A tradition here at Fried Egg Golf, we posted this year's Content Cornucopia this week, a collection of our favorite pieces of content from others in the industry. Of course, we can only fit so much in there. What else would you all add to the list?

Just dropped a new blog going over a little BTS for an LPGA/Epson PT this past year! A short read for those who would be interested in hearing a little more about the physical therapists role with the players on a given week!

Can't get the link to work but if you copy and paste this URL it will take you straight there!

https://www.back9pt.com/post/tour-diaries-behind-the-scenes-with-an-lpga-pt

I've been listening to SGS from the beginning and I could probably count the number of episodes I've missed in that time on one hand. As such, I consider myself highly fluent in SGS-speak. Nevertheless, it seems like a nickname or two fell through the cracks. As a result, whenever these people are subsequently referenced in an episode, I have no idea who they are talking about.

One such player that came up for me from today's episode with "The Boys" was Freddie Ketchup. I've heard that name used numerous times and I still don't know who it is.

I'm hoping this thread can serve as a hub where people can ask for SGS nickname clarifications without fear of judgement :)

I know Fried Egg isn't equipment-centric (except when it comes to regulating it), but I thought I would start a topic near and dear to my heart - putters. I'm a Scotty Cameron loyalist, proud owner of 10 of them, and very excited to try the new OC line of low-torque putters that Scotty just released.

Putters, like golf architecture, are more of an art than a science, and different things appeal to different people. I'd love to hear from others on what they use, what they like, and what they collect.

My two sons (both college age) have created a card game that is fun to play while relaxing in the 19th hole after your round. I'm biased, but I think they've done a great job simulating golf within the game. The game is called Card Golf Tour; they have created a physical card game and you can play online. If you have a chance to play, I know they would love any feedback.

My sister decided to move to Dublin recently, and we are going to visit her this spring. Looking to bring my clubs and play a couple of rounds while over there. I am looking for any recommendations about golf in the area. A short drive is fine, but this isn't really a golf trip, so I'm looking for local courses where I can go play a round without disappearing for a full day.

Portmarnock is option #1, and I know FEG's concierge service also mentions The Island Golf Club and Royal Dublin Golf Club, but I thought I would open it up to any and all recommendations. I would certainly prefer an under the radar, pure golf experience instead of a mainstream, tourist trap (as I'm sure all of us here would).

We're kicking around this idea internally and are interested to see who would be inclined to participate? To be determined how often the club meets but we would love to see how many people would like to jump in. Consider it a club that discusses golf books and golf-adjacent books

This is a topic that could be controversial, and I don't mean for it to be, I'm just genuinely curious...

I attended a Fried Egg Golf event at Lancaster Country Club in (I want to say) 2021. The event featured 2 rounds of golf, lunch, a tee prize, and prizes for the winners. I believe the entry cost was around $425. I might not be exact on those numbers, but it was close to that. It was a great day out there (despite the greens being dialed up to US Open conditions). Now I can't help but thinking that this same event, with those same inclusions would probably come in at $899 and feature a waitlist.

I don't mean this as an attack on the Fried Egg at all, in my local area last month there was an event by another group at Aronimink that was $1200+ for a one day event. The list of golf courses I'd pay $1200 to play is very short, but that's fine, I don't have to pay it and there are many people who were willing to do so. But it really got me thinking, what happened in the last 5 years that has caused these events more than double in price? Did I just catch it in the early days of these events when clubs and organizations were trying to figure out how much these things should cost? Have the clubs decided that they are going to jack up their prices and the resulting entry fees have skyrocketed? Or is this honestly a case of just trying to find the ceiling? I don't blame Fried Egg Golf or anyone trying to make a profit on these events, and as I said earlier, there's a waitlist for many of these events so why leave money on the table?

Again, not an attack on anyone or anything. I can't be the only one who looks at the cost of some of these events and is surprised at how much they've increased.

Curious if following can be possible:

• following specific people and being alerted when they start a thread or comment on one.
• receiving alerts for when someone responds to your own comments (similar to earlier version of the club website).

Thanks!

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

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!

Moving the so-called WhatsApp chat to the FEGC Community Forum ;)

Jokes aside, hi! I'm Abby, a 30-something with no kids and modestly interested in verbal fighting depending on the topic.

Also, anyone is welcome to this chat! Need a recommendation of a place to go on a couples golf trip? Looking for a gift for the female golfer in your life? You know we have opinions to share.

A running list of SGS Halloween costumes.