callaweveland

Just started to get serious about golf in April of '08. LOVE the game! Probably think about it waaaaaaaay too much. But, I think everyone here understands. Gotten some good tips and always enjoy the discussions. If anyone is in my area and would like to play my favorite course with me( www.rendlake.org ) shoot me a pm and we'll get together.

When I was around 11 I got a set of Wilson clubs. Nobody in my family played golf but I remember really wanting to play. Unfortunately, with no guidance towards the game I never got anywhere. In my early twenties most of my friends played, so I bought a set of Hogan Apex 2's from my buddy's dad. Everyone I played with came from a golfing family so they could do things on the course that I couldn't. After being frustrated continually and not having the time or money to improve my game I just gave it up. I'm 37 now, and my interest in golf skyrocketed last year during the Masters. I got so involved in the tournament that even my wife started watching. I decided that I really wanted to LEARN to play. So, I got properly fitted for clubs, substituted hybrids for long irons and made sure shafts were fit to my swing. Then I did the best thing I could have done- I called and got lessons. Funny thing though, the pro would never return my calls. I gave it one more shot and happened to talk to a guy I hadn't talked to previously. He told me that he, too, gave lessons and he would be glad to help me if I wanted. Not only did he help, but now we have become good friends that play together (I get my lessons for free now ,too). So, I guess everything works out, but I wonder where my game would be now if I had started playing at 11.

That's great!

I really like my CG14 Gap wedge and Lob wedge. My Solus 56* is easy to hit, also.

Thought this would be a good post for my first reply. Got a Cleveland Hibore XLS 5 hybrid. My hybrids are all Cleveland and I seem to be able to hit them well (for me anyway).