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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.