Remember to Protect Yourself from the Elements

Amos

Don't be a sexist pig. If the ladies want to grow beards, mind your own business.

If the golf thing don't work out for them, they could always get a job with a carnival. Hey, times are tough out there.

Dick

Terry, I noticed they are 11" high, which is exactly jb's waist to top of head dimensions
If I purchase them, will you stick one over jb's tiny head for me

Phillip

Hope it clears up for you folks soon.

Dad is 75, and in great shape. He is a blast to spend time with. Golf is really only an excuse to spend time with him. He has become a great friend He has treated me like the son he never had since the day I married his daughter. Kelly Jo is the oldest of 4 daughters. He does not have the same relationship with any of his other "sons." It is really too bad. The other guys are all big city guys. They don't know what they are missing on having this man as a friend instead of just a father in law. He is just a simple country man who does not fit in with their crowd. He and I are like two peas in a pod. One of Kelly Jo's sisters told her she is jealous of how much time dad and I spend together. I told her to get a set of clubs and come on. At family get togethers it is always dad and I standing in the yard talking about golf and shooting and the other guys standing around in the air conditioning talking about stocks and cars. Guess we all have priorities.

Don't worry too much about dad. That old man is dangerous and cunning. No elderly abuse going on out here. Haha.

Dick

Eldon, it's great advice and everyone appreciates it, but very rarely would there be any specific response to something from "Surge's staff." Your original post was not a question but a statement, so there wasn't anything to answer.

Interestingly, though, if you look at the two latest videos from the Texas golf school, you'll see that Surge is now wearing a solid cloth hat rather than the woven mesh straw hat he had in this video. Clearly he and his doctor came to the same conclusion. 

Janet

Thanks. I know it will rough especially on my grandkids, just like last December was.

I will draw my strength to carry on from the same place it always comes from.

As we say in the rooms, This too shall pass.

I appreciate you,
Dick

Best tip I got years ago about sandtraps. Put the sand behind the ball on green and your ball will also be on the green. If the flag is near the bunker I hit the sand about two inches behind the ball. If the flag is on the otherside of the green then I take less sand, about one inch behind the ball. The length of your swing will also depend on the distance to the flag.

Roy

Of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most. Or, at least I think I do.

Dick

Kenny - that was funny !!! Thanks for the good chuckle!! R2

Lynn

Even if I don't get extra distance, I would get to my ball much quicker.

The grounds guys might not like me walking on their greens with spurs.
Dick

Robert,

You're right, the last thing my putting stroke needs is a mariachi beat. Although, now that I think about it, it might not hurt it....lol.

Lynn42

My only idea on the best sunscreen technology Roy is Neutrogena. High SPF and it is dry to the touch once it dries and not very smelly.

Extra distance comes to those who embrace new technology and are open to change. You are living proof that I am no Steve Jobs. My driver shaft is every bit as revolutionary as when Apple brings out another iPod, IPhone or iPad and sales shoot through the roof. The howling mob of detractors here remind me of all the people (Microsoft backers) who for years were Apple detractors and predicted the demise of Apple.

There are stages of adoption of new technology -- first is denial and denunciation of anything that isn't coming from the established order.

And one more tip on new technology R2 -- the world really is round and you can't fall off the edge.

The first step is to properly learn the Surge Swing, and if you don't have the Foundations Manual and PPGS Swing Series videos, you're going to have a hard time with that. The Spring Tune Up Sale is still going on. Get a good deal on some great videos that will transform your golf game if you're willing to put in the time and effort to read, watch, and learn them well.

Facappr

That is exactly what I thought of during the video. I am going to go get me one. They even have an adjustable chin strap so they won't blow away.

I had started a post about it then saw yours right below mine.

Dick

Roy, I spotted your cunning concept
A horses arse providing a magic cow to a Dick
You are a man whose sickness I admire

SkyeBoat Song, is my favourite a nice rythm and cadence. It might make some sea-sick though, hahahahaha.
My Condolences Dick, My old Mum has been fighting lung cancer etc and three nights ago had a brain haemorrhage, now just waiting. The Specialist said 'when' not 'if'
88 a good innings for a fiery wee Scots lass. In my thoughts and prayers as are you at this time.
We are Blessed my friend.We are broken, but as the saying goes, a creaking can hang for a long time. Think Lucky Be Lucky Dick.
Keep that chin up and battle on. Keep it and YOU vertical in Oklahoma.

