Hello From Australia

[Adam Wilson]

Hi everyone. I'm a keen golfer from Melbourne in Australia. I took up the game about 18 months ago after playing a few bad rounds about 20 years ago. I was exceptionally bad, so set about getting some lessons. My initial clubs were a Taylormade RBZ set which set me back about $1800 Australian and despite being 'fitted' by one of the large golf stores, I soon learned they were completely wrong for me. Through a lot of work with the coach, my swing has gone from horrible slice drives to a baby draw. In the process, I learned about the importance of proper fittings. I now have an all Titleist set up with a TSR2 driver, 4W and 3H all with extra stiff flex. My irons are T100s with low spin stiff flex shafts and the wedges are Vokey 54 and 58 degrees. I was shocked that the T100s was the right iron for me and am very thankful I got a proper fitting. the only club left is finding the right putter now. I've found an excellent club to join with a pretty challenging course and the next step in my game is getting the short game going. I spend way too much time on youtube looking at content and reviews and am keen to see some of the reviews here. 

[Wilsonplaysgolf]

Hi mate! 
Was over in Queensland in November and played a couple rounds. Never mind water hazards or bunkers, the real hazards were the wildlife on the course, snakes and joeys haha

[Shapotomous]

Welcome to the forum!  There will be lots of "encouragement" with the putter search i am sure!! 

[tony@CIC]

Welcome from the northern hemisphere - you'll find a lot of great reviews here especially on Direct to Consumer products.  Since you mentioned putters - be sure to check out on ongoing test of Zebra Putters designed by Austie Rollinson who was lead designer at Odyssey for 20 yrs.   

 

[stratgolf]

On 7/17/2023 at 11:59 AM, Adam Wilson said:

Hi everyone. I'm a keen golfer from Melbourne in Australia. I took up the game about 18 months ago after playing a few bad rounds about 20 years ago. I was exceptionally bad, so set about getting some lessons. My initial clubs were a Taylormade RBZ set which set me back about $1800 Australian and despite being 'fitted' by one of the large golf stores, I soon learned they were completely wrong for me. Through a lot of work with the coach, my swing has gone from horrible slice drives to a baby draw. In the process, I learned about the importance of proper fittings. I now have an all Titleist set up with a TSR2 driver, 4W and 3H all with extra stiff flex. My irons are T100s with low spin stiff flex shafts and the wedges are Vokey 54 and 58 degrees. I was shocked that the T100s was the right iron for me and am very thankful I got a proper fitting. the only club left is finding the right putter now. I've found an excellent club to join with a pretty challenging course and the next step in my game is getting the short game going. I spend way too much time on youtube looking at content and reviews and am keen to see some of the reviews here. 

Hi Adam, where are you a member?

[Peaksy68]

Welcome, great to see another Aussie on board.

[Blueberry_Squishie]

11 minutes ago, Peaksy68 said:

Welcome, great to see another Aussie on board.

For sure. That makes 4 Victorians on here?

[Rugbymick]

Good to see another Aussie on here.  Let's hope the boys do well in the Open this week

[stratgolf]

14 minutes ago, Rugbymick said:

Good to see another Aussie on here.  Let's hope the boys do well in the Open this week

Absolutely! Nice to see some talent on the board.

16 minutes ago, Blueberry_Squishie said:

For sure. That makes 4 Victorians on here?

You wouldn't write about it.

[poprocksncoke]

Welcome to the forum!!

[Caddie1966]

Welcome to the MGS forum.  I’m certain you will find much comradeship and information while you’re here.  Interesting bag for someone who has only played 18 months.  Good for you.

[Peaksy68]

4 hours ago, Blueberry_Squishie said:

For sure. That makes 4 Victorians on here?

I was going to go all Bill Lawry but I didn’t think most of the crew here would understand

[Blueberry_Squishie]

1 hour ago, Peaksy68 said:

I was going to go all Bill Lawry but I didn’t think most of the crew here would understand

Get 'im up here. I wanna boof him!

[Rugbymick]

I reckon if you are in this thread, you would have to know the 12th man 

[KBGT]

Welcome, this is a great site with very knowledgeable and helpful members.