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It's not too significantly deeper, no, but maybe 15-20 yards.

Yeah, I used to go there all the time last winter, but I've been going to the dome at CJ Barrymore's on Hall Rd. more this winter. I'll still go there late sometimes because it's open until 2.

I would have to disagree with that. I'm 5'10" and weigh 150 lbs after a 3 course meal. I can maybe bench press 130 lbs, but my swing speed is about 110. Swing speed comes from torque, coil, lag, and timing, not 24-inch pythons. Solid technique is the path to more distance, not a personal trainer and muscle milk.

The only way I don't play because of cold is if I can't physically swing a golf club because of all the cold gear I have to wear.

I doubt you'd need them for a spring break golf trip, but I like to keep extra socks in my bag. Wet socks are just about the worst things on the planet.

Pro-V1 by a wide margain. There's a reason it's the most played ball on tour. I understand if you don't feel like spending $4 a ball, but if you're already playing Platinums or Tour ixs, I'd highly recommend switching to Pro-Vs.

I use my 56* the most because I use it for everything from around the green and out to 105 yards. I use my 3-wood the least. I only bust it out if I'm going for a long par 5 in two or the tee shot calls for it.

I was in Naples over New Years and I played Raptor Bay which was awesome. http://www.raptorbaygolfclub.com/ I'm not sure how close it would be to you, but if it's reasonable, you should check it out.

Honestly, courses don't get much better than the ones in Northern Michigan you might want to consider shelling out some cash if you want the full experience. There are some nice courses that don't cost an arm and a leg though. I played Little Traverse Bay over the summer, and it was a really scenic course. It had a lot of beautiful views, but the greens weren't spectacular. If you want to spend some money, though, Black Lake and any of the Boyne Courses are extremely nice.

No, I don't think I've played any courses in that area, just pretty much all the ones by me and the really notable ones up north, and several in the Oxford area.

I'm from Michigan and live in Clinton Twp. My home courses are Gowanie and Plumbrook, but like Big_M,

Driving - 7 Approach - 7 Short Game - 9.5 Putting - 8.5 Sand - 8 Course Managament - 5

If I don't have a lot of green to work with, I aim left of the pin and put a good amount of cut spin on the ball so it will release directly to the right, but the more green I have to work with, the less I'm going to spin the ball and the more I play it dead at the pin. I really only think about 3 things before I hit bunker shots: Keep the clubface open, drive through the sand with my right hand, and most importantly, FOLLOW THROUGH.

Better than a crisp iron I think is a sensually struck wedge shot from about 70-110 out that you know is going to be close and stop dead as soon as you pinch the ball off the turf and see that divot soar gracefully through the air. Still, to me, there's no better feeling than knocking down a birdie putt. I don't care if it's 2 feet or 50; it feels good. Watching the ball track the exact line you saw in your head with the exact speed and hearing that orgasmic sound of the ball rattling around the cup is far and away the most satisfying shot. I think it's because you can hit a solid iron shot and still miss your target by 30 feet and still be relatively satisfied, but with a putt, the margin for error is so slim (< 4.25 inches) that there's really only one way to be satisfied: holing it. my $0.02 anyway

I got a rod put in my right shin and two screws put in my left knee after a brutal car accident in June 2007 (both of my lungs also collapsed). Walking 18 holes can take its toll, but if I really cannot ride I just take a couple Tylenol before and after the round and there's really no pain.

Try out the new Taylormade Tour Preferred irons. I tried them and liked them a lot, but they were just a little too far out of my price range. ($900)

If your only concern is its life then the Nike Dura Feel is your best bet, but it's not very comfortable. Someone else mentioned the Taylormade Targa Tour glove which is also what I use. It's extremely comfortable and it will last you a good long time. Also, while were on the subject of gloves, keep all your gloves in a Ziploc baggy; it keeps them from getting crusty and disgusting.

I would hit down hard on the ball and just make sure I got it on the green.

I prefer to play a draw because I feel like it's easier to regulate the amount of draw I put an the ball. I can really play any amount of draw I want, but when I try and fade it it's either straight, a tiny cut, or a legitimate slice.

Same here. When I got fitted for my AP1s the only thing I got done to them was new grips.

As long is there is no hazard guarding the green, I will usually go for it in two. There are times, usually in matches, when I will just put the ball in the fairway about 110-120 out.

I tried it on Sunday when I was faced with about a 65 foot eagle putt that would've had to go through the rough. I had never tried to chip on the green before and the result was less then favorable and I ended up taking a bogey. Do you have any particular chipping strategy when your putt is just too long and difficult or do you pretty much just smack the putt as hard as you can? p.s. that was my second eagle opportunity of the round. I made par the first time

Who could honestly compete with the Wings this year? Everyone was re-signed not to mention we picked up Marian Hossa. I wouldn't be surprised if we went 82-0.

One of my buddies is a 1 and whenever I play with him, he gives me strokes. I have a few other friends who are about my same skill level though, and when I play for money, I like playing with them more because we can play straight up.

If it's just a light crosswind, I'll work the ball against it normally, but if it's really blowing, I just do my best to keep the ball low and let the wind have its way with it.