“Golf is golf, you hit the ball, you find it, and you hit it again” – Lon Hinkle, Pro Golfer

“The most abysmal advice given by the ignorant to the stupid” – Tommy Armour, on keeping your eye on the ball

“It could be worse, I could be allergic to beer” – Greg Norman, on being allergic to grass

“Easy, I missed a 20 footer for a 12” – Arnold Palmer, on being asked how he could possibly shoot a 13 on a hole

“The older you are, the longer you used to be” – Chi Chi Rodriguez

Time to get ready for the U.S. Open! I am pulling for Justin Johnson this year.

So, the weather is starting to change, though I do not believe that we will have a summer. Hopefully the weather will heat up and the fairways will become harder so we can get some role on our drives. We have been playing winter golf since last September here in Oregon. The ball is not carrying the way we wish, every shot plugging, greens real soft, and if you play later in the day bumpy from all the players.

Hack Fest is “official” at our home course Diamond Woods Course in Monroe Oregon; we have our set weekday tee times set under our group name. I am also marshaling for Diamond woods this year. I have always wanted to see how a golf course functions as a business, and after talking with the course owner, I signed up to marshal. I am looking forward to volunteering out there.









This year’s weapons of choice-
Irons-
Taylormade Tour Burners-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, P
Woods-
21 Degree Hybrid - Snake Eyes Quick Strike
18 Degree Hybrid - Snake Eyes Quick Strike
17 degree FW- Orlimar
13 Degree 3W - Adams Tight Lies
10.5 Degree Driver- Taylormade Burner
Putter-
Ram Zebra




I am suffering through inconsistent play this year, not being consistent off the tee’s, quick swings on my long irons, and not following through with my chip shots….I have scores between 44 & 54 for nine, and 92 & 104 for 18…My putting is getting better, but I need to take more time reading the green and less time over the ball.

FORE!

John and I at the Callaway Golf Center in Vegas last year for Hack Fest 2010…yes, he was having fun, that is his happy face!

February 4th…..Can’t wait to try this driver!