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Hi SandTrappers, Could anyone kindly recommend a very lightweight Sunday bag with two straps that can be worn like a backpack? I will be without access to a car this summer but will have a golf course within 4 miles and would love to find a bag I can bike with to keep working on my game. It doesn't necessarily have to be a stand bag--beggars can't be choosers--but I think I would prefer dual strap to make it more stable while riding my bike. My goal is to break 100 by this September (1 calendar year after I started), and if you've seen me play, it's going to take a lot more summer practice. Thank you for any help you could provide.

Hi Beachcomber, I didn't get it used. There was a brief promotion to get a free wrist strap with a brand new 8 GB MotoActv and there was a 1 day price drop to 180. I believe the free strap may still be available as I bought mine well after 3/31.

Hi Beachcomber, I just ran across this review for the MotoACTV: http://www.hookedongolfblog.com/2012/04/20/review-motoactv-golf-gps-golf-scorekeeper-music-player-fitness-tracker I definitely agree with some of the issues brought up--I don't completely understand how the score is calculated, installation on my Mac was similarly cryptic, and it is a chore to have to click a button each time you hit to track your shots (rather than every shot AFTER the tee shot). The watch strap doesn't bother me as much as the reviewer, and I do sympathize with the poor syntax/casing of some golf courses (my home course: "_____ GC- GOLO" .... what the heck is GOLO?) I have full confidence that some of these bugs will be worked out after seeing how active their community is (example: look at their reviews on Amazon.com. They have a member of their staff respond to each and every review whether positive or negative). Hopefully it will be the perfect golf companion with a few software updates.

Thanks for posting this, OP. I have similar questions for my bag, which I intend to keep for at least 2 years. All of my long clubs feel way too long, and I am very wild with them. I am a 100+ player, and I too am wondering if I should get my clubs fit. I believe they are standard length but I am only 5'4". There is a Golfsmith near me--should I take my clubs in for a "fitting" even though I don't intend to buy new clubs? Experienced golfers, please advise. Thank you!

Hi guys, Thanks for your interest. After doing a little more interest, I found this: http://www.amazon.com/MOTOACTV-Fitness-Tracker-Music-Player/dp/B005Q3144W/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Got it for $180 and got a free watch strap to boot. With a firmware upgrade, it can do everything the Garmin can and more. In fact, with the free firmware upgrade, they're somehow selling it as a more expensive version of the same watch: http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-89573N-MOTOACTV-Golf-Edition/dp/B007KTQU5I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1334274753&sr;=1-1 I've called and written to Motorola several times and was reassured that the only difference between the golf edition and the regular editions (besides storage space) was the free software update. I've used it on the course twice now and it blows my Golfshot/iPhone combo out of the water in terms of convenience (no more phone in my pocket feeling). The yardages were very accurate, and once I figured out how to use shot tracking, I was able to get very detailed information on the Motorola website including shot distance and what club I used. Snapshot is below, and yes, I know I spray all over the course as I am a +100 player. The map can be zoomed in a lot closer as it is based on Google Maps and I can actually remember how each of my shots played. As of now, it doesn't average out club distances but I guess I could do that with Excel given a little more data. I am very happy with my purchase and just wanted to send along my impressions in case any one was on the fence. .

Thoughts? http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/garmin-approach-s3-golf-watch/ I think it looks fantastic, and now it has layups and distance to doglegs! Looks like I know what I'm requesting for my birthday. I'm really looking forward to reviews from some of you early adopters.

There is a new feature this year where you can create your own team/country club--a gang of roving, golfers causing trouble at courses all over the country and world. You can start teaming up with the demo and it will stay in place once the game is released late this month. Would anyone be interested in forming a team? Just private message me! Hope to see some of you on there. I'll be using my Playstation Move.

Thanks everyone for the solid advice. I will continue to hit the range with purpose and attend my intermediate golf class. I'll seek out private lessons with my instructor when my finances allow it--hopefully this summer. And I'll hold off on fulfilling my gear envy urges and stick with my clubs for at least a season or two, though I can golf year-round in sunny Northern California :) I do in fact tee off with a 4-wood because I spray the big boy just about everywhere. Really glad I found this supportive internet community. If anyone finds themselves near Palo Alto and wanting to play the Stanford Golf course, I would welcome you as my guest if you pay your own fee (http://golfcourse.stanford.edu/fees_policies.htm). Just message me and be prepared to play with a beginner.

Thanks for your input, Sacman. Here is the requested data: Driver Callaway Diablo Edge 10° 60g Regular Flex Habanero Graphite 4-Wood Callaway Diablo Edge 17° 60g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 7-Wood Callaway Diablo Edge 21° 60g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 9-Wood Callaway Diablo Edge 24° 60g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 5-Hybrid Callaway Diablo Edge 27° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 6-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge 28° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 7-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge 32° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 8-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge 36° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 9-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge 40° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite PW Callaway Diablo Edge 44° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite GW Callaway Diablo Edge 49° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite SW Callaway Diablo Edge 54° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite LW Callaway Diablo Edge 59° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite What do you think? Re: swing speed, I measured it at a local Golfsmith's launch monitor in November and it was in the low 90s but lately I've been in the high 90s, sometimes low 100s. Is the graphite a major deal at this point? It would be quite the investment to swap out the entire bag after only a few months. Re: consistency and ball striking, golf is certainly an adventure. While I think my overall trajectory is pointing upwards, I definitely have bad days and good days with striking where I can be a regular ol' Sam Snead or the worst guy at the range. I am still working on it. I think my favorite part about golf is the fact that if I'm thinking about anything else besides hitting that tiny ball, things will go awry. It's a very welcome distraction. I have been thinking about lessons. I am currently enrolled in an intermediate golf class at my university (took beginner course last quarter). The instructor is a PGA Class A instructor and usually charges $200/hour I am learning a lot in class but it's only twice weekly for 1 hour with 15 other students so I don't get too much personal attention. Thanks again for your input.

Hi everyone, I'm a beginning golfer in his mid-20s. Just picked up a club in September 2011 and caught the fever. I hit the range a couple of times a week and have played 4 rounds since then (terribly of course). I was just wondering if you had any advice for how my bag is currently constructed. I was given second-hand clubs for Christmas and appreciate them very much, but I've been told it is a little bit of a weird set-up: Driver Callaway Diablo Edge 10° 60g Regular Flex Habanero Graphite 4-Wood Callaway Diablo Edge 17° 60g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 7-Wood Callaway Diablo Edge 21° 60g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 9-Wood Callaway Diablo Edge 24° 60g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 5-Hybrid Callaway Diablo Edge 27° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 6-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge NA 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 7-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge NA 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 8-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge NA 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite 9-Iron Callaway Diablo Edge NA 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite PW Callaway Diablo Edge 44° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite GW Callaway Diablo Edge 49° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite SW Callaway Diablo Edge 54° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite LW Callaway Diablo Edge 59° 75g Regular Flex Diablo Edge Graphite My question is should I find a way to change out the 4,7, and 9 woods for a more traditional 3, 5 wood and 4 hybrid setup? I'm currently a student but would bite the bullet to optimize my bag for a set I can really improve with. Also, I feel like at the range, I hit the 5H terribly but I always seem to go to that club when I am on the course. I hit the fairway woods with decent consistency but I've read that where possible, they should be replaced by low irons or hybrids to ensure less roll on the green. Lastly, are there any distance gaps in my bag? It's pretty tough to find "typical" distances for the clubs in my bag. Thanks for any help you can provide. I'm really excited to get deeper into golf. I'm addicted!