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Went to Walmart to scout out there refurbed balls, they had 48 cheap but they were mediocre at best balls that I wouldnt like at all... they then had a 24pack of Nike refurbs for ~15 but they just didnt look in good shape. They also had 12 ProV1s for $24 in good shape but just didnt want to spend money since I was looking for meh balls so they had a Wilson ball for $15 for 24

pull one out of the box and while they were not super soft, they were reasonable feeling as compared to some Titleist and Nikes I hit... if they suck then I simply use them for a couple holes to warm up and move on to a better ball in my bag which is what I do usually

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07-07-2011 , 09:40 AM

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POKEROMGLOL

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It's not OB if there's no white stakes or if it's not designated OB by the golf course. Sounds like you could still hit it since it's just in the hazard. You just can't bring your bag with you or ground your club.

hmm not that I ever found it, but I'm pretty certain it was in someone's yard/pool/skylight. But hey, it's marked as a hazard, no ob.

Also, by the way, I don't understand my golfing abilities. I'm literally 50 yards behind me brother in law all day long (I'm hitting it 270-280) and he is 60 pounds lighter and 3 inches shorter than me. Then, suddenly on 18, we both hit driver down the middle and I'm 20 yards past him.

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07-07-2011 , 09:52 AM

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prohornblower

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I think that's variance, not "golfing ability".

Your BIL drives it 325?

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07-08-2011 , 11:06 AM

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Spottswoode

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Got invited to a private club outting this weekend at Whistle Bear golf club outside Toronto. Buddy said the greens are rolling 11-12 on the stimp! gonna be insane

http://whistlebear.ca/

I walked the course for a Nationwide event like 6 years ago and watched Jon Mills shoot 63, can't wait to repeat his score. (yah right)

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07-08-2011 , 11:18 AM

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wow, that course looks nuts

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07-08-2011 , 11:21 AM

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bonito

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That is horrible. Does Canada have any nice looking golf courses?

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07-08-2011 , 11:31 AM

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wow, that course looks nuts

7706 yards from the tips, jesus murphy

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07-08-2011 , 11:45 AM

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If I ever meet you Spotts, I'm giving you a swift kick in the nuts for all your brags

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07-08-2011 , 02:02 PM

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tzwien

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Originally Posted by Spottswoode

7706 yards from the tips, jesus murphy

I've played a course that long before, and all I can say is that I hope the fairways are as wide and the greens as big at the course you are playing lol. 77.1 rating...love courses like that. And fast greens make me hard.

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07-08-2011 , 08:57 PM

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Xander

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Scored a Superfast TP with a Tour AD DI-6s for $130. Sold the head and slapped an R11 sleeve on the shaft. This one might work out well.

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07-08-2011 , 09:10 PM

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Biesterfield

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Has anyone used the PureBallStriker (PBS) training aid? I got one and it doesn't seem to be working, I think I am using it wrong.

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07-09-2011 , 12:16 AM

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ph2133868789

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If you are ever in S. WI ... http://www.erinhills.com/erin_hills_...core_card.aspx

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07-09-2011 , 02:42 AM

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john voight

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how many strokes would upgrading to new clubs from 40yo worn pieces of ****s shave?

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07-09-2011 , 03:22 AM

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tzwien

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About 3.50 a side.

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07-09-2011 , 03:23 AM

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tzwien

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If you are ever in S. WI ... http://www.erinhills.com/erin_hills_...core_card.aspx

God. That's a beautiful scorecard.

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07-09-2011 , 06:16 AM

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LFC

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any drills to lower my grip pressure ?

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07-09-2011 , 09:09 AM

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About 3.50 a side.

icwudt...wp sir

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07-09-2011 , 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by POKEROMGLOL

Also, by the way, I don't understand my golfing abilities. I'm literally 50 yards behind me brother in law all day long (I'm hitting it 270-280) and he is 60 pounds lighter and 3 inches shorter than me. Then, suddenly on 18, we both hit driver down the middle and I'm 20 yards past him.

Definitely variance what's your swing speed?

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07-09-2011 , 09:28 PM

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prohornblower

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How do the following items affect driver distance?

Heat
Humidity
Elevation

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07-09-2011 , 09:33 PM

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tzwien

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Heat helps
Humidity hurts
Elevation helps

As for how much, I don't have a clue. I know when I play in Montana things go quite a bit further since it's dry and elevated a lot, but I can't throw out numbers without totally guessing.

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07-09-2011 , 09:44 PM

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prohornblower

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So I guess people can really murder the ball in Vegas?

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07-09-2011 , 10:09 PM

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tzwien

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Affirmative.

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07-09-2011 , 10:12 PM

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Booker Woodfox

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Originally Posted by prohornblower

How do the following items affect driver distance?

Heat
Humidity
Elevation

They've been saying on NBC that the ball goes about 10-12% further in Colorado Springs (6000 ft elevation).

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07-09-2011 , 10:16 PM

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prohornblower

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Pretty crazy. Is that compared to sea level?

When I was like 18 I played a course in Leadville, CO which was supposedly the highest-elevated course in the US. I remember hitting it much further. The 1 or 2 times I hit a decent drive that is.