First timer here...

[Rabidcatfan]

Hey everybody! I'm a former avid golfer who hasn't swung a club for nearly 20 years. I was a mid/high handicapper when I last played regularly, playing with old equipment that I rummaged together from yard sales and the like. Then fatherhood became my focus and I dumped the clubs and now 5 kids later, friends of mine who golf regularly are prodding me to return to the game. Took some swings at the local range with a crappy house driver and I am incredibly off my game. Not totally blaming the club as my once decent swing has hiccups all over it. That's when I realized something...for once, I could actually afford some decent clubs. Still not willing to drop $1800 on a set of irons and woods, but I was able to cobble together a damn fine set (in my honest opinion). I got myself a Callaway GBB Epic SZ driver, a Callaway BB Fusion 3 wood and 5 wood, a BB Heavenwood 3H, a set of Callaway BB Fusion irons (4-PW), a set of Mack Daddy 2 wedges (52, 56, 60), and finally an Odyssey Versa O Works two ball putter (the first club I've ever purchased brand new!!). Was able to get all that plus a very nice Callaway Staff bag for less than $800. (I'm a Callaway fan if you couldnt tell, lol). I'm super excited to get back into the game with better clubs and see if I can elevate myself past where I was when I last played!! 

[boogielicious]

6 hours ago, Rabidcatfan said:

Hey everybody! I'm a former avid golfer who hasn't swung a club for nearly 20 years. I was a mid/high handicapper when I last played regularly, playing with old equipment that I rummaged together from yard sales and the like. Then fatherhood became my focus and I dumped the clubs and now 5 kids later, friends of mine who golf regularly are prodding me to return to the game. Took some swings at the local range with a crappy house driver and I am incredibly off my game. Not totally blaming the club as my once decent swing has hiccups all over it. That's when I realized something...for once, I could actually afford some decent clubs. Still not willing to drop $1800 on a set of irons and woods, but I was able to cobble together a damn fine set (in my honest opinion). I got myself a Callaway GBB Epic SZ driver, a Callaway BB Fusion 3 wood and 5 wood, a BB Heavenwood 3H, a set of Callaway BB Fusion irons (4-PW), a set of Mack Daddy 2 wedges (52, 56, 60), and finally an Odyssey Versa O Works two ball putter (the first club I've ever purchased brand new!!). Was able to get all that plus a very nice Callaway Staff bag for less than $800. (I'm a Callaway fan if you couldnt tell, lol). I'm super excited to get back into the game with better clubs and see if I can elevate myself past where I was when I last played!! 

Welcome to The Sand Trap.

[dennyjones]

Nice introduction.   Welcome to TST. 

[Vinsk]

Welcome to TST and welcome back to golf! Nice score on the clubs! Cheers!

[Nave]

9 hours ago, Rabidcatfan said:

I was able to cobble together a damn fine set

Welcome to TST. I feel that your set must be more meaningful and more enjoyable - like how Hattori Hanzō custom assembled his ninja sword selectively (Kill Bill movie).

I wish you lots of fun on your return to golf!

[pganapathy]

Welcome back to the greatest addiction in the world.  Hope you have fun and improve your game.  Lessons would be the first suggestion to get your swing back on track

[rehmwa]

Welcome here.  It's a good crowd.

Join in, do searches, and post a "MySwing" at some point.  You'll get the flavor of the various regulars pretty fast.

[Bo the Golfer]

Welcome to TST. Nice work on the clubs and welcome back to this maddening game we all love.

[Evelyn Richardson]

Hi! Also first timer here! Let's welcome each other 🙂

[boogielicious]

2 hours ago, Evelyn Richardson said:

Hi! Also first timer here! Let's welcome each other 🙂

Welcome!