right at the start! - In a scramble especially, you all need the best feel for your shots from putt #1!!!

Now, grab your SW or PW and do the same thing but concentrate more on accuracy because these are your scoring/money shots that will translate into tournament success during your tourney...

Now, you ask, "What the hell does all this have to do with my question about how to keep my head down?"...

Ahhh, ancient Chinese secret you see, I've just tricked you and your swing into performing at an INSTINCTIVE level instead of the traditional MECHANICAL level so now, your body will be ready to REACT to making good overall swings, including keeping your head down or whatever instead of being stuck on a mechanical issue, like this, preventing you to perform instinctively! TADA! - Yes, my bill will be in the mail to you shortly or you can just send me 20% of your winnings!?#?$?!:D

Becoming a better golfer has a lot more to do with mental approach and preparation than it ever does with how to hit a shot or how to prevent a patterned swing flaw...so, my teachings take full advantage of this to make the sport as easy as it can be made because for anyone who has really tried it, it is arguably, the hardest thing they've ever tried!!!

Have fun and let me know how you did! - Fairways and greens!!!

One last thing; when you guys are all putting for your best scramble score, one, don't let the closer players finish their putt out or technically, that's your score and it eliminates everyone elses chance to better your team score. Also, watch how the putt finishes in the last foot, especially on down hill putts so the next player can really take advantage of the read! And don't read putts from the opposite side of the hole...that just wastes time because none of our courses are in the kind of shape that would make any difference!?#?$!

I can see that a foursome might need a slightly different mindset , but why does a four ball?

brian

Sure, Foursome being far more involved, especially before you even tee it up on #1, that's why Four-ball is all but dead but it still has plenty of merit!

There are VERY important aspects including, in a larger Four-ball event against many teams, the "xerox" factor comes into play, as I call it.

You seek a partner that for the most part hits all the same distances that you do so that you can trade that kind of info. during the event, especially coming in handy during rougher weather. Yes, in any format, you are allowed to ask your playing partner for advice but not from your opponents so take advantage of it! Rule #8.1...you can even ask your partner's caddy if he has better course knowledge as to breaks in greens, clubs to hit over hazards or whatever you need!

The biggest aspect of playing this format well is to try to position yourself on the green with as similiar putts as possible throughout the day, since you're playing your own ball. His read and stroke on a putt may very well give you the answers you need to score better, thus taking the lead over your competitors. I will purposely try to "xerox" the same shot, especially starting my round, to give us a better team feel and partnership over the other group to set the tone for the day, then, let lose and take chances on other approach shots to simply gain any advantage, especially on holes that suit you even better than your partner.

This is why our Ryder Cup team just can't pull it together because they are TOO used to playing alone and can't make this key adjustment!

In example, I have trouble drawing the ball off the tee so on all right to left hole designs, I'll more closely mimick the approach shot of my partner, trying to take advantage of our positions on the green but on the left to right holes, I blast away, taking full advantage of my power fade length and ATTACK the greens full force!

It's give and take so with my limitation, my partner accomodates me, play HIS game to the teeth and I need to catch up with him. On my type holes, the roles reverse. So much can be gained by adjusting each of our private one-on-one games to really suit this format and that what makes a winning team!

ANYONE INTERESTED:

I developed a new playing format/lesson that I used as a coach. It's geared for the bogey golfer and better (mid-handicapper) because you do have to have the ability to score reasonably otherwise it will drive you crazy!

"Byron Nelson, 1945 - The most famous year in golf history, and deservedly so: 18 total wins, 11 of them consecutively. Let's say that again - eighteen wins, including 11 in a row! And unbeknownst to many golf fans, Lord Byron actually won another tournament in that streak, which would have made the streak 12 straight and the win total 19. However, the rule in 1945 was that a tournament's total purse had to be at least $3,000; the purse in Nelson's "lost victory" was only $2,500, so it is not considered an "official" win.

The reason Nelson won so much in 1945 is that he was playing the best golf the PGA Tour has ever seen. Not only did he win 18 times, but he finished second seven more times (that's 25 times in the Top 2!). To top it off, Nelson won the only major championship played in 1945, the PGA Championship.

The year 1945 was the high point in a three-year stretch for Nelson in which he won 34 times and finished second 16 times. In that three-year stretch, Nelson finished out of the Top 10 exactly once."

…what else can be said…God Bless you Lord Byron Nelson! You are so loved! Fairway and Greens FOREVER!

Tiger is amazing. No doubt about that but this will simply never be truly challenged!

GML,

thanks for the tip. You're right about leaving the driver alone for that, and I can see the wisdom in that.

This scramble is for work, so I don't think I'll be able to share bragging rights with ya, but I still thank you. My main problem is playing enough through the year to get consistant. I like to play, but work and other things seem to delay golf too much to develop a good, consistant swing.

GML,

thanks for the tip. You're right about leaving the driver alone for that, and I can see the wisdom in that.

