This week our #GolfChat Questions will be a surprise. Invite golf enthusiasts to show up at 5pm PST on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to join the #GolfChat conversation.

Last week I apparently forget to send out the #GolfChat newsletter so this week, you get two for the price of one.

Golf Chatter Bio: @cencalhack

 

Real Name: Tate
Location: Visalia, CA

What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?

Not picky (is that bad or good?), at home it tends to be wine to go with dinner and GolfChat. I enjoy a good mixed beverage when out and if it’s a foo-foo drink then so be it. Sometimes a man just needs a Pina.  

How Did You Get Into Golf?

Xmas break of my freshman year of high school is the first time I touched a club. My aunt sensing my boredom and pent up energy and not wanting to strangle me, decided to take me to the course down the hill from our house.

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I played everyday all day over the break and then everyday after school. When tryouts for spring sports came, I went out for baseball. The coach insisted that freshman could only play on their own team regardless of ability. Stupid I thought, and tried out for the golf team. The golf coach played the best players and by the end of the season I had earned a varsity letter. I have been addicted to golf since that time. 

What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?

Nothing professionally, I have another business. I do work with a few youths whom just love the game and/or are on teams where the “coach” is just a glorified van driver/chaperone. I learned how a team should be run when one of my teammates returned after his first year at Oklahoma State Univ and passed on what he had learned. 

Favorite #GolfChat Topics?

Favorite topics are the ones that pit old school decorum and values against the inevitable change and ideas of youth. The passion for the game is evident regardless of people’s positions on the topics.

Favorite Golf Quote?

“So I Got That Goin’ For Me, Which is Nice” — Carl

“Why don’t you hit the second one first?” — my friend typically after I drop/retee and stripe the second ball — thanks pal

Favorite Golf Destination and Why?

Flying- the British Isles, love links golf

Driving- we have some great courses close by on the Central Cal coast. La Purisima, which if in a different locale could be a top 100 course. Hunter Ranch in the Paso Robles wine country. Morro Bay, my personal fav, based upon the ocean views and muni by the sea atmosphere. There are roughly a dozen other courses in the region of varying quality, difficulty and cost. The best part is the lack of typical vacation crowds. 

How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?

Solid for those of us whom are players. Most of the desperate cries for growth are either developers and/or manufacturers. They wont admit it, but many have overcommitted and if the growth slows they stand to lose substantially. (How’s this for a hot button topic?)  

Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?

All those with a passion for the game (PC answer)
Zeb of course (kissup answer)

People with a sense of humor and that share pics of their local courses that they play.

Favorite Golfers and Why?

The Big3, no wait, the Fantastic4, no wait, what about Inbee and Lydia and Lexi, lets make it the Magnificent7, no wait….