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    I don't even know how to title this......

    So I head out for a rare afternoon round. Get to the course, go through a few quick stretches (already quite warmed up from a day of hard labour ) step up and proceed to pound my opening drive to about 15 ft short of the first green (295 yd). Grab LW and almost hole out the chip for eagle, make the 1ft and I'm on my way -1. After pars at two and three I sneak in another birdie from the fringe on the par 3 4th. Another par and then another birdie at 6. So at this point I'm -3 and feeling pretty. I haven't hit a bad shot yet. Another par, then a bogey and finish the front nine with another birdie. -3 at the turn, my best start yet and I am striking the best better than I have in a very long time.

    So after a quick breather and a few calming nerves I start off on the back. A solid par then another hiccup at 11. Two more pars then a birdie on 14 to get back to -3.

    So here I am, where I was last time out when I flirted with an under par round. -3 on the 15th tee. I nail a drive down the middle and only have a pitch to the green. I get it pin high and two putt for a nice par. Phew, already better than last time.

    So on to my nemsis hole, the 180 yd par 3 16th over the gulley. There was a bit of breeze at my back so I settle on a 7 iron. I hit it dead flag high just right off the green. When I get to my ball it has settle down in some very sparse clover type grass. Thinking it's going to jump I try to take a bit off the chip and leave it short in the rough. Another chip on and I'm faced with a fairly long bogey putt. I take two good reads at it and pour it in the centre of the cup. -2 with two to play.

    Well unlike the last time I flirted, there was no drama this time around. With some smart play two pars secured my first ever round under par. A very nice 69 for a -2 final score.

    I can't tell you how excited I am today. I don't care if I ever do it again, I've at least done it once and it feels great. The ball is now proudly mounted in my display case.

    So final tally for the day:

    Front nine of 34
    Back nine of 35
    9 fwys hit
    10 greens hit
    25 putts
    And it all equals up to my first sub par round!!!!!!
    "A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08

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    69

    Congrats Buddy! I am SOOO happy for you man! Way to go! Let's get out for a game soon and maybe you'll let me rub your ass for power and some of those birdies will rub off on me! LOL!
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    After being witness to the first attempt and seeing the shots you left out on the course, I had a feeling it was only a matter of time!

    Congrats young man..... You should be proud!

    But your team is still going down to my idiots on Sept 22nd
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobjones59 View Post
    Congrats Buddy! I am SOOO happy for you man! Way to go! Let's get out for a game soon and maybe you'll let me rub your ass for power and some of those birdies will rub off on me! LOL!
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    Oh and by the way, the title should have read...

    I FINALLY GOT A 69
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    Good job buddy.

    FYI, I'm usually at 25 putts on about the 13th hole these days.
    Not fat anymore. Need to get better at golf now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Indio View Post
    Oh and by the way, the title should have read...

    I FINALLY GOT A 69

    Yeah, it could've been. But with my course being a par 71 I would've been happy with a 70. Breaking into the 60s is a bonus.
    "A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobjones59 View Post
    maybe you'll let me rub your ass for power and some of those birdies will rub off on me! LOL!
    Jeff
    LMAO! That's awesome Jeff! Maybe GJ can put this up as a forum day prize???

    Way to go Geoff, after seeing your 71 last time I didn't doubt this would happen soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston View Post
    Yeah, it could've been. But with my course being a par 71 I would've been happy with a 70. Breaking into the 60s is a bonus.

    Geoffrey Geoffrey Geoffrey.... this is Indio.... read into the title you dumb ass
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    Nice work G-Unit. Get Mr. Player on the horn and let him know in case they need a canadian alternate for the Presidents cup team
    Let's put a Smile on that Face!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoolio View Post
    Nice work G-Unit. Get Mr. Player on the horn and let him know in case they need a canadian alternate for the Presidents cup team

    HAHAH, I think I'd be lucky (extremely lucky that it) to break 90 on a course set up for a PGA event. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.
    "A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08

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    Congrats man! It's a good feeling eh? Look at the things you can do when you don't leave approach shots short! lol

    Well, save those strokes for the weekend. Best of luck to you then!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fallys0820 View Post
    Congrats man! It's a good feeling eh? Look at the things you can do when you don't leave approach shots short! lol

    Well, save those strokes for the weekend. Best of luck to you then!

    Fally
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    Thanks buddy. And seriously, why couldn't today be the first round of club championship?!?!?!?!? I'm sure I'd be sitting on a nice lead.