This scramble is for work, so I don't think I'll be able to share bragging rights with ya, but I still thank you. My main problem is playing enough through the year to get consistant. I like to play, but work and other things seem to delay golf too much to develop a good, consistant swing.

Gotta make time brother! - I understand. If I can help any more, just let me know!:cool:

ha!?#!very funny Rich-man:p

crooked sticks at that, some more than others depending on how well the round actually went!?$#?$!#:D
Ah you mean the round of drinks, is that needed before the game to keep one awake or after to further assist slumber through boredom?:confused:

Ah you mean the round of drinks, is that needed before the game to keep one awake or after to further assist slumber through boredom?:confused:

Obviously, you wouldn't begin to understand Rich so please, save it for your new website!#$!

As hard as I've tried to learn anything from you and a couple of others, it can't be done because you don't have what it takes...

I'm very fortunate to have the skillsets that I have, and in many arenas, and can and have put it against some of the VERY BEST in the world...I know you can make no such claim yourself and I'm not judging you on that but I am calling your "all in bluff" by comparing it to this:

I've competed and won a decent share of events over the course of my competitive thirty years against fellow professionals and as an amatuer in the sports of;

GOLF
TENNIS
BILLIARDS
DARTS
BOWLING
FOOTBALL
SOCCER and
VOLLEYBALL


My private golf lesson client's list (GML!) has included Denver Broncos stars, Colorado Avalanche stars, San Francisco 49er stars, Fortune 500 business leaders, and as always, anyone willing to learn this great sport!

So, sit down little man because the adults are speaking!?#?$!

Ah you mean the round of drinks, is that needed before the game to keep one awake or after to further assist slumber through boredom?:confused:

Huh? What did his post have to do with drinking?

Huh? What did his post have to do with drinking?
"depending on how well the round actually went "

Ah.

Round of golf
Round of drinks
Round we go

Ah.

Round of golf
Round of drinks
Round we go
Round the bend if you play or watch golf.:cool:

Ah.

Round of golf
Round of drinks
Round we go

Don't sweat it Joe...Rich is (in)famous for misunderstanding...most things!?#?

As we and most know, I was referring to the challenge of playing golf because one's ability can vary from day to day, no matter how much experience one has...

It certainly sounds like Rich varies depending on how many pints are in him at the given time!#??$!:D

Don't sweat it Joe...Rich is (in)famous for misunderstanding...most things!?#?



I wasn't the one asking the question Jon:rolleyes: :p

Pardon me for asking - Just what is 'GML' that there is a 'World Champ' of? :)

Just curious...
(Sorry to be a pain if you've already explained this :))

Pardon me for asking - Just what is 'GML' that there is a 'World Champ' of? :)


Great Monster Loonies
Golf Master Losers
Grown Men Lie
Grief Mentality License
Gone Mad Lately

Round the bend if you play or watch golf.:cool:

Given Monday's round, of golf that is, I concur.

That being said, I enjoy playing the game 99% of the time, even though I go round and round with it. Definitely a game that demands practice of the entire skill set, in order to excel.

I take it, from your posts Rich, that you do not care for golf. I once felt the same, having only been bored to tears from watching it on the telly. It looked like a stupid game, grown men chasing a little white ball around several hundred acres of green. But...one round was all it took, and now...round and round I go. ;) :D :eek:

Great Monster Loonies
Golf Master Losers
Grown Men Lie
Grief Mentality License
Gone Mad Lately

Hey, there's that faint heartbeat yet again...wow, twice in a couple of days, you must feel quite sprout!?#?$?!#

So many levels of competitive accumen, work-ethic, strategies, decades of practice, mental tenacity, guts, ...is anyone here at all surprised at this posting?

KenHigg: Out of respect for my golf league membership, I won't share that here but suffice it to say that my league is tolerant of any player, any skill level, and from anywhere!

I wasn't the one asking the question Jon:rolleyes: :p

No, you were the one, yet again, missing the post!

Given Monday's round, of golf that is, I concur.

That being said, I enjoy playing the game 99% of the time, even though I go round and round with it. Definitely a game that demands practice of the entire skill set, in order to excel.

I take it, from your posts Rich, that you do not care for golf. I once felt the same, having only been bored to tears from watching it on the telly. It looked like a stupid game, grown men chasing a little white ball around several hundred acres of green. But...one round was all it took, and now...round and round I go. ;) :D :eek:

Great to hear that JoeCruse! I hear that from every single player I've run across or given lessons to; their initial thoughts were like most but as soon as they tried picking up a club themselves, it's the most humbling experience and genuinely addictive because you can't accept that a crooked stick and a ball could ever be so hard to control!!!:eek:

Exactly as predicted; Europe may own the Ryder Cup but Tiger owns the world when it comes to one-on-one competition!

He's well on his way to his sixth straight win this week at the American Express World Championships!:D

The Tiger romp continues in style with a sixth straight win this past weekend in Hertfordshire, England at the American Express Championships!

