[choodi]

Finally started playing regularly again after about a 15 year hiatus. Came within 2cm of a hole in one last weekend and had a decent round overall.

Putting is still my nemesis. No matter how much i practice, i just struggle to "get" putting. Happily, my short game is better than ever, especially my chipping. I need some time on the range to get my driving and long irons back to a decent level too.

Looking to buy a new set of clubs soon, so ill be trawling the thread for some ideas.

[Gamecocks625]

Are golf shoes worth it for someone who plays about 5-6 times a year?

I get the feeling I should go ahead and get some, but I've just not really felt the urge to run out and buy a pair.

[Circle T]

Are golf shoes worth it for someone who plays about 5-6 times a year? I get the feeling I should go ahead and get some, but I've just not really felt the urge to run out and buy a pair.

I normally wear mine, but I haven't worn them at all yet this year. I have a pair of Adidas outdoor trail running shoes that I'll wear if I'm just hitting balls and messing around. Unless it is really wet from rain or dew, the added traction of spiked golf shoes aren't totally needed. This will, obviously, vary from person to person, depending on how hard you swing and how much rotation you have. My tempo and swing speed aren't that high, though, so I can get away with it.

But yea, if someone is only playing, roughly, once a month, they are probably not needed. If you can find some you like that are cheap, get em, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. As long as you have a shoe with some traction, and it isn't wet, you probably won't notice.

[Keen]

I normally wear mine, but I haven't worn them at all yet this year. I have a pair of Adidas outdoor trail running shoes that I'll wear if I'm just hitting balls and messing around. Unless it is really wet from rain or dew, the added traction of spiked golf shoes aren't totally needed. This will, obviously, vary from person to person, depending on how hard you swing and how much rotation you have. My tempo and swing speed aren't that high, though, so I can get away with it. But yea, if someone is only playing, roughly, once a month, they are probably not needed. If you can find some you like that are cheap, get em, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. As long as you have a shoe with some traction, and it isn't wet, you probably won't notice.

Agree! I played a good part of last season in sneakers and actually hit the ball much better (prob due to me being closer to the ground). And I swing pretty hard and rotate quite a bit, and had no problems with slipping unless playing on wet grass. Now I use Ecco Street Premier, and they work fine. Looking at True Linkswear shoes now tho. So if you don't want "real" golf shoes, those could be an option. Otherwise just play in sneakers and see how they feel.

http://www.truelinkswear.com/

http://www.eccousa.com/shoes/golf/me...12/detail.aspx

[bluehat9]

Got a taylormade 5iron in the mail today, thing is a beast. Took it to the crappy range closest to me so I don't really know how far I was hitting it yardage-wise (you are on elevated tees hitting garbage balls into water), but it could be a full club longer or more than what I have now (ping g2 from maybe 2003? I'm sure that's one reason why). Wish I had brought my 4 iron instead of just the two 5's, but didn't have a lot of time anyway.

Head is pretty big/fat and kind of makes a sound more like a hybrid or wood than an iron though? Definitely putting it my bag and taking out one of my current clubs either way, lol.

[Shadybiz]

Shanks!!!

Update: Well, I survived. Not a great round, but not a disaster, either. I didn't shank at all, but I chunked a few, and found out that I really need to work on those pesky half-strength wedge shots.

[Gamecocks625]

Played a round with my Adams Golf hybrids....man these are good. I was hitting some shots I never was able to pull off before.

[Shadybiz]

^^^^

Hybrids are awesome when you hit 'em right. I've had a few spectacular par saves after horrible tee shots thanks to my 3 & 4 hybrids.

Ugh...I'm signing up for another round of lessons, this time from the place near me that does the video analysis. I started out this season hitting them real, REAL good, but I seem to have fallen into a slump. Woods are good, but irons have been just terrible. Would be good to just get a second set of eyes on what I'm doing. They do 4 one-hour lessons for $300, so that seems well worth it, when you take into account the video analysis.

