07/26/2008 04:03:03

Will....you have to play! If I ever get your way, I'd be happy to take a lesson.

07/19/2008 13:01:29

Hi Steph.  I agree with you.  There is too many people on this website trying to sell things.  I think it would be great if Jim fromthe 19th hole would step in and not allow it but that remains to be seen.  As for me playing golf I have retired from playing for the most part.  I just teach and run events now.  The last time I played was back in April so I just to play. 

07/17/2008 03:10:42

Hey ELFS, aren't summer season passes great? I'm paying 25 bucks to play a course this morning that I've never played. Supposed to be nice. Saturday, same thing! Cart fee only. :)

07/16/2008 21:33:24

ELFS, I have a hole that plays the same as as that par 4 you described. Although tree are not a problem, this hole presents a narrow fairway with homes on one side. and a water hazard on the other. A driver off the tee was a good play it seemed like, but it caused me a poor second shot more often than not. With the undulating greens I had fits on this hole everytime I played it. So, I changed my strategy. A 5w off the tee, which left me a longer second shot with a 2i. If I missed the green, with it bumps and valleys, I then went my LW wedge and a flop shot. Maximum air time with little roll time solved the green's undulation problem. I shoot par or better this hole most of the time now. Just a thought....FHs

07/16/2008 18:31:57

Well, I have about 40 rounds in so far at one of the local courses. I have made the season pass pay fo itself and still have several months of golf left. During the year, I always keep track of how many times I am able to par (and birdie) each hole on the course. There is still 1 hole on this course that I haven't beaten. The hole is 399 yards, par 4 which sounds do-able but the fairway narrows and there is tree trouble on both sides damn near all the way to the green. The few times that I have kept my drive out of trouble, I'll clip the trees and miss the green on the second shot. The green is large and very undulating so when I do have a chip to the green (for my third), it will land and then roll towards and then well past the hole. Oh well, that's golf and I will par this hole soon and prove that this game isn't so hard. I'll just hope that the rest of my round will not play the spoiler.

07/16/2008 03:24:48

Yep it's hot here in Fort Lauderdale! Raining every afternoon..88-94. I think our lows dip way down into the mid 80s! I did the same thing last week, I was playing a really good round and then PLONKED a few doubles on the last 3 holes. AND one 8. Eek. I think it's more than snacks and water...I need to remember to drink my ceralyte while I play. I bought one of those weighted clubs and I try to swing it regularly. It helps with stiffness and soreness. Cheers! Here's to the good short game! Good for you!

07/15/2008 18:59:40

I am playing in hot weather everyday right now. Even early in the mornings it is still 90*F or better. The other day I played in 114*F weather. Played well for 14 holes, and limped in, out of gas the last four holes. Our monsoon season is upon us right now, and it has been a little cooler, but the humidity has been very high. High humidity does not set well for us "dry heat" folks. As for my game, after having a 4 week lay off due to a hand injury, it is pretty much OK. I break 80 ever so often, and anything over 84 is an off day. Makes little difference what course I play, I score about the same, and my short game keeps me scoring well. While my right hand was healing, I saw John Daly on TV speaking about hitting practice balls with only his left hand. I tried that practice scenario for about 3 weeks to avoid withdrawls. It works. Enjoy your game, and play well. FHs