The Good Morning Thread

[Rob Person]

5 minutes ago, Samuel09152 said:

Good morning all! 

What a past couple weeks. I am worn out, and this week hasnt even started! We are in for a doosey, that is for sure. I hope yall have a great one. BE THE BLESSING! 

And this too shall pass...

 

[William P]

1 hour ago, StrokerAce said:

morning all... hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and was able to do something golf related.

I didn't have a chance to play but was able to practice for a few hours. 

preliminary results for my wife look good - a very common form of cancer that is treatable. hoping to get more detail soon and get a surgical appointment asap. thanks again for everyone's kind thoughts and prayers. 

pretty sure I need to switch to graphite shafts in my irons. my right elbow - even with a brace on - kills me after playing/practicing. kinda bummed about it, but it is what it is. if anyone has any graphite iron shafts they really like I'm all ears. I typically play a 115-120g shaft - was fit into Dynamic Gold 120, Project X LZ, modus 120 previously but I'm not opposed to something lighter.

have a great Monday!

Glad to hear of your wife's prognosis. Best wishes and positive thoughts will remain with you through this trying time.

[Samuel09152]

5 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

And this too shall pass...

 

My favorite saying of all time! 

[Josh Parker]

34 minutes ago, Shrek74 said:

Good morning, Spies!

Today is a mixed day. On the one had, I made it through another year. On the other, it’s the big 5-0. I think we all have an idea what that means, and the emotions/reflection involved.

I’m many ways, I’ve had a blessed life. Lived in many wonderful places. Worked for some great companies. Made enough money to have nice homes, nice cars, and set up my retirement for that hopeful early exit around 62. Not to mention played plenty of golf over the past 35 years (and go to the MGS Forum trip in a few weeks).

But it’s also been a bit of a lonely existence. Never married, no kids, just my parents, sister, and nephews. Up until now, they’ve always been far away based on where I was working/living. Luckily, I live 4.8 miles from my folks now, and about a 4.5 hr drive from my sister and nephews. So I’m trying to take advantage of being closer to family, but it’s still a lonely life. But that’s just how it is, I guess. I still have hope, but admittedly that hope has begun to fade a little.

Ultimately, it’s just another day. I’ll make it through as I usually do, although there will be cookies today.

Everyone have a wonderful Monday!


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Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day and having family nearby is always a blessing. 

[William P]

1 hour ago, Josh Parker said:

I got to write an article for the main site.  Go check it out.

HERE

Nicely done Josh! Good read and a timely article.

[ILMgolfnut]

Good afternoon Spies! Did my Fit For Golf workout last night, then things got kinda weird around the Casa. So late to bed, not much sleep, and my reflux cropped up about 4 a.m. Fortunately I have a bed that I can raise the head for just such occasions, and I did. Slept until 10. I had forgotten until last night that I had taken today as a mental health day, so no work and sleeping in was okay. Ordered some more dumbbells for use in FFG and in GF's fitness program, so she's on board with it (and actually she ordered them). Planning a treadmill session this afternoon. Then dentist tomorrow. Yuck.

My bathroom scale says I've lost four pounds on FFG. Not sure of the accuracy, but a nice start. Another 15 would be really nice. Got in two pairs of 32 Degrees golf pants which will look nice in Scotland, although I may need a belt to hold them up by then. GF asked me to do the workout in the living room and I did while she watched. She said I look cute working out. Whatever...

[snoopy79]

Morning everyone!

Back to the grind today starting with a long drive to central PA for work the rest of the week. I do have a round scheduled at PSU white course tomorrow after work with a buddy.

Have a great start to the week and keep it in the fairway y’all.


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[rkj427]

@StrokerAce great positive news on your wife's health situation and continued positive vibes along the rest of that journey. @chisag may be one to inquire about for your graphite shaft questions, or @funkyjudge?

@Shrek74 age is just a number, and health and family are priceless gifts. Positive thoughts make all situations better, see the glass half full, not half empty. Make your birthday the best day it possibly can be! 

@Josh Parker very well written article!

