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The Ranch GC

coolyoungsuk — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:19:46 +0000

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...

Nan

coolyoungsuk — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:14:12 +0000

02/18/2012: Soju must stop. @ Nan w/ the Soul Krush crew.

Cinnabar Hills GC

coolyoungsuk — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:46:45 +0000

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!

Fibbar MaGee

coolyoungsuk — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:41:25 +0000

02/17/2012; Sunnyvale hangout @ Fibbar MaGees! So much for staying in on Friday nights w/ Will & Erin. I also learned to take a grenade shot... so much for just a beer.

Citizen’s Band; Jen Lee Birthday Edition!

coolyoungsuk — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:21:00 +0000

wedinr got back on schedule this week with dinner at Citizen’s Band in the SOMA. Since it was close to Jen’s birthday, we made it a pseudo birthday dinner, and Jen was thoughtful enough to bring cupcakes (like in elementary school). We started off at Citizen’s Band (weirdest bathroom), then moved to City Beer Store, and then once more to Bloodhound. Nice to know everything is nearby… except home. Happy Birthday Jen!

02/15/2012: We realized we can never eat fried chicken without thinking of Doug... so we made sure he knew we were eating it without him. The mac & cheese with the onion rings were YUM.

02/15/2012: Birthday cupcakes! Thank you Jen!!

02/15/2012: Post dinner drinks @ City Beer Store. Beer, beer, and more beer!

02/15/2012: @Bloodhound after City Beer Store kicked us out at 10PM. What's in hot buttered rum? Well, rum, butter, spices, and delicious... which led to this video:

Poplar Creek GC

coolyoungsuk — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:05:58 +0000

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.

Michigan FOB Reunion in Oakland!

coolyoungsuk — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:58:44 +0000

With Hojun’s recent move and Wonsuk’s visit, there was a mini Michigan FOB reunion in Oakland this weekend. It’s always a great feeling to see old friends, even if you haven’t talked in a long time.

02/10/2012: A long, long night with my FOB friends in Oakland!

Discovery of Fresh & Easy

coolyoungsuk — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:59:36 +0000

02/09/2012: Today I discovered a magical place- Fresh & Easy! I dropped in here to pick up just a couple of things, left with a basket full of stuff! Only problem I have, is the HUGE crater in the parking lot.... I thought I was falling into the middle of Earth/felt like I was falling forever.

02/09/2012: Interesting observation- guarded $3.99 poppy seeds.

Catching up with Keith!

coolyoungsuk — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:05:21 +0000

02/07/2012: Finally got to catch up with my fellow SF Michigan Alumni Board Member, Keith. Got some club shenanigans out of the way and had a good talk about life @The Old Pro in Palo Alto! Hang in there buddy!

CFA Level II- Start!

coolyoungsuk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:57:52 +0000

02/06/2012: A nice surprise Monday morning- the beginning of the end of life, CFA Level II study begins.