[Keen]

Played my first round on sunday. Results were so and so. Totally lost my game between holes 2 and 7, but overall I'm pretty satisfied. Driver worked all right, putter worked surprisingly well. Drained a couple (3-4) of 10+ footers, and had only 3ish three puts. Other than that my short game was awful. I was actually scared to hit sandwedge from the fairway 50 yards out. So have to work on that. Also hit the ball pretty thin on a couple of full shots, but that'll, hopefully, pass. Excited to be playing again!

[Circle T]

Played my first round on sunday. Results were so and so. Totally lost my game between holes 2 and 7, but overall I'm pretty satisfied. Driver worked all right, putter worked surprisingly well. Drained a couple (3-4) of 10+ footers, and had only 3ish three puts. Other than that my short game was awful. I was actually scared to hit sandwedge from the fairway 50 yards out. So have to work on that. Also hit the ball pretty thin on a couple of full shots, but that'll, hopefully, pass. Excited to be playing again!

My Mom had a little thing she did on shots like this that really helped her, and I've since adopted it as well. She would think to herself, sometimes quietly outloud, "Laaaa-tee-daaaa" during the swing. The "Laaa" on the takeaway, "Teee" at the transition, and "Daaa" on the downswing. Consciously thinking about that with a few practice swings, and even during the swing, helps smooth out my tempo, which is often the cause of yips or shanks with short game. Plus, if you're thinking about something simple like that, you AREN'T thinking about other stupid stuff that might cause more problems.

I've done this for quite some time, and it really helps me. I'll often do that for most of my shots when on the range too, as it helps ingrain a smoother tempo for me, which can be my main problem. Maybe give that a shot.

[Keen]

My Mom had a little thing she did on shots like this that really helped her, and I've since adopted it as well. She would think to herself, sometimes quietly outloud, "Laaaa-tee-daaaa" during the swing. The "Laaa" on the takeaway, "Teee" at the transition, and "Daaa" on the downswing. Consciously thinking about that with a few practice swings, and even during the swing, helps smooth out my tempo, which is often the cause of yips or shanks with short game. Plus, if you're thinking about something simple like that, you AREN'T thinking about other stupid stuff that might cause more problems. I've done this for quite some time, and it really helps me. I'll often do that for most of my shots when on the range too, as it helps ingrain a smoother tempo for me, which can be my main problem. Maybe give that a shot.

Thanks, I'll give it a shot! Or aim for the short rough :D

[CitizenCope]

Can't stop the slice. Just can't do it. I know what I'm supposed to be doing but my body won't let me correct it. On practice swings and at the range sure but on the course I go back to my steep, outside in swing. Shame too because I'm making such good contact. I might duff a ball once or twice a round.
Think I may need some sort of training tool to force new muscle memory to try and forget how I've been swinging for 20+ years. Not going to be easy.

[Anno]

Take a bunch of balls to the range, fill a water bottle with sand or water and put it by the just past the tee to the inside. Swing to miss that. It'll basically force you to keep the club inside. Putting your left foot a bit ahead of your right also promotes an inside swing and a draw.

[CitizenCope]

Take a bunch of balls to the range, fill a water bottle with sand or water and put it by the just past the tee to the inside. Swing to miss that. It'll basically force you to keep the club inside. Putting your left foot a bit ahead of your right also promotes an inside swing and a draw.

Good tip thank you, will try it.
Could not believe one of my divots last weekend. Ended up in the rough to the right of the green but never seen one of my divots so far from square. \
Maybe I should cut down on the booze when playing.

[ElNino]

Good tip thank you, will try it. Could not believe one of my divots last weekend. Ended up in the rough to the right of the green but never seen one of my divots so far from square. \ Maybe I should cut down on the booze when playing.

Drinking while golfing is fine line indeed. Ideally you drink just enough to relax a bit and allow your swing to be smooth with little "thinking" involved while not drinking enough to inhibit your motor skills. I have found that I prefer to not drink at all while golfing as I rarely find I enjoy the beverage as much as I do after the round. That, and it really sucks when you break the seal while on the course. ;-)

[Shadybiz]

Drinking while golfing is fine line indeed. Ideally you drink just enough to relax a bit and allow your swing to be smooth with little "thinking" involved while not drinking enough to inhibit your motor skills. I have found that I prefer to not drink at all while golfing as I rarely find I enjoy the beverage as much as I do after the round. That, and it really sucks when you break the seal while on the course. ;-)

Yep. I used to have beers on the course, but I decided that it's just not for me. I think it's pretty much not for most people, really (though I would say some can pull it off), and it also dehydrates you. Gatorade on the course, and beers afterwards. Much better in the air-conditioned clubhouse, anyway.