Edited May 6 by rkj427

[Dead Solid Bogey]

2 hours ago, EnderinAZ said:

Good morning spies! Woohoo I get to golf today!!! The range practice these last three days shows that my swing did not deteriorate as badly as it normally does from a near 6-week layoff. Thank you LagShot.  Going to get up around 85 with light winds for the walk around the course. Will be putting the MGI Zip Navigator away toward the end of the month when temps crawl up into the upper 90s. I can't carry enough water between water stops when it gets that hot. But for now, careful lifting will get my trolly and bag in and out of my golf cart on my assigned hole so I can walk. 

@Dead Solid Bogey Glad you enjoyed a few holes, and I hope they were relatively pain free.  

Thank you… Pain level has been surprisingly low. I am believing that I may be flinching, bailing out , and /or easing a tad to much into the downswing. I have hit a few shots that would have anyone in any language asking; “ What the hell was that suppose to be “ …. Still, it is good to be back, real good. Need to keep my focus on work for the next few days, then back to golf. 
   Good luck with your round.. Fairways and greens. 

Edited May 6 by Dead Solid Bogey

[chisag]

2 hours ago, StrokerAce said:

pretty sure I need to switch to graphite shafts in my irons. my right elbow - even with a brace on - kills me after playing/practicing. kinda bummed about it, but it is what it is. if anyone has any graphite iron shafts they really like I'm all ears. I typically play a 115-120g shaft - was fit into Dynamic Gold 120, Project X LZ, modus 120 previously but I'm not opposed to something lighter.

 

... I had right elbow issues in the late 1990's and "temporarily" switched to graphite in my irons. At that time they were still poo-pooed by most and for good reason. They were lighter with more torque and an active tip pretty much designed to go farther and higher but not straighter. Aldila changed all that with the NV Tour graphite shaft they designed for VJ. 130 gms and 1.5* of torque with a very stiff tip, it was a replacement for Dynamic Gold. Finally a graphite iron shaft that was more accurate than steel and the industry hasn't looked back. 

... Just take a look at the LPGA tour where most women have faster swing speeds than they typical male Am with their livelihood depending on accuracy, and the majority play graphite in their irons. Steelfibers are the predominant choice but KBS, Mitsubishi and a few others are also played. Many Am's love Recoil shafts and they are also an excellent option. 

... I am a huge Steelfiber fan and if you find the right flex (usually 1/2 to 1 full flex softer than steel depending on how you swing). The feel is extraordinary as the vibration is dampened tremendously compared to steel and it is the vibration that causes or exacerbates joint pain, especially elbow tendonitis. Having suffered severe tendonitis in my right elbow, graphite in my irons caused it to disappear. Testing some Coba MIM irons with 950GH shafts, it took about 1 month and my tendonitis returned. A quick switch to Steelfiber i95's and it was gone. I will never play a steel iron shaft again. 

... Balance is excellent with modern graphite shafts and exactly why someone with Nelly Korda's club head speed plays 80gm i80 Steelfiber shafts and several of the guys on the Champions Tour play i95's. Personally I did not find a ton of difference between Steelfiber i110's and i95's in both feel and performance so I went with the lighter weight. I highly recommend going to a good fitter and testing the graphite irons shafts they offer in several weight classes. 

[funkyjudge]

I had right elbow issues in the late 1990's and "temporarily" switched to graphite in my irons. At that time they were still poo-pooed by most and for good reason. They were lighter with more torque and an active tip pretty much designed to go farther and higher but not straighter

That is generally true, but not entirely so.  By the mid-late 1990s, both G. Loomis and Aldila were making graphite composite iron shafts in the 95-115 gram range that had torque ratings of 2.5 degrees and lower. Aerotech also hit the market with their SteelFiber shafts about this time, and initially SteelFiber shafts were only made in weights between 85 - 125 grams.

[EasyPutter]

2 hours ago, Reggie M said:

Good morning spies, the weekend is over.  Saturday was all rain no golf but then Sunday arrived the rain receded. Our group got out and played 27 holes of beautiful golf in the Shenandoah Valley on Sunday morning and afternoon. We had a group of 16 teams that were randomly selected and the bets were flying. I had a fairly good day shot 38 on the front nine but had a few putting wows on the back 9 and three putted a couple holes and shot 39. Our team didn’t win any team bets. The third nine was better our team took all the bets one of our guys went crazy and shot 34. Now a new week starts so it’s off to the range today. I had Better go out and find a putting green and work on some putts we have a trip to Pinehurst coming up in 2 weeks. I hope everybody had a good weekend and look forward to the upcoming week and more golf.  Hopefully the weather gets better. Hit’em Long and Straight. 

