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**GrileVege** · 01-13-2009, 06:23 AM

We've decided to do it. We're adding a GPS to our burgeoning batch of equipment. A Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC will arrive well before Christmas to find a spot under the tree as a present for the family. After reading JB's and other reviews we decided this is the way to go. I verified with the WI PGA today that it's allowed in their junior events, and while GPS and range finders are not currently allowed in high school golf in Cheeseland, they may be within the next few years. Jr. Lancer made the call for the GPS over a laser as she will be the primary user. I hope she'll show me how to use it.

The price Mrs. Esox found sealed the deal. $249 less a $10 coupon code less the $100 rebate offered by Bushnell less a 2-3% Bing cash back rebate. Free shipping. It's almost like they're paying us.

It's been a fun couple days for the Esox family. Last night was ladies night at the golf dome (free range balls and swing tips from local pros) and Jr. Lancer had a video done of her swing by one of the pros. He complimented her swing and she was beaming. A Ping rep was there and she hit a men's Ping G15 driver with a senior shaft and absolutely smoked a couple. She'll be ready for that flex most likely by the end of next season or maybe before. We also ordered a training aid that should help her avoid an inside takeaway.

Finally, this afternoon we paid a visit to the new to us semi-private club where we'll be members next year. We met with the owner/pro and signed on the dotted line. We had not met him, though Jr. Lancer's coach runs the junior program there. He was a great guy, explained our membership choice well, and was attentive to my daughter. Very professional. The club offers a multitude of events for men, women, and kids. I'm looking forward to playing some competitive golf again after not having done so for a couple years. They have a men's tournament every Saturday morning, and I see a bunch of 36 hole Saturdays in my 2010 summer. The club makes junior golf a high priority. Jr. Lancer will be able to hang around the course and practice and play with other kids, where this was impossible at our last club. The pro said he already has a young girl in mind as a playing companion for Jr. Lancer. Another tween that loves golf. That's exciting for us, as serious golf for a tween girl can be a bit lonely at times. Not many 12/13 year old girls have an interest.

Oops, this post really got away from me. Anyhoo, evil technology has snared us, too. I'll have to stop saying I'm a feel player.

Kevin

**Stengapsept** · 01-13-2009, 06:25 AM

Congrats on the purchase, Esox, you'll enjoy it a lot.

**loikrso** · 01-13-2009, 06:27 AM

Wow! That's a heck of a deal! Let us know how you like it!

Spoiler Could I possibly use any more exclamation points in this post?!?!?! Spoiler Yes!!!!!!!!

**DJElizardo** · 01-13-2009, 06:29 AM

Poor Kevin - You really think your hands will ever be on the GPS when you live with two female golfers. You silly man.

**loikrso** · 01-13-2009, 06:32 AM

Poor Kevin - You really think your hands will ever be on the GPS when you live with two female golfers. You silly man.

You're in a particularly feisty mood tonight!

(not in a bad way.)

**DJElizardo** · 01-13-2009, 06:34 AM

You're in a particularly feisty mood tonight!

(not in a bad way.)

Two reasons - the full moon and I did something today that I should have done months ago.

**GrileVege** · 01-13-2009, 06:34 AM

Poor Kevin - You really think your hands will ever be on the GPS when you live with two female golfers. You silly man.

I've played 36 years without one, all I'm hoping for is a quick peak, or at least some second hand yardage information, every now and then.

Kevin

**loikrso** · 01-13-2009, 06:37 AM

Two reasons - the full moon and I did something today that I should have done months ago.

Uh-oh. Is Phillip okay?

**DJElizardo** · 01-13-2009, 06:41 AM

Uh-oh. Is Phillip okay?

Of course he is. I yell at him, but he's deaf so his feelings don't get hurt.

**loikrso** · 01-13-2009, 06:48 AM

Of course he is. I yell at him, but he's deaf so his feelings don't get hurt.

You didn't do anything rash/crazy did you?

**DJElizardo** · 01-13-2009, 06:49 AM

You didn't do anything rash/crazy did you?

Harry - Do I strike you as a rash/crazy woman?

**Stengapsept** · 01-13-2009, 06:50 AM

You didn't do anything rash/crazy did you?

She's a woman, Harry. Of course she did! hehe

**loikrso** · 01-13-2009, 06:55 AM

Harry - Do I strike you as a rash/crazy woman?

Do I have to answer that?

**DJElizardo** · 01-13-2009, 06:59 AM

She's a woman, Harry. Of course she did! hehe

Do I have to answer that?

Smallie seems to have answered for you.

Just to clarify - I'm not crazy, but I do tend to move to the beat of my own drummer.

**GrileVege** · 02-12-2009, 07:06 AM

Smallie seems to have answered for you.

Just to clarify - I'm not crazy, but I do tend to move to the beat of my own drummer.

I'm going to imagine you're moving to the beat of Bill Bateman, coolest drummer I ever saw live.

Kevin

**DJElizardo** · 02-12-2009, 07:12 AM

I'm going to imagine you're moving to the beat of Bill Bateman, coolest drummer I ever saw live.

Kevin

Then who will you move to?

**GrileVege** · 02-12-2009, 07:17 AM

Then who will you move to?

Nobody. You'll have to move fast if you're moving to Bill Bateman. He's really fast.

Kevin

**DJElizardo** · 02-12-2009, 07:18 AM

Nobody. You'll have to move fast if you're moving to Bill Bateman. He's really fast.

