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Category: Life

Lost another buddy to cancer

This hasn’t been a very good year. I’ve just lost my 2nd buddy to cancer: Jake Almond. Jake was a pretty old guy, about 79. He was a member at one of my clubs since probably before I was born.…

My Patience is wearing a little thin…

It was an unfortunate start to the last stretch of the season. I missed the first two cuts and put up two of my highest rounds of the year. I was disappointed yes but just more shocked than anything. I…

Category: Life

Inside Lehman

So you’re thinking this is going to be an inside scoop on golfer Tom Lehman? Sorry to disappoint you, but this is a little piece on an awesome place I visited this last weekend. The reason I missed Corey Pavin…

Category: Hackers, Life

Time for some range work

A month ago my ball striking was just about the best ever. Now? I think I’ve played 36 holes without one drive on the sweet spot. I’m still in the low to mid 70’s but it’s all smoke & mirrors…

Category: Hackers

Match results

First round of this year’s match play at one of my clubs… The guy I played against was a very nice chap and putted lights out. He didn’t miss a putt until 17… 1. Par 5: I par, he birdies…