Went golfing today ;~)

2wheelNsanity · Post by **2wheelNsanity** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:58 pm

I had a choice to make on what route I was going to use to get to the course, 45mph side country roads (zig-zag) which is about a 30 mile trip or use the big 65mph road (straight shot) which is only 17 miles. I choose the big road. The way up was a breeze, no wind little traffic and curtious drivers. The way back was a different story. Traveling at 55mph on a scooter with a golf back strpped to your back is dumb enough, add 20 mph side wind plus lots of traffic and what I got was a potential disaster. I don't know how I got home ok but never again.

Wheelz · Post by **Wheelz** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:16 pm

Gotta put that one in the "Now, you know" section of your riding life

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:45 pm

Next time: 45mph 30-mile road.

2wheelNsanity · Post by **2wheelNsanity** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:10 pm

LOL

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:04 am

After all of that, how did you shoot? I'm guessing you didn't hit a new low or you would have forgotten about all these trivial safety issues.

Rob

2wheelNsanity · Post by **2wheelNsanity** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:19 am

I shot 74 (4 birdies

and 6 boggies

), I couldn't get my putter to work. I play with hickory shafted clubs and 1920's Victor balls (old school) which make the game so much more enjoyable. I just had to put that plug for hickories in

. The course I play isn't very long, 6400yds.
The scary scooter part happened on the way home, the ride up was ok.

Capt_Don · Post by **Capt_Don** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:53 am

Yeah, I am not that brave, I take the freeway from time to time, but not with golf clubs... but now I will take the side roads with them, seeing as you lived! Great idea!

chas · Post by **chas** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:09 am

Wheelz wrote:Gotta put that one in the "Now, you know" section of your riding life

...and knowing is half the battle.

Wheelz · Post by **Wheelz** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:17 am

chas wrote:
Wheelz wrote:Gotta put that one in the "Now, you know" section of your riding life
...and knowing is half the battle.

Word.....and indeed as well

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:48 pm

2wheelNsanity wrote:I shot 74 (4 birdies and 6 boggies ), I couldn't get my putter to work. I play with hickory shafted clubs and 1920's Victor balls (old school) which make the game so much more enjoyable. I just had to put that plug for hickories in . The course I play isn't very long, 6400yds.
The scary scooter part happened on the way home, the ride up was ok.

That's a great score, shorter course or not. Even more impressive without the advantage of modern technology clubs. I'd be very happy with a 74 (particularly since my low to date is a 79) ... me and my 14 handicap.

I love the looks of those wood shaft clubs, but have never swung one. And I'll have to admit, I have never heard of a Victor ball. Time to do a google.

Rob

2wheelNsanity · Post by **2wheelNsanity** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:04 am

79 is a great score, don't be discouraged. My philosophy on golf is "It is a game to be enjoyed". Besides, I have been playing for 20 years (14 of which I played over 400 rounds/year). When I was serious I carried a +2 hanicap, but that was 6 years ago before I injured my back and wrist

. No biggie, I enjoy the game so much better now that I don't compete. Thats why I play with hickories and walk, for some reason it feels like its 1927, like I am re-living history. Kinda nerdy I know, but its hard to describe when you hit a 155 yard mashie to 6ft from the cup, it feels like Walter Hagen is watching you.

ThreeSheets · Post by **ThreeSheets** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:47 pm

glad you made it ok! That would have been a sight to see

uklemond · Post by **uklemond** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:04 pm

My local course is a mile from my house up a small country lane. Have not tried it, but have toyed with the idea of scooting with clubs on the back several times. The speed limit is on 25 on that road so thought it would be safe enough (in my mind that is) however no one really drives it 25.

One day i might be brave (or stupid) enough to try it, but until then i use the car

Capt_Don · Post by **Capt_Don** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:32 pm

So I am thinking, with a belt around my waist, to compensate for shifting, it could be done....