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You are not allowed on any golf course when the greens are frozen - where I live.

Well, at least when it's below freezing, the water hazards in front of the par 3's are frozen over. But, this was back when I was much younger. Now days, 45 degrees is my limit. And I would (have to) really, really want to play to go out when it's that cold.

This book by Michael Murphy has always had a big influence on me. Whether, you believe in Shivas Irons or not, this is a good read for every one who plays golf. IMHO. Yes, I'm a 'witness' to the magical things that are a part of this game. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/649598.Golf_in_the_Kingdom https://shivas.org/

Yeah, Titleist does this on purpose. ): I'm going to have to re-try the Ap2 irons again. But, not anything stronger than the 5 iron.

The Problem with playing golf is that it is very difficult to play well. So many people want 'instant gratification'. Golf is not an 'instant gratification' sport. Golf can be a very humiliating endeavor. Believe me, I know. Most people can not get past this aspect - of the game of Golf.

I would never tee the ball up on a Par 3 (over water) Drop Zone. :)

I played a round in Oak Island NC a couple of weeks ago. At some point I looked for my 58 wedge for a shot to the green and it was not in my bag. My brand new Titleist Vokey SM6. I tell my playing partner we have to go back and look for it. We're in a cart. There is a single playing the hole right behind us. He's playing an approach shot from just off the green. I wait for him to hit and then I start to walk around the green looking for my wedge. I tell him that I left a wedge behind behind. He says, 'Oh yes, I saw it on the last hole. On the green.' Because he did not bother to pick it up, we now have to drive back yet another hole to find my wedge. And there it was. For all to see. One time on the second hole I found a wedge just off the green. Couldn't miss it. I picked it up. After I hit my shot to the green, I got in my cart and rushed up to the next hole where the father and son had just teed off. I said I found your son's wedge. His son said that it was not his club. So, they saw the club on the green and did not pick it up. I turned the club in at the Pro Shop after I finished the front 9. Back to the topic. When I find a club on the course, I always pick it up. Usually, someone always comes back down the cart path looking for their missing club. I'm always glad to say, Yes, I have it for you. Otherwise, at the end of my round I'll turn it into the Pro Shop so the owner can find it there. It just gets to me that golfers will just leave the club lying there. Ignore it, step around it. I think it helps to pick it up and carry it forward so you can return it to it's owner - when we finally discover it's missing from our bag.

How many holes have I played? Not enough. It's a shame. And now it's getting cold. I'm going to try and do a lot better next year in this regard.

Is any golf club manufacturing, like this, done in the U.S.? Is China the only place that Wilson can have their prototypes built? I guess this is an obvious question? Well, for me it is. And I already know the answer - Economics.

Ernie, you can paint a picture.

Hernia surgery? Yes, I've had both sides done, left and right. I had a hernia after a golf trip to Myrtle Beach. But really, it's no big deal. I can remember I was hitting a driver when it happened. http://www.golfdigest.com/story/phil-mickelson-undergoes-hernia-surgery?mbid=nl_110716_daily_hitlist&CNDID=40456842&spMailingID=9832693&spUserID=MTMyNjM4OTgyNzM4S0&spJobID=1040591922&spReportId=MTA0MDU5MTkyMgS2

I own a rangefinder. But, I'm not using it. My game is so bad it does not help.

Cara Robinson can yell at me all she wants. She is so 'easy on the eyes', I could not care less. I'm in love with the 'Morning Drive' and Cara. http://www.golfchannel.com/media/golf-games-last-person-standing?cid=facebook-md-v-golfgameslastpersonstanding-101716

Because of the new rule, I no longer have a H.I. anymore. For better or worse? Yes, I play golf. Alone. I'm working on my game, but I still keep score when I'm out on the links. I could tell my CC Golf Professional what I normally score, but it would not matter.

I save my scuffers for shots over water. And that's usually where they end up. I remember reading a story by divers who recover water balls. They said they were amazed how many of them were damaged from scuffs, cuts, etc.... :)

Jordan Speith is a young one. He has a future. A good one.

Hardspoon, I knew that the captains don't control the pairings for the singles match. They post their starters - blindly. I also knew that the strongest (most successful) players would be front loaded at the beginning. The Euros had to, because they were behind. DL III and Reed knew this. Reed stepped up and took on the challenge. Reed is now the giant killer. He did it. I am so proud of him. And, I'll always be one of his fans. Forever. BTW - Snedeker won all of his matches. 3-0. Later, Reed asked RM, "when will we meet again"? Love it. This was Golf at it's best. I'm so impressed how well these guys played. Amazing.

Why would you pair up one of your best players (so far) to play against RM? I would have saved Reed for a later match up. DJ would have been RM's best opponent (on paper). Doesn't DJ have something to prove after the last time they played against each other? I will give the Euros a win in the first pairing (no matter who RM is playing). Sorry DJ. And I would have picked Brandt Snedeker to go against RM in the singles round. I like Brandt. :) He stands a chance of beating RM.

Reed carried you thru 18 holes of tough competition. Carpe Diem. Now, is the time.

I also have a sense of humor. (and I am unanimous in that). I agree, Kevin is funny.

He's in good physical shape. I don't like 'Running Golf'. Does not impress me. Just a new fad. Go ahead and run to your next shot. I don't care.

Not impressed. Not fun to watch.

Well, I might not be running up to my next shot (I'm older than dirt), but I promise to floor the pedal of my cart and get there as fast as I can. :) Never mind taking time to enjoy the beautiful green fairway, the trees, the smell of the grass, the sunset, etc... What slows play is is stalking your putt for 7 minutes and then missing it. Again.

This thread. Really troubles me. Kinda glad I'm not playing in my club league. I'll just keep playing by myself for a while....

I think that the worst thing about 'Playing A Round of Golf Solo' includes.... I started off a solo round last week. The first hole - I was on the green (par 4) in 2. 30' from the hole my putt goes right in. Amazing. I've never birdied this hole. Second hole a par 3. I manage to land on the green with my drive. I'm still about 35' feet from the hole. Uphill putt. The flag is way back at the end of the green. I'm in the lower left part of the green. And I sink the putt. So, now I've just birdied the first two holes, from the other side of the green. But, I'm by myself with no witnesses. This is a once in a lifetime score for me. A 5 for the first two holes. Would have been a little bit more happy to have been playing with a group when this happened. Ended the front 9 with a 46. Yes, the Golf Gods soon caught up with me. I play alone, most of the time. I'm wondering when I'm going to have a 'hole in one' when I'm playing a 'solo round'. Yes, that would be the worst thing to happen when 'Playing A Round of Golf Solo'. BTW - I already have a 'hole in one' with witnesses. :)