Moley

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Hi guys

Am going to be buying a set of clubs in the next few weeks, but have no idea at all what to look for.

Am a pretty average golfer (looking to improve), would i be better with an oversized head?

Really have no idea at all. (Have been using a putter, pitching wedge, 4 iron and 7 iron up till now)

Cheers

Gary

yellowvanman

Gary,

the advice I was given when buying my first set was to get a set with cavity backs, apparently this makes them more forgiving, which is important for a beginner/improver.

I only used that set before the upgrading bug got me and I splashed out on a set of forged Macgregors, though to be honest they did not improve my game at all, just made me feel happier.

If you are intersted in a second hand set, I still have the first set, was about to put them on ebay. Let me know if you might be interested and I will e-mail some pic's and all the details,

Cheers,
Neil - YVM

Why not join us on our next society day, 26th April and i'll lend them to you for the day to try out?

Milamber

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While we are on the subject one of my work partners has bought a holiday villa in France in the middle of a golf course. The rates are very cheap if anyone is interested in going here

Tiny

Hi Gary ...

Well 6 months ago i was in the same position as you mate .

Used to play alot colt member playing 6/7 Nights a week @ a local course , Then stopped playing for about 8-10 years ( Football this time )

Anyway just started playing again

Also decided to get a set of clubs fitted as im a little on the large side

So i went to the American Golf discount store & Spent about 2 hours in the nets hitting different irons , In the end decided on a lovely set of PING G2'S ( Game improvement irons )

Had them fitted to suit me ie - Longer shatfs , thicker grips , lie & Loft also changed

i found thge American golf store really helpfull in helping me to get a new set of clubs & would reccomend them to anyone

Why not join us on the 26th April @ The Hertfordshire

Tiny ...

Moley

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Cheers for the replies.

Won't be able to make the 28th, but should be able to make the next one. (as long as it isn't middle/end on June). Just don't laught at how bad i am!!!!

Neil, could be very interested in the clubs, how much roughly would you want for them?

Cheers

Gary

Spec'c'57

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lucky its the 26th then.....

Tiny

Bleedin loving the look of this

Think that this deff has to be done

ESC Golfers in France oh yes sounds good

Bring it on

fitzscoob

Hi Gary

Been offline on the **** all weekend and playing the odd round of golf.

When looking for a new set of clubs, dont be swayed by the names. Try a big store like the one Tiny mentioned, and try as many different makes of clubs as you can.

99% of golfers will use cavity back clubs, this generates more forgiveness on poor shots and an increased sweet spot. What they will lack compared to blades will be the workablity - being able to draw or fade the ball on command. This really shouldnt be something you look at to base your decision on as most of the time we dont want the ball to move left or right, we just want straight!

You can pick up a set of state of the art, top of the range golf clubs from, ping, mizuno, or titleist for around £500 / £800 depending on if you go down the graphite shaft range. So, set yourself a budget of what you want to spend, then go try the makes out in that range.

Try some places online, to gauge prices on the makes and models you prefer.

Tiny mentioned American Golf, also worth a look at if you have one near you is nevada bobs, from past experience they dont try to force the most expensive set on you - they want you to be able to use what they are selling you.

The clubs are only half the battle - personally if it was me, before you go out and spend a lot of money on a new set of clubs, find a course near you that has a decent teaching pro, get a few lessons then ask him / her what clubs they would suggest.

There is a big event on at the end of the month at excel, www.thelondongolfshow.com if you can get there it may be worth a look.

Moley

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I am lucky enough to have a golf place 2 mins down the road from me, so am going to pop down there during the week to see about a few lessons

Now the lighter evenings are here i should be able to practise a bit and try to get to a reasonable level....eventually!!!

baz69birds

you have P.M

Milamber

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It has about 4 bedrooms with ensuite and ryanair fly their, cheap holiday for either the family or the ESC golfers

Tiny

May need to get the ESC Golf cay co ordinator on the case

fitzscoob

get the text mate?

yellowvanman

You guys will get me in sooo much trouble.

I have been trying to be good, must save for a new kitchen, Ange is getting fed up seeing all the fantastic ones we install for customers and not having a decent one ourselves.

I don't know if Milamber has mentioned it, but he is going to Imola soon , without me this year. But still he cajoles me to go, even in front of Andrea, & now he posts up this, Aaah. You know I can't resist.

I suppose we don't have to have the granite , or maybe we could live without the Neff units?

Sept / October time????

Tiny

yep

that was fine mate

Tiny

Loving that post !!

Sept / Oct sounds good to me

Thinking more of a Weekender than a weeks golf / Holiday

fitzscoob

Doesnt sound like a bad idea....

Tiny

Mmmmmm When are WE lol

MRS ESC

yellowvanman

Karen, No problem, what handicap do you play off?
checked with the course, handicap certificates only i'm afraid.
Ps have those flags stopped moving yet?

Tiny

Ha ha ha ha ha

funny that, went to the gym today and the flag had moved AGAIN .

Anyway, I will be fine watching from the Hotel or sitting round the pool all day.

And if I cant go to this he cant go either. (as he is going to WRC Germany)

MRS ESC

Milamber

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Corner

Milamber

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It does have a lovely pool. I'm going in july so will try and post some pictures. You get a discount if you book directly of 10% or something

yellowvanman

Just mentioned it to the Boss, she is happy to sit by the pool and watch too!

Good job there are no shopping centres nearby!!!!!

What dates are good?

Tiny

Sounds good to me lol.

As for the date could be difficult as i am -1/2 a day at work at the mo. but I do have 1 weekend in 6 off so I will let Tiny sort that out

baz69birds

i dont mind laying by the POOL all day,
Cant/Dont play golf any more tho

Tiny

Im sure they will find a shopping centre !!

Dates ... Thinking Fri , Sat , Sun ?

Sep - 16 , 17, 18th

Oct - 28, 29, 30th

Tiny

yellowvanman

September would be our favourite option, as the weather will be still good then, (well hopefully).

Talk to you about on Thurs.

Ps Remember the bl####y T-shirts

baz69birds

As the 28th of OCT is TUNNEL RUN 3??
cant miss that

Tiny

Promise i will & My Cq Book !!

Milamber

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Nice one Baz, no splinter group meets on the day of the tunnel run