High End Putters

[bigmoneyp]

Generic Head Covers?

I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.

[NWS Alpine]

I use a scratch staff bag and matching scratch headcover. I like to keep the headcovers that come with clubs new. I also use Ju Jus. I'm sure my scratch headcover helps some but it might be as much of a target as my $500 byron dale head cover/putter.

[wmblake2000]

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I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.
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I had my first Scotty lifted from my bag in one of two 2-minute trips to get more range balls, in a pretty high end range, right in front of a bunch of people. Generic head covers are now my standard for anything that might appear valuable.

[puttingmatt]

[quote name='bigmoneyp' timestamp='1299599712' post='3036685']
I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.
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While it is certainly your choice to display what you carry, I would reconsider,
and choose to downplay what you display. It is no secret that golfers equipment
have become targets for theft. My bag always goes back to the trunk after playing.
Unfortunately, Thieves are everywhere !!!

[mctrees02]

I carry 3 different generic covers for my Camerons. I have the original covers at home and will occasionally put one on for a special round/tournament but prefer the $5-10 generic prints I can get on eBay for daily use.

[SergioKSU]

I have generic or old head covers on everything, not just my putter.

[mn723]

Wow, sad to hear that people get their stuff stolen at a golf course. I've never had anything stolen (knock on wood), but have left my bag alone for awhile near bag drops etc and been paranoid about something happening. I've used my Betti and Cameron covers before too. Oh well, what goes around comes around. No way a stolen putter ever gets hot on the greens for the thief, karma is a biach.

[Colby327]

I had a friend whose cameron got stolen while he was in the club house.

It seems that putters are always the first thing to be stolen... I wonder why that is? I see way more new driver w/headcovers in peoples bags, than expensive putter covers, but have never heard of one getting stolen... Is it because putters are smaller? or less customized with shafts and flex?

[mizzymark80]

[quote name='Colby327' timestamp='1299624388' post='3037922']
I had a friend whose cameron got stolen while he was in the club house.

It seems that putters are always the first thing to be stolen... I wonder why that is? I see way more new driver w/headcovers in peoples bags, than expensive putter covers, but have never heard of one getting stolen... Is it because putters are smaller? or less customized with shafts and flex?
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I would assume its because the putters are more valuable and hold their value better. would i thief want a beat up 15 year old cameron napa that sell for 300.00 on ebay or a 2 or 3 year old driver he'd be lucky to get 100.00 for. i've used regular retail cameron covers but never a special edition and i play a lot of public/muni courses and have never had anything stolen. it's probably just a matter of luck.

[golfer881]

I use generic when i travel.. if its a typical day where your by your bag all the time, prob does not matter..however you don't putt with the head cover.. if your worried about it.. go cheap.. congrats on your new putter... you'll never go back!!

[Bobbers]

Add me to the list of generic users. Of course I also use generic aspirin...

[ChipDriver]

[quote name='bigmoneyp' timestamp='1299599712' post='3036685']
I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.
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AM&E all-black cover on my driver, and putter. No need to make a thief's job easier.

If you have a rain cover - keep it on and/or zipped up. Out of sight, out of mind.

[Twoironblade]

I use an Odyssey headcover. It has a magnetic closure, it stays on, the size isn't too bulky, and it draws no attention to my bag because it's from a lower end model.

[Calif_Mulligan]

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[quote name='bigmoneyp' timestamp='1299599712' post='3036685']
I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.

I also use my raincover also even during summer. Also place my bag apart from a crowd and in visible sight.
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AM&E all-black cover on my driver, and putter. No need to make a thief's job easier.

If you have a rain cover - keep it on and/or zipped up. Out of sight, out of mind.
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[jokerusn]

Generic brown AME on my Ping and dirty grey nylon AME on my Scotty. Even so, I'll only leave my bag alone at private clubs. All other times, I'll put it right back in the car.

[thegooddoctor]

[quote name='bigmoneyp' timestamp='1299599712' post='3036685']
I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.
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This is interesting as unless its a scotty or bettinardi (or maybe byron) my guess is that most thieves don't even know the high end putter companies. That being said, they're is not a worse feeling than being ripped off. I try not to use club drops and insist on taking my clubs to car when round is over (is quick walk that saves tons of agony).

I will never forget playing down in florida a few years back, finishing a round and get up to bag drop where there were a few clubs that were against a wall that were obviously found on the course. The head bag boy is negotiating with someone to sell him one these these found clubs!?!? I couldn't believe it, what a jackoff for selling someone else's stuff and even bigger for the other guy buying it. Needless to say last time I was at that course.
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[nardo2]

[quote name='jokerusn' timestamp='1299856940' post='3046259']
Generic brown AME on my Ping and dirty grey nylon AME on my Scotty. Even so, I'll only leave my bag alone at private clubs. All other times, I'll put it right back in the car.
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Agreed! I've bought the Titleist flag headcover 4 times over for different scotty camerons, never had a problem.
And put your bag in the trunk or out of sight... A friend had an entire bag stolen out of his back seat ~$3000!

[danattherock]

[quote name='bigmoneyp' timestamp='1299599712' post='3036685']
I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it.
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As you should be. Folks paying $40-100 for a SC headcover amazes me. Lot of money to spend for a "steal me" advertisement.

[bigmoneyp]

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[quote name='bigmoneyp' timestamp='1299599712' post='3036685']
I recently bought my first high end putter. Now I'm kinda paranoid about someone stealing it. Do you use generic headcovers or just watch your bag closely when at the club? I have a nice collectors headcover as well but wonder if I should actually be using it or not. I've never had anything taken from me before at the course but this is the first time I've spent over $400 on a putter and would hate to replace it.

Thanks.
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This is interesting as unless its a scotty or bettinardi (or maybe byron) my guess is that most thieves don't even know the high end putter companies.
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It is a Bettinardi

[johnybeye]

Just bought a plain putter headcover for my cameron, just trying to reduce the temptation.

[fogger]

I have used generic covers before on my putters but have moved back to just using my normal putter covers that the vendor provides. I don't ever leave my clubs hanging around after a round and always put them in the car before doing something else, like getting a beverage or something to eat. At the range though, that sucks. I've left my bag to get some balls on the range before...geez.