Welcome to the MGS Forum as a participating member and great place for your first post!  If you have been following along before you know this is the best place to get into the flow with regularly posting members, and hoping to see you posting here often, welcome in! 

[J7Hawkins]

It’s a rainy Monday morning here in OK with storms on the horizon threatening severe weather, tornadoes and softball sized hail. I’m about to head to the gym then move the golf cart out of the garage so we can get both cars in before the storm comes. The good news is that the courses could use a little rain, so hopefully the heavy winds pass and leave us with green(er) fairways! Have a great day everyone!

[David Leighton Reid]

Happy Monday, Spies!

 

[ejgaudette]

@StrokerAce glad to hear some positive news for your wife. Also on the graphite shafts side, I switched a few years back and would never go back now.

[ILMgolfnut]

2 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

Planning a treadmill session this afternoon.

2.1 miles, 46 minutes, 250 calories per the dreadmill counter. Who knows if that's accurate, but the sweat was definitely pouring off me (it was raining outside our little sunroom, so plenty of humidity). GF fixed me a protein drink with a banana blended in it when I finished, which will serve as my lunch. Think I'm ready for a nap, which is also a good use of a mental health day.

[ILMgolfnut]

3 hours ago, Reggie M said:

Good morning spies, the weekend is over.  Saturday was all rain no golf but then Sunday arrived the rain receded. Our group got out and played 27 holes of beautiful golf in the Shenandoah Valley on Sunday morning and afternoon. We had a group of 16 teams that were randomly selected and the bets were flying. I had a fairly good day shot 38 on the front nine but had a few putting wows on the back 9 and three putted a couple holes and shot 39. Our team didn’t win any team bets. The third nine was better our team took all the bets one of our guys went crazy and shot 34. Now a new week starts so it’s off to the range today. I had Better go out and find a putting green and work on some putts we have a trip to Pinehurst coming up in 2 weeks. I hope everybody had a good weekend and look forward to the upcoming week and more golf.  Hopefully the weather gets better. Hit’em Long and Straight. 

Welcome to the asylum, uh the GMT! Inmates are generally well behaved....

Everyone who says they're going to Pinehurst gets the same advice from me: Save an hour or two for The Cradle. A helluva lot of fun and a very relaxed vibe. And great practice on irons, chipping and putting.

[cksurfdude]

3 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

But it’s also been a bit of a lonely existence. Never married, no kids .... I still have hope, but admittedly that hope has begun to fade a little.

No. You literally *never* know...

I'll save the long story but I didn't meet my honey until I was 52 (married at 55). Also @Kenny B was older when he met and married his love / best friend Martha. Maybe this happened with some other Golf Spies, too..?

So ya never know when it could happen!

And happy bday!!

...

@StrokerAce .. relieved.

[ILMgolfnut]

3 minutes ago, cksurfdude said:

No. You literally *never* know...

I'll save the long story but I didn't meet my honey until I was 52 (married at 55). Also @Kenny B was older when he met and married his love / best friend Martha. Maybe this happened with some other Golf Spies, too..?

So ya never know when it could happen!

And happy bday!!

...

@StrokerAce .. relieved.

I was married at 23, divorced at 50, met GF at 59, It can happen. Neither one of us has any intention of getting married but the companionship is very welcome.

Agree completely about the good news @StrokerAce!

[Northern Monkey]

3 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

Good morning, Spies!

Today is a mixed day. On the one had, I made it through another year. On the other, it’s the big 5-0. I think we all have an idea what that means, and the emotions/reflection involved.

I’m many ways, I’ve had a blessed life. Lived in many wonderful places. Worked for some great companies. Made enough money to have nice homes, nice cars, and set up my retirement for that hopeful early exit around 62. Not to mention played plenty of golf over the past 35 years (and go to the MGS Forum trip in a few weeks).

But it’s also been a bit of a lonely existence. Never married, no kids, just my parents, sister, and nephews. Up until now, they’ve always been far away based on where I was working/living. Luckily, I live 4.8 miles from my folks now, and about a 4.5 hr drive from my sister and nephews. So I’m trying to take advantage of being closer to family, but it’s still a lonely life. But that’s just how it is, I guess. I still have hope, but admittedly that hope has begun to fade a little.

