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Mr. Luddite[_4_]

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".