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[Aequitas58]

I'm assuming you play 9Ball... Play any 1P?

[Talking Poker]

I would much RATHER play from the Blues, obviously, but the Gold's are almost a perfect match with the course you suggested:

Baytree Gold: 6557 yards, 129 slope, 71.6 USGA rating
Prarie Creek White: 6574 yards, 129 slope, 72.9 USGA rating

I dunno.... I'm tempted to give up the 3 strokes now and play from the blues

Prarie Creek sounds nice - great prices too. Must be nice.

[Zybomb]

I cant think of the Hustling Pool movie, but it was fairly decent

At the end the guy offers his opponent (a pro) who's faced with a very tough game winning shot ( a certain amount of money) for his shot.

Im being kind of vague because I dont wanna give it away -- but anyone know what Im talking about

[Penguinfan]

EVERYBODY plays 9-ball.

I'll play pretty much anything, though to be honest I would need a brush up on one-pocket strategy, but I would play play a match like this:

1-pocket race to 10

Straight pool to 150 best of three

9-ball race to 10 as the tie breaker if needed.


If you are worth a damn as a pool player, and since you suggested 1-pocket I assume you have the edge there, the edge in straight pool goes to me (in my mind anyway) and 9-ball between even two average players can often times go either way.

I think we should make this happen, I will be out that way again in September.

[Talking Poker]

Looking over the course now, this would be an EXTREMELY difficult hole for me to play from Gold:


Then again, I might not clear it from the Blues either. I may have to "go around" (follow the cart path) which is an interesting strategy for a Par 3

I forgot about this hole too (agai:


There is quite a bit of garbage to clear from that tee box - and this time, there is no way around. No worries.

Another problem hole for me:


Forgot about this one too. HUGE problem:


More holes where I iwll need a decent drive:



The final hole is gonna be brutal too (it's much worse than it looks):


All in all, Baytree is going to be a tough course for me, but I still think this will be fun, so I'm game if you are

[Defendant]

Its up to you, my offer is 50 shots from gold or 47 from blue Your pick.

And yeah, the only reason I dont play Prairie Creek as often as I used to is because its a ways away (hour drive, thats a bit much for playing 3 times a week). The people are really nice, and old Hogan Rountree is a character. Oldest teaching pro in US that still gives lessons, VERY good at what he does. He taught Davis Love II how to play golf!!! (yes, thats the second, not the third)

Dont underestimate this course though, if you dont bring a perfect driving game, you lose a ball a hole, missing a fairway = deep woods.

Defendant

[Defendant]

By the way, TP, feel free to practice a few putter drives beforehand, if youre gonna beat me at this, then I really dont care if you practiced or not. It would be impressive to see someone shoot a 120-130 with nothing but a putter, range time or not.

[Talking Poker]

I appreciate the gesture. And I fully intend to do just that (break 130 and hopefully 120 and maybe even 110).

So........ are we on? For $50? Are you cool with us both bringing non-forum witnesses/scorekeepers? We will be keeping score by the book, of course - no "Winter Rules" or anything like that. Sand traps are going to be interesting. Maybe we'll get a few days of no rain before I play (not likely).

I haven't decided yet about the 3 strokes or not, but I'll let you know ahead of time, of course. I'm leaning towards just taking the 47 and making things a bit easier on myself.

[Aequitas58]

I'll have no problem matching up with you - it will be fun. Problem is, I don't start working until October, so I think it's silly to get up the details now. (Game / money / etc.) I'm sure you can see my dilemma. Put it on the back burner for now. In the future, when we meet up, we'll have to find a table to suit our needs.

What kind of cue do you shoot with?

[Penguinfan]

I agree, no need to get specific right now, just got me thinking since I haven't played a money game in close to 10 years. Brought back memories.

Currently I play with a Helmstetter that is identical to the third one from the right in this picture only I had a Predator 314 shaft made to fit it about 5 years ago. I have a meucci that I use as a break cue, but the ferulle needs some work that I have been putting off.

[Aequitas58]

I am using a custom cue made by a guy named Sheldon Lebow. It's a dream. I looked for pics on my HD, but I can't find them ... maybe I'll search a few backup disks tonight.

[Defendant]

Were on, absolutely.

I would say since most courses dont mark their ground under repair outside tournaments, GUR is up to the scorer to determine, of course, same with water boundaries and temporary water/flooding? Sound fair?

Also, is there any need to play the round exactly the same day (because it can be tough sometimes to find 4 people that have the same day off)?

Defendant

[Talking Poker]

Absolutely (GUR). As for when we play, I see no reason for it to be on the same day... doesn't matter to me. Whomever goes first can just hold on to his scorecard (no need to post the results, unless they are really good and he wants to give the other guy something to shoot for) until we are both done.

Sound good?

$50. The courses agreed upon above. I get 47 strokes and play from the Golds with (standard) putters only.

What a sweet bet!

[Defendant]

Aight lets do this

[lightfungus]

A man after my own heart. Ive been meaning to do this with frineds but no one has had the balls/spare money to make an evening of walking around with like 50 dollars in ones and make stupid bets. From the moment I saw Rat Race I knew I had a knack for it...heh, whatever. Anyhoo, anyone can come through Atlanta and its on! Oh, and if I ever meet anyone from this forum in the future remind me and we will definately do this.

Oh, and Aeq, I am up for chess for money. Not much though, Im not great with respect to someone who puts money on chess but i can handle the average joe with no problem. I cant do timed chess, I need to take my time. But I am up for it, something on yahoo and then a transfer on stars or something. lemme know

[Aequitas58]

Chess for money. How much would you be willing to gamble? When do you think you'd be free? Later tonight?

[2Tone]

But I want to bet against TP on this one, backing Defendant. That's a lot of strokes, but I just can't get over the driver thing. TP, you or anyone else want to put another $10 on this?

[Talking Poker]

2Tone, 2Tone, 2Tone. You *know* I will.

Done.

We can add it to our tab from the brackets - which I plan on settling up with everyone all at once after the HUC is over, btw.

[Talking Poker]

Sweet. It's on. I have no idea when I will get out - it more depends on my witness than on me. I'll get back to you when I know.

[Talking Poker]

My scorer and I will be playing some weekday (TBD) afternoon next week.

[Defendant]

It appears I got me a scorer for this weekend, so Ill be going out then Might take the camera and take some pictures of the round too.

Defendant

[Defendant]

BTW, smart man, playing on a weekday :P

Avoid those sunday pin positions haha

[Talking Poker]

Good call. I will probably do the same. Maybe even a video clip or two of a TP putter drive....

[Defendant]

So, I went out today to play my round. Went ok on the front nine, shot a mediocre 39 (lots of missed opportunities). Then right as we made the turn, thunder started moving in pretty hard, so we had to quit.

Its up to you now if you want me to just play the back nine now or restart a full 18, just let me know.

[Talking Poker]

I would say just play the back 9.... Then I'll do likewise if I end up having the same problem (which is likely, living in Florida).