The official golf thread

Very nice looking course. I have been out of it for a few weeks now with my newborn. Hopefully i can get back out on the course starting next week!!

 

Have you used golfnow.com (owned by the golf channel) for discount play? I use it all the time & save a ton of money. Saturday I played for $18 with one of their hot deals..

 

Does anyone know what tournament this came from?

 

It was reported that his wife was able to get out safely and he was able to par the hole.

 

Looking at getting new golf shoes. My 6year old footjoys are hurting my feet by the 14th hole. Any suggestions for very comfortable shoes?

My brother recommended Ecco Biom Golf Hybrid @ $190 . Is it worth that price? I have $45 in Amazon gift certificates & can get the shoes for $145. My Footjoys were $80 onsale.

 

So you're saying 'his game was so hot, it was on fire?'

 

Rule number one - wear what is comfortable for you. Personally, I prefer the Footjoy shoes, but I have wide feet and have trouble finding a proper fit. The Ecco shoes have been favorably reviewed but if the fit is not good, they won't help.

 

Over 400yds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDThOdPizOM&feature=player_embedded

 

So im looking at getting a cheap set of clubs to get started playing. can anyone suggest something that is decent? Im going to put my cap @ 500.00

 

Craigslist, my nephew bought a set of almost brand new complete set of Nike irons for $300

 

I purchased a set for my son from "Play it again sports" I paid $110 for 3-pw, sw, & w3. You can get alot of newer sets for a $500 limit. I would check the manufacturers used site.

I also picked up a 2nd set for his Mother's house from a friend for $120. a 5 yr old Callaway set.

Taylormade Preowned

Callaway Preowned


Iron sets under $400 @ golfsmith
http://www.golfsmith.com/

Stick with top brands like Taylormade, Callaway, Ping. Stay away from off brands or ones sold at walmart. Stay away from wilson, & macgregor.

 

I have not picked up my clubs in a while... I need to get out.

 

X2 on callaway pre owned. Good deals.

 

Also... My advice is skimp on the putter. You can get away with a cheap one until you're tiger woods.

 

Best to test putters out to get a feel for what you like. Don't get one that is heavy. I have a buddy that bought one just for its looks & the thing is too heavy. He misses alot of putts. You don't have to spend alot on a putter. Lots of good deals on used ones at various stores.

 

If you are new to golf & want to enjoy it more. I recommend golf lessons. Here is a site you can get 5 lessons for $99. It is in a group format but very helpful.

Get golf ready

 

Since you are from SoCal, I suggest you check out Roger Dunn golf shops. There are a few locations that you can visit. You can pick up a pretty good set for cheap, you just gotta dig and try them out. Great thing about shopping at Roger Dunns is that you get a 90 day trial period. So if you don't like it or can't hit it straight, you can return it for store credit and pick something else.

 

RockBottomGolf.com can be your friend. I bought my driver off of that site

 

The Costco stores in central Indiana are carrying a really nice Callaway set for around $500.00.

 

in the market for a new Driver im kinda looking a the Taylomade R11. anyone have anyothers that are good? looking in the 299 to 399 range