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WalkTheCourse Well Established Member

WalkTheCourse

After doing some number crunching... Rent, utilities, groceries, student loans, a $4K car repair bill... taken together with my meager income from under-employment... the situation is not good.

Luxuries are the first things to go. And to say the least, golf is a luxury. I never really played more than twice a week, but now I can't even afford the $20 it would take to play a cheapo course on a weekday.


Sucks puttin' the clubs away for what you know will be the last time for a while... I was just starting to get the hang of it...

taylormade.gif Burner Superfast 1.0: 10.5* Driver, 15* 3-wood

adams.gif a5OS Hybrid/Irons Set: 3h-5h, 6-PW

adams.gif "Tom Watson Classic" Wedges: 52*, 56*, 60*
taylormade.gif Est 79 TM-770 Putter, "Fontana" Pattern

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inthehole Great Member

inthehole

just a thought - there is a park near me that never gets used other than by an occasional dog walker ... it's a great place to practice golf shots.   There are tons of golfers who use it ... it's mowed and free and you just have to shag your own balls.     I put flags out there at various distances & kind of play my own 3 hole course (driver, hybrid & wedge) - gives you something to aim at.     Maybe you could find someplace like that & at least keep your game up for now until things get better financially ...

John

Fav LT Quote ... "you can talk to a fade, but a hook won't listen"

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inthehole Great Member

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don't forget "hot deals" on golfnow.com .... I often play mid day weekend rounds with a cart for $12-14.    Especially this time of year - golf is going to get cheaper as the fall goes forward ...

John

Fav LT Quote ... "you can talk to a fade, but a hook won't listen"

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WalkTheCourse Well Established Member

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Thank you for the hot tips!

If I get out one more time, it will be with friends on October 6th. I'll try to find a good deal then.

taylormade.gif Burner Superfast 1.0: 10.5* Driver, 15* 3-wood

adams.gif a5OS Hybrid/Irons Set: 3h-5h, 6-PW

adams.gif "Tom Watson Classic" Wedges: 52*, 56*, 60*
taylormade.gif Est 79 TM-770 Putter, "Fontana" Pattern

 xFIXx


David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

I'm sorry that things aren't a little better right now, but tough times always pass. Especially for someone who isn't afraid to tighten the belt and prioritize responsibly. There are a lot of people in your posItion who would fall behind on some of their other obligations, or worse yet, break out the credit card rather than suck it up for a little while. Good on ya....you'll be back at it in no time!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Well Dave, thank you for your good word. We'll see how much work they give me at the hospital, and maybe I'll get out for one last gasp on october 6th."

At least posting on TheSandTrap is free :)

taylormade.gif Burner Superfast 1.0: 10.5* Driver, 15* 3-wood

adams.gif a5OS Hybrid/Irons Set: 3h-5h, 6-PW

adams.gif "Tom Watson Classic" Wedges: 52*, 56*, 60*
taylormade.gif Est 79 TM-770 Putter, "Fontana" Pattern

 xFIXx


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