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Too much stuff I don’t need, but can’t make myself get rid of.

Play a lot of ping pong.

My course, and several others have free ones. Even more affordable.

Make more putts.

Second round today, and results were much better. The sound is much quieter than my 400 max, and I hit several drives that I didn’t think I hit well, but they were out there much longer than I thought.

I have played it a number of times, and I’m always blown away by the scores the pros shoot. It is not an easy course.

I have pretty much given up walking for the summer. The combination of heat and humidity has really intensified the last few years here in N.C.

Honda Pilot and Subaru Outback. I take my clubs when car shopping, and if the clubs don’t fit, the car is out of consideration.

Check a couple posts above.

Or, right to left for a lefty.

I just wear a rain glove when it’s hot.

Thanks. We have a new superintendent coming in, so that’s a step in the right direction. We have a members meeting scheduled with the owner in about 6 weeks. It will be interesting to hear what the future plans will be. Even with all my complaints, I like the club, and I’m hoping things can get turned around.

Tried it today, and hit the longest drives I have ever hit on two holes. The others were a bit erratic. I hit some right, and hit some left. I was very straight with the G400 Max. I’m getting a 440 adaptor put on my 400 shaft. Hopefully, it’s just a bit of getting used to something new.

I did start watching it. My inner 14 year old boy found some parts funny. I watched about half, I may, or may not watch the rest.

Things were better prior to the renovation. Just about everything has declined. I’m only staying because of the group I play with, but that might not be for too much longer.

I’m watching it now. Pretty goofy, but entertaining.

The owner paid for the renovation, with no assessment. We just had to pay our dues, and meet our food minimum. He’s not going to pay to have it done again. Plus, if we close for an extended period again, there will be a mass exodus. I gave them the name of an architect that has restored some classic courses, one of which our owner is a member, but I suspect money was part of the decision to pick the guy he did.

My 400 max broke last week, and I got a 440 max to replace it. I have been practicing with it, and it seems ok, but just not the same as the 400. I’m playing tomorrow. Sure hope it works.

The superintendent has been fired. The GM, who was the previous superintendent, is taking over for awhile. A new guy is coming in August 4th. There a lot of angry members right now. I’m going to hang in there, and see if things improve, but I’m thinking about leaving. Locker room is filthy. I prop open the on course bathroom doors with trash cans because they stink. Landscaping around the clubhouse and flower beds around the course are not being maintained. It’s a mess over there right now.

Just found out they have already hired a new superintendent. Starts Aug. 4. All I know is he’s coming from the eastern part of N.C. Hope he has experience with bentgrass.

I don’t think it would be a very good job. There are three private clubs in town, and we are #3 by a wide margin. There are two semiprivates nearby that are in better shape, and one is a better course. I don’t know if you are familiar with Ellis Maple’s, but he was Donald Ross’s construction foreman, and he designed our course. The renovation took away a lot of the characteristics of Maples design. I won’t go into specifics, but the bunkers were built horribly. The tees are too small. I was given a tour while the greens were growing in by the GM. As we went around, he kept pointing out things he didn’t like. I was keeping my mouth shut, but I was seeing the same things. I wanted to ask him why he didn’t say anything while the work was going on. It was a fun, playable course prior to the renovation, but the architect, Bob Moore, screwed it up. Not many members like the changes. I really like the group of guys I play with. The guys in the pro shop are great guys. The wait staff is not real efficient, but they are very nice. Those are the things that I enjoy most, and keep me there.

I watched the trailer. Believe I’ve seen enough.

Now I’m sure it’s Saturday.

Just found out that our superintendent has been fired. The gm, who was the previous superintendent, will take over until a new superintendent can be hired. Never enjoy seeing someone lose their job, but it had to be done. Hopefully they can turn things around.

They are probably entitled because the course allows them to be.