[Northeast Buddy trip suggestions]

Hi All,

Thanks for all your help planning my previous trips.  The past few years my group of 10-12 fraternity brothers have travelled to Pinehurst for a multiday get together.  We travel mostly from the northeast (NY, PA, NH, CT, NJ) and wanted somthine a little closer this year.  We loved being able to play at least one high end course along with some other decent ones all relatively close.  We also loved getting a airbnb where we could relax together over a bourob and cigar.

Any suggestions for a region within 5-6 hours of Boston, Philly, NY?  Lake Placid, the Berkshires, Saratoga, Cape Cod ..?.  The Poconos is a little to close because we meet there often and are looking for something different.

Thanks,

David

[Why should I get new irons?]

Thanks everyone.

I wasn't expecting this much help.  I certainly don't swing like I did in my twenties but Id do still drink like I did.  With that said, the clubs I have are an off the shelf MacGreagor set.  They weren't great clubs when I bought them but were what I could afford.  Come spring I'll shop around for something more appropriate for my swing and budget.  Thanks for the input.

[Improvement tips for a duffer]

Thanks for all the ideas.  They were all very helpful.  Need to start indoors for now so it will be putting first.

Thanks Again.

[Improvement tips for a duffer]

Hi,

I have been out of the game for some time.  I recently retired and have been playing more.  I took a lesson mid-summer and made some adjustments.  I am just inconsistent and need to practice more.  Any suggestions on how to improve my overall game besides playing on a course? 

When at the range, is it better to work on my swing with a variety of clubs or try to master one part of the game at a time?  I know all aspects are important but fixing one thing at a time should still improve my overall performance.  For example, on average I shoot an 8 on medium length par 4.  Maybe 4 to get on and 4 putt.  Where is the best place to try and cut out a stroke?  Getting more distance off the tee, improving the fairway shots, working around the green, putting?  I guess my question is, where should I spend the bulk of my time when practicing?

[Why should I get new irons?]

Hi,

I just started playing again after almost 30 years.  I have a relatively new driver (TaylorMade r7 quad), but my irons are over 40 years old.  I regripped them but steel shafts and heads are original.

I know a lot has changed in 40  years but what am I going to gain.  As I haven't played much in the last 30 years, I am not that good.  Now that I am retired I plan to play more often.

What are the benefits of the new technology?

If I can't replace the whole set at once, where do I begin?  I don't have a fairway wood but have pretty much everything else.  I bought a used 4 hybrid earlier this year just to have one in the bag.  My putter is also 40 years old and I think I only paid $25 for it back in 1980.

Thanks.

[Pinehurst area - Course recomdations for novice/beginners]

Hi Everyone,

I am planning a 3 night, 3 day trip to the Pinehurst area for 8 golfers in late March.  The group varies in experience with a few beginners.  The best among us (not me) is about an 18 handicap.  We plan to get a house for all of us though airbnb or vrbo (anyone ever stay at Caddy Shack I or II).

Looking for three courses that will challenge but not overwhelm us.  We don't want to go broke or travel far from our home base.

I have searched the discussions for similar requests but didn't find anything recent that was helpful.   

Suggestions about courses or anything Pinehurst related would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Mid-Atlantic: NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA]

Hi All,

1. I started playing over 40 years ago put left it for quite some time.  Played on and off until a year ago when I started playing regularly again.  Never broke 100 but came close a few times.

2. No matter how bad you play, you always hit a few that make you want to come back.

3. I do not know any spies.  None of my golfing buddies live close. Maybe I can pick up a few rounds with locals.

4. Finger Lakes region of western New York.  I haven't played locally in a few years so I don't have a home course.

5. Spring, summer, and fall, the weather is wonderful.

6. Retired:)