Eldn60--Robert F's response to your post is better than I could have written, but I'm posting another reply anyway.  I'm sure that there are a lot of people who read your helpful post about hats, but they may not feel a strong need to reply with a "thank you" note, maybe being reluctant to take up blog space for such a note.  Others of us have become so comfortable posting little notes.

Rest assured, though, that if you ever posted a question on some element of the Surge Swing, or post something with a conversational tone, you'll get responses. 

Robert

Thanks pal. This group has truly become a special place for me.

Dick

Another little tip that I use is, if the course has trees I walk in the shade as much as possible.
I like the tip about taking a visor along.

Roy

I rode a cow once. I jumped off my horse and grabbed the steer by the horns and was supposed to flip it and tie the feet. I slipped coming off my mount and ended up on top of the cow. I went for a heck of a ride. I was laughing so hard I forgot to jump off. When we came to the fence, he helped me dismount.

Some times I have to learn the hard way. As my 1st sgt in the Corps used to say "Life is hard, it is even tougher when you are stupid."

Dick

Hey Dick: Someone on the blog suggested, "Heere's Johnny". I tried it and it works well for me. - I was quite a fan of his. lol R2

Amen Surge on this Video. I have been teaching golf for nearly 15 years and never took into account what the sun can do to me unto last year. My Dermatologist cut three very large holes in my back last year to remove cancerous areas. She fussed at me about protection and it took me nearly a year to take her seriously. She had to remove two more areas recently. My golf shop now smells of sunscreen.

S2:

I have offered (several times) to have my fitter bring back to SC some shafts made from the new technology (Doc doesn't know what it is - he thinks he does but he is wrong) to give Surge a demo. I will pay for the airfare. You must have missed those messages.

I have not seen if Doc or Surge have accepted this offer. So the ball is in their court as to whether or not they want to see a technology that is new to both of them. This new technology will add at least 30 yards to Surge's drives.

jb51 reports that a friend of his in the SD area came upon a new material in a shaft that was delivering 40 more yards. Maybe it is this new material that I use or maybe some other maker in San Diego has also leap frogged anything and everything that Doc can sell as of today.

What we do know is that there is one and maybe 2 offerings on the market now that supply a huge leap in added distance. What I use and maybe something else. My fitter is not shy ... he does indeed talk a lot to anyone and everyone ... so I have no idea who jb51's buddy is or if jb51 was trying to smoke out details and make me reveal what is in my shaft. All I know is that tour pros have seen it, some use it and no one else.

What shocked the heck out of me was seeing the German guy hit my driver and have the ball go 360 yards straight as an arrow. At 66 going on 67 it was fun to hit the ball as far as he can with his brand new R11 Taylormade deal. My head on my driver is an old R7.

DJ is so much more gifted as an athlete than I am and so schooled in how to hit the ball straight that I am guessing he would hit the fairway 80% of the time using my driver and his drives (supposing there is no reason for them to be shorter) would wind up between 340 to 360 yards from the tee. And misses would be very close to the fairway. No Rory type massive hooks to the left. And he would do this using a 75% effort 3/4 swing.

The real deal is this ... the whoosh would happen way way past the ball. DJ would be instantly offput by the massive amount of feel from my club but this is really the club adapting to his swing (like magic) as opposed to what he has now -- too stiff for him and he has to adapt to his driver shaft.

The creator of this shaft I am thinking would even personalize a driver shaft just for DJ but DJ could use mine til it was finished. He would want to get it refinished - I slammed it into the top of launch monitor booth at Stadium.

And a member of the Callaway Staff is being fitted for one of these shafts. That could mean it could be an OEM selection there. I am the person who got him to try my driver. So if or when Callaway can supply it to you then it will fun to see all of you eat crow. yummy hmmm hmmm good. Same with Surge. I think he will want to purchase 30 yards. Rolls off the years real fast.

Now if we can just introduce Gideon Ariel technology to the yahoos here then you can start have a direction for optimizing your body to swing the club in the proper PPGS manner. Feel and real are two different things.

Surge

Thanks for the reminder. That is why we love being part of the Surge Nation. You think about all aspects of making our games and our lives better.

The sun never sets on the Surge Nation.

But, we can make sure it does not burn us up.

