Costco Putters are in... (MOD EDIT - NO CORONAVIRUS, POLITICS, BUY/SELL/TRADE POSTS)

[MaineMariner]

Every time I see this thread bumped, I assume there will be actual news about this putter. And now I'm part of the problem, too!! Gah!!

[Laznasty]

This is where we draw the line, I love it! You guys love you some k-sig golf balls and go completely ape $h!t for them, but a Costco putter is just egregious!

[raynorfan1]

> @Badds said:

> > @raynorfan1 said:

> > If Costco sticks to their usual pattern with Kirkland Signature, they'll sell a putter that competes head-to-head with the high end of the retail market (call it Odyssey, Ping, etc.) at a price point sub $100. I would assume that it will be a milled face anser-style putter with an insert and interchangeable weights.

> >

> > They will **not** compete with the 'boutique' brands (Toulon, Scotty, Bettinardi) - that's not the Kirkland game. They usually try to eat the lunch of the highest-tier mass produced good by using their supply chain muscle to build something just as good, with a distribution model that lets them sell it for way less money.

>

> The price was revealed to be $149.

>

 

That's going to be a pretty nice putter.

[PostandGhost]

> @Sparky14 said:

> Here's my hunch....Costco putters out on Black Friday. You get a 60" TV, a putter, and a hot dog for $549.

 

Everyone thinks Costco hot dogs are so cheap. I've always said they are the most expensive hot dogs in the world, for the reason above. You go in for a hot dog, and $549 later you walk out.

[Evolved]

> @J13 said:

> > @drbonesvt said:

> > GSS? I’m joking

>

> Wouldn't that be hilarious and show how GSS is complete nonsense. If people expect these putters to be any better than the balls they are kidding themselves. I love Costco but not for store brand golf clubs

 

> @J13 said:

> Costco golf stuff is beginning to remind me of flat earthers

 

> @J13 said:

> > @semarlor said:

> > > @J13 said:

> > > Damascus is real, GSS not so much. For example I was at Costco yesterday to grab some steaks and a 45lb jug of mayo and I saw a set of Chef Knives made from.....German Stainless Steel hahah, NOT KIDDING.

> > >

> > >

> >

> > Hey, can I borrow 3lb of mayo? I won't be able to make it to the store today.

>

> Venmo me $3.78 and I'll get it right out to ya. Oh wait no venmo here, send paypal

 

> @J13 said:

> > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > > > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > > > > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > > > > I can't believe people are serious about this........

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Why not? Club ho central around this place..

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > I am a putter ho through and through but I am NOT buying a putter from Costco, Sam's Club or whatever food chain store...

> > > >

> > > > Lots of other people may though...

> > >

> > > I understand and I am sorry if I am passing judgement, but it is just baffling to me.. too each his own I guess.

> >

> > That is what makes this site great! Everyone has different tastes for their inner ho...

>

> I pray to god that it's stamped "Kirkland Signature GSS"

 

> @J13 said:

> > @nlinneman20 said:

> > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> >

> > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> >

> > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> >

> > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

>

> So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

 

> @J13 said:

> > @trackcoach13 said:

> > > @J13 said:

> > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > > @J13 said:

> > > > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> > > > >

> > > > > So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

> > > >

> > > > uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

> > > >

> > > > I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

> > > >

> > > > Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

> > > >

> > > > But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

> > >

> > > You are saying they are working with Odyssey or Scotty Cameron to make these putters.

> >

> > Where did he say that?

> >

>

> I'm referring to post #49 where he says an existing oem is making the kirkland putters. So I used two main OEM's making putters which are Odyssey and Scotty. If it makes you happier I'll add Ping and TM to that list.

 

We get it, you think the putter is stupid.

[nlinneman20]

> @J13 said:

> > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > @J13 said:

> > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > > >

> > > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > > >

> > > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > > >

> > > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> > >

> > > So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

> >

> > uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

> >

> > I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

> >

> > Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

> >

> > But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

>

> But it's not made because they chose the wrong business partner and factories. Which is my original point. You are saying they are working with Odyssey or Scotty Cameron to make these putters. History in golf for Costco says otherwise. My guess is China Blanks with Kirkland stamped in them. Dirt cheap, stainless steel, probably getting them for $10 a piece if that. And my guess is Anser style and no other option

 

I never ever said once they are working with Odyssey or Scotty.

 

I never even mentioned a brand, i said people are acting like they are automatically gonna suck cuz they dont say Scotty or some other major brand.

[vietnameeh]

I would only get one..... so that I can get a reaction to people's faces at tournaments and my sunday skins games (if I actually putt well LOL)

[kgk]

> @capking said:

> > @kgk said:

> > > @Llortamaisey said:

> > > Can’t wait to pick up a fine milled Chinese Scotty Kirkland with my 10 lb bag of oranges and rotisserie chicken. It Costco really wanted to come up with a product that everyone would love, they come up with a gas station with no lines.

