Thinking of upgrading to the TaylorMade Ghost Spider for 2012. Need to find the right putter for this year. I am good with my TaylorMade Tour Burner SW thru 4 iorn (2010 models), and my Tour Burner Driver still does the job (though I really want to try the R11). I am using a older model TaylorMade 3 wood that Mike gave me which does the job. And of course I have my Snake Eye's fairway metals. Need to hit the range with Mike and big Joe...Fiddler's here I come!!

Taking a big step today as I prep for Oregn golf season...got a carry bag. My goal is to use the carry bag as much as possible...and when not using the carry bag, use my push cart...no electric carts unless playing tourney's that requires you to...

“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!