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When I'm just shooting around one of the munis, I'll wear khaki shorts and a tee shirt (remember it gets kinda hot in Phoenix). I will put on a nice collared shirt at a nicer course.

I know what you mean, the ball can be in the middle of the fairway sitting on a tee and he'll say "With the ball above his feet, he'll have to gaurd against the golf shot going left".

I had the worst lie in a bunker today. I had a high 8 iron just plug into a trap this morning. I'm not talking about just a fried egg lie, I'm talking about a ball half way to China (and the sand was damp, not quit wet). I had no idea how to play this shot, and of course I left it in the bunker. Any hints?

I remember hearing Ken Venturini stating that whenever he was having a problem with drawing the ball to much, he would tee the ball lower.

Straight ball hitter here (with an occasional pull hook ).

Am I missing somthing? Who are you refering to?

I played the other day and one of my playing partners was using a marker the size of a coffee cup saucer!

I've had days like that. There has allways been a debate in my golf circles: would you rather strike the ball great, but not score so good, or scramble all day long and post a good number?

Peter Jacobson, Ken Green, and Lanny Wadkins at Pebble.

I have been struggling for the last 6 months, low to mid 90s. Today was a different story. Went out in 40, eagled the 507 yard par 5 10th. However I did limp in with a 42 on the last 8 holes for a crowd pleasing 85. Played from the blues (because my playing partners wanted it that way), however, they were playing at just under 6700 yards. I think the difference was I made a slight change in my take away that put my club on a slightly more upright palne (I'm 6'3" 235 lbs). The end of the round it was getting hot and muggy (Phoenix, Az gets that way this time of year ) and I was walking, just got tired.

Number 10 at Maryvale Golf Course in Phoenix, Az. 507 yard par 5. Hit driver down the left hand side about 275 or so, high 3 wood fade to about 1 foot short of the green. Got out the putter (flag about 12 feet off the front of the green) and drained it for my first eagle in about 9 years. .

I use a Chucky Cheese game token .

Tin Cup Dead Solid Perfect Bagger Vance

That's the first time I've heard that one. Very funny.

Great job guys, great reading.

Great job D, I guess the round is on you?

Whenever I see a colored ball, or here about colored balls I think of that scene from Tin Cup when Costner was playing with the shovel and bat.

Same here, I stand a much better chance of hitting a better tee shot with a mid height tee.

Played this morning alone. Teed of about 5:35, finished about 7:50. One of the most enjoyable rounds in along time. I usually go out as a single, but 90% of the time I get paired up with someone.

I know what you mean, I planted my 4 wood today. Could have planted corn in that divot. lol.

Played Aguila Golf Course (Phx, Az) for the first time today (a muny). First round in about 2 months (back injury). Shot 46-45=91 with 3 unplayables, one water, and one lost ball. Overall, I was happy with my play. BTW I am glad to have found this forum, alot of great info.