SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 So I FINALLY got a set of clubs today. Went to Golf Galaxy in Orland Park. I'm really happy with my selections. They had some great sales. Taylormade Driver, 3 Wood and Hybrid. Nike iron set and an Odyssey putter. Put me back quite a bit, but I'm set for a while when it comes to clubs. Any other golfers out there at SoxTalk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I hope the set works out well for you dude. I am a golfer but my skill level changes from year to year for some reason. Some summers I think I finally figured it out to a certain extent and other summers like this one I feel I would spend my money better just going to Haunted Trails and playing putt-putt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 05:43 PM) I hope the set works out well for you dude. I am a golfer but my skill level changes from year to year for some reason. Some summers I think I finally figured it out to a certain extent and other summers like this one I feel I would spend my money better just going to Haunted Trails and playing putt-putt. Ha, I know how you feel. I just got into golf within the past year thanks to my roommate. He's got a nice set of Cobra woods and irons and a Ping putter that I pretty much learned from so now I've taken the next step up. There something about golf that hooks me. It's one of the only games where you can relax and still be really competitive. I've seen my game improve a ton just since this Spring. My friend and I bought a net that we hit into and it really helps your game a ton. It's helps so much with consistency of your swing and getting good contact. I can't wait to put this set to the test and see what happens. I'm probably going to play a few rounds and go back to get the shafts extended an inch, mainly the irons and putter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 If you really enjoy golf, you should invest in lessons. I've taken lessons for the past year and I have improved greatly. I've only been playing for the past two years as well. I played two rounds this weekend and it's where a lot of my free time goes. One of my buddies uses Cobra irons and he loves them. I bought Mixuno MX-200s (4-PW) and Titleist Vokey Wedges (50, 56 and 60) about a month ago and I absolutely love them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 QUOTE (SuperSteve @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 10:23 PM) One of my buddies uses Cobra irons and he loves them. I bought Mixuno MX-200s (4-PW) and Titleist Vokey Wedges (50, 56 and 60) about a month ago and I absolutely love them too. Funny you should mention that. My roomate, who got me into golf, uses Cobra irons as well and actually suggested that I get the Mizuno MX20 irons before I settled on the Nike Slingshot 4Ds. Mizuno makes REALLY good irons. And the next 2 clubs on my list: Ping putter and Titleist 56/60 degree wedges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 10:35 PM) Funny you should mention that. My roomate, who got me into golf, uses Cobra irons as well and actually suggested that I get the Mizuno MX20 irons before I settled on the Nike Slingshot 4Ds. Mizuno makes REALLY good irons. And the next 2 clubs on my list: Ping putter and Titleist 56/60 degree wedges. Vokey's are well worth the money. I'd be lost with out the lob wedge around the green. I really love the Mizuno's too. They play really crisp. Mizuno's are traditionally one of the best irons (a Golf Digest gold club) for intermediate players. The reason people don't think of them is because they only pay Luke Donald on the tour, no one else. Tiger Woods used Mizuno's in college and there's a story that Titleist paid Mizuno a lot of money for blank heads so they could stamp Titleist on them after he turned pro and signed with Titleist for lots of money. My buddy with the Cobras uses a Ping putter (that's really funny and what a coincidence). He likes it a lot. I have a Taylormade Daytona 1 Rossa. I like it a lot but if I did it again I'd get a Titleist Cameron or an Odyssey White Hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Oh and best advise I ever got when buying my clubs: only you know what will feel perfect to you. If you look down the shaft and don't like what you see, you'll never hit it great. I bought the Mizuno's because they felt like they were meant for my hand and I had all the confidence in the world with them in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 QUOTE (SuperSteve @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 10:44 PM) Vokey's are well worth the money. I'd be lost with out the lob wedge around the green. I really love the Mizuno's too. They play really crisp. Mizuno's are traditionally one of the best irons (a Golf Digest gold club) for intermediate players. The reason people don't think of them is because they only pay Luke Donald on the tour, no one else. Tiger Woods used Mizuno's in college and there's a story that Titleist paid Mizuno a lot of money for blank heads so they could stamp Titleist on them after he turned pro and signed with Titleist for lots of money. My buddy with the Cobras uses a Ping putter (that's really funny and what a coincidence). He likes it a lot. I have a Taylormade Daytona 1 Rossa. I like it a lot but if I did it again I'd get a Titleist Cameron or an Odyssey White Hot. Wow, the Odyssey White Hot XG is the one I got today! I really liked the way it felt on the practice green, and for the price, it's one of the best values out there. Unless this one blows me away for this year and probably next, I'll probably go back and buy the Ping G2i Craz-E Mallet Style putter. I LOVE that putter. BTW, perhaps we have the same friend? Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgelso Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I golf a ton.. For some reason I have developed a nice little slice this season.. It is really hard to hang up the clubs during the winter and then start where I left off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 QUOTE (Chisox88 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 11:13 PM) I golf a ton.. For some reason I have developed a nice little slice this season.. It is really hard to hang up the clubs during the winter and then start where I left off.. If you have a large basement or some room in your garage, I'd definitely recommend getting a net and a mat if you have the space. It'll help keep you sharp for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 11:11 PM) Wow, the Odyssey White Hot XG is the one I got today! I really liked the way it felt on the practice green, and for the price, it's one of the best values out there. Unless this one blows me away for this year and probably next, I'll probably go back and buy the Ping G2i Craz-E Mallet Style putter. I LOVE that putter. BTW, perhaps we have the same friend? Haha. You mentioned he was your roommate, well my friend is also my roommate. The more likely scenario is you're myself from a parallel universe. So what is everyone's favorite courses that they have played? Here my five favs: 1. Revere at the Anthem, Concord, Las Vegas 2. Cog Hill GC #1, Lemont IL 3. Oak Grove GC, Harvard IL 4. Bali Hai, Las Vegas 5. Tanna Farms, Geneva IL I really want to play Dubsdread at Cog Hill too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 QUOTE (SuperSteve @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 06:28 PM) You mentioned he was your roommate, well my friend is also my roommate. The more likely scenario is you're myself from a parallel universe. So what is everyone's favorite courses that they have played? Here my five favs: 1. Revere at the Anthem, Concord, Las Vegas 2. Cog Hill GC #1, Lemont IL 3. Oak Grove GC, Harvard IL 4. Bali Hai, Las Vegas 5. Tanna Farms, Geneva IL I really want to play Dubsdread at Cog Hill too. I really want to try out all the courses at Cog Hill one day. Harborside International is another on my to-do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 05:40 PM) So I FINALLY got a set of clubs today. Went to Golf Galaxy in Orland Park. I'm really happy with my selections. They had some great sales. Taylormade Driver, 3 Wood and Hybrid. Nike iron set and an Odyssey putter. Put me back quite a bit, but I'm set for a while when it comes to clubs. Any other golfers out there at SoxTalk? Did you think the equipment would make you good?? I kid. I golf a s***load, at least every week. I play harborside twilight at least once a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 06:56 PM) I really want to try out all the courses at Cog Hill one day. Harborside International is another on my to-do list. Harborside is 57 bucks after 3:30, dubsdread isnt worth playing to be honest, stick to course #2 (ravines) for cheaper. Bolingbrook is better than Dubs IMO. For Steve, you gotta get off #1 at Cog, its pretty overpriced for what it is. I would recommend something like Coyote Run which is a similar difficulty but is only 40 bucks. Edited July 14, 2009 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (SuperSteve @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 06:28 PM) You mentioned he was your roommate, well my friend is also my roommate. The more likely scenario is you're myself from a parallel universe. So what is everyone's favorite courses that they have played? Here my five favs: 1. Revere at the Anthem, Concord, Las Vegas 2. Cog Hill GC #1, Lemont IL 3. Oak Grove GC, Harvard IL 4. Bali Hai, Las Vegas 5. Tanna Farms, Geneva IL I really want to play Dubsdread at Cog Hill too. 1. Legends Parkland (SC) 2. Torrey Pines (CA) 3. Talking Stick (AZ) 4. Harborside Port 5. Medina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 08:16 PM) Did you think the equipment would make you good?? I kid. I golf a s***load, at least every week. I play harborside twilight at least once a weekend. Ha, you scared the s*** out of me for a second. I don't expect the clubs to make me a PGA Tour player, but I expect them to shave a few strokes off my scores most definitely. