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bess.
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its almost time to dedicate our lives to golf...so i have found this app thats apparently suppose to help you work on your golf game and give you mini sponsors... they are getting ready to release it so sign up to get the latest news on it by signing up!

http://foursum.com/b5dcd6
Mar 27 2013 2:28AM
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BeefiestExpert
Posts: 2804 - Karma: 3,277
That actually looks pretty cool. Most golf apps suck but this might be good.
Mar 27 2013 2:40AM
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Royal-bamboo
Posts: 294 - Karma: 105
I can dig it I haven't picked up a club in 2 months I really need to get back into my mode and what do you guys shoot? In the prime time of your season?
Mar 27 2013 3:06AM
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theBearJew
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I signed up.. Hope its good when it comes out.

Clicky - http://foursum.com/192525
Mar 27 2013 9:09AM
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deepfriedtwinkie
Posts: 434 - Karma: 389
75-79 /claim
Mar 27 2013 10:00AM
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theBearJew
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and for those who want to play some golf right now while you're bored. Check out WTG, https://www.wgt.com/. I used to play alot and its pretty fun. You can enter tournaments and play some famous courses.
Mar 27 2013 10:09AM
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grown-ninja
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golfers help me out here.

I use to play an ok amount when i was younger (H/S middle school age)  went some years without playing/playing once.  I hit the driving range still on the regular and chipped around my yard all the time before I move out.  Could drive about 300 regularly straight on no problems, my wedge game is my best, within 10 feet regularly up to 125 yards Id say.  After that who knowns.

I only use 4 clubs max ever, driver (up to 325) , wedge (up to 125), 7 iron (up to 155-170 say), and a putter.  I don't really see a need for more clubs.  I get screwed on long par 5's some times but I'm no pro anyway. 

I need new clubs though.  No I don't need an 1100$ set of irons, they wont make me any better than using maxflys.  Same with balls, using a 20$ pro v1 isnt going to make me any better than my cheapo 10$ box buy one get one free special balls.

What does ns recommend for me, remember I'm on a pretty tight budget.  Id rather play more golf with worse clubs, that less with the best clubs as I'll have no money for course fees.

Also, I need shoes.  I usually play in Birkenstocks, for some reason its how I play my best.  Courses dont particularly like it though,so i figured I should get some shoes.  Are 50$ shoes ok? Thanks,

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Mar 27 2013 10:31AM
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theblackrod
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just copped an R11S from Taylor Made, best drivers on the market IMO (Titliest is better but so expense and have to get custom fit) pumped to tee them up in a few weeks
Mar 27 2013 10:33AM
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BrewskiJr
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Just get some basic shoes that will last you a while. Foot joy makes comfy ones that won't break the bank. Fr clubs, it al depends. Buying a set of used clubs from a few years ack will make them
Much more affordable. Go to your local golf shop and test out some different brands, then go online and try to fun a used set.
Mar 27 2013 10:49AM
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JAHpow
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Check out http://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/ for some great deals on iron sets and other clubs.

As far as shoes go, you want shoes that are comfortable. The last thing you want golfing is hurting feet. I would also recommend a shoe thats water resistant/proof. I bought a pair of addidas golf shoes like 4 years ago for $60 and i still wear them. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. So your budget of $50 should be just fine.
Mar 27 2013 11:49AM
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JAHpow
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Total fail at quoting has_herpes
Mar 27 2013 11:54AM
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Casper.
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Golf is Life. I live in New England which is unfortunate because our season is cut short due to Winter. I spend my Winter skiing and playing Golf on the Simulator in my local club.
I am being looked at by a few schools including Clemson and OK State.
Not sure how I am going to handle being halfway across the country though. Anyone hear go to OK State?

Mar 27 2013 12:53PM
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deepfriedtwinkie
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what tournaments do you play in during the summer?
Mar 27 2013 1:04PM
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BeefiestExpert
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These guys are sooooooooooo light and comfy. Its like walking on clouds. A baby these so much.
Mar 27 2013 1:06PM
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.Rybak.
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just got some new callaway razr x irons and a couple new callaway fairway woods. Im ready for golf but i really don't want to go to practice while theres still 1' of snow on the ground.
Mar 27 2013 1:48PM
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theabortionator
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I can happy gilmour a 300 yard drive

YOLO


But honestly probably couldn't hit the ball 50 yards with my irons in the fairway. I could prolly still chip and put but that's about it. I live on a golf course and I didn't even go once last year. I dun fell off
Mar 27 2013 1:54PM
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ILLinoisance
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Can't even double bogey.....
Mar 27 2013 1:55PM
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theabortionator
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I prolly can't even finish a hole. First would be a shank, second would be a long drive. Next 7 shots would be getting to the green, then I could probably 2 putt and and say fuck this and go home.
Mar 27 2013 2:01PM
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steep
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This thread makes me really want to get into golf. I used to go maybe once a year couple years back. I have a decent drive and I'm not that bad at putting (probably am now).

I could probably use my dads clubs consideringine were tiny way back when.

Should I just go to the non-member course down the road from me (super cheap 9-hole course, not the best not the worse) and just play a round and see how I do? I would probably drive some balls at the driving range.

