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The Ranch GC

I booked a tee time at The Ranch Golf Club, without much thought, simply because it looked very nice from the pictures on their website, it was a course we haven’t played, and there was a deal for discounted green fees. So it came as a surprise (an unwelcomed one) when I told Joe we were playing somewhere in San Jose, and he asked, “You’re not playing at The Ranch, are you?”- noting that it is one of the toughest courses in California. According to this article, it is the second toughest course (and the toughest public course) in Norcal, and after playing it, I don’t have a hard time believing it. The front nine was much harder than the later half… partly because Hojun and I had quite a long night the day before (view previous post). I put a good nine together at the end, but it was just a little too late and ended up losing the match. The course is beautifully designed and maintained, so it’s definitely worth a visit… just try to practice a few times before. Also, note to self: check the slope before booking a course next time.

02/19/2012: Hole #6 @ The Ranch GC. Just one example of a hole with canyons/sand/water... and a slither of grass. We were continuously intimidated, almost amused, to see what challenges the course would bring on every hole.

02/19/2012: Hole #10 @ The Ranch GC. 320 yard par 4, teeing off about a mile in the air...

02/19/2012: Hole #14 @ The Ranch GC- You often see many beautiful scenery on golf courses, and The Ranch had plenty to show. A beautiful green on hole #14, like a picture from the books. My dream is to own a red barn, just like this one, on my sunflower farm!!

02/19/2012: Hole #15 @ The Ranch GC- I've never seen a bunker, in the MIDDLE OF THE GREEN. The hole was funny because we hit every possible outcome. Chris' ball sailed into the left side bunker; Peter hit a great shot onto the green; Hojun hit his too far, landing behind the green bunker having to putt around it; my ball landed IN the middle green bunker... videos below.

02/19/2012: Hole #18 @ The Ranch GC. A great drive with Hojun's driver, and then a great approach with his 52. They are mine now...

Cinnabar Hills GC

02/18/2012: Lesson #5 with Coach K @ Sunol- help needed.

02/17/2012: Beautiful day for golf @ Cinnabar Hills GC w/ Koun, Peter & Joe! I don't remember it being so windy and difficult... plus a flat tire on our golf cart was a first.

02/18/2012: Birds chirping on a tree @ Cinnabar Hills GC- it looked like a picture in a book!

02/18/2012: Also a first- somebody leaving the cart parked in the parking lot instead of returning it to the right place. At least they parked between the lines?

02/18/2012: Post golf dinner @ Jang Su Jang- I'm quickly becoming a regular!

Poplar Creek GC

I ended the ridiculously long and tiring weekend of Oakland –> Football Tournament –> Soul Krush, with none other than golf! It was nice to play on a flat surface for once, though I never appreciate how cold it gets as soon as the sun starts to set. I played one of my best rounds in probably a year or so… finally breaking into the low 90′s. I also won some money on this round, landing closest (or more like the only one to hit the green) on a couple of Par 3′s… and winning by two with team play for dinner despite Peter’s short putt miss below… jk Peter, you played great today. Two game win streak!

02/12/2012: Sorry Peter, this is the only video I have from the round…

02/12/2012: Poplar Creek GC- these ducks remind me of dodo's for some reason. Bottom pictures- money ball!

02/12/2012: Post golf round dinner @ Ramen Parlor in downtown San Mateo. The line at Ramen Dojo was too long, so we hopped over to this place across the street. Authentic Japanese owned, ramen had a strong fishy/lobster flavor that I didn't mind, but could see others won't be too happy about it.

Thursday Bowling- Doug Good-Bye Part 2

01/12/2012: Who would've known so many people would show up to bowling if we said it was Doug's last time? Doug's good-bye bowling/good-bye party part 2.

Into the Playoffs!

11/13/2011: Won a close game today for a spot in the playoffs next week! Unexpectedly beautiful weather to top it off.

11/13/2011: Team 3-n-Out Winter 2011

HOT Sunday

10/23/2011: Great sunny day is not so great football weather. Flag football at Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park.

San Francisco has 10 days of summer, spread out through the year but usually concentrated towards the end of October. In Michigan, we’d call this an Indian summer. I’ve heard people here say that it’s their Indian summer, but considering it never really gets cold to boot, I don’t think that’s technically the right term to use.

Today, was one of those SF summer days. People usually try to take full advantage by going outside, laying out at parks, playing sports, or just soaking in the sun walking around the city.

10/23/2011: SF'ers enjoying "Sunday Streets".

Softball Playoffs- cancelled

10/05/2011: Softball playoffs under lights... cancelled due to poor field conditions from earlier rain. Boo.

Final Tune-up for Portland

09/13/2011: Final tune-up for the annual golf tournament, this year in Portland @ PA Muni.

Diablo Grande Golf Course

Getting to Diablo Grande Golf Course was no easy feat… way out in Patterson, CA. Luckily I only had to drive part of the way, though the total drive time equalled 2 hours, 4 hours roundtrip! It was nice to play on hot weather for once, as opposed to the usual SF weather, not to mention that the course was wide open with minimal wait time. The course itself was also beautiful and well maintained.

09/03/2011: Diablo has the most amazing kitchen. I'd go back just to eat their burgers and burritos!

09/03/2011: Beautiful 11th, par 3.

09/03/2011: Diablo Grande Golf. I bet you can't place the ball there given 100 shots.

09/03/2011: I've never seen a sunset in the African Safari, but I imagine this is what it would look like...

Back-to-Back Champs!

08/28/2011: Summer 2011 Flag Football Champs dinner @ YakiniQ.

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