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I find 10 balls a round because I know where the kitty is at my club and no one else will brave the woods to get them...that said, I get to try a lot of different balls (BTW I find V1 &V1x; balls more than any other). I found one of these Soft Feel balls and couldn't believe how much I liked it! I used it for a couple rounds before losing it and was very disappointed. If I ever have to buy balls I would definately not hesitate on these...

All good fitters have a ping and titleist cart...do yourself a favor and hit them both. Don't let others make the decision for you.

I would never invest in a set of titleist without a fitting. It's like buying a suit without tailoring...that brings the price of a new set of AP2s to about $1200. That set should be relevant for at least 5 years and that's the way titleist markets clubs. Simply the best if it can be afforded...

Very little difference between the 712 & 714 - mostly the bounce is modded on the 714 which is undetectable by most of us...get teh 712s cheap when you can. Honestly, I haven't even felt the need to up my 710 AP2s really.

Try a couple things : 1> Don't keep score for a few rounds. You'll be amazed how much more relaxed you'll be - and hitting better. After you feel more relaxed at address, keep score on holes 6-12 just as a sampler...then progress from there. I know that the days I feel relaxed and less tempered I score better. 2> Try a half PW instead of the normal wedges 40-100 yards in. I will have days where I skull wedges and immediately make the decision to go to a half PW - almost chipping it in rather than trying for high spin. Again, it's about relaxing and being less tense. Let us know how it goes!

I was having some trouble during the end of my round today when I realized I was really tensley shrugging my shoulders at address. Once I relaxed them and let everything hang down, made a firmer grip, I hit it well. Now I notice a lot of play by others where the shoulders are very tense and shrugged at address and they hit well... Anyone have advise about this? What do you see yourself doing during address?

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I stopped hitting fat when I stopped casting...

The season is a wash w/Vettel - boring...reminds me of the time Schumacher won every race. Can't even get a bad pit stop to shake things up. Sterile races are not going to keep Americans entertained IMO.

I do the course sim a lot...I feel like I see so many on the range concentrating on one or two clubs - then an hour on the driver. For me, it better to hit a driver>6 iron>wedge (or similar) with 10 reps. It really helps before a round IMO.

YES! I hate the app at this point. Too convoluted and seems to stall/freeze when changing screens. Their reviews are getting worse online. I just use a yardage GPS app now which uses very little battery...

Who is your pick for the Derby Sunday?

I don't think income brackets are the only way to justify splurging on a favorite hobby...

+1 - I live near TPC Sawgrass and play a couple times a year, anywhere from $150 to $300 (off season they have a locals special). It's worth it to test the long game and saves. I also play Mayakoba in Mexico once a year which runs about $230 - it's like golfing in paradise. I would definitely pay $700 for PB without a second thought...

Which has better resale value? Choose that one.

I play a couple rounds a week. I try to get to the range 4 days a week for at least an hour, work permitting. It shows on the score card but wondering if I should play more and practice less...getting concerned with joint aches in hands and left ankle, as well as lower back issues immediately after practice. I rarely get after effects from a round of 18. Looking for advice from others in the age group...

Is it true that UPS employees build the clubs and customize them, then send out to you?

Skenny, you travelling a dangerous downward spiral IMO... I am the type of personality that takes on hobbies with full commitment. I start out with the intent to be one of the best in my immediate group of peers - whether it's golf, surfing, cycling, tennis, etc. I make it a part-time job. I obsess. I spend as much $$ as it takes. Then I burn out. In business this attitude has been a great asset to me: I refuse to be beat. But in golf it has been a crutch. I guarantee there are many on this forum who are just like me. We are terrible to play with because we take it too seriously, get pissed at bad shots and bring down everyone else. And then they can't understand why we are so unhappy shooting an 80 when they had fun shooting a 95. So we have to find others who are like us and it never turns out well. Point is that you should enjoy the game you play, have fun and don't worry about scoring. Your peers will accept you for your skill level and you will then enjoy the camaraderie. If you keep going down this path of perfection you will burnout and quit.

The guy shot a 59 at the BMW yesterday,,,says a lot. But more than once the commentators called his swing unconventional. Yea, the take back is whack, but what I like is that his feet are close together at address and he's fairly close to the ball. He has great balance and in slow motion his swing is very fluid. I will also acknowledge that his putting are half the reason he hit the 59 - unbelievable putting straight up... Besides the backswing, what can we take away from his round to help us?

WOW! I'm just the opposite - I get Breed but could strangle Hall...

Just got one from Amazon but it is too easy. Anyone really like a particular model?

I find they cloud my focus, but really wish I could....guess I don't see too many tour players wearing they either.

I admit to both, but surprised how many times I use the little tips and tricks they give...just this morning I holed in a chip because Mike Breed showed me how! I do this drill often:

IMO there are two kinds of balls: Soft ones for greens work, and distance balls. I prefer the soft feel around the greens - I hate hitting rocks with wedges and putting...