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It's very hard not to try too hard when matched with a group who are all better than me. That's the only situation where I sometimes start trying too hard and it can really ruin my day. Fortunately, that's pretty rare and there's usually at least 1 guy I can hang with. I'm used to playing with guys who can hit it past me all day. That doesn't bother me and is not likely to change as I age.

Thanks guys for the advise. I have a round at EastLake Sunday. It seems the tee time is full. Should be someone in there that's about like me. Nice easy course too...except for that pond on #9...gives me fits.

Quote: Originally Posted by JimSomebody I've never taught a kid to play golf, but I have heard that there are two approaches when it comes to power. (1) Swing hard; learn control later; (2) Swing with control; add power later. I have no idea which is better (if either is), but I thought I would mention this. Thoughts, anyone? I'm in the "swing hard" group but with one major exception. I taught my young son to swing...

I`ve played with all kinds of players and find that my game gets a little better with the better players,but my game mostly is so bad that if I stopped playing because someone is better then me, I`d never play.I just try to beat my last round and enjoy!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Leaguegolf One practice game that my son really enjoyed (in fact we still play it) is around the practice green. I'd take 10 balls and chip them to the various holes on the practice green and then he had to putt them all in. After he'd counted all his putts we'd reverse roles and he'd chip to the various holes and I'd have to putt them all in. That way, at least I got a little practice on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ty_Webb ...I doubt if they are worried about what you are shooting. ... If you do your bit to keep up, play by the rules and show that you know the game by things like not standing in someone's line or being ready to play when it's your turn, they won't be worried about what score you're shooting. Most people are far too interested in what they're shooting to be concerned with what...

I am leaving for the Bahamas for my annual trek to our resort there on the 18th/ Have a little work to do, but I am sure a little golf and fishing are on the agenda also.

This weekend is supposed to be another great one for golf. Maybe I will be able to get out again. I'm still not sure If I've really missed the game a lot, but I did enjoy the camaraderie of my fellow golfers. It was good to know that my skills hadn't deterioated that much after not playing for a month.

My club course has set the trail fees at about $800 if you want to use their cart, or you can pay ~$1200 and use the club's carts (both, unlimited). So when you factor in the cost/maintenance of the cart, it is almost prohibitive to have your own cart. Or, you can use the club's carts on a 'per use' basis ($10/9 holes; $20/18 holes).

Quote: Originally Posted by Blue_Arc Last week at the muni I got paired with a guy I had met before at another course. Real good guy. Been playing about as long as me and he's worked hard at the game. The tees were all moved back to tips as they were working on the ground. I played 6700 yards as opposed to my regular 6100. I did alright. I shot 100 even but I was hitting the ball pretty good. Had a scratch hole and some bogeys and some...