[N.V.M.]

buy my putter! Ping G2i Anser Black Dot, righty, new grip. $60

[rb]

how the hell do you guys play Westwood for free? I've dreamed about playing that course since i was 14 and i still have not played it hah

[N.V.M.]

road trip! this Friday:

http://www.predatorridge.com

Saturday morning:

http://www.golfbc.com/courses/bear

Saturday afternoon:

http://www.golfbc.com/courses/quail

Sunday morning:

http://thefalls.bc.ca/golf.php



wOOt!

[EXV603]

hey guys. im looking to get a new set of irons. does anyone have any recommendations. right now im using cleveland launcher clubs.

[the_rickster]

what don't you like about them and what are you expecting out of your new ones?

[N.V.M.]

i've seen Launchers. big, ugly. i don't blame him for moving away from them.

[EXV603]

its not that i dont like them. like nvm said, theyre big and ugly as well as old. i just think its time for an upgrade.

ive hit my buddy's ping i3+ irons at the range a few times and i cant really say what it is but they just feel alot better when i hit the ball.

what im expecting is maybe a bit more distance and accuracy out of a newer set.

[N.V.M.]

my next set of irons will be those new Wilson Staff CI7's. tried them @ GolfTown,feels great. awesome reviews. very funky looking graphite shaft technology on them. but the heads looks nice when looking down on them ,at address. thin,pro-looking. i do like my cheap Tommy Armour's still,shot 8 straight games in the 80's with them,but they have a very low kick point. nice for getting them up in the air and dropping them on the greens,but they lack distance.

[N.V.M.]

Predator Ridge,wow. talk about tough greens. makes you really appreciate how good pros are. so fast and so many holes with different tiers, you really have to be deadly with your approach shot. not just get it on, but get it close. the fairways, magnificent. they were setting up for the Skins Championship coming up this week, and there were tv towers all over the place,the fencing for the galleries were being put in place,etc.

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image12.jpg

[7Ma?]

just a quick question for u golfers out there.....
i am planning to take some lessons just to improve my swing and my overall game and i was wondering if any of you have taken lessons? If so, where do you recommend?...
Thanks in advance....

[bossxx]

It's official.. Playing Tobiano July 4-6.. will post pics when i get back from there.. fakkk yeah

http://www.tobianogolf.com/

[bkw]

just a quick question for u golfers out there.....
i am planning to take some lessons just to improve my swing and my overall game and i was wondering if any of you have taken lessons? If so, where do you recommend?...
Thanks in advance....

have you golfed much before? or are you a pure beginner? if you want to start from scratch most golf courses will offer beginner group lessons which is a good foundation and you dont have to spend alot.

if you are looking for something a bit more specific then private lessons are great. one on one and tailored to whatever you want, but it can get a bit pricey (unless you buy like 10 lessons at once but thats maybe $450+ depending where you go) if you are interested in some private lessons PM me i know some pros i can recommend for you.

[7Ma?]

have you golfed much before? or are you a pure beginner? if you want to start from scratch most golf courses will offer beginner group lessons which is a good foundation and you dont have to spend alot.

if you are looking for something a bit more specific then private lessons are great. one on one and tailored to whatever you want, but it can get a bit pricey (unless you buy like 10 lessons at once but thats maybe $450+ depending where you go) if you are interested in some private lessons PM me i know some pros i can recommend for you.


Thanks!
You got PM!

[N.V.M.]

Tiger's gone for the year.

[Ch28]

Tiger's gone for the year.

Good! He needed that knee surgery after watching him limp around and grimace with pain during the US Open.

[N.V.M.]

there's a new golf store on the North Shore @ Park Royal in West Van. inside the Sport Chek(south mall) there's a Nevada Bob's that just opened last week. i checked it out and saw a great deal on balls, Taylormade Blacks for $29.xx.

[7Ma?]

there's a new golf store on the North Shore @ Park Royal in West Van. inside the Sport Chek(south mall) there's a Nevada Bob's that just opened last week. i checked it out and saw a great deal on balls, Taylormade Blacks for $29.xx.

looks like there should be one opened at the sports chek in richmond centre too......

[miznorthvanmike]

Huge tent sale at Perfect Lies in Burnaby near Riverway Golf course Sat and Sun, might find some deals there. We're going :D

[bkw]

i need some golf in me!!!! im done school on the 30th so after that im free for weekday golf i've played about 2 rounds this year =(. i need some people to play with....anyone wanna join?

[N.V.M.]

we're off to Langara in a few.we're going to see if MizNVM's golf lessons are paying off.i got her 3 private lessons,1/2 each @ Takaya. i sure saw a huge improvement hitting balls with her @ the driving range.

Vancouver has finally joined the new age with an online tee time reserve system. tomorrow it's NorthLands @ 5:47 AM. i see Northlands is now on SkyCaddie's mapped list, yay!

[Hondaracer]

It's official.. Playing Tobiano July 4-6.. will post pics when i get back from there.. fakkk yeah

http://www.tobianogolf.com/

my dad just got back from playing tobiano and a couple others in kamloops, he was realy impressed by it

[N.V.M.]

i played the Dunes in Kamloops last year, awesome links style course.

i went to that Perfect Lies tent sale this morning on Byrne by Riverway golf course and got me an Adams A3OS 5 Hybrid. nice club! so effortless to pop it 180 yds. makes a cool "ting" noise when you hit it. it beats the crap out of my TaylorMade Rescue hybrid. Boxer technology FTW.

[the_rickster]

there's a new golf store on the North Shore @ Park Royal in West Van. inside the Sport Chek(south mall) there's a Nevada Bob's that just opened last week. i checked it out and saw a great deal on balls, Taylormade Blacks for $29.xx.

so what your saying is forzani bought out nevada bobs?

[TRDood]

hey guys..

i am interested in buying my own golf set, but don't know where to start! i guess i missed the perfect lies sale... but i don't want to go there and don't know anything and get ripped off

i am a semi-noob (i can maintain doing par, or +1 for pitch and putt), never play the big course (i'd love to if i can get my own stuff), i'd say i played about ~15 times in my life.

is 200-300 going to be enough?

thanks!

[Ch28]

hey guys..

i am interested in buying my own golf set, but don't know where to start! i guess i missed the perfect lies sale... but i don't want to go there and don't know anything and get ripped off

i am a semi-noob (i can maintain doing par, or +1 for pitch and putt), never play the big course (i'd love to if i can get my own stuff), i'd say i played about ~15 times in my life.

is 200-300 going to be enough?

thanks!

Perfect Lies on Byrne Road still has the sale. I just came back from there 2 hours ago after going to the driving range at the Riverway Golf Course

[TRDood]

^^^

but im in SFU trying to finish my assignment. i won't be done until around 8pm

is my budget about right? or should i expect to be more?

[the_rickster]

you can get an iron set for 200-300 no problem.

[TRDood]

i saw those $199 ones from sportmart, sportchek...
they look all the same to me

but i am just wondering if i should look for any brands in particular? callaway is prob very expensive right?

[the_rickster]

every major brand has clubs at every price range.
the best advice i can offer is to try all the brands in your price range and choose from them based on comfort level and results. i would suggest going to golftown because they have the simulator. it gives you an opportunity to 'test drive' the clubs and they have a huge selection.

[hayter]

hey if any of you guys come to penticton, St. Andrews by the lake is an amazing course

[dspot]

Anyone know of some good driving ranges where you can hit off grass?

[the_rickster]

the closest place that i can think of is in kelowna... but university moves their range stalls onto the grass on nice days... if you're discreet about it, you can move your mat out of the way and hit from grass.

[dspot]

Wouldn't they be a little annoyed to find a bunch of divots there later?

Only reason I want to hit off grass is because I'm hitting it great at the range but on the course I catch a few shots fat every round. The range mats are way too forgiving in this way.

[the_rickster]

oh probably... which is why the majority of ranges provide mats.

[N.V.M.]

i will now be referred to as : the "Shark". lol, yes,it's all about the hat!

edit: pic deleted

[miznorthvanmike]

Actually I was thinking all he needed was a poncho and big cigar....:rofl:
However, if I still want to have my regular golf buddy on Saturdays, I should just refer to him as "Sharky" :thumbsup:

[N.V.M.]

guys, i'm selling two rounds of golf @ Whistler Golf Course. anybody interested?

[Gt-R R34]

interseted!!

how much and for how many ppl :D

[N.V.M.]

selling the clubs from my earlier post:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/showpost.php?p=5759332&postcount=201

[power-fade]

Anyone know of some good driving ranges where you can hit off grass?


Mikasa in Richmond

[JLC]

Mikasa still has grass tee's??

I think UBC has grass tees you can hit from

[dspot]

Last time I was at Mikasa, their "grass" tees were mostly dirt with some very thick grass mixed in.

