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all non-essential businesses in New Hampshire closed down Thursday might/Friday morning -- looks like through May 4th - that includes golf courses. Oh well....time to buy a putting mat and a portable net...

Have that exact set - it keeps finding its way into my bag as my gamer set. The blades feel unbelievable, but you do know when you miss the sweet spot and off-center hits will lose distance for sure. The CB's are tremendous - you can find them on the 'Bay. Another option is the Wilson Progressive set from '93-'94. Found a set on eBay a few weeks ago - got them out on the course twice before the shutdowns here in NH. Also pretty sweet...

Found this while browsing the world wide web - interesting article on an interesting man as he approached late middle age.... https://www.golfdigest.com/story/ben-hogan-today?mbid=social_facebook&fbclid=IwAR0wn2YARNLsH_O8JomZukCL2OdY5O0jnY8WSVGtanzgMUwbOg2J_Wt3c5E

Club buying season is usually right now - March through May and into June. If it gets pushed to May and people resume relatively normal buying patterns, then I’d guess no. 2021 releases may get pushed back, depending on old inventory If economy struggles, that may all change. Bigger question - do you see any companies/retailers/whomever not making it? Big discounts often are a sign of a cash crunch, at least for retailers. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

You're fine, my friend. And thank you to all for staying on topic and keeping it real. This is why our members are the very best - you guys make this place what it is. And as my old pal Red Green would say, I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together...

Folks - this isn't a request. Politics has no place in this golf forum. These are trying, politically charged times for all of us. MyGolfSpy doesn't care about your politics, and we expect you to respect that and leave them at the door. Let's use this thread for its intended purpose - to share our experiences, thoughts and ideas as we all cope with something I'd say nearly all of us have never seen in our lifetime. I get that it's hard to keep your politics out of it, but we're making it easy. Don't do it. There. It's that simple. The little white ball doesn't give a flying f**k who you voted for, what you think the virus should be called or who you think has or hasn't done what. Am I being clear enough?

Hi Cam - Been a user since V1. If you're the type who doesn't like wearing a watch while playing, there's nothing about the V2 that will change your mind. It doesn't bother me any, but it might be a deal breaker for some. I've seen the new V3 - much sleeker and nicer looking than V2. Shot Scope says it's actually a wee bit smaller/lighter than an Apple Watch, if that puts it into some perspective for you. I'm a fan of the way it tracks your shots without you having to do much of anything - no tagging, no phone, just play golf. You may have to do a little post round editing every once in a while, but it is what it is. The stats are presented simply, without being overwhelming. My favorite part of it, however, is the ability to save bucket list rounds - kind of virtual souvenirs, if you will. It functions very well as a GPS watch, and the shot tracking and stats are both first rate. And they've priced it nicely. It's not perfect, but for what it is and what it does, it's a nice balance. I don't think it should be compared to ARCCOS, even though they sorta kinda do similar things. I don't like that much phone interaction when I play, and battery life is always a concern (prefer and hand-help GPS, like the Sky Caddie). There are better GPS watches that cost quite a bit more, but when you combine the shot tracking and stats - if that's what you're after - it's a great value and does what it claims.

Oh that Hogan bag....

I think I need a moment alone...

As long as you're sinking putts like you think you should...

Have a set of PTx Pros - really like them, and the Ft Worth HI utility irons are very easy to hit, even if they do look like blades. Very anxious to try the Icons.

I'm okay with Tampa Bay - if he had signed with the Colts it would have been a different story. Seriously, hope he wins another Super Bowl, just not against the Pats. I'm a Stidham man now all the way! I always knew Jarett would make good. May he someday be up there with the greatest #4 in all of history...

Found this on Facebook from my old college buddy Mike O'Meara. If you can't get your arms around this, well... .. If you're in to podcasts (aside from No Putts Given), the Mike O'Meara show is a hoot, but it's not for the easily offended. https://mikeomearashow.com

I think that's where the luck comes from!

I like to joke with my kids that Tom Brady has brought me more joy in my life than any other living human. Sometimes they're not sure I'm joking...and sometimes I'm not so sure. Am sinking into the 5 Stages of Grief this morning. Need a little George to get me through...

Heard this on the radio this morning. Not my favorite from Sir Paul, but thanks to Covid 19, it really struck me as something we could all use more of.... Stay safe out there my friends, and hit 'em long, straight and not too many times...

Absolutely LOVE the title of this thread. Too few to mention, of course, but one this still bugs me is the Callaway X2 Hot 2 Deep - it was a 12 degree mini-driver/pseudo fairway wood. It was a serious weapon off the tee and, under the right circumstances, not unplayable off the deck, although I learned the hard way to not use it if there's a forced carry involved. But, because I had to do it my way, it's now in the hands of some stranger. I hope he loves her as much as I did....

Harry's still Director of Soft Goods testing at MGS - he's not going anywhere. He's also running the Most Wanted Hard Goods testing until a replacement for Sam is hired. The lad is working overtime!!

If you go to his GoFundMe page and donate $100, you'll have a chance to win a trip for two for three rounds at Firestone with Harry and yours truly. He needs 100 people to donate at the $100 level for the raffle to happen - but man, we'd have a hell of a good time.

This might help explain the reasoning behind blade-on-blade look... https://mygolfspy.com/1999-hogan-apex-blades/

Must. Have.

Spoke with Honma Marketing VP Brad Holder this morning - he says they will have no comment until Monday, out of respect for Arnie's tournament, Rose and Honma itself. As of right now, they won't be doing any interviews, but there will be a statement. I"m guessing there's a divorce coming...

A little birdie told me something about Hogan utility irons and something news related in the coming weeks...[emoji41][emoji41][emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Has a little ‘99 Spaulding-era Apex in it, doesn’t it? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy

Just found this on the USGA conforming list. Looks like we have a new blade coming from Ben Hogan called the ICCON. WHaddya think? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy