That's brought back a distant memory. Many years ago I was playing in an inter club friendly and one of the opponents was recounting a story, as one does. My partner eventually said "you are telling this story as if we are interested in it" 😲 I looked around for a rock to crawl under...
Don't get me wrong. I do often have a warm up - grab a couple of irons and swing them half a dozen times. That's all though. Don't want to wear myself out before I even start the game. 😊
My first swing at a golf ball is usually on the first tee. Far too often in the past I have been warming up in the nets only to start shermaning, pulling, slicing, whatever and that has ruined my mental game for a few holes. All because "it's only a warm up" attitude. Similarly, practice...
Currently I have the Morphy Richards machine. Good results but feel that our previous Panasonic one was a tad better - although more expensive. It will take a while to get the mix of ingredients exactly right for you but well worth it in the end. Quality flour is king. PM me if you want...
I think that it might be a case of let them know and there may/may not be a small charge. Don't tell them and it might be a reason to dismiss your claim of the worst happened.
For the same reason I don't tell them I have a burglar alarm. If I did and have a claim and hadn't set it or had it...
You and me both.
I do have to say that I find this thread very amusing at times - particularly regarding the perceived quality of mid/higher priced golf balls from mid/higher handicapped golfers :unsure: ;)