Too bad Savage Creek or whatever it's called doesn't have grass tees anymore... their grass was half decent when I went there a few years back.

[bkw]

Tryin to gather up guys for golf this week, anyone want to play Thursday the 10th?
Just me so far..=)

[bossxx]

Just got back from Tobiano up in Kamloops.. friggin' beautiful course and excellent staff. Will post a few pics later on.

[411ken]

Can someone teach me how to have a straight drive off the tee? lol hahahah stupid ball always curve to the right =(

[N.V.M.]

i just got back from Tall Timbers in Langley. what a dump! weeds on the green,mats for tee boxes(on several holes), no dress code. worst course i've been to so far.

[cdizzle_996]

i just got back from Tall Timbers in Langley. what a dump! weeds on the green,mats for tee boxes(on several holes), no dress code. worst course i've been to so far.



That course has beeen like that forever. I played Chilliwack Golf & CC today, shot a 77. Out to sandpiper tomorrow.

[Hondaracer]

20 free passes to Westwood :D

[rb]

^ How the f#ck did you get 20 free passes? Did the Club house manager run you over or something? :p

[senseazn]

how you get 20 free passes to westwood?!

[N.V.M.]

woke up @ 3:30 am, shit,showered,shaved,hopped in the car and got to King's Links before sunrise. :)

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/23.jpg

[Hondaracer]

^ How the f#ck did you get 20 free passes? Did the Club house manager run you over or something? :p

connections ;)

plus a very good friend of mine just got hired as a bartender there for 50% off for me as well :D

[Hondaracer]

woke up @ 3:30 am, shit,showered,shaved,hopped in the car and got to King's Links before sunrise. :)


Wow..awsome man how was it? it's just across the border right? i always heard it advertised on the team1040

[N.V.M.]

it's just across the border right?

nope,right next to Boundary Bay airport.

[bossxx]

Tobiano Golf and Country Club (Kamloops)

sorry im not a photographer but this is what it looks like lol.

Driving range (complimentary)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/redliine/Tobiano012.jpg

1st hole jitters.. fakk mee!!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/redliine/Tobiano016.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/redliine/Tobiano026.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/redliine/Tobiano028.jpg


These pics were all from the front 9. Forgot about taking pics of the back since we were all too busy drinking loll..

GPS carts were including (which came in handy).. very challenging course that kicked the shit out of me but it was still fun @ $115.

Fun weekend overall.

[TRDood]

why anyone tell me why people play golf and drink beer?

i was just at pitch and putt, the group in front of me was drinking (got caught) and the group behind me was drinking and holding a plastic bag full of beer..

wat's the rationale behind this? i thought golf was a elite sport.

[the_rickster]

the ultimate warm weather sport is golfing, the ultimate warm weather beverage is beer. need i say more? in all seriousness, though... you're right golf is considered an elitist sport, and if you're elite, you should know how to control your liquor intake. there's a huge difference between a few social beers and getting fucking shitfaced before the turn. people who pay $15 to hack it up are more likely to be smuggling beer and getting loaded than the group who pays $150+ for a round.

most pitch and putts dont allow you to bring beer on the course because its a family oriented place, most larger courses don't allow you to bring beer because they want to sell it to you either off their carts or in their clubhouse.




i haven't played golf in about 3 months. for some reason, i've lost the urge to play.

[Hondaracer]

why anyone tell me why people play golf and drink beer?

i was just at pitch and putt, the group in front of me was drinking (got caught) and the group behind me was drinking and holding a plastic bag full of beer..

wat's the rationale behind this? i thought golf was a elite sport.

last time I played Greywolf with my uncle and a couple of his associates they had a 26er of Fireball and a 30 case, and these guys each probably make over 200k a year lol

everyone likes to have a couple pops out on the course, of course your gonna get busted on a little dinky pitch and putt, but on the big courses when your paying $100+ to play, im sure they dont mind a beer or 2, it's a social thing

[N.V.M.]

beer cans....bah! get the right tool for the job.


http://www.gadgetchamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/260-05089b11.jpg



that first fairway @ Tobiano looks a little tight! 3 wood draw looks good to me.

[Gu3s5]

Can someone teach me how to have a straight drive off the tee? lol hahahah stupid ball always curve to the right =(

clubface closed at impact. it could be a number of factors though without lookin at ur swing. go see an instructor

[Jassanova]

selling the clubs from my earlier post:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/showpost.php?p=5759332&postcount=201

How much are you asking, and would these be okay for a beginner? I want to start learning how to play golf and am looking to pick up a cheap set.


*edit* Also does anyone have any recommendations for a place to go to get some preliminary lessons? Preferably on the west side of Vancouver in possible.

[bossxx]

beer cans....bah! get the right tool for the job.


http://www.gadgetchamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/260-05089b11.jpg



that first fairway @ Tobiano looks a little tight! 3 wood draw looks good to me.

Yea. A lot of the fairways were tight and there were two that I remember where you couldn't even see your drive. You had to rely on the GPS and such to figure out where to hit. Friggin' hard.

I think on that first hole there, its about 220 to the bunkers.

[rb]

wat's the rationale behind this? i thought golf was a elite sport.

As mentioned before, its not that elite at the pitch and putt level when anyone can fork over $12+ (or $7+ for twilight golf)

Also some ppl claim to play better while knockin back a few as it takes out the jitters.

[the_rickster]

i do everything better under the influence of a few bottles of beer.

[N.V.M.]

yah, i get way better looking after a few.

[N.V.M.]

new irons, finally a nice set to hit with:

http://www.pinggolf.com/classics/cironsdetail.aspx?id=1488

Ping i5's, green dot. TT shafts.

and had to replace my 3 wood, got an Adams Insight XTD a3OS Fairway wood .

http://www.golftown.com/gtcommerce/stores/1/Adams-Insight-XTD-a3OS-Fairway-P8320C21.aspx

:thumbsup:


all fits nicely into my revolving golfbag,( birthday present). hover your mouse pointer over the arrows in the picture in the link.

http://cache.vendaria.com/vpop/VpopV6.html?ct=13&ctname=CT630X556D630X390&fw=630&fh=556&logo=187&fv=9&ap=vnd_babyjogger_revolver_cart_bag_model_36110&purl=MAIN_babyjogger_revolver_cart_bag_model_36110&iid=CnApFjjzqlJvJllmIulLFjjwLKlJKL&bg=FFFFFF&nm=BZOpener&curl=&err=0&title=Vendaria%20Media&tp=

[mc25]

I just picked up a new set of Taylormade R7s a couple months ago. I love em. I also tried the X18s and they are great. The X20s callaway suckkkkk. I also have a Cleaveland Launcher 460 ti. and love it.
I went and checked out Bear Mountain at Victoria, and it is fantastic. It is like its own village there. I cant wait to play there... $100 18 holes, includes cart.

[dspot]

I just picked up a new set of Taylormade R7s a couple months ago. I love em. I also tried the X18s and they are great. The X20s callaway suckkkkk. I also have a Cleaveland Launcher 460 ti. and love it.
I went and checked out Bear Mountain at Victoria, and it is fantastic. It is like its own village there. I cant wait to play there... $100 18 holes, includes cart.

...ummm the X-18s and X-20s are almost identical. Great for beginners and I know some single digit handicaps that also like them.

[bkw]

new irons, finally a nice set to hit with:

http://www.pinggolf.com/classics/cironsdetail.aspx?id=1488

Ping i5's, green dot. TT shafts.

and had to replace my 3 wood, got an Adams Insight XTD a3OS Fairway wood .

http://www.golftown.com/gtcommerce/stores/1/Adams-Insight-XTD-a3OS-Fairway-P8320C21.aspx

:thumbsup:


all fits nicely into my revolving golfbag,( birthday present). hover your mouse pointer over the arrows in the picture in the link.

http://cache.vendaria.com/vpop/VpopV6.html?ct=13&ctname=CT630X556D630X390&fw=630&fh=556&logo=187&fv=9&ap=vnd_babyjogger_revolver_cart_bag_model_36110&purl=MAIN_babyjogger_revolver_cart_bag_model_36110&iid=CnApFjjzqlJvJllmIulLFjjwLKlJKL&bg=FFFFFF&nm=BZOpener&curl=&err=0&title=Vendaria%20Media&tp=


awwwww dude! im just selling my set of ping i5s right now! right handed blue dot cs lite stiff =|. any buyers? =)

[N.V.M.]

like i knew. besides, blue is way out of my range. and you can't even tell my clubs are used. talk about mint. :)

[bkw]

hahah yea they are in the process of being on sale not quite ready yet..but thats the thing i like about ping clubs, the finish they put on it makes resale value very high. I find chrome clubs show don't age well......

i played guildford yesterday, tryin to take advantage of that after 12pm 2 players + power cart for $75. the round took us 5 hrs 20mins....uggggh. but i guess for $40 w/ a cart i can complain too much hahah.

