CDB golf: July 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Play Vintage!

Here at CDB, we like to have fun in all sorts of different ways. It seems we're always having some competition (CDBbucks), an ongoing inside joke (CDB, for one), and all kinds of different activities or events. Last summer we did the "Pink Shirt" thing (which was really a competition, an inside joke, and an activity combined) and the "Ugliest Golf Shirt" competition. It seems that one of this summer's activity is "Vintage Day." A few weeks ago, Travis had the brilliant idea that we should both buy an older (vintage) set of clubs and play a round or two with them. Of course, there are some people who want every technological advantage available when it comes to golf equipment, but CDB has a great love for the history of golf and an affinity for not only golf equipment throughout history but the culture, etiquette, and fashion. So this idea was something we definitely had to do. We both immediately started looking around for some older irons. Trav naturally lusted after some PING Eye2 irons and the first thing I searched for on eBay was "vintage Titleist irons." (This is not surprising because Trav currently plays some PING S57 irons and I play some Titleist AP1s.) Trav was able to find a good set of Eye2s on Craigslist and even talk the guy down, who had no idea what the clubs were worth. I bid on one of the first sets I saw on eBay, not really knowing what the hell I was bidding on; only that they were an old set of Titleist Tour Model irons. I soon found out that Titleist produced the "Tour Model" irons from 1979-1997, with different models coming out every one or two years. The set I won ($37.50 with shipping) were produced from 1982-1983. It is also important to note that PING introduced the Eye2 irons in 1982.

Because CDB likes to go all out, we'll both probably eventually have vintage everything (well, all that is somewhat practical that is). Additionally, Trav was able to find the PERFECT vintage PING bag and because his putter, Honey, is a PING BeCu Anser 4 he doesn't have to worry about finding a putter! I still haven't decided what vintag putter I would like, but I'm sure I'll find something pretty soon. I created the "Play Vintage!" postcard for a couple reasons; one, I just like creating graphics (especially CDB graphics!) and two, I was hoping to actually "mail" it to a few people. It's probably fairly safe to say that if you're reading this you can expect to receive something of that nature in the mail in the near future from CDB-East.

CDB Glossary of Terms

80s Dad at the Hamptons - Probably Derek's best golf outfit.
Bad Tiger - An excellent recovery shot after a poor shot, ideally scrambling to make par or bogey. One can also play like a "Bad Tiger" for an entire round, hitting numerous, par or bogey-saving shots.
Baffy - A 5 wood; Travis is especially adept with his Baffy and has been known to hit it instead of anything longer than a 6-iron.
Big Dipper - Trav's Cleveland Driver. A larger version of the Little Dipper that Trav only uses on special and very severe, dogleg-right occasions.
Bo Derek - Trav's nickname for Derek when he hits an especially good shot, one that could be described as a '10'. Also a sandwich created by Derek that may not have technically been a '10,' but was close enough to round up.
Callie - Trav's Yes putter.
CDB - Derek and Travis. Travis and Derek. D and Trav. Trav and D.
CDB1-derek
CDB2-Trav
Choked Baffy - A baffy that one chokes, or grips down to hit shorter than a normal Baffy. This usually occurs when CDB is anywhere from 170-190 yards out, mostly to avoid hitting a 4 or 5 iron.
EWC - Excellent Wedge Control. Ironically, also the last three letters in Trav's new license plate.
EWL - Effective wedge loft, which is very important. Ironically, also the last three letters in Derek's new license plate.
Fairfaxian - Dreary, foggy, drizzly, crisp, calm, soothing, and cool. Possibly CDB's favorite golf weather and what they imagine the weather in Scotland to be like. So named for the first, and only, time CDB played Fairfax Golf Course in Edmond.
Feathery - Almost a birdie, so really it's just par. But it's almost a birdie!
Filthy Baffy - A baffy that needs to be cleaned. Generally, a filthy baffy performs much better than a clean baffy. Therefore, CDB's baffies are almost always filthy.
Furry Bird - A 9-hole Par 3 course in Moore, next to Interstate-44, that is managed by a bar that can only be described as questionable at best. The 'Bird' is known for its long, 'furry' greens and bird-like mosquitoes. CDB is known to frequent the 'Bird' the night before playing a full 18, often resulting in the start of a mini golf mandate.
Golf Mandate - In its purest form, a Golf Mandate is a trip in which the participants (CDB) play as much golf as humanly possible for the duration of the trip. In their first annual Golf Mandate, CDB played 99 holes in approximately 50 hours, with 45 of those holes being played in one day. It should also be noted that golf will also dominate the participants' conversations, thoughts, dreams, etc., while on the Mandate. *See also, Mini-Golf Mandate.
Honey - Trav's vintage PING Anser 4 BeCu putter.
Johnson Grass - Also known as native grass, is specific type of grass, which is really more like a plant, is a CDB favorite; although it is unknown whether either CDB actually knows what it is.
Klingon Warship - Derek's TaylorMade putter that Trav says looks like a Klingon Warship.
Little Dipper - Trav's Cleveland 3-wood that "scoops" down on the back of the crown resembling an ice cream scoop, or dipper. Travis almost always hits his LD off the tee.
Mini Golf Mandate - Similar to the Golf Mandate in its goals, only in a shorter amount of time. Mini Golf Mandates usually occur over the course of 12 to 36 hours and typically include 27 to 36 holes. Mini Mandates are almost exclusively played while at home and are often unplanned. *See also, Golf Mandate.
Rain Gear - A hat. This is the only 'rain gear' CDB needs. Although it has been suggested that CDB is rainproof (this is due to the fact that CDB has yet to encounter 'unplayable' weather) CDB is in fact no longer "rainproof" as of 6.24.09.
Rossa - Derek's TaylorMade putter.
Slow Travis - A very slow golf swing, almost exclusively used on one's drive. Oddly enough, Derek employs the Slow Travis much more than Travis. Sometimes also referred to as an Easy Travis.
Travino-Derek's nickname for Travis when he hits an especially good shot.
W2 - Derek's 56 degree wedge that he uses intermittently due to his love/hate relationship with W2.
Warm Banana - A warm banana; preferably one that has been left in a hot car.

Courses Played

Broadmoore GC; Moore, OK: (3) 4.19.09, 7.2.09, 7.13.09
Coffee Creek; Edmond, OK: (2) 1.31.09, 9.6.09
Cimarron Trails; Perkins, OK: (1) 9.12.09
Earlywine GC; OKC, OK: (1) 2.28.09
Fairfax GC; Edmond, OK: (1) 4.18.09
Firelake GC; Shawnee, OK: (1) 3.09
Indian Springs CC; Broken Arrow, OK: (1) 6.21.09
LaFortune GC; Tulsa, OK: (1) May, '09
Lincoln Park GC, West Course; OKC, OK: (3) 5.16.09, 5.16.09, 9.7.09
Mohawk Park, Woodbine; Tulsa, OK: (2) 6.24.09, 7.6.09
Page Belcher, Olde Page; Tulsa, OK: (2) 6.6.09, 7.7.09
Page Belcher, Stone Creek; Tulsa, OK: (1) 6.11.09
Rose Creek GC; Edmond, OK: (1) 7.2.09
The Cove; Lake Ozark, MO: (1) 6.1.09
The Ridge; Lake Ozark, MO: (4.5) 5.31.09, 5.31.09 (9), 6.1.09, 6.1.09 (9), 6.2.09, 6.2.09 (9)
White Hawk GC; Bixby, OK: (1) 6.20.09
Winter Creek GC; Blanchard, OK: (1) 7.11.09
Totals: Courses Played: 18, Rounds Played: 27.5, Holes Played: 441