Edit: I played last week at a course that is actually 3 nine-hole courses. The marshal wanted us to tee off right behind a foursome that seemed to be already pretty buzzed, and had a cooler on each cart. I asked to be sent to one of the other courses, and he was fine with that, luckily. Sure, they could have been a group of guys that play like the pros when lit, but that's usually not the case.

[Bladenic]

I've never golfed in my life, where would be a good place to start and learn? Trying to learn to golf over the summer.

[Shadybiz]

^^^^^

Disclaimer: I am 100% not a sage on this.

Answer: Best advice is to find out where your local driving range is, and see if they have a pro there that gives lessons; I find that most will. Think about just taking one lesson with him or her. I think it's important to get started off correctly. I didn't take lessons for a few years after I started, so my instructor had to fix LOTS of incorrect swing mechanics.

If you like what you learned, and want to continue, I would encourage you to immerse yourself in the game; that's the best way to learn, other than the lessons. Watch the pro tournaments on TV (the Players is this weekend!), and watch youtube videos (Clemshaw is excellent). Read books, too. That, and of course sign up for more lessons!

[phisheep]

I've never golfed in my life, where would be a good place to start and learn? Trying to learn to golf over the summer.

I'd forget about lessons to start with. Fills your brain up with too much guff.

Find a friend who plays a bit, have one session on a range with him just to get the raw basics. Then provided you are not irredeemably awful, go out for a full round on a quiet public course.

Count every stroke you make, even when you miss.

You'll get a huge number. Don't be embarrassed about that - we all did it.

Now think about maybe a lesson or two, or some range practise, Because now you know what it is you need to focus on (hint - focus on the stuff you did really badly at on the course).

After every lesson get back out on the course and watch your score tumble. Heck of a motivator.

[Anno]

I'll second learning on the course. If you have a quiet (and hopefully cheap) course nearby go hang out there in the evenings. Hit as many shots as you can. Once you find how you like to swing, go hone that on the range. Play with friends if possible, especially if they are knowledgeable enough to give you a critical eye. Prepare to be frustrated but ultimately rewarded. Golf is the Dark Souls of sports.

[Shadybiz]

Had my second lesson with my new pro the other day. It went very well, and he adjusted some things that I had fallen off on since the last time we saw each other; back to hitting the ball fairly well.

On another note, I played a round with my dad, uncle, and 20 yr old cousin the other day. My cousin shot a 77...and was upset about it. I would be dancing if I had a round like that. He has been playing since he was 4, though, so I guess he's used to shooting a bit better.

[Victory Red]

I currently shoot in the 90s and would LOVE to shoot in the 80s. I'm sure its the same for your cousin where all he wants to do is shoot par. We'll never be satisfied.


People who have been playing golf their whole life and have ugly swings frustrate me. I have a friend who does so many things wrong in his swing but he is a scratch golfer for having played golf over 20 years.

I've only been playing two years and want results very quickly. I'm starting to learn that it's okay to have a few things not be perfect and leave them the way they are while I work on more important things that are impacting my swing.

No one ever taught me to HIT DOWN on the ball. Such a crazy concept that hitting down on the ball makes it go up. So this year I've been working on just getting my hands ahead of the ball and taking a nice divot. Its been working well for my short irons, I can get them up and landing softly, but its not working out so well on my mid/long irons. Gotta keep working on that.

[SupraDarky]

I'm heading to Golf Town tomorrow and want to buy my first Hybrid (24°). Which one should I get from this catalog ? I really have no idea.

[XiaNaphryz]

I'm heading to Golf Town tomorrow and want to buy my first Hybrid (24°). Which one should I get from this catalog ? I really have no idea.

What iron are you meaning for it to take the place of?

