Stefano56
stranger
Reged: 18/08/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: Italy
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Greetings from Italy, I've just joined this forum. I'm already an active member of two golf forums (fora?) in Italy, and wanted to expand my reach a little bit...
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htl
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 18/04/2007
Posts: 1903
Loc: Surrey
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buongiorno buona sera
Welcome to the forum. Where about in Italy are you from, I just got back from Sorrento.
ciao, divertiti!
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In the super sexy Mizuno Aero Frame bag
Wilson Staff Dd6 10 degree
Wilson Staff FwS 3 + 5 wood 15* + 19*
Mizuno CLK Fli Hi 20*
Mizuno MX-200 Irons 5-pw
Mizuno mp T series 53*
Nicklaus Dual Slot 60*
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Putter
Balls = NXT, Px3, Dx2, anything I find.
Playing at http://www.pacheshamgolf.co.uk/
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madandra
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 03/03/2007
Posts: 2482
Loc: The land of the Jock Frock
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Hi Stefano, welcome to THE best golfing forum on the net.
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Born FREE and taxed to DEATH !!!!!!!!
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Stefano56
stranger
Reged: 18/08/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: Italy
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I live in northern Italy, in a town called Varese, just 5 miles from the Swiss border.
My daughter (13 yrs.old) plays at the Golf Club Varese (http://www.golfclubvarese.it), and I'll probably join her there next year. I'm currently member of a smaller (9 holes) club.
I'm also planning a trip to Scotland next year, I'd love to play there. Any suggestions are most welcomed, of course...
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John_Findlay
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 15/01/2007
Posts: 1717
Loc: Edinburgh
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You're coming to the right place, Stefano.
Which courses were you hoping to play? My personal favourites are Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Royal Dornoch and Nairn but they all come at a heavy price. You would find great courses in any part of the country, though.
Welcome to the friendliest and best forum on the interwebthingy.
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Handicap; 9
Check out my golf home videos at:-
http://uk.youtube.com/profile?user=johncroyfindlay
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medwayjon
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 22/08/2007
Posts: 2366
Loc: Chatham, Kent.
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Welcome to the forum, nice to see a bit of an international flavour being added to our ranks!
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Whats in the sexy Titleist bag???
Titleist 907-D1 Driver 10.5* Stiff Aldila VS-Proto
King Cobra F-Speed LD 3 & 5 Woods
Titleist 755 Irons 4-PW
Mizuno TP series raw haze wedges, 51* 56* & 60*
Taylor Made Rossa Siena 4 Putter
Wilson Staff DX2 Ball / Titleist Pro-V1 Ball
www.princesgolfclub.co.uk
www.gillinghamgolfclub.co.uk
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TonyN
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 24/01/2008
Posts: 2991
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Welcome on board, Great to have international members on board.
Can you tell us a little about yourself, Time played? Handicap? Equipment etc?
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Callaway FT-5 draw bias 10.5* Aldila NVS 65-R 350 Shaft
Titleist 906f4 3 wood graphite design YS-6fw+ reg
*Awaiting MP52's*
Odyssey white hot xg #7, 34'' *Awaiting bettinardi CG3*
Srixon AD333
Mollington Golf Club
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Stefano56
stranger
Reged: 18/08/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: Italy
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A friend asked me to try golf 7 years ago, when I was 45, and I've instantly become addicted. Unfortunately my golf hasn't progressed much, and my hcp is still 31.3 - the only way to lower the hcp in Italy is by reaching 37 or more Stableford points in an official tournament, and I always play terribly in competitions. During my week-end rounds with my friends, I usually shoot in the low 90's.
I've brought my daughter to the driving range when she was 7 years old, and now - at 13 - her hcp is 11 (much better than her dad).
About equipment - I'm one of those people who feel the impulse to buy new things even if I don't need them (shop-aholic?), so I have bought a lot of clubs (at least 3 sets), especially after my golf bag had been stolen last year. I usually put in my bag those I feel I'll need on the course, choosing among:
- Cleveland Launcher 460 10.5°, UST ProForce V2 shaft
- Cobra F-Speed fwy woods (3, 5, 7) with Aldila NV-F shaft
- Bridgestone GC OS 19° Hybrid, Aldila Gravity Chamber shaft
- Bridgestone GC OS 4-GW, Aldila Gravity Chamber shaft
- Cleveland 588 56° SW
- Cleveland DSG RTG 60° LW
- Cobra Optica SL-03 34" or BH Bettinardi (depending on the greens)
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OldWindy
old hand
Reged: 02/04/2008
Posts: 804
Loc: Back of Beyond
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Welcome!