Ultimately, it’s just another day. I’ll make it through as I usually do, although there will be cookies today.

Everyone have a wonderful Monday!


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Happy birthday  

Id echo what Rob said, you’ve lived on your terms, sounds like life has been good to you so far and you have plenty of it left and you’ll meet someone when the time is right if it’s meant to be

[Erin B]

On 5/5/2024 at 8:42 AM, J7Hawkins said:

Morning everyone! Yesterday I had the chance to go through a taylormade fitting and hit dang near everything they have. I walked away not blown away by the 770s or 790s, liked the QI 10 but it wasn’t much of a step up in distance or dispersion over my gamer, and was actually shocked by how nice the Milled Grind 4 wedges felt. I may switch my wedges later this summer to the MG4 if given the opportunity, those things were nice!

 

BUT, the big takeaway was the BRNR Mini Copper. I absolutely LOVE that club and ordered one with a Kai’Li Blue 70g shaft immediately because the results were insane. My left/right dispersion was half that of my driver and I was seeing carry numbers averaging around 275 with a 14° launch angle. To be honest, at those distances it is not only going to replace my 3W in my bag but will probably make my driver obsolete on most courses/holes. If you get the chance, try one out!

I love my mini driver. It’s the 1st version, not the newest one, but I’m of the same opinion as yours.

[jbern]

Today has been a blur. Don't know if it's because it's a Monday or because work has been crazy. 

On a golfing note, I'm trying to set up a "league" of sorts with 7 golf friends who want to try to golf every Thursday evening. None of us wanted to join an actual league, but just want to try to set a day every week to be sure we're getting to play a little. I'd like to tour the many different courses in our area and maybe set up some short and long-term competitions. I don't think we're going to get it in this week because after today, it's supposed to be wet. We'll see how it all pans out.

Have a good day everyone!

@StrokerAce - Still sad that she has any cancer. Cancer Sucks! Glad it's a fairly common one that can be treated though!

@Shrek74 - Happy Birthday! Enjoy yourself!

@Josh Parker - Great article! Comments are buzzing! It's something I need to work on. I started golf on a HS golf team and we ALWAYS played traditional out-to-in golf. It's hard to change mindsets sometimes. Definitely appreciate saving some time (so does SWMBO!!)!

[sirchunksalot]

5 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

Good morning, Spies!

Today is a mixed day. On the one had, I made it through another year. On the other, it’s the big 5-0. I think we all have an idea what that means, and the emotions/reflection involved.

I’m many ways, I’ve had a blessed life. Lived in many wonderful places. Worked for some great companies. Made enough money to have nice homes, nice cars, and set up my retirement for that hopeful early exit around 62. Not to mention played plenty of golf over the past 35 years (and go to the MGS Forum trip in a few weeks).

But it’s also been a bit of a lonely existence. Never married, no kids, just my parents, sister, and nephews. Up until now, they’ve always been far away based on where I was working/living. Luckily, I live 4.8 miles from my folks now, and about a 4.5 hr drive from my sister and nephews. So I’m trying to take advantage of being closer to family, but it’s still a lonely life. But that’s just how it is, I guess. I still have hope, but admittedly that hope has begun to fade a little.

Ultimately, it’s just another day. I’ll make it through as I usually do, although there will be cookies today.

Everyone have a wonderful Monday!


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Happy birthday! I'll be joining you in hitting that milestone later this year. I have a feeling it's going to do the same to me as far as being reflective goes. Hitting 30 hit me like a ton of bricks and 40 didn't bother me at all. 

It's good you've still got family close to you that you can spend time with, those moments are precious. 

[tdroma98]

5 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

On the one had, I made it through another year. On the other, it’s the big 5-0. I think we all have an idea what that means, and the emotions/reflection involved.

Happy Birthday @Shrek74 ! Life begins at 5-0!!  
 

[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said:

2.1 miles, 46 minutes, 250 calories per the dreadmill counter. Who knows if that's accurate, but the sweat was definitely pouring off me (it was raining outside our little sunroom, so plenty of humidity). GF fixed me a protein drink with a banana blended in it when I finished, which will serve as my lunch. Think I'm ready for a nap, which is also a good use of a mental health day.

