what should I purchase

[clearwaterms]

My wife would like to get me something golf related for our aniversary on monday. I am pretty well equipped with regards to equipment (bag, clubs, cart, etc) and am looking for stuff that will improve my short game, improve my ball strking, IE make me a better golfer. I believe that I have the swing of a 10~15 handicap, and have been told this by several people. (see link for thread about of my swing) I feel my game is improving with practice, and that practice is what will take me to the next level, not more lessons. So I ask you TGT, what should I spend my golf money on? I don't have a specific budget but figure around $200 is a good starting point.

I have some ideas, but would like to see what other people suggest.





http://thesandtrap.com/forum/threads...alyze-my-swing

[Fozcycle]

Have you invested in a quality hand held GPS?

You may play the same course every week and think you know the distances, but a GPS can also help you properly identify club distances.

There are several available for under $200.

I paid $150 2 yrs ago for an iGolf NEO....not fancy, just good distances.....you can now get it for $99. Others in my group were using the SkyCaddie, but when they are having signal issues, I am good to go.

[clearwaterms]

Have you invested in a quality hand held GPS?

I had briefly considered a GPS, I currently use Golf Logix on my iPhone, but am not sure how accurate that is. I guess its pretty close, well at least close enough for my game.

[Gioguy21]

Clicgear 2.0 pushcart if you don't have one and walk alot...? a set of lessons? pay for 2 sets of greens fees at better courses near you, and if you want more out of it, get a two for one: get one greens fee for just yourself at a nice course...and get another one including a ride along with your wife...just the two of you, spend time together, you play golf, and she gets enjoyment out of spending time with you on your anniversary...

[scottevans77]

I agree on the Clicgear 2.0. It sounds like you have pretty much everything else you need.

[clearwaterms]

I agree on the Clicgear 2.0. It sounds like you have pretty much everything else you need.

I have a cheapie pull cart that I currently use, is a clicgear really that much better?

[clearwaterms]

...and get another one including a ride along with your wife...just the two of you, spend time together, you play golf, and she gets enjoyment out of spending time with you on your anniversary...

This is an excellent idea, except my wife dispises ALL things golf. She lets me play because she knows I love the game, but has no interest in taking up any portion of the game. She prefers a good book, and when I leave to play, I think she cuddles into a comfortable recliner with a warm blanket and a good book.

[Bug Bunny]

A handheld GPS, I personally recommend the skycaddie but only because that's what I use and have no experience with other brands. Maybe a couple lessons?? That would make a pretty nice package right there!!!

[IceDave]

Yes ClickGear is that much better, would go for that before you go for GPS or Rangefinders.

[USA 79S]

looking for stuff that will improve my short game, improve my ball strking, IE make me a better golfer.

You may be past this type of training aid, but...

http://www.birdieball.com/ Bought one at the golf expo last month. Got the 12 Balls, Strike pad, and target for $25.

[Ping for life]

I have a cheapie pull cart that I currently use, is a clicgear really that much better?

Ummm most definately if you walk get a clicgear 2.0 purchased mine last year LOVE IT!!!!!

[sean_miller]

. . . looking for stuff that will improve my short game, improve my ball strking, IE make me a better golfer

short list:

- a small video camera with little tripod (I can show you how to connect it to your bag for taping at the range - in stealth mode). - chipping baskets / driving net - portable putting green with ball return -

[Scott_K]

I'd want one of these.
http://www.perfectputtingmachine.com/

[ITgolfHack]

I'd want one of these.

That's pretty cool.

[plugged]

If you walk, definitely get a good quality cart. Either SunMtn or ClicGear. I have the former, but wished I had bought the latter.

You could also get a punch card for range balls. They usually discount the range balls by 10-20% this way.

[USA 79S]

^^ Wife took me to get a cart for V-Day. She was looking and decided to have me pick. I couldn't spend the 200 bucks on a cart, decided to pay the penalty for now.

[clearwaterms]

I figured I would update this thread as I made a decision.

I decided to get a package of lessons from the pro that I was working with last year and then I decided to go non golf for the rest of the gift and got theatre tickets for my wife and I so we can enjoy a nice date night with something we will both enjoy.