I finally broke down and got a new set of Taylor Made Racs. I love them. I've been hitting the same set of Ping Zings for about 12 years. After surgery, my body changed and while my game went away for about a month or two, I decided it was a good time to start fresh with a new set and mindset. Well, I'm killing them and they're straight. I'm down to about an 8 handicap although now that cold weather has come upon us, I haven't gotten to play them but about 10 times. I'll try to keep up with how they're doing (not me but the clubs) in the future. Dave

Hey Sue, my game and swing have changed so much since surgery, I am still trying to find my swing. Used to be I just swung around my tummy, now I have no reference, it is all over the place. The one thing that is awesome is that I make a full shoulder turn, very good feeling. Good to see this board with something on it; I tried to get it going about a year ago (All the old blank postings are mine) but just not enough interest, that suprised me. This Sunday, I will be walking a course I would NEVER have attempted even nine holes before, I cannot wait. Take care, Mike

I walked all 18 holes yesterday, something that I have never done before! I shot a 102 which certainly isn't my best score...but I walked and it was cold out! I just can't wait to take more lessons in spring. Hope you are all getting out there and having fun. Hit them straight! Sue McD 306/228/150?

i just found this board. very interesting. i am three weeks or so from a revision for a failed vbg in 1988. a friend came up to oregon last friday and he challenged me to a contest. his strokes to a green i had to put into the hole for a buck a hole. i cleaned his wallet for 6 bucks. promised to give him a rematch after the surgery and the weight loss. the course here is really nice. i played to a 7 in my youth oh so long ago. really want to play again. thanks for your encouraging post dave

Lynda: Yes I've gotten into the 70's (a 77 and several 80's). I love the summer even though it's very hot here because my shoulders are bad due to wrestling, football and a bad car wreck about 10 years ago. I play during the winter but the heat of summer allows me to not feel it so bad for several days after every round. Good luck and fairways and greens! Dave