North Central: ND, SD, NE, IA, CO, KS, MO

[William P]

4 hours ago, Schemy said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

This is really my third year of golf.  I had golfed in my early 20's, but stopped for quite some time.   I'm 45 now, and really enjoy getting out.  I think my official HC is 31, but on any given day can trend into the 20's.  

What do you love about golf?

Just getting out on the course and challenging yourself to be better than you really are.   The community, being able to golf with friends, meet new people at the course. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

The community.  I am friends with @Preeway and golf together when I can. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

Omaha, NE.  I guess I'd consider Stone Creek Golf Course as my home course. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

In the Spring it rains, in the Summer its hot, in the Fall its windy, in the Winter its not possible.  But those seasons when its in, it can be really good.  Lush, green courses. 

What do you do for a living?

Technology Product Manager for a large construction company 

How’d you pick your user name?

Been my nickname for years 

Welcome to the Forum! I doubt anyone will hold knowing @Preeway against you...

[fernholz]

How long have you been playing golf?

I started playing at 13, played in High School. Then didn't get much playing done in college or after, a few rounds a year. Got back into it pretty heavy a few years ago. 

What’s your handicap or normal score?

13.7 right now, shoot mid-80 - low 90s depending on the day. Broke 80 twice last year!

What do you love about golf?

Mind clearing, the only thing on my mind is the ball, the shot in front of me, etc. Also, that at any point I could hit a world class shot, hard to do that in about any other sport. Constantly chasing those high moments and working to improve, but there is not reaching the top. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

Love the information / data on this site. Just recently discovered the forum. I don't know any other Spies, that I know of. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I am from South Dakota, live in Sioux Falls, and currently play a lot of Elmwood and Prairie Green. Also get to the great life course of Willow, Bakker, and Rocky Run from time to time. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

Best thing is the people and our summers are great. Worst is the season is short, unpredictable, and windy. 

What do you do for a living?

I make beer. 

How’d you pick your user name?

It's my name. 

Edited June 4 by fernholz

[William P]

2 minutes ago, fernholz said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

I started playing at 13, played in High School. Then didn't get much playing done in college or after, a few rounds a year. Got back into it pretty heavy a few years ago. 

What do you love about golf?

Mind clearing, the only thing on my mind is the ball, the shot in front of me, etc. Also, that at any point I could hit a world class shot, hard to do that in about any other sport. Constantly chasing those high moments and working to improve, but there is not reaching the top. 

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

Love the information / data on this site. Just recently discovered the forum. I don't know any other Spies, that I know of. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I am from South Dakota, live in Sioux Falls, and currently play a lot of Elmwood and Prairie Green. Also get to the great life course of Willow, Bakker, and Rocky Run from time to time. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

Best thing is the people and our summers are great. Worst is the season is short, unpredictable, and windy. 

What do you do for a living?

I make beer. 

How’d you pick your user name?

It's my name. 

Welcome!

[tdroma98]

Welcome @fernholz, great info & people at MGS!  

[Rob Person]

Welcome to the site!

[kam89]

On 2/11/2019 at 4:30 PM, GolfSpy MPR said:

MGS New Member Introduction: North Central Region

North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri

Welcome to the MyGolfSpy forums! We’re always glad to have new members contributing to the best golf discussions on the internet.  If you’ve already created an introduction thread, feel free to re-introduce yourself here!

If you haven’t yet done so, take a moment to check out the Moral Codes that shape how we treat each other here.

You’ll find that this community is very welcoming to newcomers so come on in, take off your shoes, and get comfortable. Tell us all about yourself. To help us get to know you, here are some questions you might answer in your new member post. Feel free to share some fun pictures of your golfing ventures as well!

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

2. What do you love about golf?

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

6. What do you do for a living?

7. How’d you pick your user name?

Hi my name Is Kameron Rush. I currently reside in Lincoln Ne. I picked up golf last September when a buddy introduced me to the game (knee injury forced basketball to stop). I believe my handicap would be around 24 or 25. I shoot 96-99 normally my best is 92.

