David Leighton Reid

A couple of years ago, I joined some other golf junkies on our forum and participated in an unofficial test of lightweight and flexible driver shafts. For those that haven't read the thread it is called Shaft Hack The Otto Phlex Journey started by @azstu324. At the time I participated in this test, I had a Fuji Ventus Velocore shaft in my driver and 3 wood. Now I have 2 driver shafts: a UST MP5 in Ladies flex and a ProLaunch Blue 45 in stiff flex. Both of these shafts were around $60 and I hit both very well.....enough so that I am not looking for something better. I still have the Ventus Velocore in my 3 wood and I won't be changing that one out any time soon.

Congrats to all the testers, especially my buddy @chisag. I look forward to reading all the reviews.

If I am playing solo, I am usually the first one off the tee box, so I don't arrive early. However, if I am playing in a group, I like to arrive 30 - 45 minutes early so I can chip and putt.

Good morning, golfers! More rain, so my wife (SWMBO and financial supporter), gets her housekeeper today. I hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend.

Good morning, golfers. The weatherman said no rain until 2:00, but I am sitting here watching it rain instead of teeing off. Not all bad, because we need the rain and being retired, I can play tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great day.

Good afternoon, golfers. I was a 3rd grade teacher today and thankful to have my day completed. I am not sure where it disappears to and why, but I found my swing again yesterday in league play. Maybe I should stay away from 4 person scrambles???

Congratulations testers! I look forward to your reviews on the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke drivers.

Good morning, fellow Spies! Today, I am different type of sub as I fill in for a friend in the Tuesday league at our course. I need to redeem myself after a poor iron striking round on Saturday in a 4 person scramble tournament.

Good morning, golfers! Today I am an art teacher for K - 1 grades. My good play on Friday unfortunately did not carry over to a 4 person scramble I played in on Saturday. The only club I hit well was my driver and I made some putts, but just didn’t hit any approach shots close. Tomorrow will be a Mental Health Day as I return to the golf course.

I carry 4 - 6 golf balls.....more is just extra weight.

Thanks DSB….it was definitely sweet payback.

This morning’s round was very therapeutic, even though the temps were low and the wind was cold. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and turkeys were gobbling in the distance. Needing to finish early, I hopped on the senior tees and proceeded to birdie 3 of the first 4 holes. I finished my round with 6 birdies, 5 bogeys, and 7 pars for a 71. I set a new personal best record with the 6 birdies, eclipsing my old record of 4 birdies in one round.

Good morning, Spies! It is golf therapy day for this old man and it is much needed after a busy week.

Good morning, Spies! I am subbing at our Middle School again today. Please send positive vibes and prayers that I am patient and even keel working with 7th graders. Sorry, but no cartoon again today. I am still unable to load the files from my phone.

Happy Wednesday, golfers! For some weird and unknown reason, I am unable to upload my daily cartoon. I will try again tomorrow.