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Most or alot of golf shops have free fitting with the purchase of clubs...just have to talk to different shops to see what they offer.

Are you playing your ball to far forward?

Sounds like you made some good purchases...how about some good books to go with it. I've really enjoyed some good reads like "A Course Called Ireland" by Tom Coyne. Mark Frost has some good ones like "The Greatest Game Ever Played" , "The Match", "The Grand Slam, Bobby Jones Story"... Theres also alot of good Biographies out there. Just a thought...

Good Luck to ya!!!

Interlocked grip...it too is more comfortable for me...

One thing I suggest is reading about the game...Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, books, etc...that will help you understand the game and also what kind of equipment is out there. I also suggest visiting with a local golf shop...be honest about what you are trying to accomplish and your ability...I found a great shop in my area that is fantastic...they are up front and personal with their customers...it's never to late to play this great game...good luck in your golf game!!!

I can say I'm blessed with a golfer wife...we are both members of a local club and really enjoy the times we get to play together. She's still learning the game, which is really fun to see her rapidly improving and enjoying herself. I still enjoy the times I get to golf with my buddies, but I can't be more grateful to have a great golfing partner as my wife. I am happy for ya!!!

Totally agree...

Always feels good to get new equipment...

As they say, "Drive for show, putt for dough!" There is truth to that...I too believe the short game will most always win...

I've had my Callaway's for a couple years now...like the others suggest, keep them clean and change out the spikes when needed, then they should last you awhile.

I have an OGIO and love it...I have never had an Izzo or Titliest though, but have had other stand bags and by far the OGIO has been the best...I really like the zipperless ball pocket and 3 ball silo on the back...it has lots of pockets and room to go with it...I also like the club organizer design. So, if you do go with the OGIO, you probably won't go wrong.

Always wanted to put a par 3 in my back yard...nice man.

I just have to vent here...I just got back from playing at the golf club that I belong to...it is also a public coarse. I can't believe that someone, who must have been playing in front of my golfing party, was taking the flagsticks on 4 of the greens and pushing the ends into the greens leaving 3 to 5 deep holes in each of the 4 greens. How inconsiderate could some S.O.B. be to do this. Anyone else have any similar experience on their home coarse?

I've played a number of years with a Taylor Made R580 XD and loved it...I still have it. Recently, i decided to get a new driver and also tried the new TM Burner...to my suprise I didn't like it as well as I thought I would. I ended up trying and purchasing the '09 Cleveland Launcher...It is a little more than you've said you wanted to spend, but it's worth trying out on a launch monitor...I actually prefered the Launcher and Callaway's Diablo and FT aboved the Burner, considering I am a Taylor Made fan...If I was you, I'd get on a launch monitor and try out plenty of drivers...have fun.

Well, Sun Mountain has a 14-way called the Four 5...Callaway has a 11-way called the Callaway FT...not sure of any else that has a 14-way...

I too like the Odyssey putters...I haven't looked for putters lately, but i believe that Odyssey has heavier weighted putters, I think...Isn't it the Black series putters heavier? It's been awhile since i've checked out any putters.

I would have to say, "Ben Hogan-An American Life", by James Dodson...really good book about one of the greatest golf legends...you would enjoy it.

That's sounds familar...It never fails how your mind can play tricks on you. Getting frustrated with your score one round and happy with another and shooting around the same. I guess that's golf for ya...

Honestly, if you are really serious about getting new equipment, i would really recommend going to a local golf shop or bigger retailer with a launch monitor and hitting some balls. Talk with them about what you are looking for...some shops will not charge you to use the launch monitor, some may charge a little fee to use it...either way, you know what is recommended for you. Then if you want to go to ebay, global golf, or any online site to get used clubs, then you will know what to look for. You never know, you may find what you want at the shop. That's just my suggestion. Good luck in your search...it's always fun looking for new equipment.

If you get a chance, try the Callaway X Fairway 3 wood. I really like mine. Feels good off the fairway and sounds great. My 2 cents.

Good Point!!!

The internet is a great place to search for golf tips...also magazines, such as Golf Digest and Golf Magazine have excellent articles to learn from...there is alot out there. Good Luck on your golf game.

I was really thinking about getting one of those bags this year...I was also impressed with them. First reading about the zipperless pocket and all, i was sceptical about it...but after seeing one in person, it is definately one of the better bags I have seen. Well, enjoy!!!

Mental game, for sure...