The Good Morning Thread

[David Leighton Reid]

Good Wednesday morning!

 

[GolfSpy_KFT]

GM all! We got a TON of rain overnight and had a flash flood warning, but seems to be all good on that front. Avoided hail and tornados in our neck of the woods as well, thankfully. The course was projecting to open either Friday or Saturday, but if we get more heavy rain I could see them pushing it back or going walking only to start, which would be fine with me as it would mean less golfers initially. happy hump day, all!

[Lee Stanek]

Good morning all!!  Misty and foggy here.  Busy day at work and home so should be good. Playing some sim golf this weekend while the courses dry out.  

[tony@CIC]

Morning everyone! Not much on thee schedule today. I cleaned out a portion of our garage attic and will be heading to the county dump later. Maybe a bit of practice in if its not too hot out there. Our condo association has a social event today. Other then that it's a pretty laid back day. 

[Merlin1313]

GM Y'all !!!! Happy   day!!!!! 90* yesterday afternoon- 28* this morning. High expected somewhere around mid 50s- did I mention that we're supposed to have some pretty strong winds. Well Toto we ARE in Kansas- hopefully a relatively uneventful day- but that could change in a heartbeat. Hope the playuhs today have nothing but F&Gs while the rest of us save our respective days. Just another walk in the park- we got this. @David Leighton Reid thanks again- we appreciate the humor!!!!!!!!!!!

[Triple_Putt]

Morning all!  Late start for me today.  Going to be cloudy all day, but warm, so going to get some yard work done and then go hit a small bucket of balls on my way to the dentist.  Have a great day everyone!!

[Invader Zim 315]

Energy drink replacing the typical coffee today, it's that type of morning.

What is saving me is knowing the quest for GREEN starts tomorrow.  Happy Masters Eve y'all

[Kenny B]

6 hours ago, berkeleybob said:

Morn all!

Woke up to this sort of sight. Loving life at the moment. 

Have a great day today.

I'd like a painting just like that!!  Wow!!

[cnosil]

Morning all.   Watching the golf channels live at the masters and feeling a little regret since I could be walking the grounds at Augusta today.  Most won’t get this but I was there in 2010 so I have seen the course before and a month or so ago I just didn’t feel motivated to go basically because I am kind of a homebody.   
 

supposed to be a beautiful day so i am going to try to get to the course after work to practice putting and short game.  
 

hope everyone has a great day.  

[Kenny B]

Good... hot coffee...morning!  It's a beautiful sunny day and about 10º warmer that usual when we tee off (It's below freezing now).  Yesterday morning my wife and I went to the furniture store, and apparently WE bought a kitchen table.  Don't know what it looks like... ordered and will be here is 2-3 weeks.  

[fixyurdivot]

Top of the pot everyone .  During league play almost 2 months ago, with a par, par start, I hit a drive off #3 tee at Cimmaron; the conclusion of which felt like someone stuck a shank in the mid-lower right side of my back. I took a 10 on the par 5 and probably should have headed off the course, but did not.  After a few days of rest and taking Aleve, it felt okay and I resumed play.  Apparently "okay" means my desire to play exceeds my tolerance for discomfort. 

It's not a debilitating type pain, but just enough to make deep turns with the longer arrows uncomfortable. So, I reluctantly have taken this entire week off my four scheduled rounds, hoping some extended rest will help.  I suppose the upside is that is muscular and not spinal.  Looking at a diagram of muscles and tendons of the back is like looking at a commercial aircraft wiring diagram - lots of stuff in there.  

Having recently relocated, and busy with so many other things, we've not yet established doctors.  One of the guys in my Thursday group recommended a PT but, guess what... I need a referral.  So, yesterday I signed up with a GP but they are scheduling appointments later in the month.  By the time I get to PT, it could be May .

My next round is Monday.  Do I test it out or give it more time?  A week of no golf seems like eternity but if I keep re-injuring this could be a protracted cycle.  Maybe these type injuries take much longer to heal... dunno... not dealt with this before.  What say the "Morning coffee crew"?

 

[Merlin1313]

2 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Top of the pot everyone .  During league play almost 2 months ago, with a par, par start, I hit a drive off #3 tee at Cimmaron; the conclusion of which felt like someone stuck a shank in the mid-lower right side of my back. I took a 10 on the par 5 and probably should have headed off the course, but did not.  After a few days of rest and taking Aleve, it felt okay and I resumed play.  Apparently "okay" means my desire to play exceeds my tolerance for discomfort. 

It's not a debilitating type pain, but just enough to make deep turns with the longer arrows uncomfortable. So, I reluctantly have taken this entire week off my four scheduled rounds, hoping some extended rest will help.  I suppose the upside is that is muscular and not spinal.  Looking at a diagram of muscles and tendons of the back is like looking at a commercial aircraft wiring diagram - lots of stuff in there.  

Having recently relocated, and busy with so many other things, we've not yet established doctors.  One of the guys in my Thursday group recommended a PT but, guess what... I need a referral.  So, yesterday I signed up with a GP but they are scheduling appointments later in the month.  By the time I get to PT, it could be May .