Tiger has now won this World Championship event FIVE times!

http://images.thegolfchannel.com/images/photogallery/145721.jpg

This weekend (10/07/06) will mark the 10th Anniversary of the GML Pro-Am World Championship Golf League in it's current format and yes, I'm tooting my own horn because the stats have been amazing and I thank everyone for playing their best, meeting so many different people, and sharing their time with us all!

Check these statistics out:
An average of 18 players per tournament...
An average of 6 tournaments per season...
= 108 players per season!



(70)+ different courses played!
Over 20,000 holes played in total!
With an average hole length of 375 yards, we've collectively walked 7.5 million yards over the past ten years!...Whew!#?$?$?!:D
Celebrity guests have included; PGA and LPGA Stars, NFL Stars, NHL Stars, NBA Stars, NASCAR Stars, and many Colorado native celebrities!


Competing players have represented the greatest peoples and nations including:
U.S.A.!
CHINA!
SPAIN!
SCOTLAND!
IRELAND!
PORTUGAL!
CANADA!
MEXICO!
THAILAND!
LAOS!
CAMBODIA!
INDIA!
GERMANY!
ITALY!
GREECE!
JAPAN!
ENGLAND!
WALES!
FRANCE!
SWEDEN!
NORWAY!
DENMARK!
BRAZIL!
CHILE!
PANAMA!
CUBA!
PUERTO RICO!
EGYPT!
SOUTH AFRICA!
IRAN!
ISRAEL!
AUSTRALIA!



(2) ACES have been recorded!
(7) net Zero scores have been recorded and (16) net Aces have been recorded!
Of the (7) zero and (16) net Aces, three and twelve respectively, have been recorded by one AMAZING PLAYER...way to go Pop!!!
INCLUDING WINNING THE VERY FIRST GML WORLD BELT AFTER ALMOST DYING THE MONTH BEFORE! - A TRUE TESTAMENT TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT AND BOND BETWEEN FATHER AND SON!!!
TAW - 36 Championships and undefeated for the entire 2005 Season!


So, what does 2007 have in store?

Better than ever, 2007 GML tournaments will feature:

Dual GML World Belt and the new 2006 Tag-Team Championships!
NEW: Longest Drive Championship Belt!!! Travelling belt each tournament!
C-T-P on every par-3!!! All season long!
Free DVD/VHS giveaways and awards for any net Birdie or better all season long!
2007 will feature GML's own club line giveaway when by season's end, the 2007 Player of the Year will win a set of GML Irons!!!
Larger charity prize pool for season ending donations!
As always, tons of golf balls, free rule books, free GML lessons, and much more!


So, for (10) terrific and tenacious years, THANKS TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE...here we go again!:cool:

Sounds rather like spam to me:rolleyes:

I take it, from your posts Rich, that you do not care for golf. I once felt the same, having only been bored to tears from watching it on the telly. It looked like a stupid game, grown men chasing a little white ball around several hundred acres of green. But...one round was all it took, and now...round and round I go. ;) :D :eek:
You can reduce any sport or game to absurdity, I remember taking my then 4 year old daughter to putt on one of those seaside putting games, she put the ball down and proceded to chase it round the grass, I told her that the idea was to get the ball into the hole, she looked at me, at the hole , at the ball, picked it up and place it in the hole and stood there grinning. Yep that sums up golf.:D

Brian

ps I used to play, badly, before the eyes went awol.

This weekend (10/07/06) will mark the 10th Anniversary of the GML Pro-Am World Championship Golf League in it's current format and yes, I'm tooting my own horn because the stats have been amazing and I thank everyone for playing their best, meeting so many different people, and sharing their time with us all!

Check these statistics out:
An average of 18 players per tournament...
An average of 6 tournaments per season...
= 108 players per season!



(70)+ different courses played!
Over 20,000 holes played in total!
With an average hole length of 375 yards, we've collectively walked 7.5 million yards over the past ten years!...Whew!#?$?$?!:D
Celebrity guests have included; PGA and LPGA Stars, NFL Stars, NHL Stars, NBA Stars, NASCAR Stars, and many Colorado native celebrities!


Competing players have represented the greatest peoples and nations including:
U.S.A.!
CHINA!
SPAIN!
SCOTLAND!
IRELAND!
PORTUGAL!
CANADA!
MEXICO!
THAILAND!
LAOS!
CAMBODIA!
INDIA!
GERMANY!
ITALY!
GREECE!
JAPAN!
ENGLAND!
WALES!
FRANCE!
SWEDEN!
NORWAY!
DENMARK!
BRAZIL!
CHILE!
PANAMA!
CUBA!
PUERTO RICO!
EGYPT!
SOUTH AFRICA!
IRAN!
ISRAEL!
AUSTRALIA!



(2) ACES have been recorded!
(7) net Zero scores have been recorded and (16) net Aces have been recorded!
Of the (7) zero and (16) net Aces, three and twelve respectively, have been recorded by one AMAZING PLAYER...way to go Pop!!!
INCLUDING WINNING THE VERY FIRST GML WORLD BELT AFTER ALMOST DYING THE MONTH BEFORE! - A TRUE TESTAMENT TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT AND BOND BETWEEN FATHER AND SON!!!
TAW - 36 Championships and undefeated for the entire 2005 Season!


