So I had to tell someone

[RS22]

I just got hooked up big time. My mom's bf has a connection at taylormade, can't say who, but I am getting a brand new R9 driver for $145 and an R9 3wd 15* for $82. These are the prices for the clubs @ cost. I'm so stoked. Can't wait for them to arrive.

[Zack]

Congrats man. Gotta love the hook ups through family!

[Supermanwoot]

Thats a big time hook up. Tell us how you like them!

[Fat Slice]

  RS22 said:

I just got hooked up big time. My mom's bf has a connection at taylormade, can't say who, but I am getting a brand new R9 driver for $145 and an R9 3wd 15* for $82. These are the prices for the clubs @ cost. I'm so stoked. Can't wait for them to arrive.

Sweet! Take them out to Metropolitan, Hiddenbrooke, Callippe, Roddy, etc., and smack that ball around!

[PhilsRHman]

That's awesome, hope you get good use of them.

One of the hardest things about working in golf for years and then leaving the business is seeing just how expensive equipment is. Almost every pro has connections with the reps who will extend "professional use" prices to serious guys on staff even if they might not be assistant pros. Not only is that the "wholesale" price, it's often 50 pct below wholesale, depending on the company. I believe I paid $200 for my irons, which were probably a $750 set at the time retail, plus they threw in a gap wedge and a Sunday bag with my name on it. Same with golf shoes. If I remember correctly, Footjoy would cut the price of the highest end Dryjoys from $250 to under $100 if you bought two pairs at once. Golf balls were an even bigger discount, but Titleist would print the pro's name/initials not only as a nice touch, but to make sure they didn't turn around and resell them. That's not even to mention all the free golf at great courses you'll play just by having your boss make a call on your behalf.

I'm sure some of the guys currently in the business can discuss if this is still the case.

It's just one more reason that I'd urge any young guys out there looking for part time work to get into their local golf course -- cleaning carts, lugging bags, picking the range, etc. It blows away working at a Dominos (I know, I did both) and the connections are great.

[Blades4me]

  RS22 said:

I just got hooked up big time. My mom's bf has a connection at taylormade, can't say who, but I am getting a brand new R9 driver for $145 and an R9 3wd 15* for $82. These are the prices for the clubs @ cost. I'm so stoked. Can't wait for them to arrive.

Lucky you, OTOH too bad they're TM's--just kidding. Enjoy your new clubs

[pingman]

Congrats man, connections are great believe me i know. How do you think i get all my ping and under armour stuff!!!! i know plenty of people in both companies through certain family members and long time family friends