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[tommc23]

1 hour ago, ole gray said:

I had something happen today to my 7 iron that was weird and comical at the same time.  I'm pretty strong for my age however never in my wildest dreams would I believe what happened to my shaft.  I have a short back swing and really torque it up for the downswing.  I pulled out my 7 iron, took my normal swing and the next thing I knew part of the iron was flying down the fairway about 100 yds. One of my partners saw it and yelled out, "Beast Mode"!   The part that flew down the fairway ended sticking up like an arrow that had fallen from the sky. I've had a graphite shaft in a driver snap on me but never an iron steel shaft. 

 

OG getting too strong

1 hour ago, Rickp said:

Right…….

Left lol

[cksurfdude]

So kinda idly watching the Golf Channel .. boys tourney by age brackets .. sponsored by Wilson Sports .. and there's a short promo piece with a quote from the Prez of the Co .. followed by another cameo from .... new superstar Mr Harry Nodwell .. who was identified with an on-screen banner as "Henry Nodwell"..!!!

..oooppsss

[Kenny B]

3 hours ago, ole gray said:

I had something happen today to my 7 iron that was weird and comical at the same time.  I'm pretty strong for my age however never in my wildest dreams would I believe what happened to my shaft.  I have a short back swing and really torque it up for the downswing.  I pulled out my 7 iron, took my normal swing and the next thing I knew part of the iron was flying down the fairway about 100 yds. One of my partners saw it and yelled out, "Beast Mode"!   The part that flew down the fairway ended sticking up like an arrow that had fallen from the sky. I've had a graphite shaft in a driver snap on me but never an iron steel shaft. 

 

Nice job "Old Man"!    I had something similar happen about 15 years ago with my LW, but it broke right at the bottom of the grip.  I had been on a week-long trip to Myrtle Beach; it rained every day, and we played 10 courses in 6 days.  I brought my bag into the condo every night to try and dry things out.  At home two weeks later I hit my LW for an approach, and all I was holding onto was the grip.  The break was clean, but rust was evident.  I reshafted all the irons.

[Jmikecpa]

Thanks for the kind words, it has been a tough few days. My buddy’s family came into VA today and are starting to get why they need to do done. I got a request from them in that they wanted to know if I could take the dog permanently. They have a lot going on between this and some other issues back at home and can’t care for him. One call to my wife and she said absolutely bring him home and we will figure it out from there. So meet my new buddy Sebastian….

He is a 3 year old St. Bernard and the sweetest boy you could ever want. Obviously hate the circumstances that led to this but my buddy loved this guy and he deserves a good home. My initial decision to take him was based on either he comes with me or goes to a shelter which was not going to happen. He and I are taking a road trip north tomorrow so that he can see his new home and get adjusted. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

3 hours ago, Jmikecpa said:

Thanks for the kind words, it has been a tough few days. My buddy’s family came into VA today and are starting to get why they need to do done. I got a request from them in that they wanted to know if I could take the dog permanently. They have a lot going on between this and some other issues back at home and can’t care for him. One call to my wife and she said absolutely bring him home and we will figure it out from there. So meet my new buddy Sebastian….

He is a 3 year old St. Bernard and the sweetest boy you could ever want. Obviously hate the circumstances that led to this but my buddy loved this guy and he deserves a good home. My initial decision to take him was based on either he comes with me or goes to a shelter which was not going to happen. He and I are taking a road trip north tomorrow so that he can see his new home and get adjusted. 

Glad he has a new home with you and your family. My condolences for everything that is going on, can't even imagine. Looks like an amazing dog!

[GolfSpy_APH]

Not entirely sure if this will work out or not, but looks like I will have a free day on the 14th here. I think it will be too far, but I put out a message to Takomo golf to see if I can do a site visit and do a little interview. Hoping I can get a drive there or make something work... hopefully. Regardless I'll keep all of you notified!

