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So we have a group of about 40 guys that have gone to Pahrump for many years. Recently they have treated us worse and worse, so we are looking for a new location. We are all fixed income, so need good value. Good golf and room for around $150 per day. Prefer gambling nearby. We are looking into Mesquite, Palm Springs and I have been assigned Laughlin Nevada. Anyone have experience with Laughlin? Suggestions or Tips? Thank you

I bought a new from the factory Mezz Max Putter with a White ACCRA X shaft. The other day I noticed a crack. I then torqued it slightly to see if it was just on the surface but could see it was cracked through. I was happy with my putter and LAB up until the point when they said it would cost $250 to fix. Now I know what you are thinking and NO, I have never slammed this putter or thrown it. In fact there is not a scratch anywhere. Just a cracked shaft. Has anyone heated up this insert and removed the shaft?

I do not buy golf balls, period. I generally use 1 or 2 golf balls per round. I walk when I play and usually find at least 1 new ProV. Sometimes that ball is found in the water, but it would have been there less than 1 week. I have seen the Snell video in which he claims golf balls can absorb water. So I took a brand new ball I found and weighed it. I then put it in water. After 24 hours, there was negligible weight increase. However, after 1 week, the golf ball weighed an additional 1 gram. After letting the ball sit on my work bench for a week, it returned to it's original weight. I have never seen a performance difference, but would love to see MyGolfSpy Lab do the test.

Using my Q Follow for 6 months now. My observations: 1. Handle is EXTREMELY fragile. My personal opinion (not an engineer though) is that the umbrella mount was not properly factored into the design. I live in Texas and we get 10-15mph breezes. When I have my umbrella up to protect from Rain or Sun, I can see the handle twisting when the wind blows. First thing that broke was the actual umbrella mount inside the handle. They replaced that section, then the handle broke midway down. They replaced the handle and the mount broke again. For 3 months now, I DO Not use the umbrella mount. I carry the umbrella to protect myself. This sucks because I must open and close the umbrella with every shot. However, nothing has cracked or broke since. 2. Because the cart is light in weight (a definite plus for lifting) your clubs make the unit as a whole, top heavy. The slightest incline and the cart leans back on the stabilizer wheels. The problem is, if you try to steer (or are in follow mode) while the cart is leaning back, it over steers because there is no weight on the front wheels. They do have a mode that reduces steering reaction, but if the front wheels are down, it takes 30 yards to make the slightest direction change. 3. When there is dew on the ground in the morning, you have to hold the cart while going up hill. If not, one wheel will loose traction, forcing the cart to turn side hill and then it falls over dumping all your stuff on the ground. I still think it can be the best cart on the market. They need to beef up the handle and get weight over the front wheels. I think if they had the motors and drive wheels out front it would balance out better.

Thanks everyone. I will check out the commercial carpet route. I should have mentioned I don't have room for a separate putting area, artificial turf is out. I also need a surface I can lay down and stretch on. Toyota carpet? Interesting

This may sound odd but I am building a Home Gym and trying to find a surface that works for that plus, I can practice putting on. My plan is to simply go to the flooring supplier and try to find a solution, but thought perhaps someone else has gone through trial and error.

We have an annual event with 50 people. Anyone have a company they would recommend to make giveaways (Towel, bag tag, ball marker etc)?

Guide to Speeding up Pace of Play You want faster play? Make these suggestions to management. It starts when the golfer first arrives at the course. The Pro Shop staff should tell golfers “we strive for and expect players to maintain a 4 hour pace” (or whatever you determine is acceptable for that golf course). They should then hand them a suggestion card and if time, go over the card verbally. #1 Watch when your playing partner is teeing off. If a ball is potentially lost, hit a provisional. #2 Drop off the player with the potentially lost ball. Point them in a general area and then go hit your shot. Most often, they will find the ball on their own while the rest of the group hits. If not, the ball is probably in a lie that would have been impossible to advance anyway. #3 Remind golfers that the USGA allows only 3 minutes to find a ball. By the time the others in the group have hit, 3 minutes will probably have expired. (Sound cruel? Again, if the ball isn’t easy to find, it is probably impossible to hit.) Now, train your “Player Assistants” how to assist players. When they identify a group that is falling behind, simply telling them “you are 5 minutes behind”, is NOT assisting them. They need to become a forecaddie to the group. They tell the group “hey guys, you are falling a little behind, I am going to help you get back on track”. The Assistant then drives down the fairway and watches their tee shots. If someone hits the ball offline, go find it and place a small flag by the ball. If your carts do not supply yardages, let them know what their distance is when they arrive. Fill their divots, rake their bunkers, fix ball marks. Usually, within one hole, they are back on pace. Some groups may get annoyed at this process and speed up just to get rid of you. Others will respond favorably and speed up because of your help. Either way, the result is faster play. If the group does get annoyed, remind the Player Assistant – better to annoy one group then the 20 behind them. If you don’t have fancy tracking on your carts, enlist the beverage cart person to help. If they see an open hole, call the Player Assistant on the radio and let them know. From a maintenance standpoint, make sure the rough is maintained at a reasonable height for your clientele and leaves are picked up. None of this will help you if golfers can’t find their ball a foot off the fairway. I never had a problem with slow play using this plan. Pretty soon your course will gain a reputation that you do not accept slow play. Responsible golfers will appreciate it, slow players will go elsewhere.

Does anyone know a good app that will track the score input of multiple groups and also give you Net? We usually have 12 to 16 players and I have to sit there after the round and figure out bets while everyone else drinks and socializes. I have seen free apps (18 Birdies) that does a foursome and subscription apps that do multiple groups, but these cheap bastards won't all pay to put it on their phones.

For those guys bothered by the heat but want to walk, consider adding 3 things. I play in Texas at a 100+ however, I have a reflective Sun Umbrella that keep it about 10 degrees cooler. I also have a small cooler with water and ice (the course doesn't mind if it is just water). Then I throw a small hydrating towel in the bottom of a cooler. I wipe my face and neck down with that ice cold towel and I am feeling great again. I have also pre-ordered the Alphard V2 to power my cart.

Sorry I just saw this post today. I am the only one that walks at my club. I tell guys on the first tee, "don't wait for me if you are ready to hit, just go and I will catch up". What I find is that they actually play faster then normal and end up waiting for the group ahead anyway. My favorite days are "cart path only" after a heavy rain - I have to wait for them and laugh as they limp down the last few holes. I joined the club I am at now because so many golf courses say you must take a cart. I always wanted to drive the cart to the first tee, then leave it there and walk but never had the balls to see what they would do.

Questions: 1. Have you purchased any golf products based on MyGolfSpy reviews? (Please list which ones.) Based solely on a review, No. As a tool to make my final decision, Every Single Time. 2. How has MyGolfSpy changed the way you think about golfequipment? It has given me the tools to cut through the hype and look at facts. I am not as eager to drop down $500 for the latest driver for 3 extra yards. I do buy new clubs often, but I am fine with waiting a year and getting it 50% off. 3. Have these purchases lowered your scores? (List which products and how much they have lowered your scores.) No way to know for sure. My handicap hasn't changed in years despite being older and having a slower swing speed. 4. How have these purchases helped you enjoy the game more? How? Yes. Two specific things come to mind. #1 If a club feels good and looks good but doesn't perform, I am not so fast to dump it for a new one. I now look at the details of how it fits my swing and perhaps a simple shaft change or adjustment is all I need. #2 Using technology like GPS and Range Finders makes the game quicker and easier.