So, what does 2007 have in store?

Better than ever, 2007 GML tournaments will feature:

Dual GML World Belt and the new 2006 Tag-Team Championships!
NEW: Longest Drive Championship Belt!!! Travelling belt each tournament!
C-T-P on every par-3!!! All season long!
Free DVD/VHS giveaways and awards for any net Birdie or better all season long!
2007 will feature GML's own club line giveaway when by season's end, the 2007 Player of the Year will win a set of GML Irons!!!
Larger charity prize pool for season ending donations!
As always, tons of golf balls, free rule books, free GML lessons, and much more!


So, for (10) terrific and tenacious years, THANKS TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE...here we go again!:cool:

Sounds like a lot of fun and that ou're really into it. :) :) I'm just trying to figure out who you're sharing this with in this forum? I googled 'GML Golf', etc and couldn't get anything that made any sense... :confused: :o

Sounds like a lot of fun and that ou're really into it. :) :) I'm just trying to figure out who you're sharing this with in this forum? I googled 'GML Golf', etc and couldn't get anything that made any sense... :confused: :o

I told many of my members about this site so this is a quick way to share our golf league history with each other.

We had a website but because of hackers and the like, I took it off the net.

Also, this may serve as an inspiration to other looking into starting up there own league...I'm happy to help!

This is the 10th anniversary of this formation of the "BELT" league but in total, my 18th year!

googled 'GML Golf', etc and couldn't get anything that made any sense... :confused: :o
Golf Mad Ladies
Gone Mad Ladies

I told many of my members about this site so this is a quick way to share our golf league history with each other.

We had a website but because of hackers and the like, I took it off the net.

Also, this may serve as an inspiration to other looking into starting up there own league...I'm happy to help!

This is the 10th anniversary of this formation of the "BELT" league but in total, my 18th year!

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So is this something like fantasy football?

First of all, let me apologize to you for not directly answering your question from before about "GML" but for good reason...with the various nefarious characters here, it's just not something I want to share because of the misuse by others...sorry, but a few bad apples DO ruin the bunch in this case...

Anyway, So is this something like fantasy football?: No...my league is the REAL thing and has represented the greatest ranges of people, competitions, and skills!

I'm so honored and proud of everyone who have played year after year and it's a testament to good people that it has been stronger every season!

Everyone is handicapped off of my (+2) handicap and it's fair for all players at all levels; from various tee boxes, various slope ratings, many different courses, and of course, each player's handicap, which I assist with during our play with private lessons while I play because I want everyone to improve and enjoy their game!

I'll leave the "fantasy" to others...:D

And you have had all (or some) of those celebrities you listed in a former post actually playing golf in your tournament(s)?

And you have had all (or some) of those celebrities you listed in a former post actually playing golf in your tournament(s)?

At least once, over the course of the past ten years, yes!

Others not mentioned, joined our league play while we were playing because they were in the group ahead or behind us and wanted to know what that cool "GML BELT" was all about!

Some found out the hard way by losing some cash!?#?$#?$! but all in good fun!!!

Hopefully this coming season, we'll play a full benefit tournament with the entire Denver Broncos organization!:cool:

Hey gang!

Great news...I just signed on a new full season sponsor/partner!

MING'S DYNASTY has agreed to come on board full time; very grateful for their PT sponsorship in past season's, but now, full time!

Every tournament in 2007 will feature special MING'S DYNASTY restaurant coupons for everyone for a FREE entree for all GML Members!

And Ming's will be hosting our season-ending banquet!

So practice up until the snow starts flying! - As you know, I play golf until the snow is too deep to find my ball so if you'd like lessons or just want to get together to play, let me know!:cool:

One last shot at winning the GML World belt this weekend...good luck!

Here's some pointers about the course we're competing at this weekend and how to play it:

Summary:

Very small greens on the front nine. You don't want to be over any of the first four greens so play short to protect your score.

We are still playing SUMMER rules, so no changes to your ball in the fairway, unless it rains a lot Friday night but it's not supposed to...

The C-T-P championship will be contested on holes 4, 7, 12, and 16. If there is no winner after hole #16, all players can hit one extra ball on #16 and the closest shot to the hole will be the winner of the Carbon Blue Wedge!

Take a little extra time looking for each other's ball in the rough because there will be a lot of leaves all over...don't forget your cameras because this is the best time of year to see Fall Colors!

DETAILS:

Hole#1 - 400 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Small Green!

Hole#2 - 325 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Smallest Green! - Driveable for the big guns...advantage...$$$...

Hole#3 - 525 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Great undulating Green! - Eagle/Birdie hole minimum...advantage...$$$...

Hole#4 - 215 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Small Green! - Tough par 3 and remember par here has won a skin before...

Hole#5 - 305 - Protect against trees on your left and OB on the right; Very small Green! - Driveable for the big guns...big advantage for drawers of the ball...$$$...

Hole#6 - 365 - Protect against OB and trees on your left and lateral water on the right; Very small Green! - Dangerous green...difficult to read and very undulating...par is great here...

Hole#7 - 225 - Longest par-3 and very tough! Protect against trees on your left; Very small Green! - Don't go long here or double and worse is open...perfect for hybrid clubs...

Hole#8 - 315 - Wide open but don't lose control or you can give this easy hole away fast! Very small hard Green! - Play your approach short if the pin is close to the front. Driveable for the big guns...big advantage...$$$...last time, TAW missed an ACE on this par-4 by a foot!!!

Hole#9 - 365 - Very long, very straight hole. Protect against trees on your left and right; Very small Green! - Par here almost always wins a skin!

Hole#10 - 595 - Protect against huge trees on your right and OB; Giant green! Watch the three putts here! - Never have seen an eagle here...a birdie is almost guaranteed skin money!

Hole#11 - 565 - Protect against lateral water on your right; Giant undulating green! Watch the three putts here too! - A birdie is almost guaranteed skin money here but not always!

Hole#12 - 125/165 - Remember your tee assignments here: High handicapper's can tee off from either box. Low handicappers must use the back tee box! Wild green with an elevation difference of twenty feet from back to front! Careful putting here...!

Hole#13 - 355 - Wide open...except for that fairway bunker! The hole is over if you go in there! Risk/reward...think about your round and shots on the day before firing here...

Hole#14 - 360 - Protect against OB on your left. One of the very small greens on the back! Don't go over this green! Par usually wins $$$ here...

Hole#15 - 325/380 - Remember your tee assignments here: High handicapper's can tee off from either box. Low handicappers must use the back tee box! Careful of the two sand bar bunkers at the bottom of the hill because they are driveable! Another small green...birdie here is easy $$$...TAZ eagled last time!

Hole#16 - 210 - Very tough Par-3 especially late in the day. So straight it's scary so control your ball. Short front is best. Protect against shots to the right. Smallest green on the course so if you're on, you're almost done!

Hole#17 - 560 - Last chance for Par-5 $$$...uphill approach to a huge flat green. Protect drive against OB on the left (range). A birdie is almost guaranteed skin money here but not always!

Hole#18 - 405 - Great finishing hole! Protect against top part of range on your left (OB) and forest on the right. Giant undulating green! Watch the three putts here too! - One of the great finishing holes in all of Colorado!

Good luck! Have Fun! Be Safe! and...you want the BELT,...come and get it!!!:D

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Yes Rich, we are all VERY WELL AWARE of your complete and total lack of competitiveness, class, patience, stability, and overall tolerance of people and things but thanks yet again for confirming perfectly what I've already shared with all of my golf league members...at least you're (in)famous!?#?$?!:D ;)

Take care...now, go back to bed sunshine!?#:p

Everyone!

...what did I tell ya...!

Casey; you're lucky I didn't take that bet because you lost!!!

...we'll see if you would have gotten your money back and soon I'm sure...!

HA!?#?$?!?$%?$?$?$:o :( :) :confused: :eek: :rolleyes: :cool: :p ;) :D

Gloria - who on earth is interested in an in depth description of some poncy stuck-up snobby golf club.:rolleyes:

yawn

Col

Everyone!

...what did I tell ya...!

Casey; you're lucky I didn't take that bet because you lost!!!

...we'll see if you would have gotten your money back and soon I'm sure...!

HA!?#?$?!?$%?$?$?$:o :( :) :confused: :eek: :rolleyes: :cool: :p ;) :D


Yep...like I said, these guys are like clockwork...this is another one of our favorite cartoons here...HA!?!#?$?!

Yep...like I said, these guys are like clockwork...this is another one of our favorite cartoons here...HA!?!#?$?!
Who's "our" ? :confused:

Who's "our" ? :confused:

There are several here on this forum but don't worry, you'll always be our favorite... although Col is a really close second...:D

...and at least it seems, another one of our favorites has begun to unwind a little bit and even offered his opinion admitting that he's not always correct...progress...very cool...:cool:

Hey, before we know it, we'll actually be able to talk to you guys as people instead of cartoons!?#?$?!

Either way, we have fun; playing golf, eating steak, our only concerns in this thread!!!:cool:

I'll ask you again and put it in simple English so that you can understand, by the term "our" who are you representing ?

Anyone needing to brush up on there two-man team playing strategies, let me know because at this course we're playing this weekend, it definitely benefits those with a plan of attack, as far as this side competition goes...

You're on your own when it comes to trying to win the GML BELT from me!