> >

> > Buy a German car. The filling holes are usually on the passenger's side of the car. No lines on that side of the pump!

>

> To be fair the Costco Gas Pumps can be pulled to the opposite sides

 

The ones I've dealt with, they only let you enter & exit one way... so you're stuck to the side of the pumps that your filling port is on.

[jholz]

> @kgk said:

> > @capking said:

> > > @kgk said:

> > > > @Llortamaisey said:

> > > > Can’t wait to pick up a fine milled Chinese Scotty Kirkland with my 10 lb bag of oranges and rotisserie chicken. It Costco really wanted to come up with a product that everyone would love, they come up with a gas station with no lines.

> > >

> > > Buy a German car. The filling holes are usually on the passenger's side of the car. No lines on that side of the pump!

> >

> > To be fair the Costco Gas Pumps can be pulled to the opposite sides

>

> The ones I've dealt with, they only let you enter & exit one way... so you're stuck to the side of the pumps that your filling port is on.

 

I must say that I like the term "filling port" over "filling hole." Although I may begin to refer to it as a "filling hole" just to see how long it takes to annoy my wife.

[Scotty1140]

 

 

> @J13 said:

> > @trackcoach13 said:

> > > @J13 said:

> > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > > @J13 said:

> > > > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> > > > >

> > > > > So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

> > > >

> > > > uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

> > > >

> > > > I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

> > > >

> > > > Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

> > > >

> > > > But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

> > >

> > > You are saying they are working with Odyssey or Scotty Cameron to make these putters.

> >

> > Where did he say that?

> >

>

> I'm referring to post #49 where he says an existing oem is making the kirkland putters. So I used two main OEM's making putters which are Odyssey and Scotty. If it makes you happier I'll add Ping and TM to that list.

 

Dude we get it. You’re really excited and can’t wait.

 

 

[GoTime]

J13 only tests the finest equipment, ovanight...from japan.

[GoTime]

> @dasams said:

> Hack Daddy: Is that your handwriting on that pallet?

 

This would be incredible

[Bill Broderick]

> @kgk said:

> > @capking said:

> > > @kgk said:

> > > > @Llortamaisey said:

> > > > Can’t wait to pick up a fine milled Chinese Scotty Kirkland with my 10 lb bag of oranges and rotisserie chicken. It Costco really wanted to come up with a product that everyone would love, they come up with a gas station with no lines.

> > >

> > > Buy a German car. The filling holes are usually on the passenger's side of the car. No lines on that side of the pump!

> >

> > To be fair the Costco Gas Pumps can be pulled to the opposite sides

>

> The ones I've dealt with, they only let you enter & exit one way... so you're stuck to the side of the pumps that your filling port is on.

 

What capking was saying is that the hoses on the Costco gas pumps are very long and can reach to the opposite side of the car. None of the Costco's near me sell gas. But a local Sam's Club location does. They have the same setup as Costco, where everyone pulls in from the same side. I will often pull into a pump on the opposite side of the "gashole" when there is nobody using that pump.

[GeorgeHWB]

Can someone wake me up when there are actual pictures of the putter?

[kgk]

> @jholz said:

>

> I must say that I like the term "filling port" over "filling hole." Although I may begin to refer to it as a "filling hole" just to see how long it takes to annoy my wife.

 

I'm sure there's a technical term that I, for the life of me, can't remember. You could call it a 'gashole' as well.

[drbonesvt]

> @Nessism said:

> > @J13 said:

>

> > My guess is China Blanks with Kirkland stamped in them. Dirt cheap, stainless steel, probably getting them for $10 a piece if that. And my guess is Anser style and no other option

>

> LOL dude. $10 putter being rebranded by Costco??? Haha!

>

> It seems clear that it will be Anser style. Nothing wrong with that! Costco owes us nothing. They will put a product out there and if people like it they will buy. End of story.

>

>

 

We can only hope they utilized the Finest child labor and the best lead lined grips , lastly, that there’s enough mercury in the head cover

 

The bees ? knees would be Some CGSS - Chinese German stainless steel , wait their is no such Patent or astm steel grade they can’t copy it

[TheMoneyShot]

How quickly will these sellout once released?

[TheMoneyShot]

> @snagy2000 said:

> > @Soloman1 said:

> > Is it true you have to buy the putter in packs of three?

>

> Perfect, one to break over your knee, one to throw into the lake, and one to sit in a golf bag with all your other putters not being used...

 

Sounds about right?

