[hedoman]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

Played Mallory Hill today and found course in absolute terrific condition. Early in the morning greens were a tad slow but as the wind picked up and they dried out, they became a real challenge as the speed picked up. Everything from T boxes to greens in great shape.

What he said........ditto

[schotzyb]

Played Orange Blossom today. Fairways in great shape. Greens are very nice; a tad slow but eat up with ball marks left unrepaired. I fixed as many as 6 on some greens. It only takes a few seconds to fix one and if we are to continue to enjoy the great conditions on these courses, then everyone needs to do their part and fix their ball marks.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

Played Orange Blossom today. Fairways in great shape. Greens are very nice; a tad slow but eat up with ball marks left unrepaired. I fixed as many as 6 on some greens. It only takes a few seconds to fix one and if we are to continue to enjoy the great conditions on these courses, then everyone needs to do their part and fix their ball marks.

Amen. (Rant on) And why do you suppose they have rakes in the sand traps? Please use them to SMOOTH the sand (including the hole you just dug to hopefully extricate your golf ball), not just drag the rake across it as you walk out!!! (Rant off)

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

Played Orange Blossom today. Fairways in great shape. Greens are very nice; a tad slow but eat up with ball marks left unrepaired. I fixed as many as 6 on some greens. It only takes a few seconds to fix one and if we are to continue to enjoy the great conditions on these courses, then everyone needs to do their part and fix their ball marks.

Can anyone tell me why these ball marks start this time of year???????

[schotzyb]

Originally Posted by golf2140

Can anyone tell me why these ball marks start this time of year???????

I'll give you two guesses and the first one doesn't count.

[Mallory]

Played Hacienda yesterday (11/21/11). I don't think the fairways have ever been better. Greens were in fine shape also.

[Taj44]

Thanks Mallory - good to hear. Hacienda has always been one of my favorites.

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

I'll give you two guesses and the first one doesn't count.

Didn't think "those folks" could hit a green and make a mark.

[Taj44]

I played an executive course yesterday (Belmont - good shape). I think I must have repaired on average 3-4 ball marks per green, for 9 holes. I'd like it if the ambassadors really emphasized the need to repair ball marks to each group before they tee off. Maybe that would help.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Taj44

I played an executive course yesterday (Belmont - good shape). I think I must have repaired on average 3-4 ball marks per green, for 9 holes. I'd like it if the ambassadors really emphasized the need to repair ball marks to each group before they tee off. Maybe that would help.

Taj - One of the problems I have noticed is that some people actually repair their ball mark, but do it by lifting up the damaged turf like they do "up north". But that will result in a dead spot on the greens since the grass lifted in that manner will die. I have mentioned this to several players and almost always get the response that they "know" how to repair a ball mark and don't need to be told how by me. And then there are the ones that think slamming a putter on the depression somehow repairs the dent.

[Taj44]

How true, unfortunately. Lifting the grass up doesn't do anything, you need to kind of push it in towards the center of the ball mark, then tamp it down. It just takes a couple of seconds.

[graciegirl]

My ability to bend over without groaning disappeared about the time I lost the abilty to hit a really decent lofted short iron in order to make a good ball mark.

But I am a responsible golfer and an ex girl scout. I repair my damage.

[hedoman]

Glenview Tally to Stirrup Yesterday

BEST conditions I have seen in any course far and wide north or south. Fairways like carpets! Greens hardly had a mark on them and the speed was good

[schotzyb]

Originally Posted by hedoman

Glenview Tally to Stirrup Yesterday

BEST conditions I have seen in any course far and wide north or south. Fairways like carpets! Greens hardly had a mark on them and the speed was good

Thanks for the report. Playing there Friday morning.

[waynet]

Lopez yesterday....wet and slow...give it a week