Keeping it vertical, and hiding in the shade, in Oklahoma,
Dick

Jack

As usual, you brought a smile to this old cowboy's face.

I needed a reason to smile tonight, and you never let me down.

I guess it would be kind of like touching a cowboy's hat.

We always say you can ask to borrow my truck, or even my wife, but don't mess with my hat, my Harley, or my dog. That will get you killed quick.

I have a friend from England. When I comment on his accent, he says "We don't have an accent, you blokes do."

Smiling through the fog,
Dick

Mike UVA and UVB are not filtered out by hair. Use Sun Screen and do not skimp on the amount. I had my nose and half my right cheek removed about 14 years ago. Because I did not wear a hat and use sun screen. 

T
Thanks pal. I appreciate you thoughts and prayers. There is no such thing as too many prayers.

I guess the blessing we can see here, is that it does not appear as something that will drag on for long with pain and suffering. That and the knowledge that Bill is in the right place with the Lord.

Dick

Ok, T: You caught me off guard with that one!! Funny. lol,lol R2

Dick, Take it off and then replace it after your shot ; - ) Someone was on about sunglasses G.Kay I bought a pair of sunglasses here in Dalian. They are, I think for those who take part in cycling, marathons etc. They have large lenses, and inside the frame, they have an inner removable rubber lining. This keeps dust and cr*p out of my eyes, when it is windy. The arms of the glasses which go over the ear, are contoured to the shape of the head, and have an adjustble elastic band through the end pieces. They are comfortable to wear and no way would they come adrift during your swing. Just a thought!
For all. The vast amount of things you can buy here in China, contrary to popular opinion, are not cheap tat! Compared to three pairs I have bought here [two for me, one for the wife], the expensive Nike ones I bought in UK were cr*p. Comfortable to wear, but the coating on the lenses started 'pitting' and they lost their UV protection.
PS for Brian Harris, they are UV protected and distortion free.

Hey Roy,

Just about to hit the hay when I saw your post. If I have to wait for that to happen I'll be too old and weak to lift a club...lol. Still waiting on the driver from Doc, but more than willing to be patient. Hope you're doing well.

Lynn42

Surge:

Good posting -- and timely too. My father owned and operated a small construction company for many years -- always out in the sun 10 to 12 hours every day. At the age of about 70 he began developing skin cancers that had to be removed.

In addiotn to the wide brimmed hat, his doctor also advocated a full beard for more facial protection. You might give that a thought too. Of course this idea does not work for Kim or JanetM!

keep hitting them STRAIGHT and LONG

Amos

Aaahhaaa - there it is again - that extra 30 yards that we've been looking for !! Where's WK? Maybe he'll have Dick ride a magic cow. Not a pretty picture. Sorry, forget it. lol lol R2

My goodness Bill your are a proliphic espouser of the fertilized verbage of a most deranged and delirious man. (not one mis-spelled word with no spell check, I'm impressed)(I'm talking about my words not his)

What are you talking about you offered to fly your fitter back here to SC. I suggested that as an alternative yesterday and you are now taking credit for it. And. you're saying that you haven't seen a response? And.... you're asking Steve if he perhaps missed something? You are kidding, right? Steve don't miss nuttin'.

I'm calling you now Bill. If I don't get you, I'll leave a message.

Ok, as suspected, no answer and I did leave you my number. Here it is again: 803-798-1030. Call me Bill.

Not really. You just go to Wal Mart, buy some peel and stick Velcro strips or dots, and one quick push up of the left brim, keeps it up until the swing is done and one little pull frees it to drop back down into place. Gotta love Velcro.

Dick Lee--I'm returning heart felt thoughs and prayers to you at this time from those that you sent my way.

CharlieY

Jack

Thanks pal. Knowing you are out there helps a lot.

Dick

Being of Hispanic decent I used to wear wide brim sombreros and I was told it was distracting to the other golfers...so I got rid of the mariachi band...

I recently purchased from Columbia Sportswear Co. what looks like a foreign legion cap. It may look rediculous but it works well and doesn't interfere with the swing. Just bury the ego, progect your face and swing away. George

If you click on the tab above which says "Surges Shop," Then scroll part way down the page, you will find what you are looking for.

