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    Ok fellas, I need help. I have been a very occasional golfer at times, just hack around a few holes at times with mates. Never got close to 100 for 18 holes (probably only tried a couple of times, and nowhere near 50 on 9 holes. I have a set of Cleveland HB3 irons, about 15 years old.
    So now I retired and getting older and slower I decided I might try a bit of golf, joined a local club (Eltham) just a small country club. They have a 9 hole haggle on mid week which suits me at this stage etc. Thing is I tempted to get some new clubs, the ones I got now don't quite feel right, ( they almost look like hybrids) and while in gold warehouse salesman reckoned a set of GWX Platinum men series would do me nicely. thay seem pretty flexible graphite shafts, but becuase they had a few trying clubs I didn't get a chance to try them. Anyon got any advice etc, I don't want to spend a fortune and at 67 , I not going to play forever, and swing speed certainly not going to increase.

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    • Dan54D Dan54

      Ok fellas, I need help. I have been a very occasional golfer at times, just hack around a few holes at times with mates. Never got close to 100 for 18 holes (probably only tried a couple of times, and nowhere near 50 on 9 holes. I have a set of Cleveland HB3 irons, about 15 years old.
      So now I retired and getting older and slower I decided I might try a bit of golf, joined a local club (Eltham) just a small country club. They have a 9 hole haggle on mid week which suits me at this stage etc. Thing is I tempted to get some new clubs, the ones I got now don't quite feel right, ( they almost look like hybrids) and while in gold warehouse salesman reckoned a set of GWX Platinum men series would do me nicely. thay seem pretty flexible graphite shafts, but becuase they had a few trying clubs I didn't get a chance to try them. Anyon got any advice etc, I don't want to spend a fortune and at 67 , I not going to play forever, and swing speed certainly not going to increase.

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      taniwharugby
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      @dan54 well you certainly need to try them, ideally on a course rather than just the range.

      I just googled those clubs, and yeah they arent 'standard' irons by the look (personally never been a fan of most Cleveland stuff which tended to be a bit different)

      But at your age, there are certainly plenty of clubs that can assist you, so ideally try a few different ones, there are alot of variables to golf clubs, but ultimately, you will know if it feels right.

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        #61

        I know this dude is pretty divisive, on tour with players and fans, but I like watching him hit the ball (hate his putting set up)

        Saw a post earlier showing him playbthe 18th, the amount of people ripping him for only making par and shooting 60 was ridiculous.

        https://www.facebook.com/10643196329/posts/10157810818711330/

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        • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

          I know this dude is pretty divisive, on tour with players and fans, but I like watching him hit the ball (hate his putting set up)

          Saw a post earlier showing him playbthe 18th, the amount of people ripping him for only making par and shooting 60 was ridiculous.

          https://www.facebook.com/10643196329/posts/10157810818711330/

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          @taniwharugby said in Golf:

          I know this dude is pretty divisive, on tour with players and fans, but I like watching him hit the ball (hate his putting set up)

          Saw a post earlier showing him playbthe 18th, the amount of people ripping him for only making par and shooting 60 was ridiculous.

          https://www.facebook.com/10643196329/posts/10157810818711330/

          Hatiest!! Was glad he didn't join the club.

          Just a massive bellend.

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            Anyone watching the Ryder Cup?

            Some vocal crowds...even some booing, singing, chanting while players hitting shots

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            • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

              Anyone watching the Ryder Cup?

              Some vocal crowds...even some booing, singing, chanting while players hitting shots

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              @taniwharugby said in Golf:

              Some vocal crowds...even some booing, singing, chanting while players hitting shots

              That's really shitty. 😕

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                @taniwharugby said in Golf:

                Some vocal crowds...even some booing, singing, chanting while players hitting shots

                That's really shitty. 😕

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                @tim yeah I can deal with noise, but typical boorish US fans...USA, USA chants...they even like Bryson today!

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                  I reckon they should have at least 1 tournament where shouting and booing is encouraged, even during a shot. Call it the Happy Gilmore Open or something. Would be great fun to see them cut loose and rark the crowd up, give each other some shit even.

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                  • voodooV voodoo

                    I reckon they should have at least 1 tournament where shouting and booing is encouraged, even during a shot. Call it the Happy Gilmore Open or something. Would be great fun to see them cut loose and rark the crowd up, give each other some shit even.

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                    #67

                    @voodoo damn you people, go back to your shanties!

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                      https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1441479384104308736?s=20

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                        https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1441479384104308736?s=20

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                        @tim I do like watching him hit the ball

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                        • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                          @tim I do like watching him hit the ball

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                          @taniwharugby that's insane

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                            I reckon they should have at least 1 tournament where shouting and booing is encouraged, even during a shot. Call it the Happy Gilmore Open or something. Would be great fun to see them cut loose and rark the crowd up, give each other some shit even.

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                            @voodoo It’s called a horse race in amateur circles. Lots of fun.

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                            • HoorooH Hooroo

                              I see the NZ Open has been cancelled for 2021. That sucks! We sponsor it and it is a good jolly down there!

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                              Whistling Straits is a beast. Would like to play it just to be humbled.

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                                The US in total command according to the scoreboard. Stricker's decision to opt for in form youth and to leave Reed out seems to be paying off

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                                  https://twitter.com/GeoffShac/status/1441790307956264969?s=20

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                                    The crowds are feral, beyond banter. It's a pretty shit look imo

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                                      The crowds are feral, beyond banter. It's a pretty shit look imo

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                                      @machpants said in Golf:

                                      The crowds are feral, beyond banter. It's a pretty shit look imo

                                      Shit look for … ?

                                      I think it’s brilliant.

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                                        Yesterday the comms were like 'it's late in the day, been a few beers drunk' or something to that effect

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                                        • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                                          Yesterday the comms were like 'it's late in the day, been a few beers drunk' or something to that effect

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                                          @taniwharugby said in Golf:

                                          Yesterday the comms were like 'it's late in the day, been a few beers drunk' or something to that effect

                                          It was really bad in the late afternoon yesterday. Just watched for a little bit this afternoon and the crowd seemed better behaved. I don't mind parochialism. But there is a degree of courtesy you expect in golf

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