No excuses for the White Sox. They lost two games early on - blew a 4 run lead going into the top of the 9th, and then a brilliant pitching performance ... they paid a lot of money and those bats are just going on strike .. .the Indians, on the other hand, have not paid so much money and have assembled a very fine team.
The ugly, cold, bitter, wet, rainy weather has taken its toll - my handicap is up about 7 strokes to 2, which is far more realistic. I continue experimenting with what clubs to use, never again will I carry a driver - but I don't even think a 3-wood (persimmon) is in the cards, although, probably a 3-metal. However, I'm hitting my 40-year old Power Built 4-wood 220, and that compliments my 21 degree metal club that I get about 205 out of.
Other than that, 4,5,6,7 irons, and a very short pitching wedge that has helped me hit every club in the bag farther, because I have to bend more from the knees, assuming a much more athletic position at address, almost like a shortstop.
The most significant difference between me now and me 35 years ago (when I was about a 5 handicap) is that I invariably take enough club these days. If I ask myself, "6-iron or 7?" THe answer is ALWAYS SIX!!
Sometimes have problems pulling up my head, BUT, by focusing my eye to a single dimple of the ball, or something equally small, but seeable, that too goes away.
Financial considerations leave me in Barrington, but if I can ever get my SSDI checks to come again, I will have enough for train fare to Macomb, where I look forward to the opportunity to go around the University Course a time or two with you.
Other than that, my life has been filled with blogs, golf, music, writing, reading, riding the weekend rails ($7 covers it all) and meeting some of the most interesting people you can imagine.
Hope all is well in your world, my beloved mentor, friend, and teacher.
Best regards to you and your family; to you and all you love --
Mark Raymond Ganzer
