Connect with fellow members and join the conversation

I'd love some recommendations on things I'm probably not watching (movies & TV) / listening to / reading.

I watch all of the standard Netflix, HBO, Apple tv shows (Shrinking, The Studio, The Last of Us, etc.) and love listening to The Rewatchables podcast along with all of the FE pods. But I need some diversity in my life!

What is something that you will die on a hill for? Give me you tried and trues AND something new if you got it.

I must admit that TV and podcasts are my primary vehicles to consume content these days. Carving out 2 hours for a movie feels borderline impossible with a 4 year old and while I love to read I'm just not one who gravitates to it (for context I probably get through 3-4 books a year). That said, please give me some ideas of new (or old) things to tap into.

Cheers!

Greetings!

The latest FEGC collection just launched in the Pro Shop, so I figured it'd be a good time to check in with everyone here. In addition to Smathers & Branson headcovers and accessories, we've finally got our FEGC logos on some Andy Hoodies.

Check out the entire drop at proshop.thefriedegg.com and don't forget to use code FEGCMEMBER at checkout to get 10% off your purchase.

Have something you'd like to see in the shop? Questions about sizing? Let's hear it!

Well, the Bandon rejection emails are pouring in for our 2027 12-person trip to Bandon in the new lottery system.... Time to start thinking for alternatives.

I'm the non-dad that gets to plan all the golf trips with buddies (mostly dads who consider it a luxury to leave home for a golf trip, but have time and travel constraints to consider for getting back to wifey) with people traveling rom Portland, SF, and LA for our bi-annual bandon trips. But i'm starting to think Bandon won't be happening at least without onsite lodging/the prime time tee times. We usually target around 4 days and no more then ~4 hours of travel time... we are there to be golf sicko's, so we don't need to consider Vegas at all.

What are some good alternative travel destinations that can allow us to...

• Easily play a ton of different great courses in a few days window
• Easy lodging, we're planning very far in advance... we're fine with Airbnb's!
• Not have crazy flights or many large 3+ hour drives from SFO,PDX, LAX

Some ideas so far...

• Gamble Sands (stay & play, but only 2 courses - not sure what else is around there and it could be tough to fly into?)
• Monterey (tons of great golf, easy to get to)
• Seattle region (chambers + a ton of other courses to experience)
• Rocky mountain golf? Need recs!
• Bend Oregon / Sunriver
• Tahoe
• Silvies Ranch? I dont know much about it
• Palm Springs

Genuinely can't believe how early Brendan took Potgieter in today's pod. Might be a full case of SGS Host-itis.

Here is the full draft for those who missed it:

I grew up at Skokie so it occupies a very important place in my golf history. I wasn't able to attend the event there last month but was curious what the thoughts were from the group that did. And, any plans for a SCC course review and pictures from the FEG team?

Hey everyone,

I was given a ticket to next year's US Open as part of a charity auction my in-laws won.

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York is hosting and it's up to me to find the hotel.

Any tips on where to stay based on people who have attended in the past or know the area?

Thanks!

46, (soon to be) married, 2 kids, zero interest in fighting.

How we doing, skyline or gold star, where we playing in the tri-state?

The big names of modern golf architecture are always getting praised for their greatest designs but I often think about the weakest courses I've played from each designer. Curious what people consider the worst or weakest course you've played from the portfolios of CC, Doak, Hanse DMK, Pete Dye, Jack Niklaus and Tom Fazio. Obviously a lot of these named will still be excellent golf courses but an interesting experiment to see what designs don't jive with people.

Conversely feel free to add your favorite from each designer. Particularly interested in hearing answers for Dye, Nicklaus and Fazio.

Hey all from SE Michigan! 39, 2 kids, no interest in fighting. Love getting out and playing with some real golf sickos, especially those who love TFE! Love traveling around our awesome state to play some great courses too

Hello friends!

42/no kids/aspire to have no interest in fighting.

Getting the ball rolling on a place to chat about NE Ohio golf and other happenings.

Look forward to connecting with everyone!

Good day fellow eggheads!

Miller Wick, 24, 1 kid with another on the way, no interest in fighting!

My thought is that this could be a thread where everyone can place their questions about golf courses to play in places they are traveling.

I’ll be in Franklin, Indiana this week and am wondering the best golf in the immediate area. Thinking about an early morning tee time on Thursday to get some bent grass tee-to-green (from the south, land of Bermuda).

Hi all,

I just relocated from Marin to London this past June. I’m planning on joining a club around the city in the next few months.

Im hoping to talk Scottish Golf club memberships. It just seems like the move, especially for those of us living in the UK.

Context: I just recently did a trip up to the Scottish Highlands. If you’re a member of any Scottish golf club, you get a significantly different rate than otherwise. Example (To join Brora, it was something like ~ £500. So you would have played Brora for Free and the. Royal Dornoch would have been extremely cheap instead of the £600 or whatever we paid)

What’s more is that belonging to a Scottish golf club, to me sounds like an extremely fun idea and equates to member guests and club tourneys that would pull me up there to play more often than I would otherwise.

Does anyone know of some good clubs that might be accepting new members rather readily? Anybody members at a Scottish club that can share more?

Also just give a shout if you’re in London and want to put a game together.

33, married, 2 kids (twins), no energy to fight. Wondering if there are other FEGC Members in the Rochester/Buffalo area?

32, married, 2 kids (3 and almost 2 years old). No interest in fighting (unless you pronounce the city lewisville/louie-ville!) Always looking to connect with fellow FEGC members!

I also do some traveling for work and love to meet up for a round when I am out on the road!

Myrtle Beach used to be considered the golf capital of the world. Not so much anymore. I am certain that many in here have been there before. What would Myrtle Beach need to do to bring you back?