[SupraDarky]

What iron are you meaning for it to take the place of?

I want to replace the 2 and 4 iron. I'm guessing 24° would replace the 4 iron?

[Keen]

I'm heading to Golf Town tomorrow and want to buy my first Hybrid (24°). Which one should I get from this catalog ? I really have no idea.

I'd suggest going to a shop or range to try them out. If that's not possible, Adams is generally considered to be the best hybrids. Their new super hybrid is supposed to be really good and really long.

[Shadybiz]

No one ever taught me to HIT DOWN on the ball. Such a crazy concept that hitting down on the ball makes it go up.

Very very important, yes. It was one of the first things my dad taught me years ago (but then I went on to pick up many bad habits, which my instructor is in the process of breaking me of).

I'm heading to Golf Town tomorrow and want to buy my first Hybrid (24°). Which one should I get from this catalog ? I really have no idea.

I would agree with Keen; just try them out. I do love my 3 and 4 hybrid; they have saved me after many errant tee shots.

I played 9 holes yesterday; I went birdie, par, bogey, par, and then my usual assortment of bogeys and doubles. Pretty good, really, considering I usually only get 2 or 3 pars over 18 holes, and that was my third birdie ever.

[Anno]

I'm heading to Golf Town tomorrow and want to buy my first Hybrid (24°). Which one should I get from this catalog ? I really have no idea.

I replaced my 2 iron with an Adams Speedline 5-wood over the winter and couldn't be happier with it. For once I have normal distance gaps down from my driver.

[Archaeopteryx]

Had my second lesson with my new pro the other day. It went very well, and he adjusted some things that I had fallen off on since the last time we saw each other; back to hitting the ball fairly well. On another note, I played a round with my dad, uncle, and 20 yr old cousin the other day. My cousin shot a 77...and was upset about it. I would be dancing if I had a round like that. He has been playing since he was 4, though, so I guess he's used to shooting a bit better.

Hah, I shot a 78 last week and I was dancing with joy lmao

I picked up the game a few years ago, with a basic set of Slazenger clubs. I bought a Taylormade Burner 2.0 Driver this spring when a local shop was having a good sale, and my dad bought me the matching 3-wood. I've definitely noticed an improvement, but the only thing is with my drivers is I almost always pull them far to the right (and I mean FAR) and I'm working on correcting that myself, though it's been hard. Trying to keep my left wrist straightened, without compromising the swing I've become accustomed to is quite a task, and I'm thinking about taking some lessons.

Love the game, it's a nice challenge to put myself through, and is always a great time with friends and family.

[SupraDarky]

I'm back from Golf Town, I ended up buying a 3 Iron Adams IDEA a12 OS Hybrid.

It felt really good when I tried it on the simulator they have. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow, going for an 18 hole at 7:30am. :)

[JonStark]

So, for what it's worth, after years of dreamin' of it, I'm decided to start golf.

What advice can GolfGAF provide ? Were to start ? Practice pass / personal lessons ?

I'm totally lost.

[Anno]

So, for what it's worth, after years of dreamin' of it, I'm decided to start golf. What advice can GolfGAF provide ? Were to start ? Practice pass / personal lessons ? I'm totally lost.

Find a halfway decent Wal-Mart caliber set of clubs, locate a cheap course close to your house that's often deserted in the evenings and go play. If you have a friend or two that plays, and hopefully one that's halfway decent, bring them along and pay attention to how they play certain shots. When you stop being total shit (basically not topping every shot) and decide you might actually like the game, then look into a proper set of solid game-improvement irons and maybe a lesson or two if you want to. If you just have time to practice focus on chipping and putting above all else.

Beginning golf is frustrating, but it's really worth the effort. I always tell people to wait until they hit their first really great shot, even if it's just a wedge to a few feet to save par. If you aren't into it at that point you probably won't be; if you are then it's a fantastic game.

[ChanHuk]

So I was looking through my garage and found some of my old clubs. Are Tommy Armour still considered a good beginners brand? Lost a considerable amount of clubs so I want to get a new set. Always liked my set of Tommy Armour clubs but I was told that Sports Authority owns the brand now.