[411ken]

Which Golf shoes do you guys have if you do wear one? if yes, do u usually stay within your own shoe size or move up half size with golf shoes?

Thanks...

[miznorthvanmike]

Golf shoes are important for a proper stance and balance. I have never golfed without proper shoes. I wear Footjoy and or Nike, and depending on the style (narrow/wide) I wear same size as street shoes. If you are contemplating buying a pair, make sure they are water resistant at the minimum or waterproof, the dew on some early mornings can penetrate and you end up with wet socks.

[TRDood]

can anyone tell me where is the CHEAPEST driving range around vancouver/burnaby/richmond?

so far, i found
Fraserview. $50 for 20 tokens, 40 balls = $0.0625 each ball
No.6 near riverport. $42 for 10 tokens, 60 balls = $0.07 each ball


anyone else? i just bought my set today =D
very excited to practice and play the real thing!

[the_rickster]

everything about the fraserview range sucks.

i cant remember how much a bucket costs, but musqueam has a fairly decent set-up. give them a shout and see what their rates are.

or if you want to throw down an investment of $225, university will give you 50 tokens, which is the equivalent of $0.075/ball

[N.V.M.]

Takaya in North Van has had an ongoing online coupon(print it out and show them) for almost a year now. you get 4 buckets for the price of three. and, you get 90 balls/bucket before 6pm weekdays. that = .054/ball

[N.V.M.]

just got a call. invited to play Seymour, 4 o'clock today...:thumbsup:

guess i have to leave work early...:p

[TRDood]

Takaya in North Van has had an ongoing online coupon(print it out and show them) for almost a year now. you get 4 buckets for the price of three. and, you get 90 balls/bucket before 6pm weekdays. that = .054/ball

i just went to Hastings for their early bird special..
$4 for 75 balls, 830am-12pm

i thought the coupon for Takaya expires mar31? i know some of you said it dosen't.. but that's was in april.

u tried the coupon recently?

[miznorthvanmike]

i just went to Hastings for their early bird special..
$4 for 75 balls, 830am-12pm

i thought the coupon for Takaya expires mar31? i know some of you said it dosen't.. but that's was in april.

u tried the coupon recently?


they ALWAYS take the coupon regardless of the date - they have a lame webmaster

we print 2 coupons every week and use them - still good!

[miznorthvanmike]

just got a call. invited to play Seymour, 4 o'clock today...:thumbsup:

guess i have to leave work early...:p

Let me get the crying towel, you are just soooo hard done by.....:buttkick:

[the_rickster]

fuck, i really should ditch the office and play a round... my girlfriend is in early labour, which means the baby is coming tonight... which means no golf for a while

[miznorthvanmike]

fuck, i really should ditch the office and play a round... my girlfriend is in early labour, which means the baby is coming tonight... which means no golf for a while


I was interupted while reading your post and misread what you wrote. You should have heard me cursing you....I read (quickly) that you "should ditch the office and play around....my girlfriend is in early labour" . I won't tell you what went through my mind............I humbly apoligize :blush:

From experience, early labour can last 2 days (trust me, I went through it).
Go have a game and relax....it will be your last time for awhile :)

And, incase I miss the annoucement.........congratulations to all on the birth of your new child :thumbsup:

[bkw]

fuck, i really should ditch the office and play a round... my girlfriend is in early labour, which means the baby is coming tonight... which means no golf for a while

aw too bad, but congrats though. we should hack it up again before the birth haha


Also looking for 2 more guys to make up 4, looking to play thursday the 31st probably aroudn 2'sh? anyone want to come out? maybe fraserview or something.

[N.V.M.]

barely made the last sunlight @ Seymour last night. teed off @ 4:20, so any later would have been too late. other than that, what a nice course. so well groomed. fairways...mint. bit pricey, but other than that, i really liked it.

btw,i think non-members can only play mondays or fridays.

[N.V.M.]

a scorching 76 @ Delta, too bad its only a par 67...:)

ok, off to Golden Eagles right now. very cloudy, but no rain so far.

[bkw]

weather should hold out for you hopefully. i drizzled a bit over here at fraserview from about 5-530am and looks like it'll be decent for most of the day.

I've never been to Golden Eagles before, looks nice on the website. Is it anywhere near Pitt Meadows or Meadow Gardens? Those are the only ones I've played out there...

[411ken]

a scorching 76 @ Delta, too bad its only a par 67...:)

ok, off to Golden Eagles right now. very cloudy, but no rain so far.

Damn, good job. Could you give me a lesson or 2 ? ahahah

[N.V.M.]

I've never been to Golden Eagles before, looks nice on the website. Is it anywhere near Pitt Meadows or Meadow Gardens? Those are the only ones I've played out there...

see the red balloon, that Neaves Rd. as you can see, its about 5 minutes southeast of Swaneset. i suggest playing the North Course. the South Course is a bit shorter,bit easier.


http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image29.jpg

[TRDood]

hey guys, problem..

i got myself a cheap beginner set at sportschek, but there seems to be a problem..
at first, i got a set of Dunlop DDH for $200, but after a week or so, my driver dented and cracked.. so i went back to sportschek and the manager was nice enough to let me return it (i used all of the clubs already)

now, i got myself a set of rams, because it was stiffer and i got a pretty aggressive swing.. (the dunlop feels too light). it's perfect and it's only $129.99!
however, i was hitting at the driving range for these couple days.. after about 40 balls on the driver, it started to DENT AGAIN! no cracks yet.. but i am sure it's going to fuck up soon.


is it me or the club? i gotta admit i swing pretty hard..
the dent is at the back of the club face.. you know.. the back part when you lie it on the ground..

and no i didn't drop it. give me some pointers! should i keep it and wait for it to break and go buy another driver, or just return it to sportschek again?

thanks guys!

[bkw]

see the red balloon, that Neaves Rd. as you can see, its about 5 minutes southeast of Swaneset. i suggest playing the North Course. the South Course is a bit shorter,bit easier.


http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image29.jpg

ooohh, cool I'll make sure to try it out before sept rolls around thanks.


hey guys, problem..

i got myself a cheap beginner set at sportschek, but there seems to be a problem..
at first, i got a set of Dunlop DDH for $200, but after a week or so, my driver dented and cracked.. so i went back to sportschek and the manager was nice enough to let me return it (i used all of the clubs already)

now, i got myself a set of rams, because it was stiffer and i got a pretty aggressive swing.. (the dunlop feels too light). it's perfect and it's only $129.99!
however, i was hitting at the driving range for these couple days.. after about 40 balls on the driver, it started to DENT AGAIN! no cracks yet.. but i am sure it's going to fuck up soon.


is it me or the club? i gotta admit i swing pretty hard..
the dent is at the back of the club face.. you know.. the back part when you lie it on the ground..

and no i didn't drop it. give me some pointers! should i keep it and wait for it to break and go buy another driver, or just return it to sportschek again?

thanks guys!

if your getting dents on the bottom of the club, you must be contacting the bottom with something. if you dont hit any of the poles or stalls aroudn you, it must be a ball or something. do you top the ball?

i've seen clubs dent at the bottom because of topped balls so its not uncommon. i've seen it w/ expensive drivers and cheap ones, just that part of the driver isn't made for ball contact thats all. if its from an inexpensive full set i wouldn't worry too much about it, just whale away man.

[dspot]

hey guys, problem..

i got myself a cheap beginner set at sportschek, but there seems to be a problem..
at first, i got a set of Dunlop DDH for $200, but after a week or so, my driver dented and cracked.. so i went back to sportschek and the manager was nice enough to let me return it (i used all of the clubs already)

now, i got myself a set of rams, because it was stiffer and i got a pretty aggressive swing.. (the dunlop feels too light). it's perfect and it's only $129.99!
however, i was hitting at the driving range for these couple days.. after about 40 balls on the driver, it started to DENT AGAIN! no cracks yet.. but i am sure it's going to fuck up soon.


is it me or the club? i gotta admit i swing pretty hard..
the dent is at the back of the club face.. you know.. the back part when you lie it on the ground..

and no i didn't drop it. give me some pointers! should i keep it and wait for it to break and go buy another driver, or just return it to sportschek again?

thanks guys!

You're lucky you got a refund after you dented your first driver. If you are hitting the ball with the face, there's no way it can dent on the back of the head -- it could maybe crack on the face. You must be doing something like dropping the club on the ground or topping the ball as mentioned.

Also, if you're just starting out I would suggest taking easier, more controlled swings for a while until you can consistently make good contact.