Golf has given me an excellent way to compete with myself. Also love juggling on the wedge. I kept seeing my golf spy on Instagram decided to check it out. My home course is probably Jim Ager par 3 it's small but great short game work I love being able to grab my pw and play the whole course with one club.

[William P]

1 minute ago, kam89 said:

Hi my name Is Kameron Rush. I currently reside in Lincoln Ne. I picked up golf last September when a buddy introduced me to the game (knee injury forced basketball to stop). I believe my handicap would be around 24 or 25. I shoot 96-99 normally my best is 92.

Golf has given me an excellent way to compete with myself. Also love juggling on the wedge. I kept seeing my golf spy on Instagram decided to check it out. My home course is probably Jim Ager par 3 it's small but great short game work I love being able to grab my pw and play the whole course with one club.

Welcome to the Forum!

[kam89]

1 minute ago, William P said:

Welcome to the Forum!

Thank you 

[Preeway]

2 hours ago, kam89 said:

Hi my name Is Kameron Rush. I currently reside in Lincoln Ne. I picked up golf last September when a buddy introduced me to the game (knee injury forced basketball to stop). I believe my handicap would be around 24 or 25. I shoot 96-99 normally my best is 92.

Golf has given me an excellent way to compete with myself. Also love juggling on the wedge. I kept seeing my golf spy on Instagram decided to check it out. My home course is probably Jim Ager par 3 it's small but great short game work I love being able to grab my pw and play the whole course with one club.

Welcome to the forum. I live in Elkhorn. 

[kam89]

18 hours ago, Preeway said:

Welcome to the forum. I live in Elkhorn. 

We should definitely try to play sometime if your interested.

[Preeway]

25 minutes ago, kam89 said:

We should definitely try to play sometime if your interested.

Absolutely!

[Rob Person]

On 6/15/2024 at 2:36 PM, kam89 said:

Hi my name Is Kameron Rush. I currently reside in Lincoln Ne. I picked up golf last September when a buddy introduced me to the game (knee injury forced basketball to stop). I believe my handicap would be around 24 or 25. I shoot 96-99 normally my best is 92.

Golf has given me an excellent way to compete with myself. Also love juggling on the wedge. I kept seeing my golf spy on Instagram decided to check it out. My home course is probably Jim Ager par 3 it's small but great short game work I love being able to grab my pw and play the whole course with one club.

Kam!!! Welcome to MGS!!  Great community here and lots of knowledge!!!

Glad you jumped on board!

[kam89]

25 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Kam!!! Welcome to MGS!!  Great community here and lots of knowledge!!!

Glad you jumped on board!

Thanks man still figuring out navigating I think I got in a couple groups I didn't belong in . But so far seems like a great place

[Fraschzilla]

Welcome! I'm within a few hours from Lincoln and Omaha. We should try and get a round or two in some time!

[William P]

40 minutes ago, Fraschzilla said:

Welcome! I'm within a few hours from Lincoln and Omaha. We should try and get a round or two in some time!

Welcome to the Forum!

[Cpo]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

I've played a few times throughout the years, but didn't actually try (sober) until a couple years ago. Golf is much easier when you only see 1 ball  My handicap is around 10. I image that's where it'll stay. I'm not a fan of chasing scores, I'll leave that stress for the pros. 

What do you love about golf?

I love the wide range of people that play the game. I also love the analytics and details that make up every part of the game. I could talk about those 2 categories for a lifetime.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

A friend got into golf this season and is absolutely killing it! I've watched the MGS vids, but didn't know about the forums (website, etc) until he mentioned it. I'm hoping to gain more insight from folks who nerd-out over the details like me. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I'm from all over, but have lived in Lincoln Nebraska since 2010-ish. My home course is this little par-3, Jim Ager GC. Amazing staff and the groundskeeper does an amazing job. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

The best has to be the people, but I might be a bit biased for the Midwest. The worst is the midwest weather. I might sound like goldilocks, but it's either too hot or too cold!

