I withdrew from a tournament yesterday after it took over 3 hours and 15 minutes to play the front 9. The only enjoyable thing about the round was the guys I was paired with.
So not worth tournament golf at that pace.....
The guys called last night and said it took the 6.5 hours to finish.
I had mine replaced at age 64. I am convinced that doing the rehab exercises before surgery helped me to heal faster. Pedaling on a stationary bike after surgery was productive for me in helping with flexibility/range of motion.
Best wishes for your upcoming surgery---it is truly a game changer...
Got another HOI today! This one on #15 at Harpeth Hills here in Nashville. From the senior tees it was playing about 125 or so uphill. Didn't see it go in but it was tracking all the way.
Ball mark was about 2 feet below the hole.
The closest I can recall at the moment was a charity scramble where Sean Fister (hope I spelled it right) the reigning long drive champion at the time would hit a tee shot for the team in exchange for a donation. It was impressive to see and hear the ball leave his driver.
Harpeth Hills giveth little and takes away much with my game. I've broken 80 there a handful of times but it is tough for me to do. My handicap based on Harpeth travels well though.
I have played from 3 to 5 times per week this summer. My ability to play with a strong focus begins to slip on the back nine of day 4.
I have found that good hydration and nutrition mean a lot in these warmer temps.
I added a 7 wood to my bag with 2 par four tee shots in mind for it. The first requires a straight shot to a narrow downhill landing area but the ball must land softly due to a water hazard bisecting the fairway. The second is a tree lined dogleg left where the right tee shot leaves me about 155...
I go back and forth between the E6 and the E12. Distance from the E6 is a little longer for me but the E12 seems to check up better on finesse shots.
Love the feel of the E6 and I keep coming back to it--and it is a less expensive ball.