Golf - 2020

[rallye101]

Blackpuddin said:

OK Martin if you could try that PM again please I should get it now, soz etc

Will have another go now....if you want further pics etc just let me know, no custard in the larder but do have a 2week overdue pack of chorizo in the fridge for verification!

[the hop]

I'm just looking at getting back into golf after a break of 6 years or so. Which is the 'best' UK online golf store?

Thanks.

[rallye101]

the hop said:

I'm just looking at getting back into golf after a break of 6 years or so. Which is the 'best' UK online golf store?

Thanks.

There isn't one, few lessons with a local pro who can advise...

If he recommends you pay 1000's then run....start cheap and slow...eBay's good...

Costco do an amazing starter set that are budget Callaway , have won universal praise!

[Stan the Bat]

rallye101 said:

the hop said:

I'm just looking at getting back into golf after a break of 6 years or so. Which is the 'best' UK online golf store?

Thanks.

There isn't one, few lessons with a local pro who can advise...

If he recommends you pay 1000's then run....start cheap and slow...eBay's good...

Costco do an amazing starter set that are budget Callaway , have won universal praise!

Those Costco ones are aleays out of stock whenever I look.

[the hop]

Sorry, I think you missed my point. I just want to know if there is a particular online retailer who offers the best prices/deals. No need for lessons etc as I had been playing golf for 40 years before my recent break.

[LHRFlightman]

the hop said:

Sorry, I think you missed my point. I just want to know if there is a particular online retailer who offers the best prices/deals. No need for lessons etc as I had been playing golf for 40 years before my recent break.

Have a look at Golfbidder.

[the hop]

Have a look at Golfbidder.

Cheers.

[rallye101]

Blackpuddin said:

OK Martin if you could try that PM again please I should get it now, soz etc

Ps, not sure how you know my name if you hadn't received my email??

[Stan the Bat]

rallye101 said:

Blackpuddin said:

OK Martin if you could try that PM again please I should get it now, soz etc

Ps, not sure how you know my name if you hadn't received my email??

It's in your profile !!!!

[rallye101]

My bad, I put 2+2 together and made 5!

Apologies in advance, I've replied to your email

Kr

Martin

[Tomm3]

Well my handicap is through, 20. Which is fair because that's exactly what my cards say I'm playing like but yesterday I did 9 holes in 42 so I know where I need to be on a regular basis.
Hit some good irons so a set of modern irons could be on the horizon but I realise I've got no feel whatsoever with my putter. It's an old blade, anyone recommend a new putter that will make a difference?

[SpeckledJim]

rallye101 said:

My bad, I put 2+2 together and made 5!

Apologies in advance, I've replied to your email

Kr

Martin

You'll never get far in golf like that. 2+2=3.

4 at the absolute outside.

A good marker will beat a good player every time.

[Rosscow]

My index has gone down to 9.8 today. Which is strange considering it still hasn't updated any of my scores since July.

I think the hole system could explode on Monday.

[fourstardan]

Rosscow said:

My index has gone down to 9.8 today. Which is strange considering it still hasn't updated any of my scores since July.

I think the hole system could explode on Monday.

I think the clubs have had a list distributed ahead of the change, mine has.

[CustardOnChips]

Tomm3 said:

Well my handicap is through, 20. Which is fair because that's exactly what my cards say I'm playing like but yesterday I did 9 holes in 42 so I know where I need to be on a regular basis.
Hit some good irons so a set of modern irons could be on the horizon but I realise I've got no feel whatsoever with my putter. It's an old blade, anyone recommend a new putter that will make a difference?

I've just moved to a shorter face balanced mallet style putter from a Newport style for the first time. I wish I had done so years ago. Its an Odessey stroke lab double wide.

[kiethton]

CustardOnChips said:

Tomm3 said:

Well my handicap is through, 20. Which is fair because that's exactly what my cards say I'm playing like but yesterday I did 9 holes in 42 so I know where I need to be on a regular basis.
Hit some good irons so a set of modern irons could be on the horizon but I realise I've got no feel whatsoever with my putter. It's an old blade, anyone recommend a new putter that will make a difference?

I've just moved to a shorter face balanced mallet style putter from a Newport style for the first time. I wish I had done so years ago. Its an Odessey stroke lab double wide.

I've got a tripletrack #10 (basically a TM Spyder) and its fine, the reason why its amazing is a week later my brother got one of these and I much prefer it....

https://labgolf.com/directedforce-21/

[Blackpuddin]

kiethton said:

CustardOnChips said:

Tomm3 said:

Well my handicap is through, 20. Which is fair because that's exactly what my cards say I'm playing like but yesterday I did 9 holes in 42 so I know where I need to be on a regular basis.
Hit some good irons so a set of modern irons could be on the horizon but I realise I've got no feel whatsoever with my putter. It's an old blade, anyone recommend a new putter that will make a difference?

I've just moved to a shorter face balanced mallet style putter from a Newport style for the first time. I wish I had done so years ago. Its an Odessey stroke lab double wide.

I've got a tripletrack #10 (basically a TM Spyder) and its fine, the reason why its amazing is a week later my brother got one of these and I much prefer it....

https://labgolf.com/directedforce-21/

Saw a very positive review of that, but the price!!

[danneth]

Early dark nights can only mean one thing...

http://www.youtube.com/shorts/DgXTTuAhquk

http://www.youtube.com/shorts/V870CiaURwU

[bodhi]

Tomm3 said:

Well my handicap is through, 20. Which is fair because that's exactly what my cards say I'm playing like but yesterday I did 9 holes in 42 so I know where I need to be on a regular basis.
Hit some good irons so a set of modern irons could be on the horizon but I realise I've got no feel whatsoever with my putter. It's an old blade, anyone recommend a new putter that will make a difference?

Putters are an amazingly personal thing. For instance there have been some lovely putters mentioned so far, however I know from experience I wouldn't be able to hit any of them for toffee due to my stroke. If you're looking to buy new then the world is your oyster, I'd go to a big American Golf or a local fitter and get a proper fitting so you can see what style of putter works best for you - then you've got a base to work from.

There's so much out there the bigger issue is too much choice tbh. Still plenty of blade style putters which feel the best but are harder to use, mallets which are great on short putts but harder to judge the pace with, mid mallets for people like me with a heavily arced stroke - so I'd get out there and try a few.

[Tomm3]

bodhi said:

Putters are an amazingly personal thing. For instance there have been some lovely putters mentioned so far, however I know from experience I wouldn't be able to hit any of them for toffee due to my stroke. If you're looking to buy new then the world is your oyster, I'd go to a big American Golf or a local fitter and get a proper fitting so you can see what style of putter works best for you - then you've got a base to work from.

There's so much out there the bigger issue is too much choice tbh. Still plenty of blade style putters which feel the best but are harder to use, mallets which are great on short putts but harder to judge the pace with, mid mallets for people like me with a heavily arced stroke - so I'd get out there and try a few.

Thanks, and those comments before. Crazy prices for putters now, but if I find one that works for me then it would be worth it. I can never hit the ball hard enough on a long putt except very dry summers with fast greens so maybe I need a heavier putter, and lots of practice again.