[GolfSpy SAM]

32 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Not entirely sure if this will work out or not, but looks like I will have a free day on the 14th here. I think it will be too far, but I put out a message to Takomo golf to see if I can do a site visit and do a little interview. Hoping I can get a drive there or make something work... hopefully. Regardless I'll keep all of you notified!

Yes!!! I've so nearly pulled the trigger on their clubs... Would love a little insider peek!

[ole gray]

7 hours ago, Jmikecpa said:

Thanks for the kind words, it has been a tough few days. My buddy’s family came into VA today and are starting to get why they need to do done. I got a request from them in that they wanted to know if I could take the dog permanently. They have a lot going on between this and some other issues back at home and can’t care for him. One call to my wife and she said absolutely bring him home and we will figure it out from there. So meet my new buddy Sebastian….

He is a 3 year old St. Bernard and the sweetest boy you could ever want. Obviously hate the circumstances that led to this but my buddy loved this guy and he deserves a good home. My initial decision to take him was based on either he comes with me or goes to a shelter which was not going to happen. He and I are taking a road trip north tomorrow so that he can see his new home and get adjusted. 

You and your wife are good people!  Congrats on your new family member and no doubt your new pup will be forever grateful. 

[EasyPutter]

14 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said:

Good news is the past owner left the pool table that was less than a year old. Bad news is that was where my simulator was going to go. 

So is it a pool table or a combination elevated simulator hitting mat and putting green?  Without the legs it would be a step-up and rock solid platform. 

[cksurfdude]

9 hours ago, Jmikecpa said:

One call to my wife and she said absolutely bring him home and we will figure it out from there. So meet my new buddy Sebastian….

Wonderful!!!

She's a good woman, and you're a good guy .. and clearly a sucker for a big furry handsome face .. good luck with him, he does look like a great doggo! Bet your kids are excited about this!

[tony@CIC]

14 hours ago, Jmikecpa said:

Thanks for the kind words, it has been a tough few days. My buddy’s family came into VA today and are starting to get why they need to do done. I got a request from them in that they wanted to know if I could take the dog permanently. They have a lot going on between this and some other issues back at home and can’t care for him. One call to my wife and she said absolutely bring him home and we will figure it out from there. So meet my new buddy Sebastian….

He is a 3 year old St. Bernard and the sweetest boy you could ever want. Obviously hate the circumstances that led to this but my buddy loved this guy and he deserves a good home. My initial decision to take him was based on either he comes with me or goes to a shelter which was not going to happen. He and I are taking a road trip north tomorrow so that he can see his new home and get adjusted. 

Sorry to hear about your friend's passing - had to be tough for all. Love the St. Bernard, we had one many years ago. When he was a pup, there wasn't one piece of wood; furniture, trim work, etc that wasn't chewed, so hope your new addition is better mannered.  

[tommc23]

1 hour ago, tony@CIC said:

Sorry to hear about your friend's passing - had to be tough for all. Love the St. Bernard, we had one many years ago. When he was a pup, there wasn't one piece of wood; furniture, trim work, etc that wasn't chewed, so hope your new addition is better mannered.  

I was expecting you to say drooled on. Not chewed on

[Tom the Golf Nut]

14 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

So is it a pool table or a combination elevated simulator hitting mat and putting green?  Without the legs it would be a step-up and rock solid platform. 

Just don't take a divot!

[tony@CIC]

16 hours ago, tommc23 said:

I was expecting you to say drooled on. Not chewed on

Oh yea, I forgot the drool bucket he had to wear 

[Jmikecpa]

19 hours ago, tommc23 said:

I was expecting you to say drooled on. Not chewed on

He is 3 so he is past the chewing stage thank God. Now the drool….that is another issue. I got into NY last night at 3am and my whole family was up to meet the big goof. Promptly slobbered on my youngest just to break her in. 

