Can I borrow your 7 iron?!?!?!?

[srjorion]

If he doesn't mind using your 7i, which probably doesn't match his set, then any 7i will probably do. Like everyone else has said, get one for cheap and make both of you happy.

[drglew]

For the OP maybe just getting his pop-in-law a 7i is a little too sensitive (i.e. could be interpreted as being annoyed--which the OP is, but still you'd rather not have your father-in-law know). I'd agree that a whole set of new irons as a gift (perhaps from his wife, or from his mother-in-law) is a good answer. And i'm guessing he's not picky about clubs, you could find a brand new set of 1-2 year old model GI irons for <$200 on clearance (i.e. Rockbottomgolf or other sites).

[canes113]

I'm happy to say that I received a text today from the old man stating he's buy new irons this week. Maybe I'll borrow his new 7 iron next time we play... lol.

Thanks for all the informative, entertaining and odd responses to this thread!!!

[Felenah]

You can find a bunch of wonderful 7 irons on ebay.

Click for 7 Irons on ebay.

[Stretch]

No one offered the most obvious solution? Divorce his daughter, problem solved!

[popeyegolfer]

If he didn't buy new irons play it again has the cheapest individual irons.

[sean_miller]

So here's the deal. I play with my father-in-law every weekend and he does not carry a 7 iron in the bag so he asks about 5-6 per round to borrow it. I didn't mind at first, but now it's getting annoying especially on par 3's when I use the same club (he always has to hit first.... prefers 3 hour rounds). I'm starting to wonder if this is bad golf etiquette? I've sarcastically told him I'm going to start charging a convenience fee every time he uses it.... that didn't work. I'm in a tough spot because it's family, but for christ's sake buy a 7 iron or a new set!!! What would you guys do?

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't buy him a new one.

[Uncle Peter]

I'd say find an old sock from a hybrid or something like that and put in on your 7I. Then put the 7I behind your big clubs (i.e. Driver, Wood(s), or Hybrid(s)).

Hopefully he won't notice it, and if he does ask you for it, just say you forgot it.

[leezer99]

I'm happy to say that I received a text today from the old man stating he's buy new irons this week. Maybe I'll borrow his new 7 iron next time we play... lol.

Maybe he saw this thread.

[Greg]

Hilarious... but that's not happening.

Why not, you can find used 7 iron for probably $20, maybe find a demo one at a local store or one on ebay or even a pawn shop. Do you really want him to keep using yours? Just tell him, here now you have your own 7 iron. It doesnt have to match whatever set of irons he has. I havent had anyone ask to use any of clubs for a long time and vice versa. Truthfully he probably likes your irons better than whatever he's using and probably doesnt want to get his own.

[srjorion]

I'm happy to say that I received a text today from the old man stating he's buy new irons this week. Maybe I'll borrow his new 7 iron next time we play... lol.

Or you could play a joke on him and sneak his 7i out of his bag the next time you play so he'll have to ask you to borrow yours again.

[Easy]

tell him to choke down on his 6 iron. Easy :)

[Easy]

Maybe he saw this thread.

HAHAHA! Just saw this.

Tooshay. Who msgs there son in law telling him he's buying new golf clubs? He saw this thread and you hurt his feelings. :)

[DiverDown]

You play golf with your father-in-law, and you have the type of relationship where he txts you about stuff. That's pretty cool.