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I always start with 3 balls in my pocket. If walking with my carry bag, then an additional 3-4; if using my push cart or riding, an additional 6-9 (plus any foundlings).

I'm just sittin' here trying not to be too jealous!

Ouch!

Obviously, it depends on how high the chances of rain are . . . But, if 0% and no/light wind, I’m perfectly happy walking my round in the 40s-50s. I like the 70s as well but I don’t like weather hanging over my head like the sword of Damocles.

A damp and cool 36° morning. May have to opt for bowling instead of golf. I have developed a fairly wicked pull on my first tee shot of the round regardless of whether or not I’ve hit some balls on the range. First shot on the front 9 is usually 6 or 7 iron. According to Shot Scope yesterday’s 6 iron was 210 yds (very funny, SS, but I ain’t buying it — you had me on the wrong tee box). Need to find a way to get over that. On the upside, the pulled driver seems to have calmed down a bit — a few more yards and more FIR. Will be interesting to see if the Terra Forza shaft test has much impact. Hope everyone struggling with loss, health issues, and life challenges finds a way through to peace and positive outcomes.

It's an okay morning here in the Mitten state -- rain last night, more after about 4:00 p.m., and Friday-Sunday look to be borderline, at best. But, we'll find ways to stay amused. Walked my first 18 of the season yesterday at the sister course of where I usually play. Started out miserably but ended up playing okay. Driver was averaging 5-10 yards longer than usual but iron play was inconsistent. And don't get me started on my putting. I'll get 9-holes in today at my home course today to see about getting a better handle on irons/putter. Before that, however, getting an estimate on redoing one of the bathrooms -- yanking tub and installing walk-in shower. Can't possibly run more than about $1,000.00 -- right? Have a great day, y'all!

I used the first generation of Arccos but they were terribly inconsistent so stopped. Used Swing U much of last season which had, for me, a fairly steep learning curve, but provided very interesting SG data that showed I was better at some things (e.g., sand shots) but much worse at others (e.g., approach shots) than I thought -- very useful but the app is still complicated for me to use correctly and consistently. Just received a new Shot Scope V5 and one of the sensors promptly broke (head twisted off leaving post embedded in the grip). Waiting for a replacement but still trying to remove the post. Will see how it goes.

Got hit by one in Texas years ago. Scary while happening but the recovery can be incredibly stressful, especially for young ones. Glad everyone is okay and hope the clean up/rebuild goes well.

Hope you and family are safe!

Finally got the Trackman data from my fitting session last week. The number that jumped out the most to me was the angle of attack. Over all the swings with my stock driver shaft and the two Terra Forza shafts, my AoA averaged just over +1.1° (had a one of -0.3° and two at -0.7°). In my head, I'm swinging more up than that. Hmmm. The fitter is putting me into the Orange shaft -- the one that had the tightest dispersion for me but not the longest distance. I also got a cryptic notice from UPS that a package is coming sometime next week. I'm assuming it is the TF shaft since all our other recent purchases/packages are accounted for. Looking forward to giving it a go on the indoor sim at my course (Uneekor) and the outdoor monitor (Trackman) at a range down the road before going to the course with it (I'm already behind in skins totals for the year with my buddies and can't afford to fall farther behind).

Good morning, y'all! Cloudy all day with a high of 45°. Hadn't planned on playing since the local university is winding down its semester and the students will be out in force. Truth be told, I don't usually play often on Saturdays because of the large number of yahoo golfers we seem to get who only seem interested in drinking and doing stupid things in golf carts. [Insert you favorite "Get off my lawn" meme here.] Tomorrow, however . . .

Sweet! White spec?

I know what you mean. I hadn't started to play when I worked in Wichita Falls (1977-1981) but knew people who did. Those winds would have been difficult!

I'm right there with you. Just got back in. The only time the wind was a big factor was, of course, on my approach shot on the last hole. Big gust of wind in back swing that I couldn't stop and resultant chunk into the water. Didn't ruin a good round -- just aggravated a mediocre one. Oh, well. Maybe Sunday's round will be calmer.

I’m really interested in how the Mindset affects your approach to each shot — do you go all Jason-Day-3-step process even if the Mindset logo isn’t visible?