What do you do for a living?

I'm retired military, but I've picked up a few jobs. I work at Jim Ager GC, which is incredible fun to see youth golf, college students, and the weekend warriors. I work for Herostock, a Veteran support organization & I work at a local gym as an admin and pt. 

How’d you pick your user name?

My user name came about from a book in the early 1800's. A story about a wondering golfer with a disdain for his father and his shoe shine profession. He was working as a pool-boy to earn money to play in the US Open, but his father forbid it...just kidding, the name was convenient. 

Edited June 27 by Cpo
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[kam89]

2 minutes ago, Cpo said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

I've played a few times throughout the years, but didn't actually try (sober) until a couple years ago. Golf is much easier when you only see 1 ball  My handicap is around 10. I image that's where it'll stay. I'm not a fan of chasing scores, I'll leave that stress for the pros. 

What do you love about golf?

I love the wide range of people that play the game. I also love the analytics and details that make up every part of the game. I could talk about those 2 categories for a lifetime.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

A friend got into golf this season and is absolutely killing it! I've watched the MGS vids, but didn't know about the forums (website, etc) until he mentioned it. I'm hoping to gain more insight from folks who nerd-out over the details like me. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I'm from all over, but have lived in Lincoln Nebraska since 2010-ish. My home course is this little par-3, Jim Ager GC. Amazing staff and the groundskeeper does an amazing job. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

The best has to be the people, but I might be a bit biased for the Midwest. The worst is the midwest weather. I might sound like goldilocks, but it's either too hot or too cold!

What do you do for a living?

I'm retired military, but I've picked up a few jobs. I work at Jim Ager GC, which is incredible fun to see youth golf, college students, and the weekend warriors. I work for Herostock, a Veteran support organization & I work at a local gym as an admin and pt. 

How’d you pick your user name?

My user name came about from a book in the early 1800's. A story about a wondering golfer with a disdain for his father and his shoe shine profession. He was working as a pool-boy to earn money to play in the US Open, but his father forbid it...just kidding, the name was convenient. 

My playing buddy and my great friend welcome to the an awesome place for golf nerds like us happy to have you here.

[William P]

14 minutes ago, Cpo said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

I've played a few times throughout the years, but didn't actually try (sober) until a couple years ago. Golf is much easier when you only see 1 ball  My handicap is around 10. I image that's where it'll stay. I'm not a fan of chasing scores, I'll leave that stress for the pros. 

What do you love about golf?

I love the wide range of people that play the game. I also love the analytics and details that make up every part of the game. I could talk about those 2 categories for a lifetime.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

A friend got into golf this season and is absolutely killing it! I've watched the MGS vids, but didn't know about the forums (website, etc) until he mentioned it. I'm hoping to gain more insight from folks who nerd-out over the details like me. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I'm from all over, but have lived in Lincoln Nebraska since 2010-ish. My home course is this little par-3, Jim Ager GC. Amazing staff and the groundskeeper does an amazing job. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

The best has to be the people, but I might be a bit biased for the Midwest. The worst is the midwest weather. I might sound like goldilocks, but it's either too hot or too cold!

What do you do for a living?

I'm retired military, but I've picked up a few jobs. I work at Jim Ager GC, which is incredible fun to see youth golf, college students, and the weekend warriors. I work for Herostock, a Veteran support organization & I work at a local gym as an admin and pt. 

How’d you pick your user name?

My user name came about from a book in the early 1800's. A story about a wondering golfer with a disdain for his father and his shoe shine profession. He was working as a pool-boy to earn money to play in the US Open, but his father forbid it...just kidding, the name was convenient. 

Welcome to the Forum!

[Rob Person]

17 minutes ago, Cpo said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

I've played a few times throughout the years, but didn't actually try (sober) until a couple years ago. Golf is much easier when you only see 1 ball  My handicap is around 10. I image that's where it'll stay. I'm not a fan of chasing scores, I'll leave that stress for the pros. 