[rb]

hey guys, problem..

i got myself a cheap beginner set at sportschek, but there seems to be a problem..
at first, i got a set of Dunlop DDH for $200, but after a week or so, my driver dented and cracked.. so i went back to sportschek and the manager was nice enough to let me return it (i used all of the clubs already)

now, i got myself a set of rams, because it was stiffer and i got a pretty aggressive swing.. (the dunlop feels too light). it's perfect and it's only $129.99!
however, i was hitting at the driving range for these couple days.. after about 40 balls on the driver, it started to DENT AGAIN! no cracks yet.. but i am sure it's going to fuck up soon.


is it me or the club? i gotta admit i swing pretty hard..
the dent is at the back of the club face.. you know.. the back part when you lie it on the ground..

and no i didn't drop it. give me some pointers! should i keep it and wait for it to break and go buy another driver, or just return it to sportschek again?

thanks guys!

Can you post pics of the club? IMO, might be your stance if you're topping the ball. Try these tips? http://golf.about.com/od/golftips/a/hitting460cc.htm

[N.V.M.]

Random trivia fact # 432:

there are 3 golf balls on the moon. :D

[mc25]

Im lovin my Taylormade R7 irons and new clevland launcer driver 9.5....although my handicap isnt where id like it to be, im hitting some good shots so im happy with the season...its been fun so far!

[yameen]

I will start to play SHOT online to learn my golf clubs again. The one near silvercity riverport richmond is pretty cheap. Don't know the rates or anything but it's on no.6 road.

[bcedhk]

do u mean savage creek?

price is decent. however, there tends to be too much punk kids there talking way too loud and hitting the ball all over the place

[N.V.M.]

my g/f and i are off to NorthView(Resort) for a Texas Scramble company tourney. over 100 players, and win a new Pontiac if you ace a designated par 3.

yay for no work fridays and playing golf! :D

[punkwax]

I'm in the market for new irons. I went to golftown and swung the X18s and X Tours as they're both on sale. I have '04 Big Berthas now so I'm slightly partial to Callaways. Anyway, I liked them both but found the X18s were a lot softer to hit because they're much more forgiving. So now I'm in a rut. Do I buy the more forgiving club that are basically no different than what I'm using now? Or do I buy the X tours which are slightly harder to hit, but will give me something to work on?

The main reason I'm buying new irons is because I'm taking lessons in the offseason and want a new fitted set to learn properly on.

I think I'll go down to Birdies and Buckets in Surrey and hit the Callaways as well as the R7s and even try some Nikes. Its nice they have a golftown right there at the range. They'll tape anything up and let you hit them there rather into some video screen.

FYI - Costco has an awesome deal for Whistler Golf course. $100 for a green fee, bucket of warmup balls and a $15 food voucher. Played it last weekend and it's easily worth the drive. Very well maintained course as you would expect.

[N.V.M.]

FYI - Costco has an awesome deal for Whistler Golf course. $100 for a green fee, bucket of warmup balls and a $15 food voucher. Played it last weekend and it's easily worth the drive. Very well maintained course as you would expect.


my boss just gave me two of those as a little bonus. sold them on craigslist for $150 in a few hours.

btw, if you have the $$$ and you like Callaway, try the FT series of irons. wow, they hit like butter. the caveat though is that everybody hits differently, and just because you get the most expensive,newest technology equipment doesn't necessarily mean they're the clubs for you. i read once golfers should'nt pick the clubs, let the clubs pick the golfer. so true. whatever you get,make sure you try them out first,preferably in a few rounds of golf. hard to do, i know. also, make sure you get them fitted for your swing and body type. if you are tall for example, order them long from the factory(most stores will do that for you). don't get stock length off the shelf and later on get them lengthened from the fitter(lengthening/new grips=$$$$$).

[N.V.M.]

4:30, off to Peace Portal. :thumbsup:

[411ken]

Hey,

You guys should post up reviews or scale rate, green fees of the courses you've been to. Around here in Surrey/Langley.

[punkwax]

Got slaughtered by the greens at Redwoods yesterday. Some were lightning fast and others were par 3 slow.

2 freakin 4 putts each turned birdie ops into double bogeys = one shitty round.

I don't think the beers helped all too much but 4 putting is inexcusable. :(

[the_rickster]

^ the greens are all over the place on that course... its hard to not get drunk there. i love that second hole.

[ewong]

Hey

I'm looking to start playing golf. thing is I'm an absolute noob and I don't feel like throwing a few hundred for a set of clubs. What should I look for when buying used clubs say on craigslist or buy and sell?

[rb]

^ the right shaft flex, grip size for your hands, club length.

[the_rickster]

that's a pretty broad description, but it's true.


look for something that is easy to hit (big face, big sweet spot), there are two types of irons, cavity back and muscle back. go for cavity back and something that will compliment your swing power... if you really want to learn from square one, buy graphite shafts and swing slow, focusing on contact with a flexible shaft is easier that gripping and ripping.
grip size, don't worry too much about it because grips are cheap (relatively speaking).


if you dont feel like throwing away hundreds, you're not going to get a great selection, so go find a set that look like their in good shape and once you get a feel for it, try some new ones.

[rb]

I should have elaborated futher..

Choosing the right grip size - A grip that is too small will cause the club face to close prematurely and lead to a hook. A grip that is too large can cause the club face to open at impact, resulting in a slice. Used sets are often regripped with the previous owners specs. Regripping a whole set can run anywhere from $40+

Choosing the right length isn't that big of an issue b/c most are standard. Although, "standard" men's length varies from manufacturer. Also some of the clubs selling on craiglist are often lengthened.

Stay away from something too light in flex b/c you will regret it later on. Can't really go wrong with regular flex for someone starting out.

[ewong]

I dunno if I"m standard height though. I'm like 5'5. So grip isn't too too important then?

and I'm assuming I should look for something without too much wear and is bout regular stiffness?

[the_rickster]

i'm just saying dont overlook a set of clubs because of the grips, as they are easy and inexpensive to change.
every golfer is different and will likely all have different ideas of what is important. the best advice is probably just to spend an afternoon looking for clubs... hold them, swing them and feel them out.... whichever one feels the best, go for. my advise to get clubs with a lot of flex is just my opinion. if you decide you want to commit to the sport you'll be getting the itch to buy new clubs anyways, so i would start with some flexible so you can focus on contact instead of swing speed and contact.

here's a good tip to finding a club's sweet spot (and also to find out how big the sweet spot is):

hold the club so that the grip and/or shaft are being held under your armpit and the club head is being supported by the palm of your hand with the face up (club is parralel to the ground). with your other hand, hold a loonie or a toonie edge up (one finger on queens head, one on animal) a few millimeters above the club face. let it bounce on and around the club face... wherever you start to feel a lot of rebound is where the sweet spot is... the more good rebound you get around the face of the club, the bigger the sweet spot... the bigger the sweet spot, the easier it is to make sound contact with the ball. you can either mark the sweet spot with an x or just remember it when you're at the range.

[rb]

Go with the_rickter's advice as he explained it best.

I didn't know how big you were and your budget. I'm the same size and standard size is perfect for me.

I mentioned grip and shaft size as my friend has blown over $300+ on junk starter sets where he had trouble holding onto the club b/c grips were way too small and shafts that were too short. He just hated the game and it wasn't until he upgraded these items to his specs that he started to enjoy it out there. However, he spent an extra $100+ doing so. If he just searched on the buy/sell or whatever for someone selling clubs to his specs, he would have saved quite a bit. Thats all i'm saying.

Find a club, hold it, take a light swing and you'll know pretty fast if its right for you. Its almost like trying on a shoe.

[ewong]

hhmmm I'll definately try that when I'm buying my clubs. BTW I've borrowed a club from the golf course the other day and apparently I grip the club too hard, since there was a lot of rubbing on my glove after I was done.

How do i fix that? I'm afriad if I don't grip it hard enough it'll go flying out of my hand

[the_rickster]

you're too anxious... just relax a bit and everything will take care of itself.

[the_rickster]

anyone want to play either monday or tuesday morning before 8am at swan-e-set?


i've got a wcgg coupon that'll get us on the first tee for $24/ea.

[miznorthvanmike]

i got that same email. unfortuately, some of us work;)

[the_rickster]

i don't get me wrong... i work.... on my own schedule. ;)

[miznorthvanmike]

i don't get me wrong... i work.... on my own schedule. ;)

haha...and i meant during the daytime...sorry bad day here at the office
i only get to golf on weekends, unless my boss pays entry fees for tournaments hosted by our suppliers, then i get to go during the week - last one was at Northview, played the Ridge....great time!! he even paid for NVM to go with me :thumbsup:

[the_rickster]

ok, time is booked for four players, 7:18 am resort course.


pm me if you want to play. i'm coming from downtown vancouver, so if you're en route, ride share is a possibility.