Kevin

I'm too sleepy to move very fast right now.

**zabiqapara** · 02-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Congrats on the GPS Esox. Let us know how you like it, or they like it.

**bebeacc** · 02-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Sounds like a great club, enjoy the GPS, I think they are great.

01-13-2009, 06:23 AM	#1
GrileVege Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 629 Senior Member	Going to the Darkside We've decided to do it. We're adding a GPS to our burgeoning batch of equipment. A Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC will arrive well before Christmas to find a spot under the tree as a present for the family. After reading JB's and other reviews we decided this is the way to go. I verified with the WI PGA today that it's allowed in their junior events, and while GPS and range finders are not currently allowed in high school golf in Cheeseland, they may be within the next few years. Jr. Lancer made the call for the GPS over a laser as she will be the primary user. I hope she'll show me how to use it. The price Mrs. Esox found sealed the deal. $249 less a $10 coupon code less the $100 rebate offered by Bushnell less a 2-3% Bing cash back rebate. Free shipping. It's almost like they're paying us. It's been a fun couple days for the Esox family. Last night was ladies night at the golf dome (free range balls and swing tips from local pros) and Jr. Lancer had a video done of her swing by one of the pros. He complimented her swing and she was beaming. A Ping rep was there and she hit a men's Ping G15 driver with a senior shaft and absolutely smoked a couple. She'll be ready for that flex most likely by the end of next season or maybe before. We also ordered a training aid that should help her avoid an inside takeaway. Finally, this afternoon we paid a visit to the new to us semi-private club where we'll be members next year. We met with the owner/pro and signed on the dotted line. We had not met him, though Jr. Lancer's coach runs the junior program there. He was a great guy, explained our membership choice well, and was attentive to my daughter. Very professional. The club offers a multitude of events for men, women, and kids. I'm looking forward to playing some competitive golf again after not having done so for a couple years. They have a men's tournament every Saturday morning, and I see a bunch of 36 hole Saturdays in my 2010 summer. The club makes junior golf a high priority. Jr. Lancer will be able to hang around the course and practice and play with other kids, where this was impossible at our last club. The pro said he already has a young girl in mind as a playing companion for Jr. Lancer. Another tween that loves golf. That's exciting for us, as serious golf for a tween girl can be a bit lonely at times. Not many 12/13 year old girls have an interest. Oops, this post really got away from me. Anyhoo, evil technology has snared us, too. I'll have to stop saying I'm a feel player. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:25 AM	#2
Stengapsept Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 651 Senior Member	Congrats on the purchase, Esox, you'll enjoy it a lot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:27 AM	#3
loikrso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Wow! That's a heck of a deal! Let us know how you like it! Spoiler Could I possibly use any more exclamation points in this post?!?!?! Spoiler Yes!!!!!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:29 AM	#4
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	Poor Kevin - You really think your hands will ever be on the GPS when you live with two female golfers. You silly man. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:32 AM	#5
loikrso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Poor Kevin - You really think your hands will ever be on the GPS when you live with two female golfers. You silly man. You're in a particularly feisty mood tonight! (not in a bad way.) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:34 AM	#6
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	You're in a particularly feisty mood tonight! (not in a bad way.) Two reasons - the full moon and I did something today that I should have done months ago. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:37 AM	#8
loikrso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Two reasons - the full moon and I did something today that I should have done months ago. Uh-oh. Is Phillip okay? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:41 AM	#9
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	Uh-oh. Is Phillip okay? Of course he is. I yell at him, but he's deaf so his feelings don't get hurt. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:48 AM	#10
loikrso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Of course he is. I yell at him, but he's deaf so his feelings don't get hurt. You didn't do anything rash/crazy did you? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:49 AM	#11
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	You didn't do anything rash/crazy did you? Harry - Do I strike you as a rash/crazy woman? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:50 AM	#12
Stengapsept Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 651 Senior Member	You didn't do anything rash/crazy did you? She's a woman, Harry. Of course she did! hehe Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:55 AM	#13
loikrso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Harry - Do I strike you as a rash/crazy woman? Do I have to answer that? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2009, 06:59 AM	#14
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	She's a woman, Harry. Of course she did! hehe Do I have to answer that? Smallie seems to have answered for you. Just to clarify - I'm not crazy, but I do tend to move to the beat of my own drummer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-12-2009, 07:06 AM	#15
GrileVege Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 629 Senior Member	Smallie seems to have answered for you. Just to clarify - I'm not crazy, but I do tend to move to the beat of my own drummer. I'm going to imagine you're moving to the beat of Bill Bateman, coolest drummer I ever saw live. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-12-2009, 07:12 AM	#16
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	I'm going to imagine you're moving to the beat of Bill Bateman, coolest drummer I ever saw live. Kevin Then who will you move to? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-12-2009, 07:17 AM	#17
GrileVege Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 629 Senior Member	Then who will you move to? Nobody. You'll have to move fast if you're moving to Bill Bateman. He's really fast. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-12-2009, 07:18 AM	#18
DJElizardo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 456 Senior Member	Nobody. You'll have to move fast if you're moving to Bill Bateman. He's really fast. Kevin I'm too sleepy to move very fast right now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-12-2009, 01:51 PM	#19
zabiqapara Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Congrats on the GPS Esox. Let us know how you like it, or they like it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-12-2009, 01:54 PM	#20
bebeacc Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	Sounds like a great club, enjoy the GPS, I think they are great. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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