Golf Shopper

joon asked:


After hitting from the rough a few times I noticed that on the bottom of a couple of my golf clubs the paint filling was partially scratched off and I can’t seem to find a place that sells the “paint”. I’m sure I can go into any repair shop and have it done, but it doesnt seem like a hard thing to do as long as I have the paint. Anyone know where they’d sell it either retail or online? I’m located in the Bay Area.

Zygmunt

southern belle asked:


Two guys I know were failed by their teacher, so they decided to shove a golf ball and two paper balls in the teacher’s gas tank. Will that even do anything to the car?

Lib

Max Johnson asked:


Golf club fitting can be a quick and easy way for you to improve your golf game. If you are looking for a driver, a hybrid or an entire set of irons, what should you consider to make sure you are happy with your new golf club or golf clubs?

Your golf equipment is very personal choice for you and as your clubs work for you, that is all that matters. No matter your skill level, you must like the club head design when you take your set up. If you do not feel like you can make a good swing with a club, you probably will not. What else should you consider when looking for new golf equipment? Here are a few more ideas.

1. How do I find a qualified club fitter? I would retort with how do you find other professionals like doctors, dentists, etc.? Ask other fellow golfers, your friends and co-workers about experiences they had had good or bad. Also contact local golf shops and ask to speak to a qualified fitter. Ask him or her how the process of the club fitting will go and make sure you are comfortable with the professional.

Once you have found your golf club fitter, it is important that you armed with the proper questions to ask your fitter. In addition, remember the fitter is there to help you so do not be afraid to ask any question you might have. The proper questions to ask prior to or during your fitting are as follows:

1.Is the professional certified by a major manufacturer to fit their clubs?

2.How experienced is the PGA Professional?

3.Will I be fit outdoors to see the entire ball flight?

4.Does the PGA Professional have a fitting cart or multiple fitting carts with what you are looking for (Mens, Ladies, steel, graphite, right-handed, left-handed clubs) available?

5.What will the session cost?

6.If I purchase the clubs from you, will the cost of the club fitting be put towards the purchase?

7.Will a launch monitor be used during the session?

8.How the professional came to the conclusion of your specs? Make sure you understand how the conclusion is achieved and make sure you understand the logic.

2. With all of the golf club offerings available, you need to acknowledge your skill level. Each golf club manufacturer has offerings for low to high handicappers. As a high handicap golfer, you need to become familiar with the center of gravity or the CG of the club. You will want a low center of gravity as this will help you get the golf ball into the air and typically results in more distance.

The golf club manufacturers lower the center of gravity by moving weight around on or within the club head. With an iron head, the CG will be lowered by using perimeter weighting on a set of irons. It is harder to see how the CG is manipulated in most drivers, as the manufactures relocate weight inside the head of the driver. The lower your golf handicap, the center of gravity can get higher in the club head. A higher center of gravity will allow you to intentionally hit golf shots which make the ball move left or right.

3. It is important that you are able to hit the clubs off of real turf during a golf club fitting in order to see the entire ball flight before you decide to purchase a driver or a set of irons. In addition, buy your clubs from a PGA Professional that will use a launch monitor. The launch monitor will reveal such statistics such as swing speed and the golf ball”s spin rate. This will allow the club fitter to find the correct shaft for you.

Having a properly fit set of golf clubs is an easy way to improve your golf game. With the information in this article, you are well armed to find the correct certified golf club fitter, how to become comfortable with your fitter and what questions to ask to insure you receive a proper golf club fitting. You will be shooting lower scores with your new clubs very soon.



Marlo

Donna Deerkoski asked:


Callaway golf is the undisputed leader in golf club technology and sales. The company is constantly developing new products and improving existing products to ensure that Callaway golf drivers, woods and putters outperform the competion. In 2003 Callaway Golf was the first golf manufacturer to receive more than 100 US patents in a single year. Their commitment to excellence is unchallenged.

To understand how Callaway Golf compares to other golf club manufacturers, you need only to review their history.

1) 1986, Callaway was the first to use computer controlled milling machines, ensuring the flatness of their putter surfaces;

2) 1995, they had the number one driver on PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA, Nike and European PGA tours. Callaway Golf also became the number 1 golf manufacturer in sales of irons and woods;

3) 1996, they became the worlds largest manufacturer of golf clubs and Callaway Golf Ball Company was formed;

4) 1997, Sales reach $849 million, which was 3 times larger than the nearest golf club manufacturer;

5) 2003, Callaway Golf was the number 1 brand in woods, putters and irons combined for seven consecutive years;

6) 2007, Callaway has 17 products on the Golf Digest Hot List. They have irons, woods, drivers and golf balls which made Editor’s Choice.

Upon reviewing the above history, it is clear that Callaway Golf clubs are the best in the industry. Unfortunately, this technology also comes at a price. A brand new set of Callaway golf clubs can easily cost $1,000 - $2,000. Although these prices seems high, they are comparable to golf club sets from other large golf manufacturers.