What do you love about golf?

I love the wide range of people that play the game. I also love the analytics and details that make up every part of the game. I could talk about those 2 categories for a lifetime.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?

A friend got into golf this season and is absolutely killing it! I've watched the MGS vids, but didn't know about the forums (website, etc) until he mentioned it. I'm hoping to gain more insight from folks who nerd-out over the details like me. 

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I'm from all over, but have lived in Lincoln Nebraska since 2010-ish. My home course is this little par-3, Jim Ager GC. Amazing staff and the groundskeeper does an amazing job. 

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

The best has to be the people, but I might be a bit biased for the Midwest. The worst is the midwest weather. I might sound like goldilocks, but it's either too hot or too cold!

What do you do for a living?

I'm retired military, but I've picked up a few jobs. I work at Jim Ager GC, which is incredible fun to see youth golf, college students, and the weekend warriors. I work for Herostock, a Veteran support organization & I work at a local gym as an admin and pt. 

How’d you pick your user name?

My user name came about from a book in the early 1800's. A story about a wondering golfer with a disdain for his father and his shoe shine profession. He was working as a pool-boy to earn money to play in the US Open, but his father forbid it...just kidding, the name was convenient. 

Welcome to the site!  

[Preeway]

Sounds like we have a good Omaha/Lincoln posse to work with. Let’s find time to connect!

[Cpo]

Absolutely, we'll make it happen.

[AceApprentice]

Hey everyone, figured this was the most logical place for my first post on the forum. 

I  started this season (2024) after years of interest and golf video games.  I don't have an official handicap yet but in the couple of rounds I have played of 9 hole par 3's I am shooting around a 40 while I figure out the fundamentals. (Putting has so far been my Achilles' heel.

Golf is great for me since I have some medical issues that don't allow me to be as athletic as  used to be while still giving me an excuse to get out there and enjoy the courses and do something physical. It's also great that I have somehow convinced my wife to go with me so the quality time out there hitting balls is always nice!

MyGolfSpy provided me some SUPER valuable articles in the very beginning of my life as a golfer and I just stuck with it as I continued on. I can neither confirm or deny knowing any other spies however. 

I am from Littleton CO and my current "home course" is Harvard Gulch. 

Best thing about golf in my region is that there are so many options for golf, practice, and equipment. The worst thing about my region is definitely going to be the region and the decently long off-season. 

I am a photographer by trade but it is slowly going by the wayside with so many capable personal devices on the market. Cell phones and Go-pros have really made photography something that everyone can do and I don't hate that idea. Currently I am setting up a YouTube channel to document my journey from no experience to "scratch golf" so I have been focusing on that as I get my fundamentals in order. I have also been dabbling in golf club repair, restoration, and customization so maybe some of that on the side.

I picked my username as it fit the bill. After a longer than I would like to admit brainstorming session I settled on Ace Apprentice and I like it given the fact that I am still very much in the fledgling stages of learning this lifetime sport. 

[William P]

2 hours ago, AceApprentice said:

Hey everyone, figured this was the most logical place for my first post on the forum. 

I  started this season (2024) after years of interest and golf video games.  I don't have an official handicap yet but in the couple of rounds I have played of 9 hole par 3's I am shooting around a 40 while I figure out the fundamentals. (Putting has so far been my Achilles' heel.

Golf is great for me since I have some medical issues that don't allow me to be as athletic as  used to be while still giving me an excuse to get out there and enjoy the courses and do something physical. It's also great that I have somehow convinced my wife to go with me so the quality time out there hitting balls is always nice!

MyGolfSpy provided me some SUPER valuable articles in the very beginning of my life as a golfer and I just stuck with it as I continued on. I can neither confirm or deny knowing any other spies however. 

I am from Littleton CO and my current "home course" is Harvard Gulch. 

Best thing about golf in my region is that there are so many options for golf, practice, and equipment. The worst thing about my region is definitely going to be the region and the decently long off-season. 