My next round is Monday.  Do I test it out or give it more time?  A week of no golf seems like eternity but if I keep re-injuring this could be a protracted cycle.  Maybe these type injuries take much longer to heal... dunno... not dealt with this before.  What say the "Morning coffee crew"?

 

It almost sounds similar to what I deal with on occasions(sciatica). Mine's usually on the left side but it occasionally flares up on the right. I'm DEFINITELY not a doctor and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express, but it MIGHT be a possibility to check into- FWIW

[tony@CIC]

8 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Top of the pot everyone .  During league play almost 2 months ago, with a par, par start, I hit a drive off #3 tee at Cimmaron; the conclusion of which felt like someone stuck a shank in the mid-lower right side of my back. I took a 10 on the par 5 and probably should have headed off the course, but did not.  After a few days of rest and taking Aleve, it felt okay and I resumed play.  Apparently "okay" means my desire to play exceeds my tolerance for discomfort. 

It's not a debilitating type pain, but just enough to make deep turns with the longer arrows uncomfortable. So, I reluctantly have taken this entire week off my four scheduled rounds, hoping some extended rest will help.  I suppose the upside is that is muscular and not spinal.  Looking at a diagram of muscles and tendons of the back is like looking at a commercial aircraft wiring diagram - lots of stuff in there.  

Having recently relocated, and busy with so many other things, we've not yet established doctors.  One of the guys in my Thursday group recommended a PT but, guess what... I need a referral.  So, yesterday I signed up with a GP but they are scheduling appointments later in the month.  By the time I get to PT, it could be May .

My next round is Monday.  Do I test it out or give it more time?  A week of no golf seems like eternity but if I keep re-injuring this could be a protracted cycle.  Maybe these type injuries take much longer to heal... dunno... not dealt with this before.  What say the "Morning coffee crew"?

 

Bill, sorry to hear about your back. Have you considered a chiropractor or getting or therapy massage? My wife who has bad arthritis (and golfs) swears by both as having value in keeping her pain free. 

[Merlin1313]

Just curious- Is the Kings Point you have listed S/SW of Boynton Beach and was it started up in the early 70s?

[Merlin1313]

4 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Bill, sorry to hear about your back. Have you considered a chiropractor or getting or therapy massage? My wife who has bad arthritis (and golfs) swears by both as having value in keeping her pain free. 

BTW- Chiro and massage therapy seem to work for mine (along with the holt/cold rotation)

[richk9holes]

11 minutes ago, Merlin1313 said:

Just curious- Is the Kings Point you have listed S/SW of Boynton Beach and was it started up in the early 70s?

This is where my father lives.

[fixyurdivot]

13 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Bill, sorry to hear about your back. Have you considered a chiropractor or getting or therapy massage? My wife who has bad arthritis (and golfs) swears by both as having value in keeping her pain free. 

Thanks Tony. Yes, there is a recommended sports PT right near us but I need a referral from a doctor which will be a couple weeks until I get an appt with him.  I'm just in the conundrum of how long to rest it (from full golf swings).

[tony@CIC]

2 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

This is where my father lives.

Kings Point in Sun City Center , Fl. just south of Tampa.

[richk9holes]

A fine morning to all. 2:08pm is my normal time at Colonial Terrace now I guess. Yesterday was fun so I am booking the exact same time today.

[richk9holes]

4 minutes ago, tony@CIC said:

Kings Point in Sun City Center , Fl. just south of Tampa.

Oh, no. The other Kings Point near Delray/West Palm 

I guess he's 30 min sw of Boynton Beach

[tdroma98]

3 hours ago, Merlin1313 said:

GM Y'all !!!! Happy   day!!!!! 90* yesterday afternoon- 28* this morning. High expected somewhere around mid 50s- did I mention that we're supposed to have some pretty strong winds. Well Toto we ARE in Kansas- hopefully a relatively uneventful day- but that could change in a heartbeat. Hope the playuhs today have nothing but F&Gs while the rest of us save our respective days. Just another walk in the park- we got this. @David Leighton Reid thanks again- we appreciate the humor!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!
Wow Merlin, from 90 degrees to 28! Stay warm! 
Another hot day in FL, 70 this morning.  No range time this morning. Worked on taxes last night, late & drains you (mentally & financially )
Stay warm Merlin! 

Have a Great Day! 

[fixyurdivot]

1 hour ago, Merlin1313 said:

It almost sounds similar to what I deal with on occasions(sciatica). Mine's usually on the left side but it occasionally flares up on the right. I'm DEFINITELY not a doctor and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express, but it MIGHT be a possibility to check into- FWIW

Since none of the pain moves down into my hip or legs, I'm guessing not sciatica.  My guess is this;

"Golf-related pain is not limited to the lower back. Middle back (thoracic) pain from golf and upper back pain from golf may also occur without warning, even on the golf course. The sudden pain may be described as sharp or stabbing, and is usually a result of overworked muscles. Pain in the middle or upper back may be related to an overworked erector spinae, a set of 3 muscles that start near the sacrum and run upward along the sides of the vertebral column. When faced with physically demanding movements, the erector spinae compensate for weakness in the larger core muscles and lower back muscles, and are prone to muscle strain anywhere along the back as a result."

