New Guy from Auburn, AL

[ChrisAU]

Hey guys, I'm a new member here. I am a senior at Auburn University in Auburn, AL, home of the 2010 BCS National Champions of Football, and also top ranked golf teams (the women just won the SEC, and the guys are ranked top-10 I believe).

 

I just started getting serious about golf 3-4 months ago. I had never played a round in my life until February.

 

I am certainly on a budget, and have over the last few months managed to put together a rag-tag bag that suits my needs I believe. My philosophy has been buying used clubs (no matter the condition, as long as they are well playable) and if I don't like their feel after a few days at the range and a round or two, then straight to eBay they go and replacements are found. Through this I am actually pretty happy with my bag right now, although it is a bit unconventional.

 

In it I have:

 

 

TaylorMade Burner Superfast Non-TP 9.5*

TaylorMade Rescue Mid 16* 2H

TaylorMade Rescue Mid 19* 3H

Callaway X 7 Wood 21*

Callaway X Hybrid 24* 4H

Callaway X-22 5-9 Irons

Callaway X-22 PW

TaylorMade Burner Plus AW 50*

Callaway X-22 SW

Top Flite Stainless LW 60*

Cobra Perth II Putter

 

Yes I know that is 15, but I take one out when playing, usually the 7W.

 

As far as scoring, my first day was a horrible one of course - 127. However, the last round I played was an even 100, with only two triple bogeys ha.

 

I am slowly uncovering the flaws in my swing and becoming a better player, just wanted to drop in a say hi!

[AUwheels]

WDE

BA '99
MBA '00

[5249matt]

Hi, I have the same philosophy with golf clubs. I buy used off of ebay or here and if they just aren't right, then I sell them. It's a great way for us poor college students to still play golf!

[erik11]

Do you know anyone that gives lessons for a reasonable price in Auburn?

[Tmiller72]

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Do you know anyone that gives lessons for a reasonable price in Auburn?
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Will Blackmon teaches at Moore's Mill. Not sure what his rates are, but he's an excellent instructor. He's also a good guy and a former teammate of mine at AU.

Good luck and War Eagle!

[erik11]

[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1304793502' post='3214947']
[quote name='erik11' timestamp='1304573763' post='3209433']
Do you know anyone that gives lessons for a reasonable price in Auburn?
[/quote]

Will Blackmon teaches at Moore's Mill. Not sure what his rates are, but he's an excellent instructor. He's also a good guy and a former teammate of mine at AU.

Good luck and War Eagle!
[/quote]



Thanks! I'm going to call around tomorrow and maybe even get a lesson tomorrow if someone is available. I had planned on calling Indian Pines and The Links but I'll add this guy to my list.