royalwulff

I would add the Bridgestone E5 to this selection. same price as the others mentioned.

I have hit one. It was a 136 yard par 3 slightly uphill and into about a 10 mph wind. I hit an easy 8 iron and flew it straight into the cup. I was playing with two good friends so I had witnesses. I have the ball, the signed scorecard, the letter from the PGA and the clip out of the local newspaper all framed and hanging up in the living room.

My youngest daughter is 12 and at first she didn't show much interest in golf. Then she started wanting to go out with me and watch and be my "caddie" and drive the cart. As my caddie I was able to teach her some of the rules and ediquite of golf. Then abut a month ago she asked to go with me to the range and I showed her just a couple of basic fundamentals and now she is really starting to enjoy going to the range and hitting balls and being with daddy, which thrills me to no end. I will let her take the next step like the last two as to when she wants to really start learning and playing, I thnk it is coming, when we go to the store she likes to go to the sporting goods section and look at the golf clubs that would fit her. Small steps at your childs pace and the interest will develop and the fun will remain.

1. Tiger Woods best in the world 2. Anika Sorenstam best female in the world 3. Jim Furyk like his competative spirit 4. Ernie Els smoothest swing on tour

280 yard Par 4 over water 3 putted for par.

I will always tip the cart girl, and here is why, she brought me something I did not have and I will show my appreciation for it. I usually will tip nicely regardless of what they look like and regardless of what they are paid by the course. A .30 cent tip is just rude in my view. Just remember that not only is she providing you a service but she is also bringing you something you didn't have and wanted otherwise why did you buy it? As for the difference in tipping customs between here and Europe or elsewhere...when in Rome do as the Romans.

I would agree with CG031. Try the Bridgestone E-6 its a good ball and helped me reduce some of the slice off my drives. It is not the cure all but it does seem to help.

I like to play the Bridgestone E-5's or the SrixonTriSpeed. I voted for the Callaway Hot as they are a great ball also.

Check out FootJoy, you can design your own shoes there and they will make them for you.

I went out and played 9 today and shot a 49. It may not be much but after a 120 yesterday for 18 I was thrilled.

I have gotten my wife to the course only once and she enjoyed it except for the bit of rain that we got while playing. She took pictures and drove the cart for the round and all in all we had a really good time.

You are right about the frequency of the lightning here in Colorado, but every once in awhile it does happen. My avatar was taken up at Breckenridge in May and on the final hole it started snowing on me, great big wet flakes, which I thought was really cool.

I like playing in the rain as lonsg as there is no lightning! I have to agree with mountain hip, to invest in some good rain gear. I bought mine at cabelas. I also have a set of rain gloves and love to use them when its wet. A couple of hints...put on your rain gear before you get wet and you will be more comfortable. Its is amazing how many people I see who wait till they are soaked to put on their rain gear, then spend the rest of the time griping about how uncomfortable they are. I also keep a towel in one of the larger pockets on my bag and only use it to wipe off my grips and then put it back in to keep it as dry as possible. I have a zip lock bag that I use to keep my scorecard in to keep it dry. There are two reasons I like to play in the rain...1. most other folks leave the course so you could have it almost all to yourself. 2. I like the smell and quiet that comes to a golf course after a rain...very peacefull. The picture in my avatar was taken just after a light rain.

Just a quick comment on the TaylorMade Draw Driver, I don't have the driver but I do have the 3 wood and 3 Hybred and when I can afford to I will replace both of them. The seemed nice in the store on the moniter but I can't hit them to save my life on the course.

I have about the same swing speed as you and I really like Bridgestone E-5, I replaced my HX Hots with the E-5's.