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In Need of Some Golf Wisdom

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ar3inc:
Many golf shops will offer used clubs.  I would recomend either a decent (good shape) used set or basic generic (knock offs) starter set.

schro:
First Off, don't buy OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) gear. This would include name gear like Titleist, Taylor Made, and Ping. They will pin the cost of advertising on buyers b/c they pay endorsement fees to PGA pros to use their gear. Unless having name gear is important to you and your ego, it's really not worth the extra $$$.

For 7 years, I have played Snake Eyes irons made by Golfsmith.com. I had a set of irons custom fit for $220 (incl. shipping) by Jim McLain (www.mclaingolf.com). The custom fitting was performed over the phone with me on speaker phone and taking measurements while writing on the wall with a pencil. Since then, Jim has kept my specs and he builds the best stuff out there. I have tried most equipment out there and have not hit anything better. If you want good equipment at a great price (excuse the corny line), get in touch with Jim and tell him Steve Schroeder sent ya' !!! If you're just starting out, shy away from a driver and any iron longer than a 5 iron. I don't like hybrids (prefer fairway woods), but most teachers and equipment experts universally suggest hybrids. The Snake Eyes line are regarded as some of the best hybrids ever made.

As far as lessons go, that's more of an individual thing. I haven't taken a lesson since 2001, because I have a pretty good idea what works for me and it's just a matter of practice for me. Also, I've played my best golf this last year (handicap down to a 4) by having a few cocktails and relaxing while I play.

Obviously I love talking golf, so feel free to ask me anything.
Schro

wpruitt:
Check out some of the videos made by the golfing great (and fellow Georgian) Bobby Jones.  They are compiled from some shorts he made in the 1930's.  The man's techniques were flawless then ... and flawless now.  Also, a great movie was made about him winning the Grand Slam.  It is on video / dvd and stars Jim Caveziel.

Robmeister:

--- Quote from: pburke on February 02, 2007, 09:06:24 PM ---
wanna make golf more fun?   slam a beer for each stroke over par.  makes the back nine more interesting. 8)


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Don't think I overlooked this nugget of sound wisdom, Paulie O0

PBurke:
thought maybe it was another failed attempt. been off the game lately.

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