...and there's that Bridgestone brand again - rare as rocking horse you-know-what, that is. Anyone else checked it out??
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"Paddle faster, I hear banjos..." Anon.
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farneyman
member
Reged: 03/05/2008
Posts: 120
Loc: Scotland via Ireland
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Welcome to a great forum.
I promise to not mention Ray Houghtons goal in the Giants Stadium at USA 94, again.
Let us know what part of Scotland you plan to visit.
Enjoy your golf.
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toyboy54
enthusiast
Reged: 02/07/2008
Posts: 240
Loc: outskirts...glasgow&paisley
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Stefano,a very warm welcome to the best golf(& other things)forum on the web.When are you planning to visit our fair but wet land next year?Maybe we could try to arrange a few games together along with some of the other guys on the forum!Anyway, nice to have another addition on the site.Hope you enjoy.On a sidenote I enquired about playing at Lake Garda 2yrs ago,but did'nt have my sticks with me(The boss would'nt let me)
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Stefano56
stranger
Reged: 18/08/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: Italy
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Quote:
Stefano,a very warm welcome to the best golf(& other things)forum on the web.When are you planning to visit our fair but wet land next year?Maybe we could try to arrange a few games together along with some of the other guys on the forum!Anyway, nice to have another addition on the site.Hope you enjoy.On a sidenote I enquired about playing at Lake Garda 2yrs ago,but did'nt have my sticks with me(The boss would'nt let me)
First of all, I'd like to thank you all for the *really* warm welcome 
I haven't made any plans yet, but my idea is to take advantage of those low cost flights (Ryanair, EasyJet, etc.) that link Milan to either Glasgow (Prestwick) or Edinburgh. Just to give you an idea, a few friends on an Italian golf forum (golfacademy.it) have organized a one-day golf trip with Ryanair last year: we flew from Milan to Girona (Barcelona, Spain) at 8AM, played 18 holes at the Girona Golf Club, had a wonderful dinner there and returned to Milan at 11:30PM. All for less than 150 Euros (flight, car rental, green fee, dinner), and they even gave me a polo shirt!
I've been to Scotland a few times in the past, and I know how wet it can be, that doesn't really scare me. Now, if we (I mean, my wife and my daughter) decide to come in April, then we will be limited to a one week trip, if we decide to postpone to June, then it can be two weeks or more.
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TonyN
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 24/01/2008
Posts: 2991
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2 weeks or more?
Then you could visit the North of England and play on the coast, choosing from Either Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool or Royal lytham& St Annes, not to mention the many other excellent courses we have in the North West.
Home of the Stableford? You can find that at Wallesey.
You ever fancy a knock round this way, give me a shout!
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Callaway FT-5 draw bias 10.5* Aldila NVS 65-R 350 Shaft
Titleist 906f4 3 wood graphite design YS-6fw+ reg
*Awaiting MP52's*
Odyssey white hot xg #7, 34'' *Awaiting bettinardi CG3*
Srixon AD333
Mollington Golf Club
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toyboy54
enthusiast
Reged: 02/07/2008
Posts: 240
Loc: outskirts...glasgow&paisley
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Tony,you working for the English Tourist Board?I thought I'd got in 1st for Visit Scotland!!!!! 
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TonyN
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 24/01/2008
Posts: 2991
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haha, to be honest, one of the information girls dropped in a booklet they had delivered into my security office and it was on the desk at the time. It was golf booklet on the coast with those courses listed, and many more. I thought I would just pitch in a few more idea and extend the offer of a game, seeing as he is traveling a long way! But same goes for anyone up my way, anytime!
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Callaway FT-5 draw bias 10.5* Aldila NVS 65-R 350 Shaft
Titleist 906f4 3 wood graphite design YS-6fw+ reg
*Awaiting MP52's*
Odyssey white hot xg #7, 34'' *Awaiting bettinardi CG3*
Srixon AD333
Mollington Golf Club
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toyboy54
enthusiast
Reged: 02/07/2008
Posts: 240
Loc: outskirts...glasgow&paisley
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Tony,good man,if you are ever up Glasgow way give me a call and I'll take you out on to vertical 1st 3 holes on my course!(we have oxygen for visitors!) 
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TonyN
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 24/01/2008
Posts: 2991
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Cheers, I will bring my spare lung
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Callaway FT-5 draw bias 10.5* Aldila NVS 65-R 350 Shaft
Titleist 906f4 3 wood graphite design YS-6fw+ reg
*Awaiting MP52's*
Odyssey white hot xg #7, 34'' *Awaiting bettinardi CG3*
Srixon AD333
Mollington Golf Club
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