If you are new to the game of golf or do not want to spend as much on golf clubs, you should consider buying used golf clubs. You can purchase used Callaway golf clubs for substantially less while still getting top quality clubs. When purchasing used golf clubs beware of inferior quality merchandise, imitation Callaway golf clubs, clubs that have been altered from original manufacturers specifications and similar issues.

Unless you are a seasoned golf professional or an avid golf player, used Callaway golf clubs are highly recommended. To ensure that the used golf clubs that you’re buying are of the highest quality, purchase certified pre-owned used Callaway golf clubs. The benefits of certified pre-owned golf clubs are as follows:

1) the used golf clubs come with a warranty;

2) the golf clubs are compared to the original manufacturing specifications to ensure quality;

3) they are certified authentic Callaway golf clubs; and

4) they are substantially cheaper than brand new Callaway golf clubs.

Purchasing certified used Callaway golf clubs is similar to purchasing certified pre-owned automobiles. You know what you are getting and you receive a warranty. Make sure your golf club dealer is authorized to sell certified pre-owned used Callaway golf clubs. You can also visit our website for a certified dealer that can sell used Callaway golf clubs that are guaranteed to be authentic.



Veronique

Marty McGuire asked:


er, you probably know that playing golf is not cheap. Between the prices that you pay to play eighteen rounds and the collared shirts, you cannot forget about your clubs. Purchasing golf clubs can be the most costly part of the process but it does not have to be. There are a variety of ways to purchase cheap golf clubs that will allow you to play an extra few rounds of golf this year.

Two for One: Irons and Woods Versus the Hybrid

Golf clubs can drastically help the game of a golfer. The club does not do one hundred percent of the work, but it does help the golfer especially if he or she has certain golfing problems. For example, if you have a hard time hitting long irons or you struggle between the decision of using a fairway wood or an iron, then buying a hybrid golf club could solve this problem.

As a result, this should be considered as a serious investment. By buying just one hybrid golf club, you can save the cost of two others: the fairway wood and the long iron. Of course, there still are golfers who want a complete set of clubs.

Purchase Second Hand Golf Clubs

Another resource for cheap golf clubs is to buy used golf clubs by golf players. Why is it important to purchase golf clubs from players? It is simple. Golf clubs are like a players’ pet. They lover them, cherish them and take very good care of them. If you buy second hand golf clubs from players, you know that these players took very good care of the clubs and you are not purchasing damaged goods.

Online Discounted Golf Clubs

The final resource to finding cheap golf clubs is to compare prices online. You will be able to find brand new clubs of the make that you want to buy for different prices. If you do your research, you will find that you can save hundreds of dollars by purchasing your golf clubs online. Besides going to the manufacturer’s website, you can go to websites that are specifically dedicated to discounted golf clubs. Many of these websites offer packaged deals and high discounted rates of 10% all the way to 50% on brand new golf clubs.

You have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to purchasing cheap golf clubs. Your final purchase will depend on your preference of purchasing options. The best thing is you can save money and still get the best clubs around.



Esam

salu215 asked:


How many men play on a college level golf team? How is a college golf match scored? I know that in high school 6 members play a match and the top 4 scores are added up to get the team score. Is it scored the same way in college? Also, do college teams play 9-holes (like high school) or 18-holes?

Steffen

ankie asked:


Im 22 years old and have recently started playing golf. Just wanted to know what are the options related to the game. Also how many years would it take to be a professional golfer?

Pierette

Lind Golf asked:


We all know that Golf is a game that’s difficulties can induce high levels of frustrations. So the one piece of advice we have is to make sure you have the right equipment. Don’t make it more difficult for yourself by using clubs that just don’t feel right.

Every golfer’s body and swing are unique to that individual and that’s what custom fitting is all about. Custom fitting golf clubs involves a quick self assessment of your game and several easy measurements. To custom fit your golf clubs, the following information is needed:

• Your gender (male or female)

• Your height in your stockings or socks

• The distance from your wrist (where it bends) to the floor (without shoes)

• What club you use at the 135 meter marker

• Handicap, age, swing speed

Firstly, your gender is used to put you into the correct fitting scale. Then, your height and the distance in inches from your wrist to the floor are used together to determine the length of golf club that is appropriate for you. (About 80% of golfers are Standard length.)

Your age, handicap, estimated golf swing speed and club you use at the 135 meter marker are all combined to determine the shaft flex that is appropriate for you.

Club Length & Flex

With regards to the length of your club there’s one main point you should consider: a longer golf club will hit further given the same swing speed - so length can be a good thing. But, as I’m sure you’re thinking, it can’t be that simple. And you’re right! Since the swing arc is longer, it often is also harder to keep under control - so length can be a bad thing. All things being equal, most golfers will opt for longer length to the sacrifice of greater control. But there’s still a decision to be made!

