Archive for May, 2009

5/20 was my worst day since picking up the clubs.  So bad, in fact, that I have not been back.  Hoping a couple days off will recharge my batteries.  Also, it’s raining.  »

I seem to have lost a few days.  Well, The range has been interesting the last few days as I work my way through the bag and try to get a good feel for each of my remaining clubs.  I even did a little work on the putting green today.  I need to figure... »

Better today.  Problems with the clubs continue.  The 3 has a loose head now.  So that’s the 3, 4, 6, and 9 that need work.  I keep telling myself that they were only $15 a club, but I’m trying to not get caught in the money pit these could quickly become.  Tomorrow I will... »

Tested the rest of my clubs.  The 4 iron feels a little fragile.  The 9 has a grip that is longer than the shaft of the club.  Other than those two, everything felt solid.  I hit less than 100 yards for most of the day, with a few good shots at the end off... »

Two days so far. »

Tried the 6 iron, but it snapped on the first ball!  Frustrating to say the least. »

A couple years ago, My friends J and G asked me if I wanted to join them in starting to play.  It sounded interesting, so I did.  I bought G’s father-in-law’s old clubs for $25 (a beat to hell set of Sam Sneed Blue Ridge blades and woods ).  They came... »