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Quick update. The pain persisted so I saw a physio who massage my foot and lower leg. She felt that my cuboid ( Cuboid bone - Wikipedia ) had dropped and she pushed it back into place. Some stretching, rest and another physio session seems to have fixed it. I am now walking and playing golf again albeit with some residual soreness for 12 hours after 18 holes. I haven't tried running yet. I investigated shoes whilst resting and found that my Ecco shoes were highly recommended for plantar fasciitis sufferers so no need to change.

Thanks for this recommendation. After a bit of a search I have found that True Links sell online in the UK and have a 30 day no quibble return on their shoes. They can be even worn outside and returned if not right for the buyer. I may have a more detailed look at the OGs. Cheers.

Thanks Boogie'. That's a new-to-me brand but unfortunately they don't seem to have any outlets in the UK and I prefer to try on before my first purchase of a new brand.

I am looking for a new pair of shoes which will be able to take my orthotic insoles. About 12 years ago I developed a Plantar Fasciitis injury. After physio and stretching the long term "cure" was to have orthotic insoles in (most of) my shoes. This has worked very well and until last month all was good. Then I stupidly got caught up ceilidh dancing (I live in Scotland) after a few wines. I didn't have any shoes on and the PF has returned with vengeance. I have been rollering, stretching & icing and thought it had gone away but yesterday 18 holes of golf has brought it back again. My Ecco shoes get a fairly good rating for foot support and for helping with PF but they are too snug to allow the orthotics to be inserted. If I knew what brands are suitable for replacing the stock insole with an orthotic I can then check what stores stock that brand. Can anyone help?

You would love a visit. Scotland offer an awful lot in a small package but if you do visit don't just visit Edinburgh and assume that is Scotland.

It was overcast and blowy but certainly playable. However half way down the 18th fairway we encountered driving,horizontal hail and rain. Soaked in 2 minutes flat. That's only the weather

I can confirm that I have joined Longniddry and I am looking forward to getting to know the course better. So far, I have played it twice. I played at Luffness this morning. Great 14 holes then it all went wrong!!

I think that's what I will do. This is the damage/ It doesn't appear to have worsened through recent play.

I'll let you know when it has been approved...... no criminal record to be ashamed of but my name goes on the board for two weeks.

I've just joined here so thought I'd pop in and say hello. I retired some 18 months ago and have,gradually, been playing a bit more golf. I have an application for membership awaiting approval after which I should be able to get regular games in. I have dabbled with golf since I was a teenager but never managed to make it a priority over studying, career, kids and other sports activities. However I have been a bit of a golf wannabee and have played many great courses throughout Scotland, often in corporate invitationals or charity events organised by corporates. These include (name dropping) Royal Dornoch, North Berwick, Rosemount, Barassie, Ladybank, Dunbar, Torrance (Fairmount St Andrews), the other course at Fairmount, Duff House Royal, Murrayshall, Gleneagles (before the current setup) and countless others which were just bounce games. My favourites have been Torrance & Royal Dornoch. I live in East Lothian but haven't played all that many in the county.

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I am currently a high handicapper who, after retirement, finds himself with time to play golf. I've dabbled over the years but career, kids and other activities got in the way. I now have a membership application awaiting approval and am looking forward to playing more. I played more last year than I have for many years previously and reckon that with some regular play I'll end up with a handicap IRO 15-17. I have a Benross (V6 Compressor Ti/Carbon) driver bought circa 2006/7. However after digging the clubs out of a cupboard in the garage I discovered that the head/shaft area has a large dent and a small crack. The crack is enough to allow leakage of some sort of resin or glue. I showed it to a friend and there was a sharp intake of breath followed by "you'll have to replace that!". The thing is I am hitting it well and fairly consistently. Probably up to 250m. Given I am 60 that doesn't seem too bad. So keep it or replace it?