If I do get back into it, should I get a cheaper pair of used irons? Any places for good deals?
Mar 27 2013 2:54PM
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JWeinstock
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really hoping to step my game up this summer. im only 15 and still pretty small but i was shooting low to mid 40s from senior tees last year. im really hoping to get a lot better this year
Mar 27 2013 3:35PM
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JAHpow
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Definitely go and play a round and see how you like it! Don't be so hard on yourself either during the round but just have fun. For deals check out the website I posted above or if you have like a 2nd Swing store around you go check it out.
Mar 27 2013 3:52PM
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JWD*
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work at a nice golf course 15 minutes away from me. Hoping to lower my handicap to a 8 so i can qualify for the halton/south ontario tour. Golf is pretty much what I do spring, summer, and early fall
Mar 27 2013 4:59PM
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Wompuscat
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Half the people who say they can hit a 300 yard drive cant even come close to that. I hit 285-290 on the regular in mid season, with my longest drive(slightly downhill with a breeze) being at 336. I also hit about 185 with a 7 iron, which honestly Id rather not hit it that far, but I manage. Buuut I love golf. Absolutely. Actually went out and played with another member of this forum last week when we still had snow on our course(no it wasnt open, but the groundskeeper gave no fucks). Saved par out of a sandtrap filled with snow. Probably the only time Ill ever do that.
Mar 27 2013 5:11PM
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ILLinoisance
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Never really got into golf even after working at a course and having free golf the past 5 years. The game is so frustrating and boring, idk. I broke 80 thru 18 once, but that's probably the best I'll ever do.
Mar 27 2013 5:34PM
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NotGhood
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See if your club or driving range sells used clubs, you can usually find some barely used nice irons that a rich guy doesnt want anymore for a pretty good deal.
Mar 27 2013 5:40PM
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Che~
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Meh. I can tell the difference between a Maxfli and a Pro V1X or 20XI. Worth the money as long as you aren't slicing them into the woods every tee
Mar 27 2013 6:07PM
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El_Barto.
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Nothing like calling out claimers for the same claim youre about to make
Mar 27 2013 6:21PM
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grown-ninja
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if youre a 14 year old boy i might be tough.  once you hit puburty and have your man body its pretty straight forward esp with a roll. If you have a nice driver 250 and a roll should be done all day every shot.  I went to dicks last year and bought the cheepest driver there 40$, edned up beig a womans driver...whatever, Still manage to drive out of the back of my local range in the air on the regular which is listed at 275. 
Mar 27 2013 8:12PM
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grown-ninja
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cool link thanks man

Mar 27 2013 8:13PM
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EmperorKuzco
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The only reason to play golf is to get drunk while doing it
Mar 27 2013 8:23PM
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MilaKunis
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All these claims I don't even. I probably drive 250-275. Then I hit my 9 150-160 with 10 yard intervals between each club. I have this stupid fucking draw and I can't get rid of it.
Mar 27 2013 8:26PM
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kamron_708
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Why does it matter if you have a draw? A proper draw should leave the ball no more than 6 feet to the left of your target if hit perfectly.
Mar 28 2013 10:37PM
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newnewschool
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I'm SO EXCITED TO GOLF AGAIN!! This is the first summer in a while that I haven't tried to focus on my baseball swing so I can finally swing a club again... IT WILL BE GLORIOUS
Mar 28 2013 10:39PM
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gnaRWal
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ferks that, GOLFwang
Mar 28 2013 11:27PM
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BeefiestExpert
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It seems like this thread is about how far you can hit your driver.... Driver is the last thing you want to worry about and really is the least important club in the bag. Most good golfers would be bragging about how many 1 putts they have a round.
Mar 28 2013 11:51PM
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El_Barto.
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1 putts can also be atrributed to shitty iron play and and good chipping though. Score is the only thing to brag about
Mar 28 2013 11:55PM
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J-T
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Haha that is jilarious
Mar 28 2013 11:56PM
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BeefiestExpert
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You hit your putter the most out of any club. Essentially being the most important. When it does come down too the total score yes the iron shots or approach may affected your score. But play from the hole out.
Mar 29 2013 12:13AM
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Wompuscat
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No, its difficult for anybody. If you think you hit it 300-310 on average you are better than a vast majority of the PGA tour. The average distance driven on tour is 285 yards. Granted, some are quite a bit longer and some are shorter, but thats the overall average. And they have perfectly fit gear as well which drastically increases performance.
Mar 29 2013 3:46AM
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Wompuscat
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yeah, putting takes up half of your score or more if you hit ever GIR within a single round. Crazy to think about, but yeah, perfecting short game is the way to go if you want to lower your score.
Mar 29 2013 3:58AM
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Royal-bamboo
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Well then I honestly shoot 75 to 82 ish regularly/claim..... Sorta
Mar 29 2013 10:33AM
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grown-ninja
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Not sure if i believe this, an really jealous, or you play all par 3's. Averaging around 4 stokes per hole, means you're pretty damn good assuming you don't play mulligans, hit the pin its in, re-dos (all my favorite ways to play)...
Mar 29 2013 10:39AM
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El_Barto.
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If thats true thats awesome. My brother is a scratch golfer and watching him is crazy. Every shot is perfect. Like literally every shot. It seems like every round he will do something crazy. Stick it from like 175 or reach a par 5 in two.

And that draw he hits. Oh man, his drives look like they were shot out of a howitzer.

I shoot mid-high 80s. Only broken 80 a few times. Got a hole in one though
Mar 29 2013 10:56AM
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jblaski
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Since we're all throwing out our claims, here's mine. Stats are from 37 rounds last summer. I think I played about 50 total.

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Mar 29 2013 12:44PM
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theBearJew
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just played yesterday on 9 holes. For a someone who doesn't play very often 9 holes is perfect. I gotta get out more though.. Positive note, I finally beat my Dad on a hole. First time ever, though I did miss the birdie putt from 10 feet to kill him on the hole. Hes a 4 handicap.
Mar 30 2013 9:48AM
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