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Vangellis


Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
Points: 373

Backyard golf course
Original Message   May 29, 2005 9:46 pm
Hi Gang.
About 3 years ago my neighbor started working on putting a golf green in the middle of his backyard. It started with dirt taken from the side of a hill at the bottom of his yard and lots of leveling and contouring. He maintains it pretty well and each year it  improves. It's still a touch rough around the edges, but fun to use and it looks pretty nice. Today we had the first "Bedlem Knob Invitational".  LOL.  I was responsible for supplying the tee area and fairway. What a good excuse to do some serious striping with the Simplicity roller deck. All in all, we had a pretty good time on our basic chip and putt hole. If we hit from up by my shed it was a par 3, straight to the green. From the back tee it was a dog leg left par 4. You could lay up on the flat, or if you had the nuts, you go over the apple trees.  LOL   Needless to say, we won't be turning pro anytime soon. Heres a few pics.

Heres a shot from my deck looking back at the tee area.


Heres a shot of most of the fairway from up by the green.

Heres a shot of the green. Notice the quiet sign to the right.

Heres me with my pasty white legs, sinking a par putt. I think the only one. Tough little green.

                                                                                                             Kevin


Simplicity Conquest
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Vangellis


Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
Points: 373

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #3   May 29, 2005 10:20 pm
AJace wrote:
Glad you got another job with the mowing as it means lots of tractor time, isn't that right?    Simplicity does real well with that cutting and striping.  Did the rollers come with it?  You ought to name your tractor.  Also it looks like you do good on the golfing. 



Hi AJace. I always liked the Simplicity cut. The rollers are standard, I think,  on their decks. I haven't named my tractor yet, but I have called it a piece of azz. Yikes.  OPE madness. As far as my golf game, I've been playing since I was a kid and the only thing consistent about my game is it's inconsistent. Some days I'm a champ, and somedays I'm a chump. But it's fun.

Thanks AZ. Always fun to share some pics.                                                                                                                   Kevin


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cleanmaxx_brian


"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
Points: 231

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #4   May 30, 2005 1:27 am
Cool pics and a cooler yard! That mower does leave nice stripes

I am not much of a golf player unless you count the miniture veriety But that is a nice way to practice your game!

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer,  Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

Marshall


As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #5   May 30, 2005 12:30 pm
Kevin, very nice! I want one, the Sim's and the yard. LOL
Majorxlr8n


Location: Freehold NJ
Joined: Aug 6, 2003
Points: 1092

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #6   May 30, 2005 12:50 pm
Looks DANDY Kevin!!! Nice job!!! Where's the ball washer?  Oh yeah - and there's ALWAYS the "19th Hole" to look forward to!

Marty  (former handicap golfer - golfing WAS my handicap...)

mikefla1


Let's get it!!!

Location: Lakeland Fl
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
Points: 377

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #7   May 30, 2005 12:56 pm
Kevin what was you saying about my shorts???? Let's talk about the white legs!  Them babies haven't seen sunlight in months LOL   Take care Mike

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.
mikefla1


Let's get it!!!

Location: Lakeland Fl
Joined: Jun 20, 2004
Points: 377

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #8   May 30, 2005 12:57 pm
Oh yea that is some nice mowing coming to Fla anytime soon. I only want a 18 hole course?

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.
Vangellis


Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
Points: 373

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #9   May 30, 2005 4:58 pm
Marshall wrote:
Kevin, very nice! I want one, the Sim's and the yard. LOL



Marshall, sorry, not giving either up soon.  LOL

Marty, wheres the ball washer?  No comment. We are G-rated now.

Mike, tanning season is just getting underway here in PA. It ain't Florida.

                                                       Thanks for the comments guys,   Kevin


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snowshoveler


tides in dirts out surfs up

Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #10   May 30, 2005 5:10 pm
hey Keven...

dont you need some of those plaid shorts and a pair of those spike shoes...you know the real ugly ones

if you wear those and post a pic nobody will say much of your tanning deficiancy

later chris

craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks   husky 372xpg chainsaw   sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw   mondo trimmer   monster tractor with trailer    cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree 
Marshall


As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #11   May 30, 2005 5:14 pm
Oh yea, it breaks to the left. LOL

Hey, is than a Acushnet Bulls Eye putter? Looks like one from here.
Vangellis


Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
Points: 373

Re: Backyard golf course
Reply #12   May 30, 2005 5:55 pm
snowshoveler wrote:
hey Keven...

dont you need some of those plaid shorts and a pair of those spike shoes...you know the real ugly ones

if you wear those and post a pic nobody will say much of your tanning deficiancy

later chris



Yeah Chris, but then I would get busted about the shorts like Mikefla. I guess you haven't seen much sunshine for a while. Is it drying out up there yet?

Marshall, Its just a basic Wilson putter. Won it in a tournament a few years back.  I'm of the theory that it's not the putter but the golfer that makes the putt. If you stink at it, the most expensive putter in the world isn't going to help. Of course a nice Taylor Made driver would be nice. Can't afford one though. I blew my budget on OPE madness.  LOL

                                                                                                                                       Kevin


Simplicity Conquest
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