[trackcoach13]

> @kgk said:

> > @jholz said:

> >

> > I must say that I like the term "filling port" over "filling hole." Although I may begin to refer to it as a "filling hole" just to see how long it takes to annoy my wife.

>

> I'm sure there's a technical term that I, for the life of me, can't remember. You could call it a 'gashole' as well.

 

Fuel filler neck

[jholz]

> @kgk said:

> > @jholz said:

> >

> > I must say that I like the term "filling port" over "filling hole." Although I may begin to refer to it as a "filling hole" just to see how long it takes to annoy my wife.

>

> I'm sure there's a technical term that I, for the life of me, can't remember. You could call it a 'gashole' as well.

 

Yeah, it's quite the conundrum. I refer to it as a "gas tank," which is obviously completely inaccurate. "Gashole" does have quite a ring to it.

 

Honestly this is all just reminding me of the Simpsons episode where Moe makes fun of Homer for using the word "garage." It's a car hole.

[Nessism]

> @drbonesvt said:

> > @Nessism said:

> > > @J13 said:

> >

> > > My guess is China Blanks with Kirkland stamped in them. Dirt cheap, stainless steel, probably getting them for $10 a piece if that. And my guess is Anser style and no other option

> >

> > LOL dude. $10 putter being rebranded by Costco??? Haha!

> >

> > It seems clear that it will be Anser style. Nothing wrong with that! Costco owes us nothing. They will put a product out there and if people like it they will buy. End of story.

> >

> >

>

> We can only hope they utilized the Finest child labor and the best lead lined grips , lastly, that there’s enough mercury in the head cover

>

> The bees ? knees would be Some CGSS - Chinese German stainless steel , wait their is no such Patent or astm steel grade they can’t copy it

 

Maybe they will be made in the same Chinese factory as your Titleist irons and wedges?

[TheMoneyShot]

Car hole?

[jholz]

> @trackcoach13 said:

> > @kgk said:

> > > @jholz said:

> > >

> > > I must say that I like the term "filling port" over "filling hole." Although I may begin to refer to it as a "filling hole" just to see how long it takes to annoy my wife.

> >

> > I'm sure there's a technical term that I, for the life of me, can't remember. You could call it a 'gashole' as well.

>

> Fuel filler neck

 

Now that just sounds silly.

[blink3665]

> @Buckets2 said:

> J13 only tests the finest equipment, ovanight...from japan.

 

You almost had me? You never had me. You never had your putter.

[capking]

> @blink3665 said:

> > @Buckets2 said:

> > J13 only tests the finest equipment, ovanight...from japan.

>

> You almost had me? You never had me. You never had your putter.

 

I live my life 18 holes at a time.

[Hateto3Putt]

I'd buy one in a nanosecond.

 

For no other reason than to upset people in this thread.

[Scotty1140]

I hope they straight up copy the 009, DH89 head shape. I’d get one for sure.

 

If this looks like some Dunham’s bargain rack Anser copy this will be a flop haha.

 

These should come in 3 packs. One with a sight dot, one with a flange line, and one naked.

[TheMoneyShot]

Still not at my Costco.

[TheMoneyShot]

Still nothing at my Costco.

[Nixhex524]

> @nlinneman20 said:

> > @Nixhex524 said:

> > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > >

> > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > >

> > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > >

> > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> >

> > RAM is an existing brand, and I'm not buying one of their putters. You may not be wrong but dont act like this putter will secretly be made by any putter specialist company. It may be fine, putters are putters but I wouldn't expect the quality to match most of the higher end designs. You're not getting a rebranded Scotty Cameron, it's probably not even at TM level.

>

>

> In the 1990s, Ram split its company into the Ram Golf Club Company and Ram Tour Balls. While the manufacturing operations still exist in a Chicago suburb, the club unit was eventually sold to Tommy Armour, with Ram Tour Balls being purchased by TaylorMade. The four Hansbergers retired, while Al's son Gary founded Vulcan Golf in Chicago. **The Ram Golf Company now only exists as a brand subsidiary of other corporations.**

>

>

 

RAM was just an example even if a poor one at best... Point being, you stated "an existing OEM" was probably making the putter. Since you threw that out there, I'm just curious as to who you believe that would be? If I am looking at putters, I am not initially searching RAM, Tommy Armour, Jack Nicklaus, not even Ben Hogan and those putters aren't bad. Call it good/bad marketing, whatever, but it's the reality for most people I believe. So if these were to be designed and made by a current OEM it could matter who it is.... If Scotty were designing them and they were being sold for $150, I'm sure they would fly.... if it's Tommy Armour, it doesn't have the same ring to it. I don't disagree, it's ridiculous, but I think it's the reality. All that said, I am curious to see feedback once they are out.