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I'm originally from NY and played D-I golf at Coastal Carolina. Tried the mini-tour thing and then got a real job. "Gave up" the game for awhile as playing decent courses in Atlanta is expensive and traffic is terrible. Just got back into the game, but only playing about once a week. Had a few health problems that will probably delay me from playing much this year, but hopefully when it's all cleared up I'll be moving out of Atlanta shortly and get back into the game. That's about it, look forward to joining the forum.



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Good to have you here

WHATS IN THE BAG?

Calloway 460cc Big Birtha driver
Nike NDS irons
Cleveland 54 degree wedgePing lob wedgeRIFE Martinique Island Series putter

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Hello, Richie3Jack. I live near Atlanta. I am right between Atlanta and Chattanooga, TN. The courses in my hometown are affordable, especially compared with Atlanta. I have heard a few stories...

When I go to the suburbs to visit my brother, I stop by the thrift stores. People in the 'burbs throw out some good stuff sometimes. Once, I found a Mizuno T-ZIOD Forged Titanium Driver and paid $1.51 for it. That is one aspect of golf I pursue, antiquing (not to say the Miz T-ZIOD Ti is old at all. That was just a find I think most golfers can appreciate.

Anyway, welcome!

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If there's one good thing about Atlanta is that you can find good, used clubs for cheap $$$. I lived in Myrtle Beach for 4 years and Atlanta's used clubs are much cheaper.

Fortunately, I have a bunch of friends who are club pros who can get me clubs at what they pay for them.




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