On 5/26/2018 8:25 PM, Alex wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 21:20:57 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:33:20 -0400 (EDT), justan wrote:

John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia
in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking
with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.

Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.
My PF was cured by wearing NB 608 cross trainers for about 6 months
but it was just an impact injury, not a tear.
608's are gone and the new versions are horrible.
Yup. I was looking at my vacation pictures and I have that same pair
of 608s on every vacation since 2008. They are still my favorite shoes
for hiking although I have a new pair of 624s.


The NB discussion page is full of people asking them to bring the
original 608's back.Â* The V2/V3 - whatever- aren't the same.Â* The
responses from the NB staff to the discussion questions are always
recommendations for a different series or the V2/V3 608's.Â* This has
been going on for years.Â* By now you would think they would have noticed
a pattern and reintroduced the originals.Â* I have an old pair of real
608's in brown that I rarely wear but use as a benchmark when I try the
others.


Are these the original?
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/5067...FQJkwQodRC0M8Q

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:51:01 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/25/2018 2:10 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 14:01:12 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 13:16:19 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 09:02:40 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:23 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2018 8:33 AM, justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.



Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.


So are golf carts. :-)



Heresy! I rode Wednesday, but the wet weather caused 'cart path only' play. I could go only nine
holes. But, they gave me a rain check for the other nine, so that's OK. I'll play if I can ride the
cart to the ball, but I won't be doing that long. I'll give her the three weeks.

I still end up walking a lot, even with the cart since I will bail
with a few clubs and hit the ball while the others contemplate their
shots or look for a lost ball. I don't spend a lot of time looking for
them. I just drop another one and hit it.
I am not sure why they were there but I found a trash can with about
200 balls in it down by the boat ramp and I am still hitting them. I
think it may have been a neighbor cleaning out the garage after her
hubby died. Most were premium balls with a bunch of Callaways, Nike
and Pro-Vs. Hubby was a ranger and he may have been getting them from
the greens keeper.
They are a nice find for the guys hitting behind me. It is not like
finding a Top Flight ;-)

I'd love to come across a find like that. Our local course (Greendale) doesn't have a driving range,
but it does have a lake next to #10. I put most of the found balls in my 'lake bag'. Then when I go
play I'll hit a half dozen or so into the lake, aiming for the water fountain.

I seldom use a cart. If I have to, I try to get the other person to drive and then do the same
thing. Grab a handfull of clubs and a putter and say, "See you on the green."

I used to spend most of my day "farther right" but old age, my various
arthritis and joint things has straightened out my drive. The last
time I played I spent most of the day in the fairway. I played 8 holes
with the same ball. Then I put 4 in the lake ;-)
A big part of it is I am not trying to kill the ball. I just use a
nice easy swing, not trying to put anything on it and I am still
getting out there 250 yards or more. I just concentrate on the club
face hitting the ball square and let the club do the work, nothing
fancy.

I'm not a golfer, but went to the funeral of a golfer and had a life
celebration at the 19th hole. We went out to hit one for the deceased
golfer. The son of the golfer had a friend that was no more than 5'5"
and 135lbs about 24 yrs old, he got up to the tee and hit the longest,
straightest ball I've seen. I said something like, WOW, that's not your
first time.
I later found out his parents own the golf course. I suggest he spent
a lot of time there.
He hit several more just as good.

It's all about practice.

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:56:03 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/26/2018 8:25 PM, Alex wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 21:20:57 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:33:20 -0400 (EDT), justan wrote:

John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia
in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking
with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.

Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.
My PF was cured by wearing NB 608 cross trainers for about 6 months
but it was just an impact injury, not a tear.
608's are gone and the new versions are horrible.
Yup. I was looking at my vacation pictures and I have that same pair
of 608s on every vacation since 2008. They are still my favorite shoes
for hiking although I have a new pair of 624s.


The NB discussion page is full of people asking them to bring the
original 608's back.Â* The V2/V3 - whatever- aren't the same.Â* The
responses from the NB staff to the discussion questions are always
recommendations for a different series or the V2/V3 608's.Â* This has
been going on for years.Â* By now you would think they would have noticed
a pattern and reintroduced the originals.Â* I have an old pair of real
608's in brown that I rarely wear but use as a benchmark when I try the
others.


Are these the original?
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/5067...FQJkwQodRC0M8Q


Dunno but they look close enough to the old ones I have that I ordered
a pair. The design is a little different but the roll off of the sole
on each end looks right.

On Sun, 27 May 2018 15:56:11 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:51:01 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/25/2018 2:10 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 14:01:12 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 13:16:19 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 09:02:40 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:23 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2018 8:33 AM, justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.



Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.


So are golf carts. :-)



Heresy! I rode Wednesday, but the wet weather caused 'cart path only' play. I could go only nine
holes. But, they gave me a rain check for the other nine, so that's OK. I'll play if I can ride the
cart to the ball, but I won't be doing that long. I'll give her the three weeks.

I still end up walking a lot, even with the cart since I will bail
with a few clubs and hit the ball while the others contemplate their
shots or look for a lost ball. I don't spend a lot of time looking for
them. I just drop another one and hit it.
I am not sure why they were there but I found a trash can with about
200 balls in it down by the boat ramp and I am still hitting them. I
think it may have been a neighbor cleaning out the garage after her
hubby died. Most were premium balls with a bunch of Callaways, Nike
and Pro-Vs. Hubby was a ranger and he may have been getting them from
the greens keeper.
They are a nice find for the guys hitting behind me. It is not like
finding a Top Flight ;-)

I'd love to come across a find like that. Our local course (Greendale) doesn't have a driving range,
but it does have a lake next to #10. I put most of the found balls in my 'lake bag'. Then when I go
play I'll hit a half dozen or so into the lake, aiming for the water fountain.

I seldom use a cart. If I have to, I try to get the other person to drive and then do the same
thing. Grab a handfull of clubs and a putter and say, "See you on the green."

I used to spend most of my day "farther right" but old age, my various
arthritis and joint things has straightened out my drive. The last
time I played I spent most of the day in the fairway. I played 8 holes
with the same ball. Then I put 4 in the lake ;-)
A big part of it is I am not trying to kill the ball. I just use a
nice easy swing, not trying to put anything on it and I am still
getting out there 250 yards or more. I just concentrate on the club
face hitting the ball square and let the club do the work, nothing
fancy.

I'm not a golfer, but went to the funeral of a golfer and had a life
celebration at the 19th hole. We went out to hit one for the deceased
golfer. The son of the golfer had a friend that was no more than 5'5"
and 135lbs about 24 yrs old, he got up to the tee and hit the longest,
straightest ball I've seen. I said something like, WOW, that's not your
first time.
I later found out his parents own the golf course. I suggest he spent
a lot of time there.
He hit several more just as good.

It's all about practice.

There is also just some natural ability. Some folks just seem to
naturally understand how to hit a golf ball.

amdx wrote:
On 5/26/2018 8:25 PM, Alex wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 21:20:57 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:33:20 -0400 (EDT), justan wrote:

John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar
fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking
with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.

Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.
My PF was cured by wearing NB 608 cross trainers for about 6 months
but it was just an impact injury, not a tear.
608's are gone and the new versions are horrible.
Yup. I was looking at my vacation pictures and I have that same pair
of 608s on every vacation since 2008. They are still my favorite shoes
for hiking although I have a new pair of 624s.


The NB discussion page is full of people asking them to bring the
original 608's back. The V2/V3 - whatever- aren't the same. The
responses from the NB staff to the discussion questions are always
recommendations for a different series or the V2/V3 608's. This has
been going on for years. By now you would think they would have
noticed a pattern and reintroduced the originals. I have an old pair
of real 608's in brown that I rarely wear but use as a benchmark when
I try the others.


Are these the original?
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/5067...FQJkwQodRC0M8Q




It's hard to tell. The laces cover up the text. If you look at the
white you will see what looks like "608 V4" on the tongue so I would bet
they are all the newer versions.

On Sun, 27 May 2018 22:14:04 -0400, Alex wrote:

amdx wrote:
On 5/26/2018 8:25 PM, Alex wrote:
wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 21:20:57 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:33:20 -0400 (EDT), justan wrote:

John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar
fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking
with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.

Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.
My PF was cured by wearing NB 608 cross trainers for about 6 months
but it was just an impact injury, not a tear.
608's are gone and the new versions are horrible.
Yup. I was looking at my vacation pictures and I have that same pair
of 608s on every vacation since 2008. They are still my favorite shoes
for hiking although I have a new pair of 624s.


The NB discussion page is full of people asking them to bring the
original 608's back. The V2/V3 - whatever- aren't the same. The
responses from the NB staff to the discussion questions are always
recommendations for a different series or the V2/V3 608's. This has
been going on for years. By now you would think they would have
noticed a pattern and reintroduced the originals. I have an old pair
of real 608's in brown that I rarely wear but use as a benchmark when
I try the others.


Are these the original?
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/5067...FQJkwQodRC0M8Q




It's hard to tell. The laces cover up the text. If you look at the
white you will see what looks like "608 V4" on the tongue so I would bet
they are all the newer versions.

I will let you know. I was just looking at where the rubber meets the
road. For $70, it was worth a look.

On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:54:34 -0400, wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 15:56:11 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:51:01 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/25/2018 2:10 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 14:01:12 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 13:16:19 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 09:02:40 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:23 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2018 8:33 AM, justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.



Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.


So are golf carts. :-)



Heresy! I rode Wednesday, but the wet weather caused 'cart path only' play. I could go only nine
holes. But, they gave me a rain check for the other nine, so that's OK. I'll play if I can ride the
cart to the ball, but I won't be doing that long. I'll give her the three weeks.

I still end up walking a lot, even with the cart since I will bail
with a few clubs and hit the ball while the others contemplate their
shots or look for a lost ball. I don't spend a lot of time looking for
them. I just drop another one and hit it.
I am not sure why they were there but I found a trash can with about
200 balls in it down by the boat ramp and I am still hitting them. I
think it may have been a neighbor cleaning out the garage after her
hubby died. Most were premium balls with a bunch of Callaways, Nike
and Pro-Vs. Hubby was a ranger and he may have been getting them from
the greens keeper.
They are a nice find for the guys hitting behind me. It is not like
finding a Top Flight ;-)

I'd love to come across a find like that. Our local course (Greendale) doesn't have a driving range,
but it does have a lake next to #10. I put most of the found balls in my 'lake bag'. Then when I go
play I'll hit a half dozen or so into the lake, aiming for the water fountain.

I seldom use a cart. If I have to, I try to get the other person to drive and then do the same
thing. Grab a handfull of clubs and a putter and say, "See you on the green."

I used to spend most of my day "farther right" but old age, my various
arthritis and joint things has straightened out my drive. The last
time I played I spent most of the day in the fairway. I played 8 holes
with the same ball. Then I put 4 in the lake ;-)
A big part of it is I am not trying to kill the ball. I just use a
nice easy swing, not trying to put anything on it and I am still
getting out there 250 yards or more. I just concentrate on the club
face hitting the ball square and let the club do the work, nothing
fancy.

I'm not a golfer, but went to the funeral of a golfer and had a life
celebration at the 19th hole. We went out to hit one for the deceased
golfer. The son of the golfer had a friend that was no more than 5'5"
and 135lbs about 24 yrs old, he got up to the tee and hit the longest,
straightest ball I've seen. I said something like, WOW, that's not your
first time.
I later found out his parents own the golf course. I suggest he spent
a lot of time there.
He hit several more just as good.

It's all about practice.

There is also just some natural ability. Some folks just seem to
naturally understand how to hit a golf ball.

Agreed.

On 5/28/2018 6:42 AM, John H. wrote:
On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:54:34 -0400, wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 15:56:11 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:51:01 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/25/2018 2:10 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 14:01:12 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 13:16:19 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 09:02:40 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:23 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2018 8:33 AM, justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.



Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.


So are golf carts. :-)



Heresy! I rode Wednesday, but the wet weather caused 'cart path only' play. I could go only nine
holes. But, they gave me a rain check for the other nine, so that's OK. I'll play if I can ride the
cart to the ball, but I won't be doing that long. I'll give her the three weeks.

I still end up walking a lot, even with the cart since I will bail
with a few clubs and hit the ball while the others contemplate their
shots or look for a lost ball. I don't spend a lot of time looking for
them. I just drop another one and hit it.
I am not sure why they were there but I found a trash can with about
200 balls in it down by the boat ramp and I am still hitting them. I
think it may have been a neighbor cleaning out the garage after her
hubby died. Most were premium balls with a bunch of Callaways, Nike
and Pro-Vs. Hubby was a ranger and he may have been getting them from
the greens keeper.
They are a nice find for the guys hitting behind me. It is not like
finding a Top Flight ;-)

I'd love to come across a find like that. Our local course (Greendale) doesn't have a driving range,
but it does have a lake next to #10. I put most of the found balls in my 'lake bag'. Then when I go
play I'll hit a half dozen or so into the lake, aiming for the water fountain.

I seldom use a cart. If I have to, I try to get the other person to drive and then do the same
thing. Grab a handfull of clubs and a putter and say, "See you on the green."

I used to spend most of my day "farther right" but old age, my various
arthritis and joint things has straightened out my drive. The last
time I played I spent most of the day in the fairway. I played 8 holes
with the same ball. Then I put 4 in the lake ;-)
A big part of it is I am not trying to kill the ball. I just use a
nice easy swing, not trying to put anything on it and I am still
getting out there 250 yards or more. I just concentrate on the club
face hitting the ball square and let the club do the work, nothing
fancy.