[N.V.M.]

the greens are all punched on the Links. can you find out when they're doing the Resort? played Meadow Gardens this morning. nice course, but $100?? jebus. shot an 87, not bad for not knowing the course.

[punkwax]

Played Northlands for the first time today. Beautiful course.

Shitty front nine. Realized I lost my 9 iron the last round I played. Oh well, all the more reason to go buy some new ones.

Shot 100, but considering it was my first time there and having to deal with the elevation changes, all in all I'm content. Putter was damn cold. Must've 3 putted at least 12 holes. Seriously. Ouch.

[murd0c]

I played the private course at swan-e-set last wed. Did ok and wow the weather was great.

[the_rickster]

Played Northlands for the first time today. Beautiful course.

Shitty front nine. Realized I lost my 9 iron the last round I played. Oh well, all the more reason to go buy some new ones.

Shot 100, but considering it was my first time there and having to deal with the elevation changes, all in all I'm content. Putter was damn cold. Must've 3 putted at least 12 holes. Seriously. Ouch.

i love hearing people's feedback on that course.... its my absolute favorite.

[Ax2-Y]

i love hearing people's feedback on that course.... its my absolute favorite.

I work there. people either love the course or they hate it... when they hate it, they definately let me hear about it... :p

[N.V.M.]

nicest municipal course i've seen. one flaw though, the 15th hole. too tough for the average golfer. i can't imagine playing that one from the tips.

[Ax2-Y]

nicest municipal course i've seen. one flaw though, the 15th hole. too tough for the average golfer. i can't imagine playing that one from the tips.


very true about 15, thats a tough hole for sure. Playing from the tips is near impossible for the average golfer, especially for players who cant shape shots on command.

I see tons of heros (especially from the US) who come in for the first time and play the tips. i'd say 50% miss the fairway on the first tee.

[the_rickster]

nicest municipal course i've seen. one flaw though, the 15th hole. too tough for the average golfer. i can't imagine playing that one from the tips.

are you kidding me? 15 is a test of patience and decision making. taking what you learned from the previous 14 holes and testing your skills here.
if you want to make par, you only have to hit it around 220 from the whites, use a smart club for your second (i usually go for 5 wood or 4 iron depending on my lie), and you can either use a mid iron to get it high and hard or lay back and two stroke it onto the green and place it nicely. it's an amazing hole. if you want to grip and rip every par 5, northlands isnt for you.

[N.V.M.]

edit: pic gone

[punkwax]

Happened to check out Golftown.ca yesterday and there was a big ad about the annual demo sale. Decided to check it out and bought myself a mint set of X20's. I swear they couldn't have even been used for one round as half of them seem as though they've never been hit.

They were also labelled incorrectly. They were sitting beside another set of 7 clubs 4-PW with a price tag of $425 for 8 clubs. (This set was also in much worse condition) The set I ended up buying had all 8 clubs 4-SW but the sticker was for a set of 7 for $375.

$420 after tax and they'll fit them for free.

I'm stoked!

[miznorthvanmike]

Happened to check out Golftown.ca yesterday and there was a big ad about the annual demo sale. Decided to check it out and bought myself a mint set of X20's. I swear they couldn't have even been used for one round as half of them seem as though they've never been hit.

They were also labelled incorrectly. They were sitting beside another set of 7 clubs 4-PW with a price tag of $425 for 8 clubs. (This set was also in much worse condition) The set I ended up buying had all 8 clubs 4-SW but the sticker was for a set of 7 for $375.

$420 after tax and they'll fit them for free.

I'm stoked!

We belong to Golf Town's Leaderboard and they gave us a head's up on the sale. We were allowed in at 7:00 a.m. I bought a new BagBoy Cart Bag.....tons of space.

http://s7ondemand5.scene7.com/is/image/Golfsmith/290120_im_BLK____0_gsi?hei=250&wid=250&op_sharpen=1

Richard gave me a deal I couldn't pass up :thumbsup:

I'm not the only one in this house that got a niffty item either ;)

[N.V.M.]

yup, saw this and grabbed it.(Nike 5900)

this means my FT-i is for sale,cheap!

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image21.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image20.jpg

[power-fade]

Any deals on some Taylormade or Titleist?

[miznorthvanmike]

Yes there were. Was a one day only sale.

[power-fade]

It is on til Nov 9!!

[miznorthvanmike]

It is on til Nov 9!!

"while quantities last" written on bottom of flyer Richard gave me.

[411ken]

Hello guys. Do you guys have any inputs on the Graphite TaylorMade R7 Irons? Any reviews on it? Also, do any of you guys have any hookups for sizing or lengthening the shaft for free perhaps lol

Thanks

[N.V.M.]

bump! haven't been able to golf in a month...arrrrrrgggggggggg!

[N.V.M.]

shake this thread! NorthView tomorrow, with this new toy:


http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/3wood.jpg

[Hondaracer]

lol northview is open?

i live like 10 minutes away and i've still got a foot of snow in my backyard lol

how much that run you NVM? i havent checked out anything in the new lineup

[N.V.M.]

$220,GolfTown,comes with a box(dozen) new Nike balls. i chose the Tour D's.

and Northview(Ridge) took my tee time, so they'd better be open!

10 minutes away? you must live more north of the golf course, towards the #1?

in the last 3 weeks, i've played Langara,GreenAcres, Riverway and Hazelmere.

[411ken]

Nice!!! how do you like your new driver NVM? that nike 5900. and have fun with your new toy!

[N.V.M.]

the 5900 is awesome. straight, forgiving. but, after using the Dymo 3 metal, i may have to upgrade it to Dymo driver as well. there's a St8 fit version with an adjustable hosel. you can change the lie angle, loft, etc. want that!

btw, there was NO snow at NorthView, haha!


http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/holea.jpg

[N.V.M.]

new wedges! gimmick? i thought so, but on sale for $45. a few months ago they were $130 each, so i bought a set. tried them at the range, very impressed. i may reshaft them, but other than that, that infomercial you see on these is actually pretty close. we'll see though, the jury's still out till i play a few rounds.

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/wedge1.jpg

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/wedge2.jpg

[bossxx]

When does the '09 equipment come out?

Cuz im looking for a '08 taylor made driver I demod up in kamloops. that thing was amazing but it was fucking expensive lol

I guess i could check their website for the model number.

[N.V.M.]

When does the '09 equipment come out?

Cuz im looking for a '08 taylor made driver I demod up in kamloops. that thing was amazing but it was fucking expensive lol

I guess i could check their website for the model number.


the manager at Perfect Lies said the R9's come out in a couple weeks or so.

[N.V.M.]

bumping this for Kings Links. opened up today, guess who was first on for the season?

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/king1.jpg

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/king3.jpg

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/king2.jpg

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/eagles1.jpg

http://northvanmike.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/king4.jpg

[murd0c]

Well I'm not the greatest golfer in the world I have a crappy set of clubs (Fairway if you have even heard of them lol) I go about a dozen times a year shoot high 90's on a very good day. So I'm looking for a new set of clubs. Right now I'm bidding on Taylor Made R7 Max CGB 2007 on ebay but I'm not holding my breath since I can't see it going for what my max is.

What do you guys think of those clubs anyways?

[bui95]

Well I'm not the greatest golfer in the world I have a crappy set of clubs (Fairway if you have even heard of them lol) I go about a dozen times a year shoot high 90's on a very good day. So I'm looking for a new set of clubs. Right now I'm bidding on Taylor Made R7 Max CGB 2007 on ebay but I'm not holding my breath since I can't see it going for what my max is.

What do you guys think of those clubs anyways?

golfdigest.com always has reviews. http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/2007/02/hotlistironsintro_0702

but you should always try something out first before buying online. have you tried the set at golftown?

[murd0c]

golfdigest.com always has reviews. http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/2007/02/hotlistironsintro_0702

but you should always try something out first before buying online. have you tried the set at golftown?

I missed the clubs by $10 lol but the deal was that good so I just bid on them. I've tried out some Ping S58's which were very nice. Going to go to golf town today to check some out.

[EXV603]

I missed the clubs by $10 lol but the deal was that good so I just bid on them. I've tried out some Ping S58's which were very nice. Going to go to golf town today to check some out.

The ping s58s are blades i believe. These types of clubs are better for the more advanced golfer. Ping does make some other excellent clubs however. You might want to check out the i10's or g10's.

I have the older Ping i3+ which is comparable to the new i10 and I absolutely love them.

[murd0c]

The ping s58s are blades i believe. These types of clubs are better for the more advanced golfer. Ping does make some other excellent clubs however. You might want to check out the i10's or g10's.

I have the older Ping i3+ which is comparable to the new i10 and I absolutely love them.

nope there cavity back's, my boss took me there who is a scratch golfer giving me advice.

I went to golftown today have some big bertha 06 irons on right now for $389. Not bad deal at all thats for sure. And being such a forgiving club it might be good for me.

