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Braincase · 02-26-2009, 10:45 AM

And I'm not talking about ping-pong.

I pretty much quit playing golf after my daughter was born about 12 years ago, right after I had a set of clubs fitted for me (Taylormade knockoffs). Now, my kids think they want lessons and my wife has been approached by a friend about joining a local country club (the price is right).

I'm thinking about getting a different set of clubs, something designed for medium to high handicap. I know past of my budget ought to go towards lessons. Part of my thought process for getting clubs also is pretty superficial - if I'm going to be playing at a CC, I don't want to have some sucky knock-offs. I remember being the kid with the shoes that looked like the good shoes, and the ribbing I got as a kid, so under these circumstances, getting a decent set of clubs might be a good idea (yeah, I know the status-symbol thing is stupid, but I didn't say I was going to get the most expensive set I could find).

I know the Callaway Big Bertha irons might not be too bad of a choice, but I'd appreciate some suggestions.

Jerm · 02-26-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Go to globalgolf.com and check out their bargain barrel. I've had two friends who were total golf n00bs that I got completely outfitted (including a bag and shoes) with name brand equipment in excellent shape for less than 300 bucks.

Damn you lol.

Had never heard of this site...just checked it out and I'm already hooked. Just ordered a left Callaway GBB driver for $10. My girlfriend is going to kill me with the amounts of money I'll be spending on this site.

Good lookin out.

smittysbar · 02-26-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

Damn you lol.

Had never heard of this site...just checked it out and I'm already hooked. Just ordered a left Callaway GBB driver for $10. My girlfriend is going to kill me with the amounts of money I'll be spending on this site.

Good lookin out.

Are you a lefty?

**Shaid** · 02-26-2009, 09:19 PM

Clearance sale through 3/1 - worth a look.

http://www.golfsmith.com/ps/index.php?tcode=cj

smittysbar · 02-26-2009, 09:31 PM

I have bought tons of clubs from rockbottom, very good to deal with, another is http://www.3balls.com/

Jerm · 02-27-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

Are you a lefty?

Yup.

phisherman · 02-27-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DomerNKC

i usually pay $25 or under for 18 and a cart.

same as i paid, usually $30 or under with a cart.

but guess what i pay to play disc golf?

$0

the price is right.

PastorMikH · 02-27-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Ugh a few years ago I had JUST picked my first new set of clubs, Ping G5's so on the 7th 8th hole my buddy asks to "try" one out. Yea the ass not only splashed his ball in the pond my brand new club followed!!?!?!?

To this day I have no idea how someone can do this.

If the club slipped I could understand though I would expect him to go in after it.

If he THREW the club after the hit, I'd throw him in after it and he'd never touch another club in my bag.

58-4ever · 02-27-2009, 10:35 AM

I thought this was going to be a cocaine addiction thread.

smittysbar · 02-27-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

Yup.

If you ever need anything, you might shoot me a PM or post it in the Bushwood thread, as I am a lefty also, and seem to always have a lot of extras laying around.

Mr. Plow · 02-27-2009, 12:26 PM

I'm getting a new bag this year. I'm tired of my clubs "sticking together" making for a hard time getting them out/in. Any suggestions on a good bag that works both on a cart and walking?

PS....I've got Callaway Fusion.....Driver through PW. Love them.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-27-2009, 12:31 PM

Sun Mountain bags, FTW.

**Bowser** · 02-27-2009, 12:33 PM

Golf is like a sadist girlfriend - she'll rip your balls up, but you keep coming back for more. I'm the perfect shotgun partner - I can crush off the tee, then stumble my way through the rest. Case in point - I usually can drive a 300 yard green, then end up with a bogey+ due to my inept chipping/putting.

I ****ing love this bitch game.

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Originally Posted by DomerNKC

i usually pay $25 or under for 18 and a cart.

You must play in Plattsburg.

**Bowser** · 02-27-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by phisherman

same as i paid, usually $30 or under with a cart.

but guess what i pay to play disc golf?

$0

the price is right.

Get a job, you damned dirty hippie.

Mr. Plow · 02-27-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Sun Mountain bags, FTW.

Work well on a cart as well?

I'm looking at their site now.....look pretty nice.

**Bowser** · 02-27-2009, 12:37 PM

Speaking of all this, anyone have good leads/ideas on lessons? I figure if I'm going to drop the coin I do playing golf, I really should be a little better at it, you know?

02-26-2009, 10:45 AM
Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	Reentering the world of the frustrating little white ball... And I'm not talking about ping-pong. I pretty much quit playing golf after my daughter was born about 12 years ago, right after I had a set of clubs fitted for me (Taylormade knockoffs). Now, my kids think they want lessons and my wife has been approached by a friend about joining a local country club (the price is right). I'm thinking about getting a different set of clubs, something designed for medium to high handicap. I know past of my budget ought to go towards lessons. Part of my thought process for getting clubs also is pretty superficial - if I'm going to be playing at a CC, I don't want to have some sucky knock-offs. I remember being the kid with the shoes that looked like the good shoes, and the ribbing I got as a kid, so under these circumstances, getting a decent set of clubs might be a good idea (yeah, I know the status-symbol thing is stupid, but I didn't say I was going to get the most expensive set I could find). I know the Callaway Big Bertha irons might not be too bad of a choice, but I'd appreciate some suggestions.
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Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $-1512609	I'm getting a new bag this year. I'm tired of my clubs "sticking together" making for a hard time getting them out/in. Any suggestions on a good bag that works both on a cart and walking? PS....I've got Callaway Fusion.....Driver through PW. Love them.
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