I'm not a golfer, but went to the funeral of a golfer and had a life
celebration at the 19th hole. We went out to hit one for the deceased
golfer. The son of the golfer had a friend that was no more than 5'5"
and 135lbs about 24 yrs old, he got up to the tee and hit the longest,
straightest ball I've seen. I said something like, WOW, that's not your
first time.
I later found out his parents own the golf course. I suggest he spent
a lot of time there.
He hit several more just as good.

It's all about practice.

There is also just some natural ability. Some folks just seem to
naturally understand how to hit a golf ball.

Agreed.



I took up golf for a while in my late 30's and early 40's. Often went
with a friend who was 12 years older than me. We'd notice young,
teenaged or early 20's golfers effortlessly smacking the ball down
the fairway compared to our game. My older friend called them,
"Flexible Flyers".

On Mon, 28 May 2018 07:38:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/28/2018 6:42 AM, John H. wrote:
On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:54:34 -0400, wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 15:56:11 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:51:01 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/25/2018 2:10 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 14:01:12 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 13:16:19 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 09:02:40 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:23 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2018 8:33 AM, justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.



Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.


So are golf carts. :-)



Heresy! I rode Wednesday, but the wet weather caused 'cart path only' play. I could go only nine
holes. But, they gave me a rain check for the other nine, so that's OK. I'll play if I can ride the
cart to the ball, but I won't be doing that long. I'll give her the three weeks.

I still end up walking a lot, even with the cart since I will bail
with a few clubs and hit the ball while the others contemplate their
shots or look for a lost ball. I don't spend a lot of time looking for
them. I just drop another one and hit it.
I am not sure why they were there but I found a trash can with about
200 balls in it down by the boat ramp and I am still hitting them. I
think it may have been a neighbor cleaning out the garage after her
hubby died. Most were premium balls with a bunch of Callaways, Nike
and Pro-Vs. Hubby was a ranger and he may have been getting them from
the greens keeper.
They are a nice find for the guys hitting behind me. It is not like
finding a Top Flight ;-)

I'd love to come across a find like that. Our local course (Greendale) doesn't have a driving range,
but it does have a lake next to #10. I put most of the found balls in my 'lake bag'. Then when I go
play I'll hit a half dozen or so into the lake, aiming for the water fountain.

I seldom use a cart. If I have to, I try to get the other person to drive and then do the same
thing. Grab a handfull of clubs and a putter and say, "See you on the green."

I used to spend most of my day "farther right" but old age, my various
arthritis and joint things has straightened out my drive. The last
time I played I spent most of the day in the fairway. I played 8 holes
with the same ball. Then I put 4 in the lake ;-)
A big part of it is I am not trying to kill the ball. I just use a
nice easy swing, not trying to put anything on it and I am still
getting out there 250 yards or more. I just concentrate on the club
face hitting the ball square and let the club do the work, nothing
fancy.

I'm not a golfer, but went to the funeral of a golfer and had a life
celebration at the 19th hole. We went out to hit one for the deceased
golfer. The son of the golfer had a friend that was no more than 5'5"
and 135lbs about 24 yrs old, he got up to the tee and hit the longest,
straightest ball I've seen. I said something like, WOW, that's not your
first time.
I later found out his parents own the golf course. I suggest he spent
a lot of time there.
He hit several more just as good.

It's all about practice.

There is also just some natural ability. Some folks just seem to
naturally understand how to hit a golf ball.

Agreed.



I took up golf for a while in my late 30's and early 40's. Often went
with a friend who was 12 years older than me. We'd notice young,
teenaged or early 20's golfers effortlessly smacking the ball down
the fairway compared to our game. My older friend called them,
"Flexible Flyers".


I think 'effortlessly' is the key word. Golf physics are the opposite of normal physics. In golf (my
experience) the harder one swings, the shorter the ball flight. If I have a couple good drives, sure
as hell my head will swell and I'll think, "Well, I'm doing good. I'll swing a bit harder and get
even more distance." Never works. Might get more distance, but it's into the woods.

I play for the exercise. With this damn foot, I'm not getting much of that either. Might have to put
some air in the bicycle tires.

But, I did win first place in our 'B' Flight play two weeks ago. That paid a big $9! Shot an 88 that
day. Doesn't compare to Harree's '72' the first time out, but what the hey?