[bd0n]

buump, anyone know of some affordable courses or at least well priced (yes i know golf isnt the cheap mans sport lol)

[miznorthvanmike]

buump, anyone know of some affordable courses or at least well priced (yes i know golf isnt the cheap mans sport lol)

I always go (believe it or not) to www.theweathernetwork.com select vancouver bc and they have an "activities" tab......there you can click on golf report. It shows all the golf courses - select the one you are interested in and then there is a link to the website that shows the course info including fees. There are quite a few give or take $50

May be a long way around it but I have trouble remembering all the courses names...so this helps me. Just an idea.....

[hi5-ive]

i say langara.

[ScizzMoney]

I'm gonna be selling a Taylormade R7 driver soon here. Stiff shaft 10.5 degree loft. As well as a Callaway X 3-wood, also with a stiffy.
My reason for selling the driver is because of the loft. Where I play it gets windy, so I'm buying an 8.5 with a different type of stiff shaft.

I've already played around 10 rounds this year :) I love it.

[giCe]

I'm gonna be selling a Taylormade R7 driver soon here. Stiff shaft 10.5 degree loft. As well as a Callaway X 3-wood, also with a stiffy.
My reason for selling the driver is because of the loft. Where I play it gets windy, so I'm buying an 8.5 with a different type of stiff shaft.

I've already played around 10 rounds this year :) I love it.

Make sure your swingspeed is fast enough for an 8.5 though. I've seen a number of people playing and 8.5 but couldn't get enough ballflight and ended up hitting it significantly shorter than a higher loft driver. :)

[punkwax]

buump, anyone know of some affordable courses or at least well priced (yes i know golf isnt the cheap mans sport lol)

Best bang for the buck course IMO is Newlands in Langley. $40 with cart peak season weekends.

I'm going to play the executive course there today. Quick and cheap, 11 holes for $15 wkdy / $20 wknd also with a cart. Perfect for beginners and you can pull out the driver on a couple holes if you are one. If it's dead and you're sneaky you can go from the 10th back to the 2nd and play 20 :D Not that I would ever do that :p

Edit: Executive greens are in rough shape so far.

Played 20 holes, shot 17 over. 0 birdies :(

[EXV603]

Best bang for the buck course IMO is Newlands in Langley. $40 with cart peak season weekends.

I'm going to play the executive course there today. Quick and cheap, 11 holes for $15 wkdy / $20 wknd also with a cart. Perfect for beginners and you can pull out the driver on a couple holes if you are one. If it's dead and you're sneaky you can go from the 10th back to the 2nd and play 20 :D Not that I would ever do that :p

Edit: Executive greens are in rough shape so far.

Played 20 holes, shot 17 over. 0 birdies :(

i also like playing newlands. the course is good and like nodnarb said its cheap.

[ScizzMoney]

Make sure your swingspeed is fast enough for an 8.5 though. I've seen a number of people playing and 8.5 but couldn't get enough ballflight and ended up hitting it significantly shorter than a higher loft driver. :)

Got my new driver and won the long drive this week :D The shaft almost perfectly fits my swing, as well as the ball I play.

[punkwax]

Played Canal. 45 front, 50 back due to excessive beer drinking.

Windy as hell too, but I love that course.

[N.V.M.]

Best bang for the buck course IMO is Newlands in Langley. $40 with cart peak season weekends.



played Newlands last sunday. 2 for 1 coupons FTW! :thumbsup:

[ScizzMoney]

I golfed with David Putty yesterday! :D

[N.V.M.]

I golfed with David Putty yesterday! :D

cool. the "face painter"! lol.

[EXV603]

played Newlands last sunday. 2 for 1 coupons FTW! :thumbsup:

where do you get the coupons from?

[rb]

I golfed with David Putty yesterday! :D

GO DEVILS :D
http://bp1.blogger.com/_KDHfy3jXXl4/Rvc-9_yZQJI/AAAAAAAAAFI/lfBmjFCC2tw/s320/David+Putty.jpg

[Amuse]

Anybody know where I can buy a lightweight or small carry bag with stand or sunday golf bag under $100? Don't need to carry all my irons.
Also, where do I buy a rain cover for golf bags?

[punkwax]

^ Usually the bag comes with the cover... I'd check Golftown if you haven't already.

[murd0c]

you can get a deal on good travel bags on ebay

[Amuse]

shipping kills the deal though

[rb]

Golftown has a decent PING sunday carry bag for $38.88. I've seen some Winners locations in the past sell Titleist sunday bags for $40 as well but have not seen any lately.

[N.V.M.]

Golden Eagles North in an hour and a half. no rain please!

[N.V.M.]

wow, what a nice round. weather,perfect. that's what i'm talking about! :thumbsup:

[van_driver]

anyone wanna go play with a first timer noob at westwood golf:D

[rb]

So I won a round for 2 at the Okanagan Golf Club (The Bear or The Quail course - $115/person). I have no means of getting up there. Does anyone wanna trade with other golf gift certs for Westwood, other local courses or maybe even a driver? PM me.

[N.V.M.]

anybody have any pics of The Dunes golf course in Kamloops? their site is under construction and the ones i searched are lame. i want decent quality pics, 800 wide minimum.

[JayF]

played Newlands last sunday. 2 for 1 coupons FTW! :thumbsup:

Where do you get the coupons?

[N.V.M.]

they had a deal that week, coupons were all over the place.

[ewong]

Hey for a beginner, would it really matter what kind of used set you get?

[411ken]

Hey for a beginner, would it really matter what kind of used set you get?

For me, it didn't matter so I just got a cheap set from sportmart to learn from. Now, I wanna get a new set that I will keep for a long time....I don't even have a nice driver yet lol. then again, I've only been playing since last year.

What would you guys recommend for a driver, the nike 5900 or TM burner? I tried both and they were fine but I just want an opinion as to where I can learn... also, what Loft do you guys use? i'm thinking of getting a 10.5 with a stiff..

[saucywoman]

Hey for a beginner, would it really matter what kind of used set you get?

if I recall correctly sport chek has some on for about $160. I was thinking about buying myself a cheap set since I'm just a beginner as well and don't think I should buy an expensive set until I get good, but I have no one to golf with anymore and can't really justify spending money on something I won't use :(

[rb]

To those that are considering the "cheap sets".. I highly suggest puting together a set from Craiglist or even the RS buy/sell. For about the same price as a new complete starter set, you can get a used set of higher end clubs that you wont have to upgrade much once you get more into the game. When i first started out, i wasted hundreds of dollars buying crap golfing gear b/c i thought i was just starting out.

Older Callaway/TM drivers can be had for about $40, older TM, Callaway, Cleveland iron sets for about $100-$150 and older Odyssey putters i've seen for about $20-30. Though its older gear, i would play with that stuff b/c of the better shafts, clubheads, grips, etc. over anything from Sportsmart or Sportschek any day

[411ken]

To those that are considering the "cheap sets".. I highly suggest puting together a set from Craiglist or even the RS buy/sell. For about the same price as a so called complete starter set, you can get a used set of higher end clubs that you wont have to upgrade much once you get more into the game. When i first started out, i wasted hundreds of dollars buying crap golfing gear b/c i thought i was just starting out.

Older Callaway/TM drivers can be had for about $40, older TM, Callaway, Cleveland iron sets for about $100-$150 and older Odyssey putters i've seen for about $20-30. Though its older gear, i would play with that stuff over anything from Sportsmart or Sportschek any day.

I agree 100%. I would have done the same thing but I rushed to it. and now I want to upgrade hahaha..oh well.. it's all fun

[ewong]

if I recall correctly sport chek has some on for about $160. I was thinking about buying myself a cheap set since I'm just a beginner as well and don't think I should buy an expensive set until I get good, but I have no one to golf with anymore and can't really justify spending money on something I won't use :(

Well I met this guy in richmond who has an ad on craigslist. He use to run a used sporting good store and has a lot of clubs left from his old business. He showed me some incomplete sets for bout $50 in pretty good condition. They're like 3-7 yrs old give or take, but they only have some minor wear.

I mean if I'm getting an used set. $50 isn't too much money to invest even if they're horrible clubs.

Though this guy has been golfing for 30 yrs and pretty much does the whole used sporting good sale as a hobby. So he seems pretty knowledgeable.

[cdizzle_996]

Shot a 75 at Sandpiper today.

[blum2001]

To those that are considering the "cheap sets".. I highly suggest puting together a set from Craiglist or even the RS buy/sell. For about the same price as a new complete starter set, you can get a used set of higher end clubs that you wont have to upgrade much once you get more into the game. When i first started out, i wasted hundreds of dollars buying crap golfing gear b/c i thought i was just starting out.



