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I'd echo this. Though I usually use what I'm able to find while waiting for the next group to tee off, I really like the e6 ones I've used; more so than even Pro V1s.

My brother had the same needs for a bag as you, and went with this Ogio Grom bag: http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp?SUBCATEGORY_ID=15975∏_ID=14476951&CID;=MC&LNK;=MC-BSH&mr;:referralID=e299dc40-d4bd-11e0-891e-001b2166c2c0 I see the clubs get stuck a little here and there when we're out playing, but for the most part he's been very happy with his purchase. Good luck in your search!

Sweet, thanks Zeph. Looking forward to trying this out tonight. It's really good to hear that I can take them on/off until I get something that I like.

Can anyone offer some advice how to build up these grips? I have pretty large hands and want something bigger for my right hand (I'm right-handed). I've heard I can just slap a couple layers of blue painter's tape over my old tape. Is this the best way? Will the grips go on as easily if I build it up? I bought the blue ones btw... Probably should have got a midsize, I know.

I have been looking at other irons, but I am not sure what will be suitable. Which Taylormade irons (specific model?) will be equivalent to some of the above? Titleist? Maybe Nike? Srixon? Take a look at the Burners. Now that the 2.0 version is out, a buddy of mine was able to get a new set of the first version (4-PW, AW) real cheap, like

This. I want to mark a one down. When I first saw this thread I was ready to say HIO no question, but the comments definitely had me changing my opinion. But no, I want the uno. Wondering...Do you have to buy your foursome a drink if you double-eagle/albatross??

Two things I'm hoping: 1.) That this was on TV or 2.) failing that, that you are no longer in the bay area, because I might have to move if I shared the same state with you. /Heads out to local lake to practice skipping a 4 iron...

I don't keep a 5 wood in my bag, but I have a 18* 2 Hybrid (Cobra Baffler TWS) that works pretty well for what you're describing. Maybe take a look at a 2H/3H with less loft? And oh yeah, GO BEARS!!!

Good stuff, seems worth trying next time out. I don't keep a wood in my bag; usually it's 2 hybrid or 3 iron mishits from here. I agree that the tough part will be putting aside the ego that thinks I can make the shot I want. (Which probably happens

How does this end up working? You summed me up pretty well here too... wondering... would i benefit from going with clubs I'm more confident in and sally-up most times?

Thanks for all the responses, I will definitely be trying a few of these out. Big ups MSchott, I think you have mapped out a solid month's worth of excursions outside my immediate area!

No apology needed for the boasting, nice work! I think I'd probably tell just about anyone who would listen (and many who wouldn't) if I ever put a 1 on my scorecard.

Thanks Aro, will definitely look into Gleneagles; it keeps coming up on golfnow, not sure why I haven't gone by yet. I've been hesistant to venture over the golden gate to try Marin, thinking everything will be over $120 for 18. I've been going south to SJ and east as well, but maybe it's time to check north also! Any reason why you left the area? I was in AZ for awhile, but had to come back to the bay.

Hey all, just wondering if there's anyone near by me with some favorite courses to recommend. I played the Presidio course in SF over the weekend and though it kicked my a$$, I couldn't help thinking that playing nice courses like this is where it's at. For those of you who aren't in my immediate area, do you tend to play your "home" course all the time, or bounce around? Maybe some communities don't have as many solid courses so close, but I guess I'm wondering if people choose to play the same place over and over because of comfort-ability, or maybe price? Not sure if I will settle into a home course type of play, but for right now I am definitely having fun taking new recommendations and getting out to somewhere new each weekend!

They charge $5 per half-hour, $2 each additional half-hour at the two driving ranges/short game areas near my house. Both have a locking door on the gate into the area, which opens with a code they give you after paying. The gate at both spots is directly next to the clubhouse, so I guess that's how they (somewhat) monitor it. Neither place allows a shag-bag, and one of the ranges has a 9-hole of all 3s that you can play for $13 so it doesn't make much sense to spend a lot of time there IMO.

Finally decided to join you all after lurking for awhile. This forum has been a great resource for me getting back into the game after about a 10-year hiatus. So big thanks are in order to all of you here at this great community. My main "goal" is going to be breaking into those elusive double-digit scores, but I'm mostly looking to find some enjoyment and new friends while taking up a sport that will get me out of the house every couple of days or so. So thanks again for having me, talk to you all soon!