NJpatbee

I said low to mid 90's which is an average day. My new course is tough for this 16 HCP and a great day for me is high 80's. Low 90's is the median.

As a 16 HCP it would be pitching wedge onto the green with as much elevation as possible so the ball does not run out too far. Likely 3 shots into the hole.

The occasional expletive while playing golf does not bother me since it happens to me all the time. I do think that the PGA Tour professionals that are miked up should make an effort to maintain control and keep it PG most of the time. Unfortunately many of these pros are role models for younger golfers so constant F-Bombs should be avoided. Also, I have known people that cannot say a sentence without using the F-Bomb several times. Sorry, I am 68 years old and find it annoying and degrading. But that is not what JT and others (including myself) are doing. An expletive after something really bad happens is bound to happen.

Well, my course has filed for bankruptcy and looking at other courses in the area there does seem to be some gouging. Mt season is over due to illness but I do hope that next season sees some normalcy.

3 wood off the fairway. I stopped trying and go to my 2h instead.

Bring the rakes back. Most people use them where I play and the bunkers were designed with rakes in mind. I see no reason to make the game more difficult.

When the season opens in NJ I will playing the Trufeel. I played the Trusoft for most of last season and it was fine.

If I don't overdo the backswing my chances of a good swing increase greatly.

I got the hat and also received the magazine.

I love the feeling of playing a round with my grandson and making shots that I normally would not. I hate taking 5 months off from golf in the winter.

1. Yes. My wife is undergoing chemotherapy and her immune system is compromised so she stays away from crowded enclosed areas like a supermarket or movie theater. We are also canceling our annual St. Patrick's Day dinner which we host for our family. No panic but just trying to be cautious. 2. No. I am a couple of weeks away from swinging a club but I do not see it impacting playing golf.

Once you have ruled out any serious medical conditions I also suggest that you give a chiropractor a try. I have had back and neck issues for over 30 years and it definitely has helped me. Good luck!

As a mid-high handicapper I would say that certain types of balls fit my game better than others. I can say for certain that I do not play better with a tour ball but my score would not vary that much between a ProV1 and Velocity. At 68 years old I do get a bit of additional distance off the driver with a low compression surlyn ball and get additional roll which is welcome. Balls like the TruSoft (now TruFeel), Srixon Soft Feel, and the Gamer Soft (RIP) are my comfort zone.

My point was that the PGA Tour wants there to be "exciting" and "entertaining" portions of their product and IMO it impacts the course set up.

I voted "yes" with the understanding that no organization is perfect. Sure, courses need to be set up to allow for maximum roll out in the fairway and some speedy greens to make it entertaining to the casual golf watcher. The PGA Tour is in business for itself but their tournaments do raise good amounts of money for charities. I watch some of most PGA Tour tournaments and do enjoy them and agree that they do help the business of golf. Although they are often involved in controversy I do look to the USGA to maintain the integrity of the game and sponsor the US Open championships.