Mr. OC

Schmidt, I like the picture. It reminds me of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I found my IT books and learned how to post. Also, I don't know where you came up with "Mr. Laguna Niguel", but it works for me. I live in Mission Viejo and work for the City of Laguna Hills . . . so you should just refer to me as "Mr. OC." Look forward to the camaraderie and great golf stories. Any course works for me. Perhaps we should all gather for dinner sometime and discuss our first project.

Last But Not Least--Co-Founder David Reynolds

Although he was the last to give permission to post, he is the co-founder and originator of the Bucket List Club. David Reynolds aka "Mr. Laguna Niguel." He purports to have an IT background but so far has not figured out how to log in and post anything or even leave a comment on an existing post. So far, I have not located a more suitable photo so this flag football picture from 2008 will have to do until then.

Introducing Golfer Number Three

Jeff Howard is our next golfer in the Bucket List Club. He is an Ohio State Buckeye fan but we will let him play with us anyway. Welcome aboard.

Seeking Suggestions for the First Course on the List

It's a big decision and it's not too early to begin the deliberations. The first course to play. Should it be a course that no one has yet played? One of the familiar courses that we've all been to a few times? A cheap course? A splurge course? It seems to me that it should be a new course. If we just went out to Casta Del Sol and played a round, it would be a bit odd. For me, the list of new courses is quite long so I'm open to recommendations.

Introducing Golfer Number Two

I have received confirmation from our second golfer that his identity may be revealed. Drum roll please. . . John Voris. John is currently recovering from injuries sustained while playing a "young man's sport" but he will be ready for the golf course next month. We continue to await approval from golfers three and four so that this blog can proceed.

The List

We should begin by listing the courses that will be golfed. A helpful link that can be used for information on these can be found here. Although it is subject to revision, it appears that there are 39 courses in Orange County.

1. Aliso Viejo Golf Club
2. Anaheim Hills Golf Course
3. Dad Miller Golf Course
4. Brea Golf Course (Executive)
5. Birch Hills Golf Course (Executive)
6. Eagle Glen Golf Club Corona
7. Green River - Orange Course
8. Green River - Riverside Course
9. Costa Mesa - Los Lagos
10. Costa Mesa - Mesa Linda
11. Monarch Beach Golf Links
12. David L. Baker Golf Course (Executive)
13. Mile Square Golf Course
14. Coyote Hills Golf Course
15. Fullerton Golf Course
16. Meadowlark Golf Course
17. Oak Creek Golf Club
18. Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course
19. Strawberry Farms Golf Course
20. Westridge Golf Club
21. Lake Forest Golf (Executive)
22. Aliso Creek Golf Course (Executive)
23. Cypress Golf Club
24. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
25. Casta del Sol Golf Course (Executive)
26. Back Bay Golf Course (Executive)
27. Newport Beach Golf Course (Executive)
28. Pelican Hill Golf Club - South
29. Pelican Hill Golf Club -North Newport Coast
30. Tijeras Creek Golf Course
31. Talega Golf Club
32. San Clemente Golf Course
33. Shorecliffs Golf Course
34. San Juan Hills Golf Course
35. Riverview Golf Course
36. Willowick Golf Course
37. Navy Golf Course
38. Tustin Ranch Golf Club
39. Black Gold Golf Club

So far in my relatively short golfing career (4/06), I have golfed, 18, 19, 21, 25, 30, 31 and 32.

And so it begins . . .

This is the start of a long journey that will take several years. The team has been assembled. Four golfers of average skill and means who live in Orange County California will golf every course in the County. We will document our progress at this site. My wife reminds me that I do not yet have permission to include the other three players' names, likeness, golf handicap or other vital statistics. So with caution and deference, I won't do so until given permission. Not nearly as concerned about the privacy, I don't mind disclosing my identity in this first post--Kent Schmidt. Will the other members of the Bucket List Club who do not desire to retain anonymity please step forward and identify yourself?