Lol I'm in the same boat as you on this one. I started out with a Top Flite complete set from golftown, everything from Driver to SW and I went in with the mentality of 'I'm a beginner, I don't need an expensive set'. What a mistake. Now I regret getting them because I've upgraded every single club in my bag. Taylormade Burner/R9 Driver, Ping Rapture Hybrids, Callaway X20's, Cleveland wedges. Wasted $350 on a cheap set. For me, not a single club (except for my R9) was bought brand new, I just took advantage of golftown's demo sale and craigslist.

oh btw I have a complete left handed set available if anyone wants it. Set was only been used about 3 months, and some of the irons have never hit a ball yet! :D

[m3thods]

For me, it didn't matter so I just got a cheap set from sportmart to learn from. Now, I wanna get a new set that I will keep for a long time....I don't even have a nice driver yet lol. then again, I've only been playing since last year.

What would you guys recommend for a driver, the nike 5900 or TM burner? I tried both and they were fine but I just want an opinion as to where I can learn... also, what Loft do you guys use? i'm thinking of getting a 10.5 with a stiff..

I'd stick with a 10.5 as most of our swing speeds can't accommodate much lower. Plus it helps to get more backspin and carry on a regular basis.

I haven't tried the new burner but the 08 was OK. I haven't hit a Nike wood since their Ignite series. When I was in the market for a driver I compared the TM to the Cobra Speed series (Cobra's last year model) and I absolutely love the Cobra. Hitting both on the course with the same swing I noted the Cobra being more forgiving and longer. The only thing I can't stand is the sound, but I hear they muffled that with their new stuff.

It doesn't answer your question, but just another suggestion if you haven't tried them.

[411ken]

Shot a 75 at Sandpiper today.

3 over eh.. nicely done! wanna share some free golf lessons lol....

As for the driver, ya, I'm most likely getting a 10.5 and I'll check out the cobra and see how that works out. whyat driver do you use?

[m3thods]

if you're asking me i use the cobra speed series (the red one). it has a piercing sound that i hate, but cant argue with the results :thumbsup:

[ewong]

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/spo/1195791528.html

Anyone think this is a good buy?

[m3thods]

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/spo/1195791528.html

Anyone think this is a good buy?

dang looks pretty good for the price. just slap on some new golf pride cord grips and theyre gold!

i hear only good things about mizunos forged sets. i play some ben hogan forged apex irons and all i can say is ill never go back to cast. i say go for it! :thumbsup:

[cdizzle_996]

3 over eh.. nicely done! wanna share some free golf lessons lol....

As for the driver, ya, I'm most likely getting a 10.5 and I'll check out the cobra and see how that works out. whyat driver do you use?

Haha, gripper and ripper.

Personally, it may sound weird but I always go with my gut instinct. If im on a hole and a another player hits a 6 iron and it goes way long, I will not change my club to adjust. I dont know what it is but it gets right into my head, and thats where I begin to make mistakes. I started doing this year, easing up on clubs rather than trying to smash it, and my cap has dropped significantly. Golf is much a mind sport. If you get pissed off, your not going to play better. Stay relaxed.

[411ken]

^ haha, ok, i tried a few drivers today at Golftown where u can take it to the range with tape and rip a few balls. I then check the tape and can see that I've hit it in the middle of the club but the ball is still slicing to the right...what am I doing wrong? Maybe I need to take some lessons lol

I've only been playing for a year so I know it's all a learning curve and I'm not the one that gives up as I thrive to get better at the sport

[m3thods]

ah classic beginner problem. don't sweat it too much- 99% of people slice the ball when they start out (even now I have the odd banana). Unfortunately it can be cause by a number of things- but if I were to guess, it would be that you're leading your downswing with your arms and swinging "outside-in". If you don't really understand that part, grab a friend with a camera and try to get a back and front view of your swing. Even better would be a couple of lessons from your local pro.

Golf is the toughest game that I've picked up- but it's definitely the most fun and most rewarding in the end.

[saucywoman]

To those that are considering the "cheap sets".. I highly suggest puting together a set from Craiglist or even the RS buy/sell. For about the same price as a new complete starter set, you can get a used set of higher end clubs that you wont have to upgrade much once you get more into the game. When i first started out, i wasted hundreds of dollars buying crap golfing gear b/c i thought i was just starting out.

Older Callaway/TM drivers can be had for about $40, older TM, Callaway, Cleveland iron sets for about $100-$150 and older Odyssey putters i've seen for about $20-30. Though its older gear, i would play with that stuff b/c of the better shafts, clubheads, grips, etc. over anything from Sportsmart or Sportschek any day

yeah I guess you're right, I never even thought of finding 2nd hand off craigslist or kijiji. has anyone heard anything about Ladies Daiwa Golf club? tia :)

[ewong]

ah classic beginner problem. don't sweat it too much- 99% of people slice the ball when they start out (even now I have the odd banana). Unfortunately it can be cause by a number of things- but if I were to guess, it would be that you're leading your downswing with your arms and swinging "outside-in". If you don't really understand that part, grab a friend with a camera and try to get a back and front view of your swing. Even better would be a couple of lessons from your local pro.

Golf is the toughest game that I've picked up- but it's definitely the most fun and most rewarding in the end.

I might actually ask my friend's bro who works at the public course in North Burnaby for lessons, after I get my own clubs. I have a big problem with my slicing.

[rb]

Anyone ever play Mayfair Lakes in Richmond?

[blum2001]

Anyone ever play Mayfair Lakes in Richmond?

I played there 2 weekends ago. Lots of water. Didn't lose a single ball until I think it's the 16th where it dog legs right then over a tiny creek. Chipped it right into the water lol. figures.

Nice course though... Just make sure you bring more balls then you normally would lol. The only part of the course I don't like are the holes that run right along side of the freeway. I'm a lefty and if I happen to have a slice, someone's windshield is getting a nike ball through it lol.

[Wormiez]

Hey, You guys interested in getting a driving range/course group together?

[411ken]

Hey, You guys interested in getting a driving range/course group together?

Depends where and when and of course, how much lol... I mean I'm not completely clueless when it comes to playing but I think a course would benefit me....

[Wormiez]

Depends where and when and of course, how much lol... I mean I'm not completely clueless when it comes to playing but I think a course would benefit me....

I am an avid golfer. Just looking to expand my network of golfers.

I think as a group it would be good to start and meet at the driving range and see where everyone's skill level is at.

[blum2001]

What ranges do you guys usually go to? I'm either at Savage, Hastings, ubc..

or mayfair if i want to hit off the grass

[411ken]

I am an avid golfer. Just looking to expand my network of golfers.

I think as a group it would be good to start and meet at the driving range and see where everyone's skill level is at.

I'm sorry, I thought u meant course as in class... If you guys are nearby, I'd definitely pop by and maybe get a couple of pointers from you pros. And once I get better then perhaps play

[Wormiez]

What ranges do you guys usually go to? I'm either at Savage, Hastings, ubc..

or mayfair if i want to hit off the grass

I am primarily at Savage Creek - Closer to home

I'll start a new thread to see whose interested. We'll see the numbers and go from there

[ewong]

Hey

Does it really matter what kinda bag you start off with?

I've been eyeing this bag at sportcheck. It's a lightweight taylormade bag with 6 pockets and bout 4 pockets. It's a bag stand for sale at $79.99 (i'm only looking at sportcheck cuz i know some ppl there)

[giCe]

Hey

Does it really matter what kinda bag you start off with?

I've been eyeing this bag at sportcheck. It's a lightweight taylormade bag with 6 pockets and bout 4 pockets. It's a bag stand for sale at $79.99 (i'm only looking at sportcheck cuz i know some ppl there)

not really, but you can't go wrong with PING bags, I've had my ping hoofer 2 for over 5 years and not only is it still in great shape but imho still one of the best looking bag out there today;)

[blum2001]

I'm using an Ogio Ozone bag. Love it. Really light, looks decent, and it has the 3 ball carrier thing for when I need to grab another ball quickly when mine plunks in the water :P

[m3thods]

Just make sure you get a carry bag if you're walking, cart bag if you're hooking it to a cart. And if you're walking, weight can matter at the end of a sunny 18. But it's not that important.

mmmm Sun Mountain 3.5 Superlight :D but I can vouch for the Hoofers I bought one second hand so it must be like 8 years old and it's still in OK shape :thumbsup:

[ewong]

Ah I'm just wondering bout the side pockets anyways. Other than balls and your gloves, what else do you use them for? Maybe a pen and paper to keep score?

[blum2001]

Ah I'm just wondering bout the side pockets anyways. Other than balls and your gloves, what else do you use them for? Maybe a pen and paper to keep score?