Nah, just kidding. If I can help you with a shot; showing you how to hit from over the greens or out of the hazards, I will because you still have to pull off the shot and when it counts, you will or you won't...:cool:

Casey had a great idea about a SUPERSKIN$ on hole #16; if no one won it earlier so, we'll do that and I'll kick in an extra $20 for anyone who beats me!:D

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Casey: ...yeah, you're right bro but more like "Calvin and Hobbes" except Calvin is on crack and Hobbes is actually a blow up doll!#??$?$?#ha!!!:D

Make a picture and I'll post it here!...see you all Saturday!:cool:

Hey guy, I hate to break it to you but as amazing as I'm sure it would be to you and your brood, everything in the forum is not intended or offered for you or your opinion so your responses are less than necessary or needed because they simply don't matter...

I will say that we are getting a genuine riotous laugh out of you though!!!

...priceless...do stay tuned for my friends cartoon rendition of you because I'm sure it will be well worth the wait!!!:D

Who's Casey, someone in your head? I know Golf is so boring it can drive you mad, I guess the proof of the pudding's here for all to see

Casey: ...yeah, you're right bro but more like "Calvin and Hobbes" except Calvin is on crack and Hobbes is actually a blow up doll!#??$?$?#ha!!!:D



Gloria - I hate to break it to you - you've lost it mate.

Col

Do you think it's as a result of the pressure of life in America?

Col , Rich

When are you guys going to realise
1 GML never answers a direct question no matter how simple or polite
2 He has the mentality of a retarded 12 year old

so why encourage him to post, he has come here as a newbie and thinks he knows all about us, just ignore him totally and with a bit of luck he will crawl back into his bunker.

Brian

Yes you're right Bri - Gloria is non changeable.:rolleyes: mind you, she is American so no surprise there.;)

Col

GMLWORLDCHAMP! - I would ask you to bear in mind that the primary focus of these forums is for Microsoft Access. If you have no interest in Microsoft Access then I, and others, begin to question your motives for being part of this forum.

To me, I treat your posts as spam. Harmless spam, but still spam. There's absolutely no worth, there's no content, and as far as everyone can see, there's no point.

It cannot be ignored, though, that you seem to be an abrasive character and have riled members of this forum to the point of complaint, something that, given the topics on offer, is a feat in itself. I would ask you to post about Access, leave, or shut up about the bloody golf already.

..., or shut up about the bloody golf already.


:eek: :eek: :) :) ;)

you seem to be an abrasive character and have riled members of this forum to the point of complaint, something that, given the topics on offer, is a feat in itself.

:o :o

Col

I think we should humour this poor guy, it's obvious that he has some mental health problems, i.e. imaginary friends viewing his posts:cool:

I think we should humour this poor guy,
only if Gloria stops talking about stupid golf:rolleyes:

imagine what she would be like if the USA had won the Ryder cup

Col

GMLWORLDCHAMP! - I would ask you to bear in mind that the primary focus of these forums is for Microsoft Access. If you have no interest in Microsoft Access then I, and others, begin to question your motives for being part of this forum.

To me, I treat your posts as spam. Harmless spam, but still spam. There's absolutely no worth, there's no content, and as far as everyone can see, there's no point.

It cannot be ignored, though, that you seem to be an abrasive character and have riled members of this forum to the point of complaint, something that, given the topics on offer, is a feat in itself. I would ask you to post about Access, leave, or shut up about the bloody golf already.

What a joke...you're supposed to be a Moderator...no wonder this site has it's issues with the lot of bashers you support! I'm in the Sports Forum...for sports and if you or anyone else doesn't like golf, good for you...stay out then!

I'll share the info and stories, especially in this forum or any other that I choose. You guys seems to think that everything has to be about you or for your approval and quite frankly, it should be painfully obvious to you that MANY people here don't care for your commentary either so grow up, leave yourself, or realize that every thing posted here or in any thread isn't at all intended for you and ignore it yourself!

I'm, not the intolerant and resentful person that many of you have shown in your comments throughout the entire site and I may be returning but I know of Rich/Colin quite well enough to know they are the "cartoons" they have always been; fake, intolerant, irreverent, and selfish!

I've offered and accepted plenty of advice in many other areas of this site for the betterment of many so if you don't like my comments to people who have FIRST, shared their irreverence for me and others, point the finger over there FIRST and resolve the root cause instead of troubling me or others because all you have proven is your worthlessness as a Moderator and user yourself!

Being that Vas has been here just as long or longer than yourself, especially as a much more respected Moderator than you, I'll employ his opinion as to your posting here...

Col , Rich

When are you guys going to realise
1 GML never answers a direct question no matter how simple or polite
2 He has the mentality of a retarded 12 year old

so why encourage him to post, he has come here as a newbie and thinks he knows all about us, just ignore him totally and with a bit of luck he will crawl back into his bunker.

Brian

I see you told your "daddy" on me...how original and EXPECTED...whenever anyone here has the brass to stand up to you tarts, you run and call a "principal"...tough, deal with it because I'm not going anywhere!

And the GOLF posts will continue in force so keep up, you might actually learn something about, anything and that would certainly help you all in life!

it should be painfully obvious to you that MANY people here don't care for your commentary
I don't do much commentary, but when I do I try to answer questions put to me, and I try to make my posts relevant. What you need to realise is that it's your golfing commentary that nobody is caring for. Hence the invention of Casey.

