As I work to take the bubble wrapping off the website (err… find my running shoes) please take a look around the Swim Shop, Bike Shop, or Running Store.
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September 13th, 2008 — , Bike Shop, Running Store, Swim Bike Run, Swim Shop, running shoes, shop bike from kevin @ Swim Bike Run
WeightLadder Reset — 390lbs and Starting Medically Assisted Weightloss
April 15th, 2008 — , Motivation, Weigh In, about, goals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Well nothing like tax day to make you take the plunge… Recently I bid on and “won” the first month of a medically supervised weightloss program called Jumpstart Medicine with Dr Sean Bourke. It turns out that I did receive a substantial discount by purchasing through the charity auction. I am committed to this medical food [...]
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Buffets Not Good for Weight Loss
March 23rd, 2008 — , Exercise, Meals, Motivation from kevin @ Weight Ladder
As I previously mentioned I am back to paying attention to my diet and exercise program… But as I also mentioned I am still on vacation.
For Easter my family went to La Quinta Spa and Resort Easter brunch… All you can eat deliciousness. I had BBQ short ribs, bacon, an omelet, sushi, shrimp, crab, and [...]
The Presidio Golf Course
March 23rd, 2008 — , CA, San Francisco, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
The Presidio Golf Course is located in San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-561-4653
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Website: http://www.presidiogolf.com/
Course History:
The Presidio is one of the oldest and most celebrated courses in California. It survived the great quake of 1906 and was recently renovated. The illustrious Arnold Palmer manages this course and it’s located just ten minutes from downtown San Francisco.
You [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Presidio Golf Course”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/23/the-presidio-golf-course/” });
Sunol Valley Golf Course
March 22nd, 2008 — , CA, Sunol, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Sunol Valley Golf Course is located in: Sunol, CA
Phone: 925-862-0414
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Website: http://www.sunolvalley.com/
Course History:
This course has received a four star rating by professionals and is one of the most beautiful courses in the Bay Area. Two courses are actually available to cater to players of all levels. Walkers are welcome, except during the twilight hours [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Sunol Valley Golf Course”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/22/sunol-valley-golf-course/” });
Shadow Lakes Golf Course
March 21st, 2008 — , Brentwood, CA, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Shadow Lakes Golf Course is located in Brentwood, CA
Phone: (925) 516-2837
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Website: http://golfinbrentwood.com/golf/proto/golfinbrentwood/
Course History:
Shadow Lakes is one of two clubs offered in Brentwood. The Deer Ridge Country Club is also attached and offers challenging play as well. Shadow Lakes is located in an incredibly scenic area with Mount Diablo overseeing the players. It was [...]
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
March 20th, 2008 — , CA, Hollister, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
San Juan Oaks Golf Course is Located in Holister, CA
Phone: 800-453-8337
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Website: http://www.sanjuanoaks.com/layout9.asp?id=472&page=23491
History of the Course:
This was the first Fred Couples signature golf course in California. It is a public course that strives to offer private course amenities to all of its visitors. There are numerous features and the prices are some of the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “San Juan Oaks Golf Club”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/20/san-juan-oaks-golf-club/” });
Pasatiempo Golf Club
March 20th, 2008 — , CA, Santa Cruz, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
The Pasatiempo Golf Club is located in: Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 408-459-9155
Website: http://www.pasatiempo.com/
Course History:
The course was designed by Marion Hollins and Dr. Alistair MacKenzie. Its name means “relaxed passage of time” and there is no better way to describe this course. It is very rich in history and is considered to be one of the most [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Pasatiempo Golf Club”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/20/pasatiempo-golf-club/” });
Los Lagos Golf Course
March 19th, 2008 — , CA, San Jose, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Los Lagos Golf Course is located in: San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-361-0250
Website: http://www.playloslagos.com/
Course History:
The course was designed by Brian Costello of the JMP Golf Design Group. It is a par 68 that stretches over 5,300 yards. The course was built around the natural habit near Coyote Creek and has been praised as being a state of [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Los Lagos Golf Course”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/19/los-lagos-golf-course/” });
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
March 19th, 2008 — , CA, Gilroy, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is located in: Gilroy, CA
Phone: (408) 846-4531
Website: http://www.eagleridgegc.com/
Course History:
The course was designed by Ron Fream and David Dale and offers more than 7,000 yards of playable space. There are six sets of tees with 92 bunkers, 3 lakes and 7 creeks interspersed throughout the eighteen hole course. Golf for Women Magazine [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Eagle Ridge Golf Club”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/19/eagle-ridge-golf-club/” });
DeLaveaga Golf Course
March 18th, 2008 — , CA, Hotel, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
The DeLaveaga Golf Course is located in: Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 408-423-7212
Website: http://www.delaveagagolf.com/
Course History:
The course is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the area. It may be a bit short, but it is certainly challenging enough for even the best players. The varied terrain and beautiful scenery have made it a favorite among [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “DeLaveaga Golf Course”, url: “http://www.courseladder.com/2008/03/18/delaveaga-golf-course/” });
Deep Cliff Golf Course
March 18th, 2008 — , CA, Cupertino, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Deep Cliff Golf Course is located in Cupertino, CA
Phone: 408-253-5357
Website: http://www.playdeepcliff.com/
Course History:
Considered an executive length course, Deep Cliff was designed by Clark Glasson in 1962. The entire complex ranges over 52 acres and features the winding Stevens Creek throughout the lush course. The course is a par 60 and is challenging enough for pros while [...]
