Posts by ghalfaire

Quote: Originally Posted by schalk  the other day while playing local cluub competition,we had 3 four balls in front of us. We had to wait about ten minutes on each hole. we did contact the club so that theyy send out...

Quote: Originally Posted by phan52  Where are you? Most Golf Associations that are in weather conditions like that have their handicap systems shut down until April 1. I am in AZ, Phoenix Metro in fact.  But...

I am an advocate of posting all your rounds, but sometimes wonder.  Yesterday it was 34 degrees when we teed off and never got more than 40 until mid way through the back side and just enough breeze that you knew it was cold....

Quote: Originally Posted by Fourputt  I would agree with Phil in the respect that some courses have been built to get a reputation rather than to encourage play.  They design a course so that players can brag...

The lack of pain might have had something to do with the six pack on the front nine.  Try fitting shoes when you're more "alert" and I suspect they will feel better on the correct foot.

I am of the opinion that you should never enter scores from a practice round.  I do practice rounds by playing a couple of balls (I'm usually single) and trying different clubs for short range shots, hit a few putts from various...

There are several around the Phx area.  In Chandler I like Bear Creek (a links sort of course), San Marcos is one of the oldest courses in AZ,  and Ocotillo is a great set of 3 nines but more expensive.  All in Chandler....

I just don't see how a Beat Blocker can help your performance.  I have been taking one for years due to some heart problems and my handicap didn't change at all but my pulse rate did.  To the best of my knowledge it lowers...

What can one say?  While there are a lot of great folks in the world there are some real A**holes too and some of them play golf.  We've all had the experience if we play much.  

This thread is an interesting read.  I personally have always avoided the tips except on rare occasions.  I try to play tees at yardages ranging from 6,000 to 6,500 yards.  Most courses around here can be played at 7,000...