Painmantle
Weekend Golfer
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TGCT Name: Rhett Parsons
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Post by Painmantle on Jan 19, 2015 6:19:34 GMT -5
When I joined TCG Tours I had no expectations of grandiose achievements, no aspirations to someday top the leaderboards. I never really expected much, I certainly haven't been disappointed in that respect. One thing I never dreamed was that I would be dead last after my first event. After missing the first Tournament while compiling a bottom 10 finish at Q-School we went into The Prestige Worldwide Golf Champions at Symphony Manor Golf Club feeling like we had improved in practice the previous week. Then came the opening round of 115, nearly twice as many shots as the leader Phil Belfazzy's 59. After launching 93 and 92 strokes respectively in the middle rounds we finally shot a respectable 80 in the final round, we still finished 16 strokes worse than the 148th place player, the only thing keeping us off the bottom of the list was a player that withdrew and we aren't so sure that guy isn't a prop placed on the board to keep someone from being last. 
Now the good news! There is nowhere to go but up for this hacker, We shot a +6 (77) in our last practice round at Redemption and we were actually even Par as we stood on the 16th Tee, we managed to double-bogy the last 3 holes, it was surely an attempt by the TGC Gods to keep my ego in check. I have to laugh at this bottom feeding play by myself, if for no other reason but to keep from crying  . But I am doing the one thing that I intended all along, I am having fun. So for you guys who get frustrated when they Patch Putting, or shank one into the water. One of those guys who wants to throw their XB,PS or PC monitor across the room when you lay one into the bunker, just remember, It could be worse....you could beThat Guy in last, you could be ME! Your not, and For that you should be thankful!
Have a great Day!
Rhett Parsons aka "Painmantle"
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Post by Tim on Jan 19, 2015 6:26:18 GMT -5
You my friend -- Are why this entire team spends countless of volunteer hours to build this site and this community. Great attitude! Continue to have fun my friend and enjoy your time here.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 6:43:33 GMT -5
+1 to you Pain!
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roddymacd
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TGCT Name: Roddy macdougall
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Post by roddymacd on Jan 19, 2015 6:57:26 GMT -5
As long as your enjoying it that's all that matters.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 6:58:55 GMT -5
As much as i want to win i know its not a realistic goal and i am still enjoying it even if i shoot terrible rounds. Can't keep up with players like you Roddy  |
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Post by hmammoth on Jan 19, 2015 7:17:43 GMT -5
Great post Painmantle and one everyone that struggles should read. Keep having fun and keep that attitude, its what games are supposed to be about.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 8:24:46 GMT -5
i plan on taking over the world, what are you going to do today?
oh yes, many thanks to the staff here, kinda saving the game itself in a way.
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Post by misternic on Jan 19, 2015 9:46:44 GMT -5
I tend to agree, this site has made this game for me. Great post Pain, I feel your "pain" in many of the same ways and that is what makes it fun. Honestly if I was able to shoot in the 50's (never have yet) most rounds, the game would be a lot more boring than it is now. When I make a 12 foot bending putt, I feel it as much as I do on the real course.
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Breezee80
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TGCT Name: Steve Cook
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Post by Breezee80 on Jan 19, 2015 9:59:02 GMT -5
Well said Painmantle!
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Post by thrangar on Jan 19, 2015 10:33:46 GMT -5
i plan on taking over the world, what are you going to do today? oh yes, many thanks to the staff here, kinda saving the game itself in a way. Kinda,! The Understatement of the year award goes to........... |
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Post by acidflashback on Jan 19, 2015 16:14:15 GMT -5
Great post and like your levity!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2015 16:20:57 GMT -5
My thoughts on this game and the tour so far.  Back to the practice range. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2015 7:07:33 GMT -5
When I joined TCG Tours I had no expectations of grandiose achievements, no aspirations to someday top the leaderboards. I never really expected much, I certainly haven't been disappointed in that respect. One thing I never dreamed was that I would be dead last after my first event. After missing the first Tournament while compiling a bottom 10 finish at Q-School we went into The Prestige Worldwide Golf Champions at Symphony Manor Golf Club feeling like we had improved in practice the previous week. Then came the opening round of 115, nearly twice as many shots as the leader Phil Belfazzy's 59. After launching 93 and 92 strokes respectively in the middle rounds we finally shot a respectable 80 in the final round, we still finished 16 strokes worse than the 148th place player, the only thing keeping us off the bottom of the list was a player that withdrew and we aren't so sure that guy isn't a prop placed on the board to keep someone from being last.
Now the good news! There is nowhere to go but up for this hacker, We shot a +6 (77) in our last practice round at Redemption and we were actually even Par as we stood on the 16th Tee, we managed to double-bogy the last 3 holes, it was surely an attempt by the TGC Gods to keep my ego in check. I have to laugh at this bottom feeding play by myself, if for no other reason but to keep from crying . But I am doing the one thing that I intended all along, I am having fun. So for you guys who get frustrated when they Patch Putting, or shank one into the water. One of those guys who wants to throw their XB,PS or PC monitor across the room when you lay one into the bunker, just remember, It could be worse....you could beThat Guy in last, you could be ME! Your not, and For that you should be thankful!
Have a great Day!
Rhett Parsons aka "Painmantle"
I have to say a superb post and a great attitude to this game, I have a sneaky feeling we will see your name climbing up the Champions Tour leaderboard every week  |
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. But I am doing the one thing that I intended all along, I am having fun. So for you guys who get frustrated when they Patch Putting, or shank one into the water. One of those guys who wants to throw their XB,PS or PC monitor across the room when you lay one into the bunker, just remember, It could be worse....you could beThat Guy in last, you could be ME! Your not, and For that you should be thankful! 