Being that Vas has been here just as long or longer than yourself, especially as a much more respected Moderator than you, I'll employ his opinion as to your posting here...

Just as long, I think. Thanks for your feedback.

Great to see that you're from one of my homelands and even better to know, unbeknowst to you, that so many more Scots are far greater people than you and your little lot!

Cheers, now bugger off from one of many more threads that have nothing to do with you, as you've commented yourself, being that your interest in golf is null...go bother someone else and hump their leg for a while!?#?$?!:p

I see you told your "daddy" on me...

:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

My Dad is long dead, but I think I owe an apology to retarded 12 year olds

Brian

"Discuss football, gold, rugby, tennis, health, fitness and more!"

I must get Jon to remove the and more part. That would close this golf loophole. :rolleyes:

... but I think I owe an apology to retarded 12 year olds

Brian

That's kind of what I was thinking ;)

As these fools swap spit...

I'll post pictures of our tournament from this weekend, on Sunday!

Who is 'our'? You and Casey?

Who is 'our'? You and Casey?
Or the 'we'

YOU two ought to get a room!#??$!:p

Here's some pointers about the course we're competing at this weekend and how to play it:

Summary:

Very small greens on the front nine. You don't want to be over any of the first four greens so play short to protect your score.

We are still playing SUMMER rules, so no changes to your ball in the fairway, unless it rains a lot Friday night but it's not supposed to...

The C-T-P championship will be contested on holes 4, 7, 12, and 16. If there is no winner after hole #16, all players can hit one extra ball on #16 and the closest shot to the hole will be the winner of the Carbon Blue Wedge!

Take a little extra time looking for each other's ball in the rough because there will be a lot of leaves all over...don't forget your cameras because this is the best time of year to see Fall Colors!

DETAILS:

Hole#1 - 400 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Small Green!

Hole#2 - 325 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Smallest Green! - Driveable for the big guns...advantage...$$$...

Hole#3 - 525 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Great undulating Green! - Eagle/Birdie hole minimum...advantage...$$$...

Hole#4 - 215 - Protect against OB on your left; plenty of room on the right so favor it and remember the rough on the front is very playable! Small Green! - Tough par 3 and remember par here has won a skin before...

Hole#5 - 305 - Protect against trees on your left and OB on the right; Very small Green! - Driveable for the big guns...big advantage for drawers of the ball...$$$...

Hole#6 - 365 - Protect against OB and trees on your left and lateral water on the right; Very small Green! - Dangerous green...difficult to read and very undulating...par is great here...

Hole#7 - 225 - Longest par-3 and very tough! Protect against trees on your left; Very small Green! - Don't go long here or double and worse is open...perfect for hybrid clubs...

Hole#8 - 315 - Wide open but don't lose control or you can give this easy hole away fast! Very small hard Green! - Play your approach short if the pin is close to the front. Driveable for the big guns...big advantage...$$$...last time, TAW missed an ACE on this par-4 by a foot!!!

Hole#9 - 365 - Very long, very straight hole. Protect against trees on your left and right; Very small Green! - Par here almost always wins a skin!

Hole#10 - 595 - Protect against huge trees on your right and OB; Giant green! Watch the three putts here! - Never have seen an eagle here...a birdie is almost guaranteed skin money!

Hole#11 - 565 - Protect against lateral water on your right; Giant undulating green! Watch the three putts here too! - A birdie is almost guaranteed skin money here but not always!

Hole#12 - 125/165 - Remember your tee assignments here: High handicapper's can tee off from either box. Low handicappers must use the back tee box! Wild green with an elevation difference of twenty feet from back to front! Careful putting here...!

Hole#13 - 355 - Wide open...except for that fairway bunker! The hole is over if you go in there! Risk/reward...think about your round and shots on the day before firing here...

Hole#14 - 360 - Protect against OB on your left. One of the very small greens on the back! Don't go over this green! Par usually wins $$$ here...

Hole#15 - 325/380 - Remember your tee assignments here: High handicapper's can tee off from either box. Low handicappers must use the back tee box! Careful of the two sand bar bunkers at the bottom of the hill because they are driveable! Another small green...birdie here is easy $$$...TAZ eagled last time!

Hole#16 - 210 - Very tough Par-3 especially late in the day. So straight it's scary so control your ball. Short front is best. Protect against shots to the right. Smallest green on the course so if you're on, you're almost done!

Hole#17 - 560 - Last chance for Par-5 $$$...uphill approach to a huge flat green. Protect drive against OB on the left (range). A birdie is almost guaranteed skin money here but not always!

Hole#18 - 405 - Great finishing hole! Protect against top part of range on your left (OB) and forest on the right. Giant undulating green! Watch the three putts here too! - One of the great finishing holes in all of Colorado!


It's supposed to be about 75º Saturday...don't forget your cameras to capture the fall colors!

