[One iron]

Would love to play in a group like that. What courses do you play and how does one go about joining

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by krick093

What is the best way to find similar skilled golfers to pair up with? I am a 16-18 handicap from the white tees and would like to find playing partners who like to have fun and not take things too seriously.

I. Haven’t swung a club since I was 12, back then they said I was natural. Now I’m 63, two artificial knees, two artificial shoulders and L4 and L5 fused. I wonder if I should even try to learn.

[KYtoTV2021]

Originally Posted by ohiosbestus

Take my advice Play better and lower your handicap from the white tees to 12 to 14. Are you currently registered with GHIN ?? If you are not then maybe you are not understanding the florida handicap system. Also if your average drives are 180 to 190 you should be playing from the green tees in the villages. When I moved here I was about a 14 from the white tees until I read the USGA standard on what yardage I had the ball which determined I should be playing from the green tees. my handicap went down to between 4 and 7 depending on what course I was playing on championship courses.

And if you play from the reds, you'll be scratch. What a way to lower your handicap -- just play shorter distances.

[Gac57]

I came here in July and I would play about once a year in KY. for about the last 6 yrs. I would shoot about a 100 on 18 holes if I broke that I was happy. Now I play once or twice a week on executive course and shoot anywhere between 35-45 from the gold or black according to yardage. I've played once at Palmer (closest to me) and shot 47. Always play as a single. Live just below 466. I've played with all women, all guys and couples doesn't matter to me. All handicaps. Want to play shoot me a text. 270-945-9832

[Pat La Rosa]

I am 92 and play the white championship tees. I want my monies worth. I don't hit the drive more than 180 yds but I enjoy the challenge of shooting below my age when I play 18 holes. Most of the guys I play with only play 9 holes and I don't keep score but when I play 18 I keep my score and really enjoy the challenge of shooting in the 80's. Playing the green is kind of boring for me. I love playing my wedges to the green for most of my third shots and trying to make par on some of the longer holes. I think people should play the tees that they like as long as they don't slow up play. All the guys I play with are about 70 yrs old and they hit the ball pretty far so for me to play the green tees makes no sense. Hit them straight and enjoy golf from whatever tees you play. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[chenault55]

Originally Posted by krick093

What is the best way to find similar skilled golfers to pair up with? I am a 16-18 handicap from the white tees and would like to find playing partners who like to have fun and not take things too seriously.

You might try playing mens day on either championship or executive courses. Good way to meet other golfers.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by chenault55

You might try playing mens day on either championship or executive courses. Good way to meet other golfers.

Great idea...

[Gullwing]

Been here awhile. I’ve watched many low handicap golfers come here and be surprised that their handicap goes UP 5-6 strokes. A lot of championship courses from the white tees are rated below 110. If you play your normal game on a 106 rated course your handicap will properly go up.

[Pat La Rosa]

The courses up north where I played were rated between 118 and 128 slope. These courses are rated about 112 from the whites. It would seem to me that your handicap would go down not up since the courses here are easier than the courses up north. Most of these courses are wide open but to their credit the greens are a little tough to read and put since they have a lot of undulations and they put the pins in some difficult locations. Most of the courses up north are smaller and the greens are easier to read and putt. As old as I am I still enjoy playing the whites every day. Happy New Year and hit them straight.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Gullwing

Been here awhile. I’ve watched many low handicap golfers come here and be surprised that their handicap goes UP 5-6 strokes. A lot of championship courses from the white tees are rated below 110. If you play your normal game on a 106 rated course your handicap will properly go up.

Every time I post a score while playing in Florida it is a high handicap result, even though I feel I'm playing well. That's life!

[Kewags@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by krick093

What is the best way to find similar skilled golfers to pair up with? I am a 16-18 handicap from the white tees and would like to find playing partners who like to have fun and not take things too seriously.

I joined a mens day group on Tuesday.

[Theibep01]

Originally Posted by krick093

What is the best way to find similar skilled golfers to pair up with? I am a 16-18 handicap from the white tees and would like to find playing partners who like to have fun and not take things too seriously.

I too am looking for a group to play with. I play already with a group on Sunday but they seem to have their own groups. I prefer not to bet and just have fun. I play the whites and shoot in the 80's. If you schedule a time next week I will meet up - my name is paul - email ptheib@gmail.

[MommaK]

My husband and I would be interested. We're not very good but we are fun!

Colin and Nancy