knicknut

Thanks for the kind responses and suggestions. I'll do some research and let you know what I find!

Hello, all. Hoping for some advice. I've been laid off of my job, and job prospects aren't good in the short term. Worst thing is it's winter and I'm in NYC, so I can't even go play golf. I want to use the opportunity to make a run at scratch (I finished '08 as a 1.6). I want to take a 3 week to month golf trip. Here are my preferences--do you have suggestions? - Weather: Has to be at least 50 every day in late Feb/early March. I'm not a member of the polar bear club. - Price range: Not too expensive. Hoping for nice courses, but don't want to pay more than 40-50 a round, preferably less. Play-all-day rates would be fantastic, and I love to walk. (I walk 36-45 holes every Saturday at my home course while I'm working.) - Lodging: Nothing fancy, just clean. Not too expensive, hopefully some weekly/monthly rates, wi-fi included. Gym would be great, if not, a local one nearby I can join for the month. Something I could just pay $1000 for the month would be great. - Practice facilities: hopefully some good, cheap ones nearby. Would probably walk 36 holes 4 days a week, practice and lift at the gym the other three. - Other diversions--bars, etc., not necessary. I'll be a hermit and focus on golf. - Hopefully can rent a car cheaply as well if I have to fly there. Would also like the area to be compact--I don't want to have to drive an hour to get to the courses. Any suggestions? Thank you!

I had the image of him carrying the guy's bag. He just drove the cart? Boooo. :)

Thanks for the responses. I saw the Z Factor on golf channel and I am very tempted. It is expensive, though. Additional recommendations for that or another product? I do have a pro look at my putting form a couple times a year. They approve of it and don't adjust too much--it's just on-course repitition that is unreliable.

Hi. This year I got down to a 1.6 handicap, but I'm probably a 6 handicap when it comes to putting. As a result, I've decided to dedicate my winter to putting. I've re-read Dave Pelz's Putting Bible recently, and want to invest in some of the proper training tools to stabilize my putting game over the next few months. I'd consider myself a very good green reader--the strategy aspect is there--I'm just not a good executer (my stroke is inconsistent, especially on 3-4 footers, putts that break away from me, high-pressure putts, etc.) Over the last few weeks, I've putted on my carpet with books set up on each side of the putterhead for a makeshift "track," but I'm obviously looking for something more. I only worry because his book often sounds like an infomercial for his expensive products. That's why I'd appreciate everyone's advice on what tools work best, and what is the most economical way to get them (maybe something that works just as well but isn't "Dave Pelz" branded, therefore cheaper). I'm not looking for gimmicky products--just aides that will facilitate the development of a more consistent, confident putting stroke. Thank you for your suggestions!

I'm an advocate of more wedges for use around the greens. How many times do you face a shot in between your 4-wood and 3-iron distance? How often would having an extra wedge help? That's what it comes down to for me.

I got some from lostgolfballs.com (buying from them through Ebay happened to be cheaper) and they were as advertised.

I have a 8.5*, 13* 3-wood, 3-9, PW, 52, 56, 60. I love the wedges and bent my 3 a little strong. I hit the 3-wood 265 and the 3 iron 235, and I've never needed something in between (if I'm that far away I don't worry that much). So the extra wedge is worth it.

I like the V1x because I like the lower, straighter ballflight, and I'm willing to give up some spin for it. Hope that helps!