Hit'em Long and Straight,
Bob

Simple answer Dick - you are doing their job for them by providing free green areation. R2

Kenny

I owe it all to Ronnie. He had a birthday recently. I was hitting some balls at the range. I was singing the happy birthday song, because I had his birthday on my mind. I realized that if I said "Happy" when I started my take away and "Birthday" as the club contacted the ball, my rhythm was perfect. I have been using that ever since, and it works for me.

I guess we all just have to find that "right" phrase or tempo that works for us.

I am just blessed that the right song for me did not turn out to be a rap song. I think I would just have to give up golf again.

Dick

No idea what you're talking about Bill. Have a nice day. R2

Dick, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless your family.

Surge Nation

What a wonderful day for golf in central Oklahoma. It was about 82 degrees when we finished playing and the winds were light all day. It has been a long time since I wore shorts while playing. I think I scared a few people with my German/Scottish white legs. I am just so happy to not be playing golf in long johns.

I clipped dad's tail feathers by 6 strokes. Nothing real remarkable about the game today. Well, except I was on the green in 1 on every par 3. 1 birdie, 2 pars, and one dreaded 3 putt. I hate 3 putting worse than just about anything.

I know, stop whining, at least I was out there. I am going to try to play a round tomorrow, if the weather holds off on the rain. Then, no more golf till Monday. I will spend some time at the range on Saturday, then work at the course on Sunday after church. If I am able to get out tomorrow, that will make 5 rounds this week. I almost went back out to play another 18 after dad left today. But my loving wife called with a short honey do list. Priorities! I may have to get an unlisted cell number to keep that from happening again. Haha.

Who else got to play today, and how did it go?

Keeping it vertical, and not answering the phone, in Oklahoma,
Dick

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Lynn

Thanks. You are right. I know sometimes we think it is being dramatic when we tell some one to make the most of every moment. But it is true.

One of the worst duties that ever feel to me as a law enforcement officer was when I had to go to a family and notify them of a death. I can't count the number of times they told me the last words they spoke to the deceased were harsh. They were crushed that they would never get to tell that person how much they loved them and they were sorry for what they said. Kelly Jo and I have an understanding about that. No matter what the problem is between us, we always put it to rest and tell each other how much we still love each other before we go to sleep or one of us has to leave for work. You just never know what will happen before you wake up or get home. I don't want the last words we spoke to be harsh. There will always be time to settle the disagreement when we get back to talking about it.

Thanks for your friendship,
Dick

Doc

I knew the Surge Nation would be there with their support, thoughts, and prayers. I also knew that you and several other family members who have been touched by this would be able to relate in some ways the average person would not.

From your lips to God's ears.

Your prayers and those of the other members mean so much to us. I have shared the replies with Kelly Jo. Between the responses when both boys went back down range early and now this situation, she is starting to understand what a special bunch of people are in the Surge Nation. When I first started using the slogan "The sun never sits on the Surge Nation", she just thought it was me being funny. Now, as she has seen the places where the replies are coming from and the times when they are posted, she is starting to understand. This morning she said she was amazed so many people from all over the world were on this one blog and that they even cared enough about some small town cowboy to take the time to reply.

It makes me proud to be a member of the Surge Nation.

Dick

Surge Nation

You all know the old saying, "When it rains, it pours." It was raining when both of our sons got sent back down range early. Well, it just started pouring in our lives. We just got a phone call informing us that Kelly Jo's ex, Bill, the father of our youngest son was diagnosed with lung cancer this afternoon. It is stage 4 and he is not expected to last very long.

We have not passed this on to KP yet. He is already away from his wife and working crazy hours down range. We will probably be able to talk with him tomorrow. He and his dad have a "different" kind of relationship, but Bill is still his dad. The ones I am really worried about are my daughter Missy and my 3 grandkids out here. We lost their grandfather on the other side just before Christmas last year to cancer. They are just so young to have to go through this again.

The good news is that Bill is in the right place with our Lord. That is most important. Please join me in keeping Bill, KP, Missy, and my grandkids in your prayers.

I guess sometimes how many rounds I got to play this week, or being the class clown have to take a back seat to the "real" things that come up in life. Bill is an unusual guy. He can be tough to be around at times, but he has a big heart when it comes to his kids and grandkids. He served our nation in the US Marine Corps where he served in combat in Vietnam.

Keeping it vertical, on my knees, in Oklahoma,
Dick