[MattF]

1 hour ago, Jmikecpa said:

He is 3 so he is past the chewing stage thank God. Now the drool….that is another issue. I got into NY last night at 3am and my whole family was up to meet the big goof. Promptly slobbered on my youngest just to break her in. 

[tony@CIC]

5 hours ago, MattF said:

No drooling here Matt, With a St Bernard the drool generally hangs a couple of inches down from the mouth - and then they'll shake their head to make sure the drool spreads around the room. An experience like no other. On the other hand.  one of the most gentlest dogs we've ever owned 

[MattF]

13 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

No drooling here Matt, With a St Bernard the drool generally hangs a couple of inches down from the mouth - and then they'll shake their head to make sure the drool spreads around the room. An experience like no other. On the other hand.  one of the most gentlest dogs we've ever owned 

[Bobbers]

Just found out we have a PGA Super Store opening here in the Milwaukee area next weekend.

Up to now we've had a Golf Galaxy; the smaller shops were more or less driven out of business.

I think I'm happy to see them arrive, GG has been pretty low across the board on a LOT of inventory (grips, etc.) and the level of customer service has been getting lower by the day.

Based on your actual experience, how would you characterize/summarize the difference between the two operations?  What should I look forward to?

Thanks in advance.

[tony@CIC]

1 hour ago, Bobbers said:

Just found out we have a PGA Super Store opening here in the Milwaukee area next weekend.

Up to now we've had a Golf Galaxy; the smaller shops were more or less driven out of business.

I think I'm happy to see them arrive, GG has been pretty low across the board on a LOT of inventory (grips, etc.) and the level of customer service has been getting lower by the day.

Based on your actual experience, how would you characterize/summarize the difference between the two operations?  What should I look forward to?

Thanks in advance.

The biggest differences are size and inventory. The PGASS here in Sarasota is about the size and scale of a Walmart and had tons of club and accessory inventory. They also have several hitting bays you can rent out (by 1/2 hr?). I also found their clothing  house brand to be very good and inexpensive. 

[Bobbers]

1 minute ago, tony@CIC said:

The biggest differences are size and inventory. The PGASS here in Sarasota is about the size and scale of a Walmart and had tons of club and accessory inventory. They also have several hitting bays you can rent out (by 1/2 hr?). I also found their clothing  house brand to be very good and inexpensive. 

I'd really enjoy that sort of experience, here's hoping they have that size place in mind here. 

The only presence they've had here up to now is a small place located in the airport concourse if you can believe it.  Maybe 1,000 square feet and essentially all clothes.  I have to assume it might be difficult to take golf clubs through security when boarding a plane.

And despite our weather, Wisconsin in general and the Milwaukee area in particular, have a really high per capita golfing population. 

[hohjoe]

3 hours ago, Bobbers said:

Just found out we have a PGA Super Store opening here in the Milwaukee area next weekend.

Up to now we've had a Golf Galaxy; the smaller shops were more or less driven out of business.

I think I'm happy to see them arrive, GG has been pretty low across the board on a LOT of inventory (grips, etc.) and the level of customer service has been getting lower by the day.

Based on your actual experience, how would you characterize/summarize the difference between the two operations?  What should I look forward to?

Thanks in advance.

I used to live near a PGA Superstore and worked near another. I would stop in either store from time to time. The PGASS had lots of nice stuff and usually lots of it.

I’ve never been in a Golf Galaxy, but there is a Dick’s (owners of Golf Galaxy) near where I live now and it’s the only place around to shop for golf stuff. Dick’s has a lot of nice stuff, but not as much volume as the PGASS.

 

To me walking into a PGASS is like walking into the airport. You can get help from the appropriate person at whatever counter you need help from, but you must flag or track them down; it’s impersonal.  Staff in the Dick’s where I go are friendly and helpful, regardless of the department and usually track me down and ask if I need help.

 

If the PGA Superstore and Dick’s were side-by-side I would go to Dick’s first.

