I got an email on yesterday from Steve P. who was in Toronto on business, and we got together today for a casual round of golf with his two business associates in my neck of the woods.
We played at a great golf club called Watson’s Glen, which plays at 7,000 yards from the tips. Awesome course, great fairways and most of the greens were in top condition. A couple of them were a little burned out, but we are experiencing a drought and even with daily watering, the ground is parched.
I wish I could say that it was sterling day of ball-striking all around, but Steve and his guys were a little worse for wear with a late previous night out and an early jaunt over to the Hockey Hall of Fame before the round.
I was also quite off today. While I was nursing a sore right hand from hitting a shot from the rough in the Sunday tournament, I can make no excuses about it. It was bad day of striking. Probably a combination of trying too hard to give Steve a good show, and not having played enough this year. I have to start playing more regularly, as I was just off-kilter all day.
Still, I was impressed with Steve’s swing on the ball. He feels he could hit it longer (and don’t we all?), but he hits a beautiful little draw shot with every club, and looks very Austin-esque on his follow-through. We’ve already had a look at his swing earlier in the year.
In person, I remarked that I really couldn’t see anything wrong with it. He said Jaacob Bowden had told him during a lesson that he couldn’t do anything for him. I had to agree. He hits a solid ball, and has a good action. Nothing to fix.
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We got a picture taken on the first tee. From left to right are Mark, Vince, myself and Steve. The marshal insisted that we stand at that angle for the picture, but I think it would have turned out much better had we been turned to the right more and facing the sun. But I wasn’t going to argue with the marshal on the first tee!
At any rate, it was a great day, the weather was sunny and hot if a little humid, the course was fabulous and Steve’s guys Mark and Vince were great company.
Thanks to Steve for looking me up while in the area, and I will definitely have to give him a shout if and when I can get out to Cali!
Uh….Steve P looks a lot like Mike Austin!
Haha, indeed he does in that pic.
Hmmm, seeing you guys play together reminds me again that we should organize a Mike Austin outing or something. My suggestion would be in Las Vegas at Desert Rose (the course where Mike hit his big drive). Thoughts?
Now that would be something, shame I wouldn’t be able to make it
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I’m looking forward to an inevitable meeting of the Austin clan, Jaacob- this one of another one somewhere down the line!
Actually, if a deal like this can be put together…..it would be a day I would cherish for the rest of my life. I want this to happen sooner rather than later. Ok everyone??
Sebber!! We just start talking about a Mike Austin Invitational getaway….and you’re out at the 1st mention of it??!!?? Guys, this WILL happen I see next summer as the date to do it….in VEGAS. Good job bringing it up Jaacob
I know sickening isn’t it.
I’ve already used up most of my annual leave on going to Australia next year, so the most I could do is a long weekend, a very expensive long weekend. Now how to broach the subject with the missus?
Actually, I would do it near the end oif this year….If anyone can.
I will likely be in Las Vegas first weekend of October ’12 (afterwards in Cali). Let’s do it then!
Torben, I have to try to get to Vegas to meet you, my friend, and work with you in person. Not a promise, but a pledge to try!
Hey Toilet my B-day is next friday. Don’t forget about me
Happy birthday for next Friday Brandon
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We aint going next Friday brutha Brandon…..LOL. Unless you mean something else???
I think he’s referring to your previous “Big Announcement” statement, when Brandon told you his birthday was coming… he wants you to spill the beans, BT!
Ya….I thought that’s what he may have been referring to. I don’t think I will meet the July 20th deadline on this one. Although I was in a big meeting today on the topic. I THINK I may have something to say by the end of August though. Happy birthday anyway, Brandon! I’m not just blowing smoke up everyone’s arse…..stay tuned, and stay patient please……
Just looking at the calendar…
Austin hit his drive in Vegas on September 25th.
So maybe the closest weekend to that day of the month?
Looks like either September 20-21, 2013…or September 28-29, 2013.
Well I definitely can’t make that, I’ll be in Oz
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Well, whenever we do it (and we WILL do it) we will do a live webcast for all of you who can’t be there.