Coyote Creek Golf Club
March 18th, 2008 — , CA, Morgan Hill, San Jose, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Coyote Creek Golf Club is located in San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-463-1400
Website: http://www.coyotecreekgolf.com/
Course History:
There are two courses at Coyote Creek, the Valley Course and the Tournament Course. They are both Jack Nicklaus signature courses and are considered two of the most beautiful places to play golf in San Jose. Both offer full services.
What You Need to [...]
I Can’t Believe I Turned Down Golf At Olympic Club
November 17th, 2007 — , golf courses, golf gambling, golf round from kevin @ Course Ladder
I was invited to play the Cliffs at Olympic Club today. It was probably the one day I couldn’t play this week. Terrible timing and luck on my part.
The Cliffs is a par 3 9 hole course in San Francisco. It is on the west side of Highway 35 on land that was once part [...]
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Weigh In
September 15th, 2007 — , Weigh In from kevin @ Weight Ladder
I am not 350 or less my goal for pre vacation. And I am not back to my original starting weight 380.
If fact I am below my last weight in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
364 (my last weigh in was 366). I am 12.8% of the way to my ultimate goal.
I am staying on the diet and I am beginning [...]
Going Back to the Gym
September 13th, 2007 — , Exercise, Motivation, goals, motivation from kevin @ Weight Ladder
I haven’t been to the gym since before vacation. It has been over a month now.
I have been on my diet, but I still fear that first encounter with a scale since vacation.
I am going to go to the gym this weekend. I guarantee it.
I will report back on my progress or lack thereof regardless.
Food for September 7, 2007
September 8th, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Coffee and cream for breakfast.
Chicken tiki marsala and palak paneer (saag paneer) for lunch.
No carb homemade chicken soup for dinner.
Food for September 6, 2007
September 7th, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Reduced fat salami and coffee with cream for breakfast.
Pulled pork and a salad for lunch.
Hotdog for dinner.
Food for September 5, 2007
September 6th, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Reduced fat salami for breakfast.
Ahi and avocado for lunch.
Hotdog no bun for snack.
Turkey breakfast sausage for dinner.
Food for September 4, 2007
September 5th, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Espresso and heavy cream for breakfast.
Gyro meat and tsatsiki for lunch.
Cheddarwurst for dinner.
Food for August 31, 2007
September 1st, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Jimmy Dean pork breakfast sausage.
Fred’s Steak (Tri Tip) for dinner.
Some nuts for snacks throughout the day.
The Olympic Club Course Changes
September 1st, 2007 — , US Amateur, golf courses from kevin @ Course Ladder
Monday morning at the Olympic club found a fog delay that pushed the start of play back from 7am all the way until 11am. A good friend of mine is a life long Olympian and was in charge of the marshals for the Amateur. During the wait he gave me a tour of both course [...]
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August 31st, 2007 — , Motivation, goals, motivation from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Back from vacation, it is time to start getting serious. Starting to post to this blog regularly is one of the consequences…
So here it is my first post… What do I have to report. Blood Pressure 129/84. Pulse 78. See my tracking page here: Blood Pressure
Other than that and that I haven’t cheated on my [...]
