We don't need him to play 50 games, he's contributed nicely on the off occasion when he's healthy
- Whipper

Let him sit until the playoffs start.. Insert him to dish out massive hits in game 1 and 2.. Then let him sit until round 2. Repeat

I think you need to be 10 handicap and below to see the any difference in wedges imo.

You need some sort of consistency in your game otherwise it’s pointless.
- bryant

I think everyone benefits from having wedges that allow them to play from a variety of lies. Not saying higher handicappers are gonna be out there hitting flop shots with T grind vokeys, but having something in the bag specifically for wet/hard sand or tight lies, or something like a K grind for really deep rough or fluffy sand would benefit loads of players.

(assuming people wanna score better)

When you’re a hacker and slasher like me good quality clubs are a waste of money. If you don’t have a proper swing and make good contact you might as well use cheap equipment.
- shack67

At my level, it doesn’t make sense to spend a lot of money on new clubs or lessons.

The money is better spent on beer at the turn.

At my level, it doesn’t make sense to spend a lot of money on new clubs or lessons.

The money is better spent on beer at the turn.
- Atomic Wedgie

Exactly. I think hitting bad shots with expensive clubs would make the game even more frustrating than it already is.

Exactly. I think hitting bad shots with expensive clubs would make the game even more frustrating than it already is.
- shack67

I'm not really a golfer - or not a golfer. I've been 3 times. But I have a number of friends who go. A few of them definitely spend a lot of money on clubs and all the accessories - but one time a group of them went out with this guy, Tom, and Tom brought with him a wood, a putter and a middle iron. He carried all three in his hand all game, dropping them only to take his shot.

I don't think he was a very good golfer, but his laid back approach seemed to change their attitude quite a bit. They even started an annual game called the Lord Tom classic where you're only allowed 3 clubs of your choice.

I'm not really a golfer - or not a golfer. I've been 3 times. But I have a number of friends who go. A few of them definitely spend a lot of money on clubs and all the accessories - but one time a group of them went out with this guy, Tom, and Tom brought with him a wood, a putter and a middle iron. He carried all three in his hand all game, dropping them only to take his shot.

I don't think he was a very good golfer, but his laid back approach seemed to change their attitude quite a bit. They even started an annual game called the Lord Tom classic where you're only allowed 3 clubs of your choice.
- Monkeypunk

Most golfers need to quit golf and start playing pub golf.

Go to 9 different pubs, create a par for each pub (each sip is a stroke).

Good luck finishing the back 9.

Fun golf story (if you like dark humour):

The only expensive golf thing I have is a Sun Mountain golf bag.

A few years ago, my MIL started developing dementia. At first it wasn’t so bad, she could still function in public - we got her help for groceries, took away her car.

She was still golfing a bit, and spending a month or two in Florida at her boyfriend’s place.

Turns out she was misplacing her golf stuff and replacing it. I discovered a golf store in her basement: two sets of clubs, two additional empty bags, three travel cases, a ton of smaller stuff.

We divvied it up - I got the Sun Mountain bag and a travel case.

Is it wrong I still giggle at this?

Fun golf story (if you like dark humour):

The only expensive golf thing I have is a Sun Mountain golf bag.

A few years ago, my MIL started developing dementia. At first it wasn’t so bad, she could still function in public - we got her help for groceries, took away her car.

She was still golfing a bit, and spending a month or two in Florida at her boyfriend’s place.

Turns out she was misplacing her golf stuff and replacing it. I discovered a golf store in her basement: two sets of clubs, two additional empty bags, three travel cases, a ton of smaller stuff.

We divvied it up - I got the Sun Mountain bag and a travel case.

Is it wrong I still giggle at this?
- Atomic Wedgie

Dementia is rough

Sun Mountain bags are nice. I have one myself (4.5 14 way, black with a red maple leaf). Unfortunate that they're assembled in Montana though.

I am not sure what consists of expensive equipment but good clubs could improve your game significantly even if you are a bad golfer. Mostly the forgiveness.

