Recent content by stymied

Not sure I understand your statement. Could you elaborate?

I was going to say the same thing about some top tier clubs in the US where there are separate logos for members. Nonmembers are not permitted to buy member logos and members shouldn't give them to guests. Also, at many of these places there is no "stopping by" if you aren't a member of...

OWGR only really matters because it’s one of the primary pathways into tournaments. I don’t really care about the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, LIV, or any other tour. What moves the needle are the majors. OWGR is run by the majors (Augusta National, PGA of America, USGA, R&A) the PGA Tour and the...

I asked what the logic was, not why it would make no logical sense from one specific perspective on tipping. For the record I'm not a fan of tipping to get better service than would be otherwise provided. I think looking at tipping as a donation is a good perspective. Hopefully makes everyone...

The starter? This one seems weird to me. What's the logic on that?

My opinion is not really. If something is truly waterproof, it's because the material has very small pores (like plastic). Small pores are likely to make you sweat because the pores are so small it keeps the heat you are generating inside. Goretex and similar membrane materials say the size...

I've moved residences 11 times in the last 20ish years and each time I've played at a different club or course (split about 50/50 between joining a club or not). I have a few memberships where I don't currently live (country/international). The one I joined in 2012 is located in the town...

What is the temperature for cold? My ideal round is this time of year. I get one of the first couple times off so it starts with temps right around 5/40 but then warms to over 15/60. If we're talking about a round that's entirely under 5/40 degrees and constant rain I'm not playing.

Don't forget the former pros with restored amateur status.

Borth & Ynyslas could be a good links opener and is close by if you want a links course (I've played Borth and Aberdovey on the same day). Edit: Also doable by train.

Right now I think Wales is one of the best bang for you buck golf trips (that being said I think the best bang for the buck trip I've made was a trip to the Netherlands over 10 years ago). Have you considered taking the train if you fly into Birmingham? The train station at Aberdovey is right...

Note taken. Do not spit in the UK. Pretty clear this is a cultural thing. When I lived in Korea they had no problem spitting and even saw people spit indoors or on trains. I think its accepted everywhere that spitting at someone is inappropriate. Do people not use chewing tobacco in the...

Tony Gondi?

I wouldn't use anyone. I'd book for myself. Only way I'd use a company would be if I was going with a group more than 4. Even then I'd probably try to book myself.

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