[Kosmo]

So I was looking through my garage and found some of my old clubs. Are Tommy Armour still considered a good beginners brand? Lost a considerable amount of clubs so I want to get a new set. Always liked my set of Tommy Armour clubs but I was told that Sports Authority owns the brand now.

845s ?

If so, they are fine. The best golfer in my league (3 handicap) still uses a 20 year old set.

[ChanHuk]

845s ? If so, they are fine. The best golfer in my league (3 handicap) still uses a 20 year old set.

I have 845s from 2004. Over that time Sports Authority bought out the brand and I dunno if the quality is still the same. They sure look flashy now though.

[Shadybiz]

I just cured myself of about 2 weeks of shanking the ball with the irons. It was very frustrating, because I was hitting my woods perfectly fine, but just couldn't get the club on the ball with the irons. Shortened my backswing, and flexed the knees just a tad more, and I was cured (and hitting it further than I was with the full backswing). Felt real good; I was having a really wretched time.

Edit:

I've definitely noticed an improvement, but the only thing is with my drivers is I almost always pull them far to the right (and I mean FAR) and I'm working on correcting that myself, though it's been hard. Trying to keep my left wrist straightened, without compromising the swing I've become accustomed to is quite a task, and I'm thinking about taking some lessons.

Couple of things to try:
1. Try maybe moving the ball up an inch or so in your stance. Just that little bit of extra distance might be what you need to align your wrists properly.
2. For practice, move your right leg back (as in behind you). Alot of the time, if you're pushing them like that, it can be because your shoulders are opening too much on the downswing, so the clubhead will lag way behind your hands. Having the right leg back like that will make it harder for your shoulders to open.

It could be other things, but those are just 2 simple things to try.

I always support the idea of lessons; just remember: you might get a little worse before you get better, just because you'll be learning new ways to play the game. I am living proof :)

[nicoga3000]

FINALLY got some golf in this weekend.

Played a pretty OK course here in Indy called Eagle Creek. We played the Pines course, which is a little easier than the Sycamore course they have. The fairways were in decent shape, but the rough was misery. It was pretty much hard-pan. Played an OK round - shot a 92. Not great, but definitely not a bad outing for the first chance to grab my sticks all year.

We also got 9 in at a local course by me called Twin Bridges. My company has a membership there, so I golf for free (along with anyone I bring with). The guy who owns that course has done a FANTASTIC job keeping it. The fairways were green, the greens were awesome, the tee boxes were clean. The rough was mixed, but the state of the rest of the course really made all the difference. Shot a 44 - birdied a LONG par 5 (haven't done that in a LONG time) and grabbed a few pars. Crappy short game and added unnecessary strokes on other holes.

I found a few things I need to work on. The birdie on the par 5 showed me that I have the ability to execute when everything comes together. My drive was great, my second shot was with a hybrid and about 120 from the pin, my chip was spot on - 9-iron with a slight open face to stop the ball, and a nice smooth ~8' putt. I mean, when you play a hole like that, you feel like a champ.

Hopefully I can get out again in the next week or so. I have a few things to work on, and with a bucket at the range, I may be able to make some real progress before the year wraps up.

[choodi]

Ok, sp I am looking to buy a new set of irons soon.

Does anyone have ideas/recommendations/advice?

I am pretty much a weekend hacker, so I don't need anything too expensive/professional, but I would like something that will last me for a while and not leave me wanting to upgrade again too soon.

I am more interested in something that is easier to control rather than something that is going to give me more distance.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Anno]

Ok, sp I am looking to buy a new set of irons soon. Does anyone have ideas/recommendations/advice? I am pretty much a weekend hacker, so I don't need anything too expensive/professional, but I would like something that will last me for a while and not leave me wanting to upgrade again too soon. I am more interested in something that is easier to control rather than something that is going to give me more distance. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

What kind of budget are you working with? When I was trying to upgrade on the cheap, I paid $20 for a full fitting from Ping, found out what color dot I was then put together a set of gently used irons from the previous generation using that color. Ended up paying a bit more to have half an inch added, but overall it was a good price for great clubs. Something like a G5 or G10 should be cheap at this point and are still great game-improvement irons that will last a long time.