I am a photographer by trade but it is slowly going by the wayside with so many capable personal devices on the market. Cell phones and Go-pros have really made photography something that everyone can do and I don't hate that idea. Currently I am setting up a YouTube channel to document my journey from no experience to "scratch golf" so I have been focusing on that as I get my fundamentals in order. I have also been dabbling in golf club repair, restoration, and customization so maybe some of that on the side.

I picked my username as it fit the bill. After a longer than I would like to admit brainstorming session I settled on Ace Apprentice and I like it given the fact that I am still very much in the fledgling stages of learning this lifetime sport. 

Welcome!

[Rob Person]

2 hours ago, AceApprentice said:

Hey everyone, figured this was the most logical place for my first post on the forum. 

I  started this season (2024) after years of interest and golf video games.  I don't have an official handicap yet but in the couple of rounds I have played of 9 hole par 3's I am shooting around a 40 while I figure out the fundamentals. (Putting has so far been my Achilles' heel.

Golf is great for me since I have some medical issues that don't allow me to be as athletic as  used to be while still giving me an excuse to get out there and enjoy the courses and do something physical. It's also great that I have somehow convinced my wife to go with me so the quality time out there hitting balls is always nice!

MyGolfSpy provided me some SUPER valuable articles in the very beginning of my life as a golfer and I just stuck with it as I continued on. I can neither confirm or deny knowing any other spies however. 

I am from Littleton CO and my current "home course" is Harvard Gulch. 

Best thing about golf in my region is that there are so many options for golf, practice, and equipment. The worst thing about my region is definitely going to be the region and the decently long off-season. 

I am a photographer by trade but it is slowly going by the wayside with so many capable personal devices on the market. Cell phones and Go-pros have really made photography something that everyone can do and I don't hate that idea. Currently I am setting up a YouTube channel to document my journey from no experience to "scratch golf" so I have been focusing on that as I get my fundamentals in order. I have also been dabbling in golf club repair, restoration, and customization so maybe some of that on the side.

I picked my username as it fit the bill. After a longer than I would like to admit brainstorming session I settled on Ace Apprentice and I like it given the fact that I am still very much in the fledgling stages of learning this lifetime sport. 

Welcome aboard!  You should definitely deny knowing any other Spies here (just in front of the wife )  but MGS is a sacred place as well!  

[twjones08]

Hello all,

Long time follower of mygolfspy but just joined! So welcome to my first post.

1. I got my first clubs when I was a kid but didn't actually step foot on a golf course until college, since then I've been hooked and playing for about 10 years now. I don't have an official handicap but I typically shoot in the low to mid 80s.

2. My favorite part of golf is the comradery. Being out there with friends and having a few drinks is hard to beat. I'm also competitive so throw in there that even a friendly match is still technically a competition and I'm all in. 

3. Like I said I've followed Mygolfspy for awhile now and routine use the site to look up reviews and specs but never joined. But that has changed now! Getting the notifications of new stuff happening and being able to pick the brains of you all will benefit me tremendously I think, and maybe I can help you as well.

4. Originally from NW Missouri but currently living in the Manhattan, KS area, my home course is Stagg Hill Golf Club where I am a member.

5. The best thing about golf in my area is we do have a pretty good selection of courses and typically you can golf for at least about 9 months out of the year. On the flip side the worse part of this region is although there are a lot of courses several are in terrible shape due to poor management or the fact they get played so much and so hard.

6. I am a safety professional.

 

7. My username was just an easy one to remember sorry no cool story behind it. 

 

So there is my intro to the forum and hope to speak with you all more. Always looking for tips and tricks so feel free to send them my way. Thank you all!

[William P]

6 minutes ago, twjones08 said:

Hello all,

Long time follower of mygolfspy but just joined! So welcome to my first post.

1. I got my first clubs when I was a kid but didn't actually step foot on a golf course until college, since then I've been hooked and playing for about 10 years now. I don't have an official handicap but I typically shoot in the low to mid 80s.