I'm not really a golfer - or not a golfer. I've been 3 times. But I have a number of friends who go. A few of them definitely spend a lot of money on clubs and all the accessories - but one time a group of them went out with this guy, Tom, and Tom brought with him a wood, a putter and a middle iron. He carried all three in his hand all game, dropping them only to take his shot.

I don't think he was a very good golfer, but his laid back approach seemed to change their attitude quite a bit. They even started an annual game called the Lord Tom classic where you're only allowed 3 clubs of your choice.
- Monkeypunk

I like it.

I am not sure what consists of expensive equipment but good clubs could improve your game significantly even if you are a bad golfer. Mostly the forgiveness.
- jribout

Not for me. I slice it with good clubs or bad.

I am not sure what consists of expensive equipment but good clubs could improve your game significantly even if you are a bad golfer. Mostly the forgiveness.
- jribout

GI irons and max woods / drivers seem to have come a long way over the last 5 years or so.

Not for me. I slice it with good clubs or bad.
- shack67

But if your slice goes 20 or 30 yards further, you're probably getting lower scores.

I'm not really a golfer - or not a golfer. I've been 3 times. But I have a number of friends who go. A few of them definitely spend a lot of money on clubs and all the accessories - but one time a group of them went out with this guy, Tom, and Tom brought with him a wood, a putter and a middle iron. He carried all three in his hand all game, dropping them only to take his shot.

I don't think he was a very good golfer, but his laid back approach seemed to change their attitude quite a bit. They even started an annual game called the Lord Tom classic where you're only allowed 3 clubs of your choice.
- Monkeypunk

Probably 4 Hybrid, 8 iron, Sand wedge for me.

Putt with the hybrid

Probably 4 Hybrid, 8 iron, Sand wedge for me.

Putt with the hybrid
- TheMussel

Hybrids are basically cheating.

I LOVE mine.

Hybrids are basically cheating.

I LOVE mine.
- Whipper

Sure are. I am very fond of my tsr2 4 hybrid. Considering getting a 3 to replace my fairway wood because I like it so much.

I think everyone benefits from having wedges that allow them to play from a variety of lies. Not saying higher handicappers are gonna be out there hitting flop shots with T grind vokeys, but having something in the bag specifically for wet/hard sand or tight lies, or something like a K grind for really deep rough or fluffy sand would benefit loads of players.

(assuming people wanna score better)
- TheMussel

I just think you need to get to a certain level of consistency before a club will make a difference for you.

Probably 4 Hybrid, 8 iron, Sand wedge for me.

Putt with the hybrid
- TheMussel

3 wood, 7 iron, SW.

Our club each year has a 4-club tournament (I’ve never played it, but maybe this year).

In the weeks leading up to it, the debate is always whether or not you carry a putter.

3 wood, 7 iron, SW.

Our club each year has a 4-club tournament (I’ve never played it, but maybe this year).

In the weeks leading up to it, the debate is always whether or not you carry a putter.
- Atomic Wedgie

If it's a 4 club, then yeah I'd add a putter

3 wood, 7 iron, SW.

Our club each year has a 4-club tournament (I’ve never played it, but maybe this year).

In the weeks leading up to it, the debate is always whether or not you carry a putter.
- Atomic Wedgie

That sounds about right. I would carry the same clubs. I can putt with my wedge no problem so I wouldn’t carry the putter.

I’ve seen guys try to chip their putt with a wedge and it boggles my mind. You can just turn your wedge and hit the center of the ball and it rolls like a putter.

Hybrids are basically cheating.

I LOVE mine.
- Whipper

Have a 3 and a 4z want to get a 5.

3 wood, 7 iron, SW.

Our club each year has a 4-club tournament (I’ve never played it, but maybe this year).

In the weeks leading up to it, the debate is always whether or not you carry a putter.
- Atomic Wedgie

I play in a 3 club challenge every year.
I don’t hit is far amd course is longer so I got Driver, 4 utility, wedge. I put with my utility

But if your slice goes 20 or 30 yards further, you're probably getting lower scores.
- TheMussel

When I researched before getting clubs is was looking for distance,
But was pleasantly surprised at how much decent clubs reduce you spraying the ball left and right

golfbuzz is (frank)ing boring

Interesting night on the out of town scoreboard.

Everything broke the Habs’ way.