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 08:16 PM) Harborside is 57 bucks after 3:30, dubsdread isnt worth playing to be honest, stick to course #2 (ravines) for cheaper. Bolingbrook is better than Dubs IMO. For Steve, you gotta get off #1 at Cog, its pretty overpriced for what it is. I would recommend something like Coyote Run which is a similar difficulty but is only 40 bucks. Didn't know Harborside had the lower fee later in the day. I have to admit, being a college kid, $82 turned me off a bit. $57 is managable in the summer, so I'll definitely be hitting that up soon. Which of the 2 courses would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 08:16 PM) Harborside is 57 bucks after 3:30, dubsdread isnt worth playing to be honest, stick to course #2 (ravines) for cheaper. Bolingbrook is better than Dubs IMO. For Steve, you gotta get off #1 at Cog, its pretty overpriced for what it is. I would recommend something like Coyote Run which is a similar difficulty but is only 40 bucks. I've played #1 and #3 at Cog Hill. I know all about #2 and Dubsdread. I meant #1 was one of my favorite course, not necessarily the best. I was invited to play Dubs last weekend but I already had a tee time at Highlands of Elgin. You can play Cog #1 and #3 for $35 with a cart after 2pm. Another course I'll probably play in the fall is Wolf Creek in Vegas. I have never heard a bad thing about that course. I'm pretty excited for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'm not investing in golf clubs until I graduate college and get a real job. The only new clubs I have are a Burner Driver (taylormade) and a Callaway X-18 6 and 8 iron and sand wedge. Also got a Cobra 7-wood that I love (hit it about 200 yds, which is as well as I hit a 3-wood - not sure why). I work at a golf course and all the previously mentioned clubs were demo's that they were going to throw away, so I took them. Otherwise, I have a set of Wilson irons from like 1990 that are hand-me-downs. I definitely want some new irons, though. Think I'll go with the new Callaways whenever they come out since I love my X-18's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 11:12 PM) I'm not investing in golf clubs until I graduate college and get a real job. The only new clubs I have are a Burner Driver (taylormade) and a Callaway X-18 6 and 8 iron and sand wedge. Also got a Cobra 7-wood that I love (hit it about 200 yds, which is as well as I hit a 3-wood - not sure why). I work at a golf course and all the previously mentioned clubs were demo's that they were going to throw away, so I took them. Otherwise, I have a set of Wilson irons from like 1990 that are hand-me-downs. I definitely want some new irons, though. Think I'll go with the new Callaways whenever they come out since I love my X-18's. Not sure how great of a golfer you are, but what kind of distances do you get on that driver? I just got a new 2008 Taylormade Tour Burner driver in 9.5. I'm relatively new to golf and I've hit a s***ty Ram driver 250 so I'm anxious to see the damage this will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 14, 2009 -> 12:07 AM) Not sure how great of a golfer you are, but what kind of distances do you get on that driver? I just got a new 2008 Taylormade Tour Burner driver in 9.5. I'm relatively new to golf and I've hit a s***ty Ram driver 250 so I'm anxious to see the damage this will do. Eh, I'm an okay golfer. I hit my driver about 250 usually, but when I really connect I've hit it up to 280-290. I love the Burner as my driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jul 14, 2009 -> 12:48 AM) Eh, I'm an okay golfer. I hit my driver about 250 usually, but when I really connect I've hit it up to 280-290. I love the Burner as my driver. Fantastic. I'm so pumped. I've become really confident with my game this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 08:34 PM) Ha, you scared the s*** out of me for a second. I don't expect the clubs to make me a PGA Tour player, but I expect them to shave a few strokes off my scores most definitely. Didn't know Harborside had the lower fee later in the day. I have to admit, being a college kid, $82 turned me off a bit. $57 is managable in the summer, so I'll definitely be hitting that up soon. Which of the 2 courses would you suggest? I'd say the biggest improvement someone would get from new irons would be less off center hits if you are trying out the newer larger cavitiy back clubs. As for Woods-I see more people hurt their score than improve it when they upgrade every few years. For Harborside, both courses are AWESOME and hard. Port is the more difficult, but I really like the character of starboard, to be honest, there isnt a better course for the money in Chicago than Harborside twilight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jul 13, 2009 -> 11:12 PM) I'm not investing in golf clubs until I graduate college and get a real job. The only new clubs I have are a Burner Driver (taylormade) and a Callaway X-18 6 and 8 iron and sand wedge. Also got a Cobra 7-wood that I love (hit it about 200 yds, which is as well as I hit a 3-wood - not sure why). I work at a golf course and all the previously mentioned clubs were demo's that they were going to throw away, so I took them. Otherwise, I have a set of Wilson irons from like 1990 that are hand-me-downs. I definitely want some new irons, though. Think I'll go with the new Callaways whenever they come out since I love my X-18's. My old irons were X-18s. Terrific irons. I really liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 British Open begins in 5 hours or so. I'm going to watch golf in a new way now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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