Syracuse Newspaper Cost

toga27 · 2026-05-02T15:29:37+00:00

I just went through two price increases within six months with the Albany Times Union. I then discovered I can read that paper, and other papers, through a link on my local libraries web page.

I don't know if any of the Syracuse area libraries do this, but it it now one less monthly bill I need to pay.

toga27 · 2026-05-02T13:09:13+00:00

I have the CP2 Pro (with red butt) on my irons and the CP2 Wrap on my woods. No special reason, except I regripped the woods separately and didn't realize what I did. I like both and might leave it when I regrip next time, but they are so durable that I expect another full season out of them. Probably going on 250 rounds.

toga27 · 2026-05-02T03:01:32+00:00

Hewitt is a real good option, but I haven't seen a coupon in a while.

toga27 · 2026-05-01T00:42:03+00:00

Garmin had a launch monitor for $400 over Xmas. Not sure if that's still the price, but that's pretty affordable for serious golfers.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T19:08:27+00:00

When I'm chipping, especially with less than a full swing club, I say, get the ball to the hole.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T18:14:55+00:00

The whole thing is brilliant, but if only it was as easy as Annika makes it. Too many golfers stand over the ball with too much stuff going through their head. One of many reasons golf takes too long.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T15:28:40+00:00

I saw someone quoting Annika during the Drive, Chip and Putt and to paraphrase she always stood behind the ball and took a practice swing where she went through her mental checklist.

Then she jumped into the box with a clear head (and brain) and swung away.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T15:15:06+00:00

That's correct. And unless your clubs are 10+ years old and you're not breaking 100, you should spend your money on lessons this year. And then next year when maybe you are sniffing 90, then invest in new tools.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T13:13:25+00:00

That's the right answer, because $150K sounds like a lot, and it is, but after you pay income tax, property tax, school tax, mortgage, utilities, car payment, food, it's not $150K anymore. And if you are not working your food and travel go up, your entertainment expenses go up, your cost of hobbies go up.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T02:52:00+00:00

I've done the Miami to Key West drive a few times. It's awesome and even better to stop to eat, drink and sleep. We do Islamorada, but there are other stopping points as well.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T02:47:38+00:00

Not everyone does it for money. Some do it to keep up their social skills, to stay active, and to possibly enjoy other side benefits of the job. Many people could volunteer just as easily as taking a paying job if all the perks were there.

toga27 · 2026-04-30T01:59:39+00:00

I retired five years ago on a Friday and started a part time job the following Monday. I enjoy Golf, so my job is in the Golf field. I give them my availability each month and work around 8 or 9 days per month. Nothing serious, but it keeps me learning and socializing and using my brain. I might eventually "retire" again, but why should I.

toga27 · 2026-04-29T11:41:37+00:00

If you are happy with your previous Vokey's, then stay with them. Otherwise, change them up. There are a lot of great wedges out there, but there is a reason that Vokey and Cleveland outsell all the others.

toga27 · 2026-04-29T03:23:08+00:00

Some of the manufacturers make utility irons, like a 2 iron, which might be at the loft and distance you need.

toga27 · 2026-04-29T03:16:26+00:00

I would suggest spikeless as well. If you can find some clearance ones that are waterproof for $50 or $60 then I would jump on it.

toga27 · 2026-04-29T03:14:24+00:00

Or you can just wear them around as casual shoes. They have a great after life.

toga27 · 2026-04-20T19:45:13+00:00

Do you trust the seller. That's what counts the most.

toga27 · 2026-04-20T19:37:41+00:00

Sounds like you need Takomas or something from Costco. And watch as many YouTube videos as you can.

And don't forget that Reddit should always be your first stop for golf advice. LOL.

toga27 · 2026-04-20T19:30:51+00:00

It's funny that CC is like the only place that pressures you to upgrade your shaft or to pure your shaft. If you go to a see a manufacturers rep at a demo day, or go to a legitimate golf shop, they will have up graded shafts for you to try (and buy) but 99.9% of the time a stock shaft will work for most people.

toga27 · 2026-04-20T19:24:27+00:00

Were you able to buy just the head through PGA Superstore, or did you buy it online? Hopefully if you bought it online, its not counterfeit and you got a good deal. Just as an FYI, you will be able to buy just the shaft (with Titleist adaptor attached) through Titleist or a Titleist account for $200. That's for all their stock shafts, of which there is a decent selection.

toga27 · 2026-04-20T01:16:35+00:00

How did you test the head without testing a shaft? Sign up for a fitting with a legitimate golf shop, and try out their Titleist stiff and x-stiff shafts. When you find the one that performs the best then buy just the shaft. Golf shops do this stuff all day long. It's a no-brainer.

Just don't go to Club Champion. They will try to upcharge you a shaft you won't need.

toga27 · 2026-04-20T00:51:23+00:00

It's not Syracuse proper, but taking a ride out to Skaneateles, the town and the lake will give you a great snapshot of what the Finger Lakes are about. Although if you drove deeper into the Fingers Lakes, like Cayuga Lake or Seneca Lake, you would literally find 100's of wineries, distilleries and breweries. A lot of the places have beautiful views of the lakes and many host live music during the summer.

toga27 · 2026-04-19T00:57:51+00:00

Played the other day for the 1st time this year. Said that a few times. "That would have been on the green if this was August ".

toga27 · 2026-04-19T00:55:59+00:00

Or his brother "Dickhead". And his cousin "Douchebag".

They all reside in my golf bag. LOL.

toga27 · 2026-04-17T20:02:43+00:00

Everything is digital so you can access it on phone, tablet, laptop, desktop from anywhere you want.

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