The standard length of a steel shafted Driver for a man is 44 inches. Graphite shafted drivers are manufactured 1 inch longer than steel shafted clubs because graphite shafts weigh less than steel shafts allowing us to produce a longer club with the same swing . The proper length of a golf club is a function of your height and the length of your arms. Some golf shop provide a Custom Fitting Wizard that determines the correct length for you with just a few simple measurements.

Flex is the torsional stiffness of the golf club, which is provided by the type of golf club shaft that is used. Generally, stiffer shafts are better for stronger hitting golfers.

The proper flex of a golf club is a function of your strength and golfing skills. Determining the correct flex is most important for your Woods and longer Irons. Short irons, wedges and putters are not impacted very much by the different flexes as the differences between flexes becomes very small in the shorter clubs.

Loft & Lie Adjustments

A lie adjustment requires bending the hardened metal in which an iron is cast. We strongly advise getting your lie fitting done in person. Online fittings while accurate do not take into account your natural ball address. Some players are more naturally upright and some like to lean into the ball. Once you have lie adjusted a club it is usually not a good idea to re-adjust if you later find it was the wrong adjustment.

From years of building experience we find it rare to need more than a 2 degree adjustment upright or flat, therefore we only perform lie adjustments to either extreme.

Woods, hybrid clubs and putters can not be adjusted. The reason these clubs can not be adjusted is because the hosel of each is cast in a way where physically bending the head at all will cause damage. In woods and hybrids it will crack or bend the crown of the club, and putter hosels are not made with the strength required for adjustment after the casting process.

Loft adjustments require a different type of bend than a lie adjustment. Some people receive advice in which they require a certain loft adjustment. We have never understood loft adjustments since it merely changes the loft of the club. We recommend buying golf clubs matching the loft you seek and avoid custom loft adjustments. Bending the loft of an iron weakens the hardened metal and can lead to future metal fatigue, since the actual bend twists the metal to an extent. If the loft of your 5 iron is too strong, use a 6 iron. If it is too weak, use a 4 iron.



Rosalyn

Neil Bennett asked:


Historically, the manufacturers of junior golf clubs put little consideration into the height and weight of junior golfers and traditionally manufactured equipment that was either scaled-down or physically reduced by cutting-down shafts.

The cost of junior golf clubs is traditionally less compared to golf clubs for adults in today’s world of golf equipment. Manufacturers can now produce equipment for junior golfers that utilise the same materials and components used the production of adult golf equipment. It is therefore possible to purchase a set of junior golf clubs that are produced by the same manufacturer to the same standards as that of a professional golfer.

If you know a junior golfer that is motivated enough to start learning at a young age, you’ll no doubt be keen to ensure that he/she is using the best and most suitable junior golf equipment on the market.

The most critical thing to remember when scouting for a set of junior golf clubs is the height of the player. The type of golf clubs you decide on purchasing should ideally match the height of the player with enough margin for growth. That’s why manufacturers like Texan Classics and Golf Girl produce junior golf clubs for two age groups: 4-7 and 8-12. Young Gun - Europe’s number 1 brand of junior golf equipment, produces four unique sets of golf clubs for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14 - also available in left-handed editions. Selecting junior golf clubs which allow for certain growth should protect your investment for 2-3 years.

A good sign of when it is most appropriate to purchase a new set of junior golf clubs is when a child is finding it difficult to strike a ball - this means that the club is too small and a longer club is required. The weight of the club can also be a matter of concern; if not correctly balanced to the requirements of the junior golf, the player will find it harder to produce a consistent swing - compromising the accuracy and delivery of the stroke.

The speed and accuracy are two critical factors that manufacturers take into consideration when developing junior golf clubs - such clubs should not only meet the height restrictions, but also the weight constraints of the junior player. Take both factors into account when searching for a new set of junior golf clubs - manufacturers like Texan Classics, Golf Girl, Confidence and Young Gun all produce a range of golf clubs, optimised for the junior player. These brands also offer the greatest savings for junior golf equipment expect to pay up to Pound 49.99 for a set of junior golf clubs - a typical saving of up to 85% compared to traditional retail based suppliers of golf equipment such as JJB, Sports Soccer and Argos. The online retailer can also pass on additional savings for multiple item orders - expect to pay 1 shipping charge - an excellent reason to stock-up on the latest range of junior golf clubs, bags, trolleys, clothing and more that you are looking for.



Isabella

wheeloffortune12 asked:


Ok, this is a statement made in a practical joke sort of way. My friend works at a golf course, and his job is to clean the golf carts and kick out rowdy customers. And you see, I have never been kicked out of a golf course, and neither has my friend. So, of course we have a few ideas, but does anyone here work at a golf course and played jokes on other workers and such?
Ok, well I dont want to have to pay for expensive debts-like destroying a golf cart. Since my buddy mostly works with them, we wanted to drive one into a lake, but they would make us pay for it and we have a limited budget.

Aurelie