Bio of John Knotts          

Average Handicap:  I think it was 24 when I was seriously playing in 2002...reestablishing it now through ITG. Nickname:  John Average length of drive:  250 yards What's in my bag:     Taylor Made 320TI Stiff Shaft     Jack Nicholas Strong Three      Cleveland 18 Degree Driving Iron      3 - PW Cleveland TA-7s (+1/2)      51 and 56 Degree Cleveland Wedges      Never Compromise Center Shaft Putter      Nike Karma Balls

My history of playing golf:  I started playing in the early 90s when my parents took up the sport.  First set was a steel Wilson starter set that hit like two by fours.  I played very little over the years.  Then in 2000, I started getting serious in the game while stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.  My dad bought new clubs and gave me his graphite clubs, which were much nicer then what I had (Hurricanes).  Went the whole year with only my driving iron and the irons--no woods.  The next year, I bought new TA-7s and dropped my score from the high 100s to the 90s.  I have yet to hit in the 80s...lowest game was 90 at Bitche, France.  I'm changing out some clubs...just went from a medium to stiff flex in my driver and I'm looking at Taylor Made R-7 Irons.  Since I moved here in late 2002, I haven't played much and most of it has been in 4-person scrambles or with my parents when they visit as they still like to play.  I just wish I started playing the game when I was a kid! 

Greatest moment playing golf:  Every game there is at least one shot that keeps me coming back, but nothing for the record books. 

What I like about Iron Thong Golf:

      a.  Allows me to play a new course every weekend.

     b.  Serious about the game--honest scoring.

     c.  Fun group.

     d.  Most are about the same skill as me.

 The best and worst parts of my game:  Well, I really used to have a good mid and short game because I never used woods or a driver when I started.  My short game has suffered some as my long game has finally gotten better, so now I'm just ok at everything.  My biggest thing is I do well for most of the course, but it's always just a few holes that simply fall apart and bring my score down.  I play best when I walk because it gives me time to think about my shot before I walk up to it and I'm not as rushed when shooting.