I think the "physically demanding movements" fit my swing .  I haven't tried the hot/cold treatment but will start today and through the weekend to see if that helps.  

Found this article interesting.

[richk9holes]

@fixyurdivot hydration is a catch-all recommendation, but probably would help if you aren't currently drinking enough water try staying extra hydrated.

[richk9holes]

I find I always bring water, but sometimes so focused on my game I won't drink that water until the end when I chug half the bottle. Those are the worst days for my back pain, I find.

This also goes to the "taking breaks to play a full 18 your best" idea I've seen someone mention here.

[GolfSpy SAM]

Morning all  

  At my desk, getting through some action items, but have the Par-3 contest on in the background - such a magic place to see, and so delightful to see these guys and their families having such a great time.  

  Cannot. Wait.  For tomorrow

[tdroma98]

33 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Since none of the pain moves down into my hip or legs, I'm guessing not sciatica.  My guess is this;

"Golf-related pain is not limited to the lower back. Middle back (thoracic) pain from golf and upper back pain from golf may also occur without warning, even on the golf course. The sudden pain may be described as sharp or stabbing, and is usually a result of overworked muscles. Pain in the middle or upper back may be related to an overworked erector spinae, a set of 3 muscles that start near the sacrum and run upward along the sides of the vertebral column. When faced with physically demanding movements, the erector spinae compensate for weakness in the larger core muscles and lower back muscles, and are prone to muscle strain anywhere along the back as a result."

I think the "physically demanding movements" fit my swing .  I haven't tried the hot/cold treatment but will start today and through the weekend to see if that helps.  

Found this article interesting.

Excellent post @fixyurdivotThanks for sharing!! 

[Merlin1313]

44 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

Good Morning Everyone!
Wow Merlin, from 90 degrees to 28! Stay warm! 
Another hot day in FL, 70 this morning.  No range time this morning. Worked on taxes last night, late & drains you (mentally & financially )
Stay warm Merlin! 

Have a Great Day! 

Thanks- That's the plan- the rest of the week looks pretty good- 60s-80s

[berkeleybob]

6 hours ago, IndyBonzo said:

I thought that was a painting at first. Gorgeous.  

5 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

Exactly my first and lasting impression - fabulous photograph, find a competition somewhere to enter a nicely cropped version 

3 hours ago, Kenny B said:

I'd like a painting just like that!!  Wow!!

Thanks all! I took a look at it again, and wow! It does look like a painting. Caught the morning light, I guess. 

@fixyurdivot, sorry to hear about your pain. What you’re describing sounds a lot like the injury that made me take a break from golf years ago. I’m no doctor, but just curious, is the pain there now? Or is it only when you swing? Does a Salonpas back patch help?

I think I did massage therapy at the time to get through it.

[fixyurdivot]

2 hours ago, berkeleybob said:

Thanks all! I took a look at it again, and wow! It does look like a painting. Caught the morning light, I guess. 

@fixyurdivot, sorry to hear about your pain. What you’re describing sounds a lot like the injury that made me take a break from golf years ago. I’m no doctor, but just curious, is the pain there now? Or is it only when you swing? Does a Salonpas back patch help?

I think I did massage therapy at the time to get through it.

Thanks.  I've not heard of a Salonpas back patch but might when I finally get into see a PT. The pain has been there on and off whether I'm swinging or not; though seems to amplify after range or play.  Makes me believe I'm just re-injuring and not giving enough time to heal.  I can play through it, though not the most enjoyable, and taking an Ibuprofen or Aleve helps.  But doing so is likely just going to keep it chronic.

 

3 hours ago, richk9holes said:

I find I always bring water, but sometimes so focused on my game I won't drink that water until the end when I chug half the bottle. Those are the worst days for my back pain, I find.

This also goes to the "taking breaks to play a full 18 your best" idea I've seen someone mention here.

I'm getting lots of advice from the locals about keeping hydrated here - especially moving into summer weather.  I'm usually pretty good at doing so but will need to pay attention to this for sure.

[Merlin1313]

1 hour ago, fixyurdivot said:

Thanks.  I've not heard of a Salonpas back patch but might when I finally get into see a PT. The pain has been there on and off whether I'm swinging or not; though seems to amplify after range or play.  Makes me believe I'm just re-injuring and not giving enough time to heal.  I can play through it, though not the most enjoyable, and taking an Ibuprofen or Aleve helps.  But doing so is likely just going to keep it chronic.

 

I'm getting lots of advice from the locals about keeping hydrated here - especially moving into summer weather.  I'm usually pretty good at doing so but will need to pay attention to this for sure.

You might think about getting Voltaren gel- it's pretty good stuff (kinda pricey though)