[JohnFromMaine]

First let me say that I do indeed very much appreciate the dedicated and hard work that the ground crews perform over the night time hours. Considering the over 10 to 12 thousand rounds played each day during the top season, the courses are in marvelous shape and I want to thank each and every one involved.

I would never have started this thread except that that day on Escambia made me realize that maybe a discussion might be helpful. Each season I see 1 or 2 poorly placed pins every once in a while. Once, 5 or 6 years ago I was putting on the 4th hole at Bogart. The hole was 3/4ths of the way up the steep slope towards the right. I putted about 12 feet up to the hole 4 or 5 times with the ball missing the hole and rolling back down to me. My fellow players were all laughing, as was I. How could one not laugh? However, when there are 8 of 9 pins such as that, I think concern should be voiced.

Today, on Volusia, all the pins were in good places. Some were tougher than others and the pin on 9 was particularly challenging but fair. 2 of us missed our putts because of deceptive reads which makes for a good and fair challenge. We were both amazed by the two different breaks but not upset.

Once again, thank you to the ground crews. You are unsung heroes.