[Choosing putters - stroke lab 7s & bettinardi studio stock 8]

The perfect storm of too much time to browse the internet, not making enough putts, and, as I mentioned before, stupidity. I got the Queen B 9 with store credit and stole the Queen B 5 on the bay but still have the SS8 to fall back on. So I guess the answer to your question is that I haven’t gone away from it yet, but rather, seeing if anything can beat it. 

[Choosing putters - stroke lab 7s & bettinardi studio stock 8]

I’ve used the studio stock 8 the last 2 seasons. I’ve done well with it. But, I’m stupid and evidently incapable of being satisfied with a putter so during quarantine I’ve had a run with a Queen B 9 (didn’t work out) and now I’ve got a Queen B 5 on the way...

[Which golf glove do you use?]

I use MG dynagrip elite in winter. I use leather grips that get really sticky when they are wet so I don’t need a glove in the summer time. 

[What’s your favorite grip?]

Best Grips Micro Perf black

[GPS vs Rangefinders]

I have the exact same set up but I utilize it a bit differently. I use the rangefinder for approach yardages and the gps to figure out layups and hazard distances. Sometimes I use the front and back distances. 
 

I use the gps because my watch happens to have the feature, I don’t think I’d buy a stand alone unit. 

[What's the best deal you've ever gotten on equipment?]

I’ve been on a pretty hot streak lately. Between finding good deal and trade in values plus some creative purchasing, I’ve replaced wedges, irons twice, fairway wood, driver, putter, and bag for around $500 out of pocket. 

[South Central: NM, OK, AR, TX, LA, MS]

1. I’m Andy Mercer and I’ve played about 8 years over the course of 15. I’m a 6. 
2. Being outdoors, the fellowship, the frustration followed by that small success that keeps me coming back, obsession... I don’t know why but I love it!
3. The Most Wanted lists. No
4. I’m in central AR and although I’m a long way from retirement, my home course is a retirement community called Hot Springs Village
5. Being in the south there is only a small portion of the year when I can’t play. You could probably say the same of any region but spring time is very soggy. Also, as the temperature increases, the retirees pace of play decreases. 
6. I’m a high school agriculture teacher, I teach shop, natural resources, and animal science. 
7. I love the razorbacks and was married on 5/15/2004