On 5/28/2018 7:54 AM, John H. wrote:
On Mon, 28 May 2018 07:38:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/28/2018 6:42 AM, John H. wrote:
On Sun, 27 May 2018 19:54:34 -0400, wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 15:56:11 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sun, 27 May 2018 14:51:01 -0500, amdx wrote:

On 5/25/2018 2:10 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 May 2018 14:01:12 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 13:16:19 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 09:02:40 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 25 May 2018 08:40:23 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2018 8:33 AM, justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
If it's not one thing it's another. Doctor says the plantar fascia in right foot is partially torn,
along with being inflamed. Probably caused by too much walking with a tight (non-flexing) ankle
after surgery. No golf for 2-3 weeks. Crap.



Certain models of New Balance shoes are recommend to ease foot and
ankle problems.


So are golf carts. :-)



Heresy! I rode Wednesday, but the wet weather caused 'cart path only' play. I could go only nine
holes. But, they gave me a rain check for the other nine, so that's OK. I'll play if I can ride the
cart to the ball, but I won't be doing that long. I'll give her the three weeks.

I still end up walking a lot, even with the cart since I will bail
with a few clubs and hit the ball while the others contemplate their
shots or look for a lost ball. I don't spend a lot of time looking for
them. I just drop another one and hit it.
I am not sure why they were there but I found a trash can with about
200 balls in it down by the boat ramp and I am still hitting them. I
think it may have been a neighbor cleaning out the garage after her
hubby died. Most were premium balls with a bunch of Callaways, Nike
and Pro-Vs. Hubby was a ranger and he may have been getting them from
the greens keeper.
They are a nice find for the guys hitting behind me. It is not like
finding a Top Flight ;-)

I'd love to come across a find like that. Our local course (Greendale) doesn't have a driving range,
but it does have a lake next to #10. I put most of the found balls in my 'lake bag'. Then when I go
play I'll hit a half dozen or so into the lake, aiming for the water fountain.

I seldom use a cart. If I have to, I try to get the other person to drive and then do the same
thing. Grab a handfull of clubs and a putter and say, "See you on the green."

I used to spend most of my day "farther right" but old age, my various
arthritis and joint things has straightened out my drive. The last
time I played I spent most of the day in the fairway. I played 8 holes
with the same ball. Then I put 4 in the lake ;-)
A big part of it is I am not trying to kill the ball. I just use a
nice easy swing, not trying to put anything on it and I am still
getting out there 250 yards or more. I just concentrate on the club
face hitting the ball square and let the club do the work, nothing
fancy.

I'm not a golfer, but went to the funeral of a golfer and had a life
celebration at the 19th hole. We went out to hit one for the deceased
golfer. The son of the golfer had a friend that was no more than 5'5"
and 135lbs about 24 yrs old, he got up to the tee and hit the longest,
straightest ball I've seen. I said something like, WOW, that's not your
first time.
I later found out his parents own the golf course. I suggest he spent
a lot of time there.
He hit several more just as good.

It's all about practice.

There is also just some natural ability. Some folks just seem to
naturally understand how to hit a golf ball.

Agreed.



I took up golf for a while in my late 30's and early 40's. Often went
with a friend who was 12 years older than me. We'd notice young,
teenaged or early 20's golfers effortlessly smacking the ball down
the fairway compared to our game. My older friend called them,
"Flexible Flyers".


I think 'effortlessly' is the key word. Golf physics are the opposite of normal physics. In golf (my
experience) the harder one swings, the shorter the ball flight. If I have a couple good drives, sure
as hell my head will swell and I'll think, "Well, I'm doing good. I'll swing a bit harder and get
even more distance." Never works. Might get more distance, but it's into the woods.

I play for the exercise. With this damn foot, I'm not getting much of that either. Might have to put
some air in the bicycle tires.

But, I did win first place in our 'B' Flight play two weeks ago. That paid a big $9! Shot an 88 that
day. Doesn't compare to Harree's '72' the first time out, but what the hey?


The guy I used to golf with was a mechanical engineer (naturally) and
was a very good at golf. He took the game seriously and tried to
instruct and correct my crude game. I remember him reminding me of
Einstein's equation of energy equals mass time velocity squared.
He was of the opinion that the big, fat driver heads popular at
the time were nonsense. The leverage was in velocity or the speed
of the head as it hits the ball. Made sense to me because back when
I was a kid my father who was a baseball nut and admired Ted Williams
used to tell me the same thing. Williams didn't use a heavy bat.
He just swung a lighter one fast and timed the snap of his wrist
to the exact moment the bat contacted the ball, accelerating the
speed of the bat.