US Amateur Golf Championship at The Olympic Club
August 31st, 2007 — , US Amateur from kevin @ Course Ladder
This year (2007) the US Amateur was held at The Olympic Club. The format of the tournament is a 2 day stroke play event (medal round) where the top 64 advance to match play. During the 2 day stroke event they use 2 courses. The Olympic Club happens to have 2 world class course. The Lake [...]
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Swimming For Exercise
August 26th, 2007 — , Exercise from kevin @ Weight Ladder
I have been swimming a lot lately… My wife bought me a boat for my birthday. The boat is moored on a buoy 200 yards from the dock. We have been using the boat on average twice a day. So I have been swimming at least 800 yards a day…
Is that enough to call exercise? [...]
Cheated on My Diet
August 4th, 2007 — , Meals, Motivation, motivation from kevin @ Weight Ladder
I cheated on my diet for the first time tonight. I know I am weak, but how can I resit the best margaritas known.
El Charro in Cocoa, FL. I am visiting my FL and went to El Charro tonight with my sisters… I know that they have the best margaritas. I couldn’t help myself… They [...]
2nd Day Same Meal
August 4th, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
I am a creature of habit…
I went to St John’s Seafood for lunch. Blackened Shrimp. Broccoli and Green beans.
For dinner… Outback. This time I got Alice Springs Chicken, Salad, and Lobster Tail.
Meals On Vacation
August 2nd, 2007 — , Meals from kevin @ Weight Ladder
Today being my first full day of vacation… Here are my meals…
Atkins peanut butter bar for breakfast.
Blackened shrimp, green beans, and broccoli for lunch
Porterhouse, salad, and broccoli for dinner.
I think a key point here is broccoli with butter is GOOOOOD.
Self Adjusting Match Play with Junk
August 2nd, 2007 — , golf gambling from kevin @ Course Ladder
I have been playing a gambling match with my friends when I am just playing with one other person. It is a variant of Match Play with Junk. It is self adjusting match play with junk.
Before the self adjusting part let me lay out the rule of the basic game the way I play it. [...]
Not Enough Golf
August 1st, 2007 — , about from kevin @ Course Ladder
First Too Much Golf and now not enough golf. Since my 3 days in a row I have yet to play again. Now that I am on vacation for a family emergency it is looking like I won’t get to play again for at least another couple of weeks.
There goes any touch I had developed lately. [...]
On Vacation
July 31st, 2007 — , Motivation, motivation from kevin @ Weight Ladder
I am on vacation starting today… I have been lazy about keeping my blog up to date. Since I can’t weigh myself on a normal (350 max lbs) scale I probably won’t be able to check my actual weight for a while… But I will post my meals and exercise.
Other than an occasional drink without [...]
Too Much Golf?
July 24th, 2007 — , golf round from kevin @ Course Ladder
I working on this blog July 17. I then played golf on the 18th (Crystal Springs), 19th (Presideo), and 20th (Gleneagles).
I wouldn’t have thought it possible, but after 3 straight days I was tired of golf… Sort of. Well perhaps simply tired is a better characterization.
I watched the British Open at Carnoustie on Saturday and [...]
Gleneagles Golf Course
July 20th, 2007 — , golf courses, golf round, hidden gem from kevin @ Course Ladder
Today I played Gleneagles Golf Course in McLaren Park San Francisco (map).
This course is a hidden gem. We played on a Friday morning at 7am and no tee time was required. Unbelievaable!
Jack Fleming was the architect. Founded in 1962.
9 holes (but 2 different sets of tees to make 18 distinct holes). All 18 holes plays [...]
My First Ever Hole in One… AKA — Daily Exercise — July 15, 2007
July 19th, 2007 — , eagle, hole in one, jokes from kevin @ Course Ladder
One of my life long goals was to hit a hole in one on a golf course. I say goal, but I suppose it is more a dream since it is near impossible to hit a hole in one intentionally.
Joke:
What is the hardest thing about hitting a hole in one?
Teeing up the ball in the [...]
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Welcome to My Golf Blog
July 19th, 2007 — , about from kevin @ Course Ladder
This a blog about golf. The great maddening game of golf. I will cover golf course reviews, golf club reviews, golf gambling, and golf news.
I try to play as often as I can. I love to play. I wish I played better.
Comments and links encouraged.