Ball/gloves/tee's/scorecard/beer/jacket (in case it starts raining)/wallet/car keys

if i'm walking my bag would have the minimal amount of stuff inside it but i've been using my clicgear instead these days. Too lazy lol

[bui95]

ogio makes the best bag. they have the wood system for your clubs. feel sturdier too. more pockets too. pockets for your drinks, slots for your tees, zipperless pockets for your balls. go to golftown and have a look.

but in the end, the bag won't improve your game. its the last thing i look at buying when i'm golf shopping.

[411ken]

It's a long shot but I won 1 gift certificate to Whistler Golf Club (Includes 18 holes of golf including shared golf cart, complimentary practice balls and a $20 food credit that can towards any items from the menu) anyone interested in buying it or trade for any certificate for 2 here in surrey/vancouver?

[N.V.M.]

It's a long shot but I won 1 gift certificate to Whistler Golf Club (Includes 18 holes of golf including shared golf cart, complimentary practice balls and a $20 food credit that can towards any items from the menu) anyone interested in buying it or trade for any certificate for 2 here in surrey/vancouver?

just to let you know, Costco sells those for $100(last year anyways).

[punkwax]

Won a weekday membership to Newlands! Pretty excited about it. My wife, not so much.

[N.V.M.]

kinda of a mixed blessing though? you have to skip work to play?

[punkwax]

I'm off at 4 - could get in a full round before dark. Or front nine after dinner.

[N.V.M.]

btw everybody, i'm selling my RH green dot TT shafted Ping i5's.

3-PW.

[Hondaracer]

Fuckkkk anyone know where I can get vokey wedges the cheapest?

Played cultas lake yesterday and left my 56 deg somewhere on the course :(

[cdizzle_996]

Pretty sure there $139.99 at Golftown, and Nevada Bobs last time I checked...States?

[Wormiez]

Fuckkkk anyone know where I can get vokey wedges the cheapest?

Played cultas lake yesterday and left my 56 deg somewhere on the course :(

Riverside sales it for 119.00 - Just ask any of the younger guys - They will beat Golf Town and discount on top of it.

[achiam]

Has anyone here driven up to play at Predator Ridge? I'm going back to Vancouver this summer and two of my golf buddies were thinking of driving up to do it.

[cdizzle_996]

I've played Predator. The Okanagan Valley is the place to go to play golf. Bring lots of money :D

[achiam]

I haven't been back to Vancouver in nearly a year, has the slowing economy driven down green fees?

[cdizzle_996]

I haven't been back to Vancouver in nearly a year, has the slowing economy driven down green fees?


No, infact I've noticed quite a few gone up.

[EXV603]

Last year we played tobiano and the bear on our golf trip. Tobiano was awesome, we might try it again this year. Last year it was really windy when we played it.

We were thinking of going to the Kelowna/Kamloops area again this year. Anyone have any recommendations on a nice course that we should try. We go up on Friday and come back on Sunday. We play golf on Saturday and Sunday.

[ScizzMoney]

Last year we played tobiano and the bear on our golf trip. Tobiano was awesome, we might try it again this year. Last year it was really windy when we played it.

We were thinking of going to the Kelowna/Kamloops area again this year. Anyone have any recommendations on a nice course that we should try. We go up on Friday and come back on Sunday. We play golf on Saturday and Sunday.

In the Kamloops area, Talking Rock, Sun Rivers, The Dunes, and Tobiano make a great golf trip. A lot of people that go to Kamloops play those 4 courses because they are all fairly unique and they're all pretty different from eachother.

In Kelowna, Black Mountain (brand new) has been getting good reviews, Kelowna Springs, Tower Ranch, and Gallagher's Canyon are all popular as well. And of Course the Bear and the Quail.

[achiam]

Wow that sounds like quite an exciting trip! And Kamloops is somewhat closer than Predator Ridge right (its closer to Vernon I'm thinking?)

[411ken]

Any of you guys ever buy a club from ebay or anything online? from ebay, just wondering if you will have to worry about duty, custom/tax or whatever...

[bui95]

the customs/duties/taxes is hit and miss sometimes. but be prepared to pay for it. sometimes, it can be half the cost of your item. also, be careful of fakes and cause there's lots out there on ebay.

[punkwax]

Fuckkkk anyone know where I can get vokey wedges the cheapest?

Played cultas lake yesterday and left my 56 deg somewhere on the course :(

That sucks dude. You should call the clubhouse. I left my 9 iron at Guildford and got it back a week later.

I'd check CL if not.

[bui95]

i would go to riverside and see the price. then go to golftown and get them to price match but also knock off 5% too.

[cdizzle_996]

I bought my 983K of ebay a few years ago. Used at the range only paid 90us with headcover.

[N.V.M.]

just got back from Tobiano. killer course!


http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/roadtrip/par3c.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/roadtrip/tobiano11.jpg

[EXV603]

just got back from Tobiano. killer course!


was it windy when you were there. last year when i was there the wind was too crazy. im thinking about going again this year in july

[N.V.M.]

almost no wind at all. there wasn't any all day. this pic was from our afternoon round, the morning was calm too.

[411ken]

damn, tobiano course looks great....how much was the fees when you went? and how well did you do ;)

[N.V.M.]

i did the shits, 96. i shot 86 and 87 at the Dunes and Sun Rivers the day before.its a tough course with a lot of blind holes. not knowing any of the holes, very scary.

price? i dunno. it was a package deal(3 rounds of golf,power carts included) with 2 nights at the Hampton Inn,$475.

[punkwax]

Anyone play Kings Links? I want to check that course out..

[Wormiez]

Anyone play Kings Links? I want to check that course out..

Played the course 2 weeks ago for the first time. Its a link style course. Wasn't impressed with the course layout, course conditions, and green fees. I suggest you consider another course as Kings Links charges an arm and a leg, not worth the price.

Not that it impacts the course layout, but they don't even have a proper club house..

[N.V.M.]

Kings Links is awesome. one of the most challenging courses out there. classic links golf course, and its worth the $75 or whatever they charge. if you think you can golf well, go to Kings Links and be prepared for some humility. its a golfers golf course.

i played there 3 weeks ago and get out to play it every other month or so. the conditions were great and the greens were fast. remember, its a links course, so think British Open, that's what you get.

btw, we got to play the first round of the season there a few months back,check it out:

http://northvanmike.net/?p=563

[punkwax]

^ Wow. Course looks great. Those would have been the only eagles I'd have seen all day. lol

[rb]

Damn was Mayfair a tough course. I dont even wanna mention my disgusting score on Thurs. Anyone ever play Carnoustie? I think i need easy noob courses to get back in the game.

[punkwax]

I'm going to play Mayfair soon. 2 for 1 FTW.

Shot my new low round yesterday, 85. With an 8 on the first hole too. My first free round @ Newlands! Woot!

[bui95]

Anyone play Kings Links? I want to check that course out..

just played it today. fairway and greens were dry so the ball bounced and it fast as hell. its not an easy course to play with 2 feet grass growing on the side. hit it there and you think you can find it but you never will. paid $60 for 830am tee time so guess its not so bad.

played tsawassen right after for $30 and enjoyed that more. greens were softer, greener. par 65 so a little shorter but a lot easier.

[rsx604]

:(

[dmc_civic]

Hey guys newbie here, my company does a golf tourney every year and ive wanted to get into golf for a while now, so when i heard about the little tourney i went out and got some cheap clubs at sportschek(99.99$ dunlops complete set, at there tent sale thing) Thought theyd be ok for starting out. Went to driving range twice with buddy, and on the second time the head of the driver went 100 yrds down the driving range. So i took them back. Just wondering if you guys could recommend a store to check out for a decent starter set thats not going to break the bank. thanks guys!

[bui95]

wow! i guess you really do get what you pay for. go to riverside and look for stuff on clearance. i never pay full price for any of my golf gear. i just wait for them to go on sale or if they have freebies that come along with the purchase.

if you find something for like $100 at riverside, go to golftown and get them to price match plus 5% off the golftown price. thats their price matching policy =)

[cdizzle_996]

Craigslist

[rb]

Craigslist always has some good deals but if you're unsure whether or not its a good deal, post it here and we'll let you know.

As for your current set, you can always try to take it back and see if the manager will let you upgrade the set or something. There is no Dunlop customer service so dont even bother trying.

[dmc_civic]

HEy guys, well i ended up getting Golden Bear 460 by Jack Nicklaus. Its a 11 piece complete set. I got them at Nevada bobs golf. The sales guy assured me these ones would last and are a good starter set. ill be hitting the range soon to find out

[cdizzle_996]

Well, I careered it yesterday shooting a 73 from the tips at Belmont in Langley.

[HSBC_Slave]

Broke 80 three times this year so far.....been playing RAC TPs for 3 years and switched to X forged.....saved me 5-7 strokes....

[punkwax]

You guys are too good.

I've had 4 rounds in the 80's in a row and I'm ecstatic.

85,89,88,89