Posted July 17, 201212 yr NARUSAWA CC kawaguchiko, yamanashi ken.. starday 10th a double ,,hmm not good start on a pr 5... 11th another double (with a 4 putt.. ) if looks could kill..., 12th double form impossible postiiton, things not going as planned.... 13th dog leg left elevated green into heavy heavy wind. 5 wood in hand after a well struck ,but slightly pulled drive to the left side rough, 2 feet before the steep FW bunker and no line of sight...., into huge sloping green left to right. bang shots in the air................., lands on front edge.. KA- DUNKNOTHING but net.! raptuous applause form the group in front . walk up to the hole aha! jefff "IDRIVE" -san..., had just re written the classic book "the eagle has landed" super shot highlight of the trip on one of our best courses. u shud have seen his face when i walked to the hole and said "he bud,, put that wedge away... oh and while ur at it... dont need that golds putter either.. " one hell of a shot indeed. golfs great........,
July 17, 201212 yr Author 185 ish into a very heavy cross/ head wind . i was watching from the FW to the right and went ....,. "oh hes middled that puppy with his trusty PRGR ..." to... "ohhh he got that good......" to " oh boy hes really nailed that.." to "oh man, is that.................., is that, in........., is that even possible from there ????????" YES indeed it is! love seeing things like that , it brings the day alive.
July 17, 201212 yr ive only eagled twice in my life and i skulled a wedge on my 3rd shot par 5:) 2nd time was i hit a mulligan on my 2nd shot par 4, went in, doesnt count if we are being legalistic Lol
July 17, 201212 yr Author tough to endure at places like this. you really need to score well to enjoy your day ha..!
July 17, 201212 yr The tightness of all those trees reminds me of one of my favorite courses; Sierra Star Golf up in Mammoth Lakes, Ca. Love that course and play it every time I'm up there. Just love heavily forrested courses. Now all I need is more true links courses over here. Thanks for sharing Stew.
July 18, 201212 yr I don't know what was more spectacular, the golf course or Stews 300 yard bombs down the middle of the fairway. I've been fortunate to play a lot of really nice course in some amazing places but this one is my new #1 overtaking the "Challenge at Manele" located on Lanai in Hawaii. I was just amazing. When I got up to the green and didn't see the ball I figured it went long and into the bunker behind the green. The bunker was so big and deep they had steps cut into the back of it so you could get in and out. As I was peering down over the edge I hear "we have a winner" as Stew pulls the ball out from the cup. Helped ease some of the pain..... It's kind of funny in that I don't really have the memory of making eagle but of the magnificent golf course and the beauty of it all. What an experience I'll not soon forget.
July 18, 201212 yr I don't know what was more spectacular, the golf course or Stews 300 yard bombs down the middle of the fairway. I've been fortunate to play a lot of really nice course in some amazing places but this one is my new #1 overtaking the "Challenge at Manele" located on Lanai in Hawaii. I was just amazing. When I got up to the green and didn't see the ball I figured it went long and into the bunker behind the green. The bunker was so big and deep they had steps cut into the back of it so you could get in and out. As I was peering down over the edge I hear "we have a winner" as Stew pulls the ball out from the cup. Helped ease some of the pain..... It's kind of funny in that I don't really have the memory of making eagle but of the magnificent golf course and the beauty of it all. What an experience I'll not soon forget. Jeff, was this your first time for golf in Japan? Quite an experience isn't it?
July 18, 201212 yr tough to endure at places like this. you really need to score well to enjoy your day ha..! Wow! Those pictures look out of this World! As for me( who still as no Hole in one!!.. Although I was 12" away last night)... My best was a 2 on a 500+ par 5 in a Medal( for which I got a prize ) Still with scenery like that I'd gladly Hack it round( not saying you Guys did) ATVB D
July 19, 201212 yr Author ive played a cpl of good tracks, thsi one was the first time id palyed it on a "speccy" recomendation form a friend. thankfully we did it was so awsome. its my no1 now.
July 19, 201212 yr Jeff, was this your first time for golf in Japan? Quite an experience isn't it? Yes and yes :)
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