    Oh well, I'll just have to get back at it on Sat.
    "A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08

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    Holy cow. Congratulations.
    You couldn't wait for Friday so I could witness this firsthand, could you?

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    Congrats on getting under par and into the sixties, Geoff!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rezadue View Post
    Holy cow. Congratulations.
    You couldn't wait for Friday so I could witness this firsthand, could you?
    Sorry Rez, it was just flowing out there today. I could do no wrong.
    "A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08

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    Man oh man, that is a nice socre. On more levels than one. Nice job big guy. I will try to keep mo score to within 25 strokes of yours.

    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston View Post
    Sorry Rez, it was just flowing out there today. I could do no wrong.

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    Congratulations Geoff on a superb round of golf, but you'll have to shoot at least a 67 before I'll rub your ass By the way how is that little donkey???




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    [quote=ironmaster15213;200855]
    Congratulations Geoff on a superb round of golf, but you'll have to shoot at least a 67 before I'll rub your ass By the way how is that little donkey???



    Donkey? Do you mean Indio? He's doing just fine.

    As for the 67, I won't get carried away just yet. But I bet you're wondering where this game was in Belleville.


    And for what it's worth, there will be no rubbing of my ass by anyone........except maybe.......NO! No one!!!!









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    Fantastic score!!!

    What course were you playing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by PEI Golfing View Post
    Fantastic score!!!

    What course were you playing?
    My home course, Edgewood.
    "A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08

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    You better sell those clubs quick. You sucked all the good golf out of them in one round.

    Nicely done sir!!
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    Smile

    If you are hitting 290 on your drives, I am very surprised that you are using regular shafts (vs. stiff) on your Wilson irons....or did you forget to update your profile?

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    Don't worry INdio, Igot it right away and was laughing

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    WOW! Awesome stuff! Congrats. Now go win the CC this weekend!

    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston View Post
    HAHAH, I think I'd be lucky (extremely lucky that it) to break 90 on a course set up for a PGA event. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.
    Yah, the PGA tour setup lacks the deadly random clover hazzard.
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    OH OH---next post will read---disqualified-can't add Congrats Geoff--that should make you forget all the bad stuff
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    Geoff, after all of that you've been through with your swing and your confidence etc. over the past 2 seasons this could NOT have happened to a more deserving lad.

    Congrats on the Awesome 69!! And, congrats on having the patience to stick with the game through some very tough and trying times!

    This looks good on you dude, really good

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    Congrats Geoff! You realize now that your next objective is 59...

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    That is amazing Geoff. Congratulations!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Johnston View Post
    So I head out for a rare afternoon round. Get to the course, go through a few quick stretches (already quite warmed up from a day of hard labour ) step up and proceed to pound my opening drive to about 15 ft short of the first green (295 yd). Grab LW and almost hole out the chip for eagle, make the 1ft and I'm on my way -1. After pars at two and three I sneak in another birdie from the fringe on the par 3 4th. Another par and then another birdie at 6. So at this point I'm -3 and feeling pretty. I haven't hit a bad shot yet. Another par, then a bogey and finish the front nine with another birdie. -3 at the turn, my best start yet and I am striking the best better than I have in a very long time.

    So after a quick breather and a few calming nerves I start off on the back. A solid par then another hiccup at 11. Two more pars then a birdie on 14 to get back to -3.

    So here I am, where I was last time out when I flirted with an under par round. -3 on the 15th tee. I nail a drive down the middle and only have a pitch to the green. I get it pin high and two putt for a nice par. Phew, already better than last time.

    So on to my nemsis hole, the 180 yd par 3 16th over the gulley. There was a bit of breeze at my back so I settle on a 7 iron. I hit it dead flag high just right off the green. When I get to my ball it has settle down in some very sparse clover type grass. Thinking it's going to jump I try to take a bit off the chip and leave it short in the rough. Another chip on and I'm faced with a fairly long bogey putt. I take two good reads at it and pour it in the centre of the cup. -2 with two to play.

    Well unlike the last time I flirted, there was no drama this time around. With some smart play two pars secured my first ever round under par. A very nice 69 for a -2 final score.

    I can't tell you how excited I am today. I don't care if I ever do it again, I've at least done it once and it feels great. The ball is now proudly mounted in my display case.

    So final tally for the day:

    Front nine of 34
    Back nine of 35
    9 fwys hit
    10 greens hit
    25 putts
    And it all equals up to my first sub par round!!!!!!
    Hey aren't you the same Geoff that told me in an email you were going to quit playing golf about 6 weeks ago?

    NICE ROUND BUDDY! SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

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