I gave up the treadmill during my cardio rehab exercises; my knee just can't take it anymore.  Today I used the recumbent cross trainer and hit 3.5 miles, 401 calories, averaging 7-7.5 mph for 28 minutes.  Worked up quite a sweat.  Today was speed and distance; the next session on Friday will be intervals - 3 minutes at a comfortable pace then fast pace for 1 minute.  That's easier.

[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

I'll save the long story but I didn't meet my honey until I was 52 (married at 55). Also @Kenny B was older when he met and married his love / best friend Martha. Maybe this happened with some other Golf Spies, too..?

 

Yeah but... it wasn't the first rodeo for either of us!!  

[Kenny B]

6 hours ago, Shrek74 said:

Good morning, Spies!

Today is a mixed day. On the one had, I made it through another year. On the other, it’s the big 5-0. I think we all have an idea what that means, and the emotions/reflection involved.

I’m many ways, I’ve had a blessed life. Lived in many wonderful places. Worked for some great companies. Made enough money to have nice homes, nice cars, and set up my retirement for that hopeful early exit around 62. Not to mention played plenty of golf over the past 35 years (and go to the MGS Forum trip in a few weeks).

But it’s also been a bit of a lonely existence. Never married, no kids, just my parents, sister, and nephews. Up until now, they’ve always been far away based on where I was working/living. Luckily, I live 4.8 miles from my folks now, and about a 4.5 hr drive from my sister and nephews. So I’m trying to take advantage of being closer to family, but it’s still a lonely life. But that’s just how it is, I guess. I still have hope, but admittedly that hope has begun to fade a little.

Ultimately, it’s just another day. I’ll make it through as I usually do, although there will be cookies today.

Everyone have a wonderful Monday!


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Happy Birthday!!  So, your birthday is a week before mine.  That make you "older" than I am.  

See you at Kingsmill and we will toast each other!!

 

[ILMgolfnut]

51 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

I gave up the treadmill during my cardio rehab exercises; my knee just can't take it anymore.  Today I used the recumbent cross trainer and hit 3.5 miles, 401 calories, averaging 7-7.5 mph for 28 minutes.  Worked up quite a sweat.  Today was speed and distance; the next session on Friday will be intervals - 3 minutes at a comfortable pace then fast pace for 1 minute.  That's easier.

Fortunately my knees are still good. My back is another issue, after two surgeries and with 25 extra pounds or so hanging over my belt, which does that post-op back no good at all. I'll settle for dropping 15 of those for now. 

[Dead Solid Bogey]

8 hours ago, StrokerAce said:

morning all... hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and was able to do something golf related.

I didn't have a chance to play but was able to practice for a few hours. 

preliminary results for my wife look good - a very common form of cancer that is treatable. hoping to get more detail soon and get a surgical appointment asap. thanks again for everyone's kind thoughts and prayers. 

pretty sure I need to switch to graphite shafts in my irons. my right elbow - even with a brace on - kills me after playing/practicing. kinda bummed about it, but it is what it is. if anyone has any graphite iron shafts they really like I'm all ears. I typically play a 115-120g shaft - was fit into Dynamic Gold 120, Project X LZ, modus 120 previously but I'm not opposed to something lighter.

have a great Monday!

Continued good thoughts and wishes for both you and your lady for her fast and complete medical recovery…….

I went from steel to AeroTech SteelFiber shafts in my irons about 7 yrs.ago…. Still play Aerotech in my hybrids and wedges. Only play 7-PW in irons in the Titleist 350’s. Continuing  with using  graphite shafts  for those irons. Went to senior citizen graphite shafts in those with ( Mitsubishi Tensei AV Red AM2 ) Senior/light/action.
    The orthopedic specialist I recently went to about my hands and wrists believes that the vast majority of nerve and joint damage  is from a lifetime of atrocious life style choices and that golf was at worse at the periphery of causing damage. Unfortunately playing golf did and possibly will accentuate the pain in the hands and wrists. I have had to also attempt to change from a steep attack angle swing to more of a sweeping style.. That isn’t going so well, so far. It is still a work in progress. 

[Dead Solid Bogey]

8 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

I got to write an article for the main site.  Go check it out.

HERE

Interesting article… Gives one,  some things to ponder.