[Bobbers]

24 minutes ago, hohjoe said:

I used to live near a PGA Superstore and worked near another. I would stop in either store from time to time. The PGASS had lots of nice stuff and usually lots of it.

I’ve never been in a Golf Galaxy, but there is a Dick’s (owners of Golf Galaxy) near where I live now and it’s the only place around to shop for golf stuff. Dick’s has a lot of nice stuff, but not as much volume as the PGASS.

 

To me walking into a PGASS is like walking into the airport. You can get help from the appropriate person at whatever counter you need help from, but you must flag or track them down; it’s impersonal.  Staff in the Dick’s where I go are friendly and helpful, regardless of the department and usually track me down and ask if I need help.

 

If the PGA Superstore and Dick’s were side-by-side I would go to Dick’s first.

Local staff at the Golf Galaxy aren't usually very helpful and don't seem very interested unless you're drooling over a $600 driver.  And their prices on used equipment is absurdly, absurdly high.  As in cuckoo.

I'll be interested to see if there's any difference at PGA once it's up and running AND to see if some serious competition does anything to improve the customer service level at the Golf Galaxy which is literally two traffic lights away on the same thoroughfare.

[tony@CIC]

22 hours ago, hohjoe said:

I used to live near a PGA Superstore and worked near another. I would stop in either store from time to time. The PGASS had lots of nice stuff and usually lots of it.

I’ve never been in a Golf Galaxy, but there is a Dick’s (owners of Golf Galaxy) near where I live now and it’s the only place around to shop for golf stuff. Dick’s has a lot of nice stuff, but not as much volume as the PGASS.

 

To me walking into a PGASS is like walking into the airport. You can get help from the appropriate person at whatever counter you need help from, but you must flag or track them down; it’s impersonal.  Staff in the Dick’s where I go are friendly and helpful, regardless of the department and usually track me down and ask if I need help.

 

If the PGA Superstore and Dick’s were side-by-side I would go to Dick’s first.

Like anything else it's about management. I have the opposite experience with Golf Galaxy/DIck's and PGASS. The PGASS here in Sarasota has very helpful staff regardless of the department you're in - they'll direct you to the right place or person. What I didn't like about them was the fitting experience. But having been fit at both a Club Champion and an independent fitter, it's probably unfair to put them in the same category. 

[cksurfdude]

3 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

What I didn't like about them was the fitting experience. But having been fit at both a Club Champion and an independent fitter, it's probably unfair to put them in the same category. 

Would agree with that last statement - PGATSS best imho for looking at new stuff and trial hitting on your own. If it's the only option in your area, fine .. but be aware they've been known to "juice" the LM when swinging a new club vs your current....

And yeah service can be hit or miss depending on who happens to be there on the day you walk in.

[Bobbers]

4 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Would agree with that last statement - PGATSS best imho for looking at new stuff and trial hitting on your own. If it's the only option in your area, fine .. but be aware they've been known to "juice" the LM when swinging a new club vs your current....

And yeah service can be hit or miss depending on who happens to be there on the day you walk in.

"Juicing" the launch monitor is just plain cruel in my opinion.

[cksurfdude]

18 hours ago, Bobbers said:

"Juicing" the launch monitor is just plain cruel in my opinion.

Distance sells new golf equipment

[Bobbers]

2 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Distance sells new golf equipment

Believe me, I love distance...if it's legitimate versus someone trying to earn a spiff by playing with a keyboard at some poor schlub's (me) expense.

[cnosil]

Just saw on the MGS Instagram feed that driver testing starts in a little over 14 days.   Excited to see and try all the new drivers and get back to swinging clubs on a regular basis.

[Kenny B]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

Just saw on the MGS Instagram feed that driver testing starts in a little over 14 days.   Excited to see and try all the new drivers and get back to swinging clubs on a regular basis.

Seems like it was just a week or so ago that you were playing lousy.  Hope you get that straightened out before testing starts... bring your "A" swing!!