2. My favorite part of golf is the comradery. Being out there with friends and having a few drinks is hard to beat. I'm also competitive so throw in there that even a friendly match is still technically a competition and I'm all in. 

3. Like I said I've followed Mygolfspy for awhile now and routine use the site to look up reviews and specs but never joined. But that has changed now! Getting the notifications of new stuff happening and being able to pick the brains of you all will benefit me tremendously I think, and maybe I can help you as well.

4. Originally from NW Missouri but currently living in the Manhattan, KS area, my home course is Stagg Hill Golf Club where I am a member.

5. The best thing about golf in my area is we do have a pretty good selection of courses and typically you can golf for at least about 9 months out of the year. On the flip side the worse part of this region is although there are a lot of courses several are in terrible shape due to poor management or the fact they get played so much and so hard.

6. I am a safety professional.

 

7. My username was just an easy one to remember sorry no cool story behind it. 

 

So there is my intro to the forum and hope to speak with you all more. Always looking for tips and tricks so feel free to send them my way. Thank you all!

Welcome to MGS and the Forum! Great group of members here who are willing to share information! Choose your poison and get involved!

[Preeway]

3 hours ago, twjones08 said:

Hello all,

Long time follower of mygolfspy but just joined! So welcome to my first post.

1. I got my first clubs when I was a kid but didn't actually step foot on a golf course until college, since then I've been hooked and playing for about 10 years now. I don't have an official handicap but I typically shoot in the low to mid 80s.

2. My favorite part of golf is the comradery. Being out there with friends and having a few drinks is hard to beat. I'm also competitive so throw in there that even a friendly match is still technically a competition and I'm all in. 

3. Like I said I've followed Mygolfspy for awhile now and routine use the site to look up reviews and specs but never joined. But that has changed now! Getting the notifications of new stuff happening and being able to pick the brains of you all will benefit me tremendously I think, and maybe I can help you as well.

4. Originally from NW Missouri but currently living in the Manhattan, KS area, my home course is Stagg Hill Golf Club where I am a member.

5. The best thing about golf in my area is we do have a pretty good selection of courses and typically you can golf for at least about 9 months out of the year. On the flip side the worse part of this region is although there are a lot of courses several are in terrible shape due to poor management or the fact they get played so much and so hard.

6. I am a safety professional.

 

7. My username was just an easy one to remember sorry no cool story behind it. 

 

So there is my intro to the forum and hope to speak with you all more. Always looking for tips and tricks so feel free to send them my way. Thank you all!

Welcome to the forum!

[Rob Person]

Welcome aboard!

[JFergen]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I had played alot when younger.  Things get in the way, kids money, working on a career.  Now that my kids are HS age and I am settled into my career, I have found myself playing or practicing as much as possible these last couple years.  

What do you love about golf? The Challenge.  I would consider myself one of those guys that is usually pretty good at any sport I do, but golf is equal parts fun and frustrating.  I think that is what makes it click for me.  

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? I have been looking at reviews for a long time, but finally decided to join and contribute.

Where are you from?  Sioux City Iowa.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  We have many courses close by.  Most of the courses are kept in great shape.  I guess I cannot really comment on the worst things in my region because they are all gripes that everyone has anywhere.

What do you do for a living? Sales

How’d you pick your user name? Name

[William P]

6 hours ago, JFergen said:

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? I had played alot when younger.  Things get in the way, kids money, working on a career.  Now that my kids are HS age and I am settled into my career, I have found myself playing or practicing as much as possible these last couple years.  

What do you love about golf? The Challenge.  I would consider myself one of those guys that is usually pretty good at any sport I do, but golf is equal parts fun and frustrating.  I think that is what makes it click for me.  

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? I have been looking at reviews for a long time, but finally decided to join and contribute.

Where are you from?  Sioux City Iowa.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  We have many courses close by.  Most of the courses are kept in great shape.  I guess I cannot really comment on the worst things in my region because they are all gripes that everyone has anywhere.

What do you do for a living? Sales

How’d you pick your user name? Name

Welcome to the Forum!