New Golf Clubs

[Tyler]

So, I got some new (used) golf clubs tonight.  Now I need to figure out how to swing them!!! LOL

If any of you see a bald guy hacking away at the range, it's a chance it will be me.  I'm going to take some lessons before I attempt to get serious with golfing.  I already know that I have a screwed up swing since I played baseball for so many years.   Though, I can hit my irons straight most of the time.  It's just trying to use my driver and woods that really screw me up.

Any other golfers out there?

[PigPen]

I've made an attempt to play golf. Tell ya what, I'll be at the clubhouse drinkin a beer. When you're done you can come join me. Me playing golf is not pretty.

[Yeti]

We used to play golf, drink, all the time as Cops. Many fond memories from Law Enforcement Golf Outings... hehe

[PigPen]

Much fun!!! Alcohol and golf are a great mixture. Difficult to find a course that will let you do both at the same time.

[PBurke]

we have a course hear that lets you order it from your cart. and they deliver it to the next tee box that you get to. my dad calls it" cow pasture pool " i tried going with my stepdad. it was UGLY. but everyone at work plays and they ask me sometimes so i reckon i should try it again.

[Robmeister]

I've played off and on since I was about 10 or 11...never got really serious...and if you were to take the number of times I've played divided by the number of years since I first played...it might average to once a year.

I've actually spent more time at the driving range than on courses.

I will say--and Tyler, listen up--I've watched the pro opens and what not where they have the "2 minute tips" at the commercial breaks.  But without a doubt there is a video out there called "The Little Green Video" put out by Harvey Pennick that helped my game more than any other advice I've seen or been told. 

It features Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw giving a range of tips that take you from the drive to the green and everything in between....including sand traps.  Great, Great stuff.

[Tyler]

I will say--and Tyler, listen up--I've watched the pro opens and what not where they have the "2 minute tips" at the commercial breaks.  But without a doubt there is a video out there called "The Little Green Video" put out by Harvey Pennick that helped my game more than any other advice I've seen or been told. 

It features Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw giving a range of tips that take you from the drive to the green and everything in between....including sand traps.  Great, Great stuff.

Thanks for the tip!  I'll have to look for a copy for my dad an me.  I'm going to go down and schedule a lesson today or tomorrow.  I can hit my irons straight and far now and my short game is pretty good.  I just can't hit my darn driver.

[PBurke]

THE SLY GOLF TOURNEMENT!! i will be a cart driver/silent caddy. sound good?

[BaldRob]

THE SLY GOLF TOURNEMENT!! i will be a cart driver/silent caddy. sound good?

That does sound good... especially the silent part!!   

[PBurke]

gee thanks bud..............  sssshhhhhhh 

[PigPen]

I've got a few customers that have been asking me to go golfing. There are also a few guys at work (including my boss) that are into it. So, I decided to borrow my stepdad's clubs and I'll give it a go once the weather warms up a little.

[Johnny]

I used to wonder why anyone would enjoy hitting a small ball with a crooked stick, then finding it (sometimes), then hitting it again. It took me a couple of times, but being outside with some good friends drinking some cocktails and smoking some cigars, is a pretty good time, especially when some of those friends are members of some nice country clubs.

I've also closed and started some business on the golf course.

[schro]

My whole family has golfed all our lives (I've been playing for 27 yrs). A few yrs ago, me, my two brothers, and my dad went to Scotland for a 2 week golf/scotch/beer trip. One of the funnest trips I've ever been on. Drinking with the Scots was a riot. Outside of being with wife & kids, no place I'd rather be than the golf course. I'll echo the sentiments about golf & alcohol. They definitely mix. Our home course has a great bar, cool bartenders, and a few regulars that can hold their own in a drinking contest (me included). If you're ever in the Sacramento area, look me up.

As far as golf advice, my biggest tip is relaxing & having fun. I've played my best golf this year (index back down to a 4), mainly as a direct result of relaxing, drinking a few cocktails during the course of the round, and not concentrating on the result, rather focusing on the process. Another piece of advice Tyler ... ditch the driver if you're having problems hitting it. Most average players get more distance (and accuracy) with a 3 or 5 wood. Distance gained because of hang time and accuracy based on the fact that more backspin means less sidespin (hooks & slices).  Lastly, don't buy name brand clubs (Taylor made, Titleist, Ping) unless you get an incredible deal. I got custom fitted for a brand of irons by a guy that I now buy my equipement from exclusively and my irons cost me only $220 (incl. shipping)!!!! Any other golf questions, I'd love to lend a hand. My fees are reasonable (beer).

By the way, I just bought the HeadBlade, Headslick, and Headlube matte finish in prep for the post-holiday shave. Can't wait for the new Schro to surface!!!!!

[Tyler]

Thanks for the advice Schro!  I live in the Bay Area, so I'll have to head over to Sac Town one of these days and trade you some beer for a couple pointers.

[schro]

You're welcome. I grew up in Alameda and my wife & I lived in San Ramon/Dublin until June 200 when we moved up here to Rocklin. Better schools, closer to Tahoe, better golf courses and quality of life. Still, tough to leave the Bay. I work out of my house about 90% of the time but still maintain an office in San Fran.

Whereabouts are you in the Bay?