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Butchammon, read your post and had to smile. I got out of the army and went into it. Like you I ended up being to old and got my class a cdl and have been trucking for 15 years. Nice to have a fellow vet and golf nut welcome to the obsession

Ok Fellow Golfers, I got some grand kids ages 1-8. The two oldest play in cali with my daughter and her husband at the navel base in Port Hunami. I have a 4 year old that I bought the little pink barbie Iron, driver and putter. Had her putting into a bucket on its side but that lost interest really fast, Getting warmer her so could be outside soon and would like to try to build her interest and keep it fun. any Ideas for keeping a 4 year olds attention for more than 5 minutes or am I doing good with that..lol. Thought Or Ideas?

I think yoga is a great low impact solution and the benefits for our game will be positive. Being more flexible and possibly with that will come less chance for injury. My lower back starts to hurt after a few holes and I have to sit for a few minutes then every few holes so sure that to will improve. Great advice. Thank you

Jcrane, have wondered about yoga but not sure how I’d squeeze into those tight pants or that I can even sport the look lol. I have been on the look out for a beginners yoga class. Has been hard to find one that fits my schedule I get Monday’s and Tuesday’s off. But thank you for the advice could use the stretching and flexibility also that’s gotta help your game right?

There is a link between diet and exercise and yes over eating creates over weight. Over exercising can also produce weight gain as stated due to the fact that muscle weighs more than fat. I am 300 lbs and I struggle with weight. I think there is also a phycological aspect here also. To put it simply, I don't have a or mine in non functioning, an off switch or a full meter on my intake side. I eat till I am over full and suffer from it hours after. I eat healthy and prepare most of my own food. I will even though I'm full going to shove something into my mouth just cause it goes with that meal ie dessert. I play golf 2 days a weeks in the warmer months and walk as much as I can. I have a harder time exercising, due to my work and the confines I do it in. I also am at a point it is painful to do a lot of exercise and so I do what I can but it is kind of a catch 22. There are many reasons for obesity and there are as many reasons to not get bogged down in the eat right exercise routine. Look at all the factors and behaviors in your life. Genetics, Lifestyle, Culture can all play a factor in your success or failure to remain at your desired weight level

I just bought clubs at 2nd swing in MN. I had a fitting that was free with purchase and boy am I happy I did. 1st off I have read and researched online read the blogs and asked any and everyone questions. I was pretty sure I knew what I wanted and was teetering between going to 2nd swing or dunham's sports store here in town. well I got on the track man and at 2nd swing and come to find out that the clubs i thought I wanted were among the worst I hit. I ended up with a Cobra F6 for a driver and they had me try the F7 and Idid not hit that as well. Irons I tried the titelist AP1 with graphite shafts and that was not as good ad the Taylormade Burners. Hybrid and Fairway Wood were a titleist Ap1 hybrid and a Taylormade M1 Fairway wood. all in al it was an amazing experience and I will buy clubs this way from now on. I was a two hour drive and 2 hour fitting and 2 back but I think that it was what I needed. Kinda like a good dress shirt. very few can grab it off the rack and it looks good . Most have to have it tweaked just a bit. I say find a place to get fitted we make a day of Golfing well make a day of getting those clubs. You be Happy you did and so will your scorecard.

Actually there are several great courses in a small area here. Turtle back up in rice lake is nice and voyager village country club near spooner is very nice. And I’m sure there are other recommendations others will make. A person can hit a few in a weekend and not venture more than 20+ miles from there hotel

Well you should try it in the spring

Well I’m new to the game so it varies day to day which holes blow the hardest lol. But still keep going out. Still have to Break the triple digit disasters got close but just missed it by that much(Maxwell Smart) yes I’m that old

Here in Menomonie area we have tanglewood greens nice 18 hole new owners and they’ve sunk a fair bit of coin in fixing up the place. Love the course and new clubhouse.

Super. I have an iPhone so far only one I’ve seen that has worked every time is the grint. Game golf was ok but not overly accurate and well to much trying to sell add on’s But that’s common this day and age. Everything’s got a price tag on it. I have not tried the pro version but not in need of the features. Thank you for your post. I’m trying to look at as many as I can.

Hey Dan, just downloaded your app and really like the simplistic look and navigation of it. Downloaded the two courses I play that are close and the large 18 hole par 72 looks great. Was surprised to find my little par 3 29 course in there. Ran a test on that one and it starts the course on hole 2. Where does the data for courses come from. I currently use The Grint for an app and it has different data? I'll try it out scoring wise today and see how it all flys but do far so good. Keep it up I think you got a winner here

Got the grips on yesterday thanks for the spiral wrap tips. I put a screwdriver in my vise and a large washer on it and spun the club. Unfortunately I used to much tape in the beginning and only got 10 clubs wrapped before I ran out of tape( ran inside and ordered more) so when new arrives I got it down. In the future I will pay attention to the pictures of the kit and order the 2 in tape. Thanks for the help was easy regrip except the old shaft clean up that was a pain but in the end well worth it.

Just got some golf pride grips in a kit and it came with 1/2 inch tapes not 2 inch any tips on using the smaller width tape?

Welcome to the community and to golf. For clubs and such starter sets can be had at divks or heck even Walmart for that matter. Used clubs are an option which is what I did. By the way this is my first year golfing. I found a used set of pings at a garage sale 4-9 irons and a pitching wedge, of course you'll need a putter. I went to play it again sports and got a driver just got one that looked in good shape and felt good in my hands. A bag(unless you buy a set that includes it and shoes. I played in my tennis shoes for a bit but spikes do make a difference. A good book to read IMO is Ben Hogan's the 5 lesson fundamentals of modern golf. Great and easy to read not tech talk. Not sure where you are but look for places like golf galaxy or 2nd swing golf stores. With them you can get a custom fitting usually free if you buy clubs. Your local course should have an instructor and a few lessons will be a great starting point. Your new so remember have fun. Score means nothing till you learn the game. Ask the course you wanna play best times when it quiet and deserted that way your not rushed. Scuch s shot heck try again. Balls in the beginning look for quantity not quality your gonna lose bunches lol. I started on a par 3 9 hole city course. Not long and usually not a lot in your way. I used nothing but irons the first few weeks. So time on the course and driving range is great. Watch YouTube videos for things you think are going weird they helped me. Good luck and any question everyone here is awesome. Helped me bunches. Played my first full 18 yesterday got a 106 but had the time of my life. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will your golf game. Just enjoy

Thanks. My local club wants 10 bucks a club to regrip lamkin grips. Another place did 3 clubs for 20 bucks and used DTG grips which I see go for a buck or two. Not sure which grips to buy golf pride on high end dtg on the bottom. Lamkins in the middle. See I can get a full 13 set with tape and solvent for about 70ish of the lamkins or 27 for dtg. And golf pro tight at 140 I do like the pings and I can hit the mid irons nice and straight.

So my. Low gun attachment in my air compressor would work then ? Also. What are the advantages or disadvantages of one method over the other?

Is the mounting something I could do? Also saw a video of pine meadow clubs being made and they used air to mount them. Watched a few YouTube videos on regripping doesn't look like rocket science but is there a hidden secret that makes getting it done better?

THAT sounds like sound advice. Thank you.

Any thoughts on grips would lean towards golf pride

Just concerned about polishing a turd ? new grips on old clubs. The tech from 30 year old clubs will I see improvement in new tech or get me right before i.e.. lessons and time on the course. ?

Ok first off, squeaky new 54 yr old ball chaser. I currently have a set of Ping eye 2 blue dots 1-9 pw,sw, lw, Ben hogan 3 hybrid, tour edge bazooka QL Driver, odyssey DX putter. Ok the irons have a arthritic grip on them but grips are to big for me. But I do hit them straight. Now instructor commented on how I either need to regrip all the clubs minus the putter. Now not sure about length or flex. I got the whole iron set for 5 bucks at a garage sale so I'm not that vested in them. So regrip or buy new. Now with info in hand not really playing a full 18 yet mostly play 9's either a par 3 (shot 41 yesterday) or 9 on the par 72 (48 was last round). Short to mid Irons I hit pretty straight. Long irons and drivers I slice/fade right. Many info thoughts or jabs( in good humor) budget about 500.00

Greeting from Wisconsin and welcome to TST. Some of the head honchos will reach out to if you have any questions great bunch of golfers here. Join in when you can lots to see and do how long you been chasing the ball?