[choodi]

What kind of budget are you working with? When I was trying to upgrade on the cheap, I paid $20 for a full fitting from Ping, found out what color dot I was then put together a set of gently used irons from the previous generation using that color. Ended up paying a bit more to have half an inch added, but overall it was a good price for great clubs. Something like a G5 or G10 should be cheap at this point and are still great game-improvement irons that will last a long time.

I am not even sure about the budget, but I don't think I want to spend more than $500.

I live in Australia so that probably means about $300-400 in the US (we pay heaps more for everything here). I am willing to shop around and even buy second hand if that means I get something that suits me better.

I will have a look at the Ping clubs you recommended and see what I can get.

[nicoga3000]

I am not even sure about the budget, but I don't think I want to spend more than $500. I live in Australia so that probably means about $300-400 in the US (we pay heaps more for everything here). I am willing to shop around and even buy second hand if that means I get something that suits me better. I will have a look at the Ping clubs you recommended and see what I can get.

I got my Burner v2 irons for like, $200 and the driver for $120. For $300-400, you can a really great set of clubs via second hand shops for sure (maybe even new at places trying to dump them). Those Ping clubs Anno suggested are a great set of clubs that will keep you busy for a while.

[CitizenCope]

Wow not much interest in the Ryder Cup here at GAF unless I'm missing a thread in my search. USA?

[XiaNaphryz]

Wow not much interest in the Ryder Cup here at GAF unless I'm missing a thread in my search. USA?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=42645600

[CitizenCope]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=42645600

Thank you. What the hell, my search got me only older Cup threads.
Done with golf for the year because of my back so this is all I've got. =

[Victory Red]

So, there's this new "revolutionary" golf tracking device/software called Game Golf.

There is a Indigogo setup for you to contribute and receive a discounted unit.

Higher donations also get you signed units from Graeme McDowell or Lee Westwood. Both are signed on as endorsers.



You put those "pins" in the butt of your club, one pin for each club. Place unit on your hip (by the look of the video its very small, like the palm of your hand.) But the end of your club onto the unit, hit ball. Thats it.

Social media aspect of friends and stats come with the software. Will retail for $250. Early backers get it for $150.



I backed them early, one of the first 300. Hoping to get my unit by July.

Indigogo LINK

[Enron]

Finally decided to get back into golf after a hiatus of 10+ years. I was never very good to begin with, so I figure im going to be starting all over from square 1 again.

Went to Golfsmith and PGA Tour Superstores this weekend to see what I could cobble together from the Pre-owned selections.

Holy FUCK.

Basically, any good club/set of sticks that is over 5 years old is SUPER cheap used. I saw iron sets that were hot as shit when I was still playing and over 1000 dollars new going for less than a hundered dollars used. The Great Big Bertha Warbird was the big money driver of choice, it was 400 bucks. I picked one up in great condition for NINE dollars.
Mind = blown.

Ended up buying a set of Ping ISI-Ks (when I was in college, these were expensive as shit) that looked like they might have been played 10 times or so. 80 dollars. Picked up some callaway X and Ping G2 3/5 woods, 15 dollars each. I put together an entire bag of Ping and Callaway for under 200 bucks, and that includes the cost of the bag itself.

I lack a putter, but I can just bum one of those off one of my pals. Really excited to get back into it!

[elfinke]

So, there's this new "revolutionary" golf tracking device/software called Game Golf. There is a Indigogo setup for you to contribute and receive a discounted unit. Higher donations also get you signed units from Graeme McDowell or Lee Westwood. Both are signed on as endorsers. [/IMG]http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/691856/pictures/original/20130305151509-GYGTagsiPhone.jpg?1362525309[/IMG] You put those "pins" in the butt of your club, one pin for each club. Place unit on your hip (by the look of the video its very small, like the palm of your hand.) But the end of your club onto the unit, hit ball. Thats it. Social media aspect of friends and stats come with the software. Will retail for $250. Early backers get it for $150. [/IMG]http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/693647/pictures/full/20130306150255-Stats.jpg?1362610981[/IMG] I backed them early, one of the first 300. Hoping to get my unit by July. Indigogo LINK

This looks and sounds like the business, thanks for the heads up. I'll be interested to see how the general forumites of GolfWRX and so on respond.

Heading into the colder and shorter days, golf season is coming to an end :( Though teeing off into the fog with freezing cold and wet conditions (sometimes frosty greens) is a kind of fun.

Didn't realise there was a golf community on GAF, though it doesn't surprise me.

I played a round of golf with some work colleagues a few weeks ago for a fund raising event. 4 man ambrose (everyone tees off, minimum amount of tee shots per player, then you play the best drive and everyone hits from that spot until the hole end).

Ended up winning some wines and free food at a local restaurant, repaid the entry fee. Good stuff given the other 3 people don't have handicaps.

More over though, it was the first time I've played golf with people you have to front up to on Monday. Thankfully I didn't play my worst (though at times it was close) round of the season so Monday I didn't walk into the office with a paper bag on my head. But it was one of the first times I've questioned my sticks and what the hell I was doing!

[Victory Red]

Finally decided to get back into golf after a hiatus of 10+ years. I was never very good to begin with, so I figure im going to be starting all over from square 1 again. Went to Golfsmith and PGA Tour Superstores this weekend to see what I could cobble together from the Pre-owned selections. Holy FUCK. Basically, any good club/set of sticks that is over 5 years old is SUPER cheap used. I saw iron sets that were hot as shit when I was still playing and over 1000 dollars new going for less than a hundered dollars used. The Great Big Bertha Warbird was the big money driver of choice, it was 400 bucks. I picked one up in great condition for NINE dollars. Mind = blown. Ended up buying a set of Ping ISI-Ks (when I was in college, these were expensive as shit) that looked like they might have been played 10 times or so. 80 dollars. Picked up some callaway X and Ping G2 3/5 woods, 15 dollars each. I put together an entire bag of Ping and Callaway for under 200 bucks, and that includes the cost of the bag itself. I lack a putter, but I can just bum one of those off one of my pals. Really excited to get back into it!

Thats awesome. Yeah, over the past 5 years we've been repeadedly hit with "this is a breakthrough club" every year, so essentially no one is buying any older stuff since marketing makes it seam like if you're not swinging this years drive you mine as well be swinging bobby jones'.

This is the first year that I'm not going to tinker with anything. I've been playing golf for 4 years and I've had at least 4 different complete sets.

I'm a very short hitter, can hit it straight but goes no where. 8-Iron 100yds. Driver 180yds. (I'm a fully healthy 29 yr old LOL.) I read tons of material on the golf swing. So I bought a stand for my phone, recorded some videos and downloaded some golf swing apps and got to slow down my swing. HOLY SHIT was I casting/releasing the club super early, not even close to at the ball. I'm surprised I was making contact at all. Anyway, I've been working on that the past few months and definitely seeing better results (Got a drive out to 230yds WOOOO)

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heh. i've been using the same clubs since 2003/2004, though i hardly play anymore.

i wish i had more time to practice/play to justify buying new clubs, but i've become so comfortable with my set i don't want to tinker with anything. the only things i actually see myself doing is getting a new driver, maybe get my 4-wood reshafted. i would love a new set of irons.

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I'm a very short hitter, can hit it straight but goes no where. 8-Iron 100yds. Driver 180yds. (I'm a fully healthy 29 yr old LOL.) I read tons of material on the golf swing. So I bought a stand for my phone, recorded some videos and downloaded some golf swing apps and got to slow down my swing. HOLY SHIT was I casting/releasing the club super early, not even close to at the ball. I'm surprised I was making contact at all. Anyway, I've been working on that the past few months and definitely seeing better results (Got a drive out to 230yds WOOOO)

This is like, everyone's problem. I started playing in 1994 off and on and it wasn't until 1998 when one of my college roommates who played on his HS team taught me to slow down my swing, and to shorten my backswing. Jesus, instant results. It's the main thing wrong with self-taught golfers. We all see pros on tv that take these massive backswings and we think that's the way we are supposed to hit - not so.