I'll post the best here on Sunday.:cool:

This is nothing more than Gloriafied spam!:mad: :rolleyes:

It's supposed to be about 75º Saturday...don't forget your cameras to capture the fall colors!

I'll post the best here on Sunday.:cool:

I applaud your exuberant zeal for the sport of golf, but who from the forum is attending and should bring a camera - ?

I applaud your exuberant zeal for the sport of golf, but who from the forum is attending and should bring a camera - ?
The "we" folk of course:rolleyes:

I applaud your exuberant zeal for the sport of golf, but who from the forum is attending and should bring a camera - ?

my fellow league members who are watching and reading...for anyone else interested in learning about golf in general, league setup, etc...I'm happy to help!:cool:

my fellow league members who are watching and reading...for anyone else interested in learning about golf in general, league setup, etc...I'm happy to help!:cool:

I'm not sure they are paying much attention as no one has responded. It may be a slim turn out. Can you get the deposit back on the clubhouse? :) (Just messin' with you G ;) )

my fellow league members who are watching and reading...
Why would they be viewing a forum "full of nefarious characters"?:rolleyes:

Why would they be viewing a forum "full of nefarious characters"?:rolleyes:


nefarious  /n
–adjective extremely wicked or villainous; iniquitous: a nefarious plot.

Good word... But who are you calling nefarious?:mad:

Good word... But who are you calling nefarious?:mad:
Not me Kenny, I'm quoting Gloria verbatim

Why would they be viewing a forum "full of nefarious characters"?:rolleyes:

Hey, you stole, "Nefarious" from my past posts!#??$!?

Anyway, because we all get such a kick out of you guys!:D

Hey, you stole, "Nefarious" from my past posts!#??$!?

Anyway, because we all get such a kick out of you guys!:D

...we're using this forum because many folks in my league aren't allowed to receive emails from the outside and also because this is so damned entertaining...both good and bad, but it's all good!:D

Hell, it's worse than we thought, his head's full of imaginary friends

Hell, it's worse than we thought, his head's full of imaginary friends

In your honor, as our favorite "cartoon", we're playing a special format we're calling, "Beat the Rich!"

Everyone gets an extra putt on the first hole to better their score and if they make it, they "beat the Rich" and win a "free oven mitt" just like the offering from Steve Martin's "The Jerk!"

So, thanks for the extra shot Rich!:D

Why not set up your own site for "your friends" or wouldn't it get any visitors?:rolleyes:

Why not set up your own site for "your friends" or wouldn't it get any visitors?:rolleyes:

I've explained that but as usual, you missed the point...tell us Rich, when exactly do you actually understand anything you obviously take the time to read?

No matter, I'll post pictures of the tourney for everyone's benefit and maybe you'll see that Colorado isn't as dark and dreary as you would like to hope...:)

No matter, I'll post pictures of the tourney for everyone's benefit :)
Not everybody Gloria, just you and one or two others who aren't members here anyway. Why not have them developed and pass them around amongst yourselves instead of boring the pants off the majority of posters here. :rolleyes:

Maybe if you guys would grow up a little and talk to people with more respect, you'd get more respect

. . . . . . . it should be painfully obvious to you that MANY people here don't care for your commentary either so grow up, leave yourself,. . . . . . . . . .Cheers, now bugger off from one of many more threads that have nothing to do. . . . . . . .

Gloria - need I say more? your quotes above do not mesh together.
Plus, I would appreciate you not having a go at Stu, he has forgotten more about Access than you will ever know and has helped hundreds of users and has shared his knowledge - as such is a respected member here.

]but I know of Rich/Colin quite well enough to know they are the "cartoons" they have always been; fake, intolerant, irreverent, and selfish!
You know nothing of me or Rich.:rolleyes: Harmless banter between forum members does not constitute "knowing" someone, other than knowing that you seem to have a screw loose.:rolleyes:

Col

...you seem to have a screw loose.:rolleyes:

Col

I thought that was a yank saying :eek: :p

I thought that was a yank saying :eek: :p
Sometimes one has to stoop to a lower language form to get the message across:D ;) :p

Col

He's a hamper short of a picnic, rather than the proverbial sandwich.

Sometimes one has to stoop to a lower language form to get the message across:D ;) :p

Col

Thanks for proving my point from many posts ago where you and your little brood can't simply stop humping other users' legs and just move on with your own little conversations with each other because that's all you do here...

That's how well I know as much as I want to know about any of you and, it's plenty...:rolleyes:

That's how well I know as much as I want to know about any of you and, it's plenty...:rolleyes:

What do you keep coming here for then?:rolleyes:

Hey, how about everyone agree to disagree. Let's just stop the name calling and flaming, on all fronts and get back to the point of the topics that are being discussed. There's no need for continuous flaming.

Can we all play nice?

Hey, how about everyone agree to disagree. Let's just stop the name calling and flaming, on all fronts and get back to the point of the topics that are being discussed. There's no need for continuous flaming.

Can we all play nice?

Thank you sir!

Will do...!:cool: