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I was looking around for a push cart recently, as a nice muni in the area has wonderful prices for people who walk (and my back isn't great). I saw the clicgear, the sun mtn, and just didn't want to spend that much. Went into Dick's, and they had their Walter Hagen 3-wheel model priced on sale very nicely. I went with it, and am extremely happy....not to mention, it's a good $150 LESS than the big ones mentioned here. Just a thought, for someone out there trying not to break their bank. Less bells & whistles, probably, but smooth,sturdy, strong and a small footprint.

Don't get a Hummer, get a JEEP!

I'm disappointed too! I currently rock a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Previous vehicles: 1997 Wrangler Sport 1994 Wrangler SE 1992 Wrangler (first ride... bare as hell...steel floors and everything ) I also had a 1996 Jetta for a bit when I had to drive all over the place (work related) during college. When I was in the Caribbean for 2.5 years (2005-2008), my island beast was a 1988 Mitsubishi Montero (stick shift) aka the Safari Beast. I could wo whatever I wanted to her, and she still got me into the rainforest, up the volcano, and into the sand banks. She wasn't pretty, but she was a beast. How I miss her

Let's see if I can help you out... Obviously, the first thing to do would be to try and find them and hit them. You'd be surprised how a great set of clubs, that's worked for many, just doesn't feel right to you. As far as choosing between the 19 & 25, and point you toward the 19. They will not hold you back, will give you more off your mis-hits, and will give you a chance to get back into the game without the difficulties of playing a forged blade. Who knows... a few years with the 19's, and maybe you'll want a change to something less "game improvement". Forged clubs, have their merits...as we all know. And at first, they are the "sexy" choice. But for a dude getting back into it, who's a 24 (and prev. an 18).... go the cavity-back route. You aren't going to be sacrificing anything.

I really think, for the mid-to-high and the high handicapper, the Adams line of clubs is extremely underrated. Very good game improvement clubs. Their line of hybrids are extremely effective as well. Especially for the higher hdcp golfer. Good luck with the new sticks!

Truthfully, man, go with the non-tour irons. The x-20's or r7's are both great clubs...and the progress you might make with them will not be hampered by the fact they are "non tour" irons. This game is tough enough for the 25hdcp getting back into it after some years off. Get those new (or nicely used), game improvement irons and hit the range. Like I said, your development of the life of those irons will not be slowed down. They are good clubs (Personally, I'd lean toward the x-20's if I were you, but I'm slightly Callaway biased ). I recently helped my uncle do very much the same thing your doing. Similar cap, similar questions. He settled on the Taylor Mades. Sidenote- A lesson thrown in there might be a nice idea so you don't work too much on developing bad habits. And try to not hit too many balls on rubber mats. They can give you some odd feedback. Some guys benefit, some guys don't. Good luck man, and keep us posted. Hope this helps.

The answer to that question is a RESOUNDING no. 2 playoff wins are very nice...the points championship is also nice. However, it does not compare to winning 2 of 4 majors. Not even close.

You're right on man. I think what you stated is one of the beauties of golf. You really do continue to learn more, if you allow yourself, for your entire life. Rules, shotmaking, and otherwise. LOVE IT! I think golfers sometimes take for granted how special "the process" really is.

Well done, gentlemen. Here's to many more!

Bingo. Also, to lower your ball flight, you will want to check into the shaft's kick point.

That sounds about right! I'm glad you enjoyed my post. I competed against a great Virginia Tech golfer, who is now collecting checks on the PGA Tour. You may recognize his name, it's Johnson Wagner. He was not a guy who was behind me, off the tee. Rather, I was regularly 15, sometimes 20 yds behind him...and that's when I tagged it. That guy can saw he drives it 300 yards regularly, and I'd believe him 100%. What a ball striker.

This is great advice. A good friend of mine was a VERY slow starter. As some of us were progressing much faster, he was frustrated...but stuck to the process. He's now a former club champ, where a few of his friends play...and they don't come close to him anymore. When the fast-learners hit plateaus, they got frustrated and it slowed down their progress a bit. He, however, had built quite a solid foundation by working at his game regularly, over time. Good luck bud.

I think a wonderful value in golf, is when a beginner looks at game improvement irons from a year or 2 ago. With the newest stuff out, the year-old models usually get cut drastically in price. The upgrade in tech, over 1 year, is usually minimal and the beginner can benefit very nicely by the price cut.

Having played in d-1 college, I heard all sorts of stories. For some reason, many collegiate golfers feel the need to create an image, by telling stories. And yes, it's based almost entirely on ego. I'd win a quad match (4 team tournament) by hitting fairways and greens....and keeping my mouth shut about my ability... as I listened to guys say "I used to be better before I changed my swing", or "I used to hit more fairways with my old driver" etc etc... The best is always the following scenario...I'm a pretty short dude (5'8") with a very compact swing. People see me, see my backswing, and they assume they'll drive it further. Now, I'm no Jason Gore or John Daly, but I can hit it regularly 285. If I absolutely tattoo one, on a dry day, maybe a slight downhill, it'll get over 3. It is quite an accomplishment when I do. (Mind you- my main focus is control, not distance... I do try to get as much power as I can- but I try my hardest not to sacrifice control... ie: short, compact backswing). So, anyway, let me get back to my point... I'll hit a good solid drive, 285 down the middle... then my opponent (usually taller than me) tries to STOMP on, and crushes it. He really catches it. Stands there, poses for 5 seconds, nods his head when I compliment his swing. Then we get out to the fairway, and he's 10 or 15 yds behind me. This is my favorite part... I ALWAYS hear it... "Man, I mis-hit that one quite a bit". Or, "Must have been off the heel". Or, "must have hit a bit of a toe-hook." Sure dude. You were posing for 5 seconds b/c of your mis-hit. I love it. Then they spend the rest of the day trying to chase me. Too funny, guys, too funny. And mind you, if we go back to the 300yd convo... This is D-1 competition, at a pretty high level...and the % of guys hitting it 300 aren't nearly as many as guys who THINK they do it. Like I said, once in a blue moon for me. And that's all good... 8-ft putts for birdie are 8-ft putts for birdie, no matter how you do it. Knowwhatimsayin?!?!

Give it a shot. It's an awesome club.

Alot of good advice here, for sure. As far as the ball position goes... if the middle of your stance is 50%, the front foot is 100%, and the back foot is 0%.... have that ball somewhere around 60%. Hope that makes sense. A sweeping, fairway-wood or driver swing and the accompanying ball position can hurt the hybrid. This is ESPECIALLY true, out of the rough. I also forget to mention- those Adams clubs are wonderful hybrids. Make sure you give them a fair chance, before ditching them. Good luck bud! Fairways and greens.

I've been hitting the ball, comfortably from right to left as long as I could walk. I can hit a power fade if I need too, but prefer the feel of a draw. A big draw just feels perfect to me, on the clubface.

Paddy is the guy. Which makes this playoff system look VERY bad, as he's not top-30 for the tour Championship.

I'm with you. 95mph, go with the graphite stiff. Particularly in the shaft that's in those Adams clubs... you're probably all over the place. Stiffer shaft, and position the ball in your stance like a mid-iron. Too far up (like a driver) does not work well for hybrids.

Is it a pull hook, or just a big bending hook that starts out to the right?

That would be fun for us, but a PR nightmare for the tour. I can hear Scott Van Pelt now.... "Tiger Woods, the world's #1, has selected to play Corey Pavin. The decision was made by Tiger, because the tournament is being held on a 7,750 yard Robert Trent Jones course, and Tiger likes his chances against the light hitting Bruin. Corey Pavin is currently lobbying for the chance to play from the white tees."

Perfect advice. You won't "outgrow" those Adams clubs very fast either. They are a wonderful value. As previously mentioned, check out the latest Nike Slingshots, as well as Callaway's irons. Like I said in another post, callawaypreowned is a GREAT way to get good game improvement clubs. Maybe something like this...Callaway Big Bertha Iron set, graphite stiff shaft.... i-brid 4 & 5, cavity back 6-pw. Like new, on callaway preowned right now for $579.00. Not that that would be your only option, but it's a great example of a set that is high quality, game improvement, includes "hybrid" low irons...and something you won't grow out of right away. To make it clear- I'm not a callaway staffer...lol.... I just think they have something for everybody.

I would do research as to what ball fits my game the best, and by the best value. There are some awesome golf balls out there that don't come to the highest price point. Ie: NXT Tour ($28), Callaway Hot Bite ($28), Bridgestone e5+ ($22), Top Flite Gamer ($20) etc... I think the best way to go is to find which one of these balls (or similar) fits you best, and then buy them by 4 dozen or 6 dozen at a time, on a place like Ebay. You'd be surprised at the deals you can get. I got 3 dozen Hot Bites for $58. That probably isn't even the best you can do. To answer your question more specifically, I trust new balls far more than old ones. Those used ones have been through god knows what, and that can effect the consistency of your game. Good luck man. Fairways and greens! (Try that Bridgestone e5+, you'll like it!)

An 11, with only 1 putt, is quite an accomplishment!

If I was in your shoes, I'd look at the latest from the Nike Slingshot line, or the Callaway Big Bertha line. Don't be afraid to make new technology your best friend. I find too many high handicappers play clubs they just aren't good enough to use yet (small blades, tour versions etc). You may even want to look for a set on callawaypreowned.com, they have some good deals. I've gotten a putter, wedges from them, with great success.