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**Phoneemer** · 08-29-2009, 04:47 AM

....and I'm a golf addict.

So the credit card bill comes in and my wife sees my recent purchases. $85 for my new Odyssey putter and $113 at the Martin's PGA Superstore for a new pair of FJ shoes, balls, putter grip, etc.

So after a few outbursts, she starts looking up everything golf related since January....and WHOA!!! I have a problem. Since January, I have spent just a smidge over $3,000. That doesn't include March because she couldn't find that statement.

I'm on the road to recovery. The first step to fixing the problem is admitting you have a problem.

Sooooo, that begs the question, who goes a little overboard on their golf equipment?

**Enjoymmsq** · 08-29-2009, 05:02 AM

I used to...back when I actually had money to spend! I went crazy for about 6 months...now I've hardly changed in a year.

**viagradiscounttt** · 08-29-2009, 05:22 AM

I try to limit myself to one thing a year. I got new irons last year, and a hybrid this year. I am thinking next year it might be time for new wedges.

**chipkluchi** · 08-29-2009, 02:58 PM

The only thing I buy for golf are clothes and tees. Everything else is usually a gift.

**rockboyzaza** · 08-29-2009, 03:10 PM

....and I'm a golf addict.

So the credit card bill comes in and my wife sees my recent purchases. $85 for my new Odyssey putter and $113 at the Martin's PGA Superstore for a new pair of FJ shoes, balls, putter grip, etc.

So after a few outbursts, she starts looking up everything golf related since January....and WHOA!!! I have a problem. Since January, I have spent just a smidge over $3,000. That doesn't include March because she couldn't find that statement.

I'm on the road to recovery. The first step to fixing the problem is admitting you have a problem.

Sooooo, that begs the question, who goes a little overboard on their golf equipment?

That includes golf rounds??...nevermind...still early..I read now as golf equipment

**resegooredo** · 08-29-2009, 03:14 PM

I used to go through clubs a lot more often than I do now that I'm retired. This year's purchase was a Cobra 3-wood, and that should do it for this year.

I've even got some clubs in the bag that are ~10 years old - two TM Fairway rescues, a V-Steel 4-wood, and old an 1980'ish putter.

**bitymnmictada** · 08-29-2009, 09:54 PM

I replaced almost every club in my bag last year, and I think I'm set for a bit.

However... Hubby has garbage clubs.* He rented a set Cobras yesterday and (in Harry's words), hit the snot out of the irons. So I think the equipment bill will start to rise again.

**frequensearules** · 08-29-2009, 10:07 PM

When i first got in da game i went club ho mad racked over 3500.00
on ebaybut then economy got a hold and now barely buy balls

**deermealec** · 08-30-2009, 01:40 AM

That's why I pay "cash" for everything golf related. No paper trail. My wife does not wig out on me for buying sports stuff. She just gets even. Last set of clubs I purchased actually cost me $4 grand after you factor in the new furniture.

**Phoneemer** · 08-30-2009, 05:53 AM

I should clairfy, the "bill" DOES include rounds of golf. I play LEAST 27 holes a week, and two visits to the range.

**chipkluchi** · 08-30-2009, 05:54 AM

I should clairfy, the "bill" DOES include rounds of golf. I play LEAST 27 holes a week, and two visits to the range.

You play year round - right? Then don't worry - you're not out of control yet.

**Phoneemer** · 08-30-2009, 06:01 AM

Close to year-round down here in NC.

**Percocetti** · 08-30-2009, 06:16 PM

[QUOTE=roguepixel;132080
I'm on the road to recovery. [/QUOTE]

you mean..

I'm sleeping on the Couch.

**TaliaJack** · 08-30-2009, 07:37 PM

Out goes the bad air, IN goes the good!

**laperuzdfhami** · 08-31-2009, 04:57 AM

Under a grand including the pass... The wife would clobber me with that kind of bill.

**boleroman** · 08-31-2009, 05:11 AM

I've stalled on marrying the missus (together 4 years) for this very reason.
Actually I think she's been the one stalling due to my addiction!

Recently just spent a little over $1000 (NZ) on a driver / 3 wood in the last two months.

FYI - here in NZ a new R9 driver retails for about $899 NZD, R9 three wood about $499

Last time I looked 1 NZD equates to about 60 odd US cents.

Fortunately it's not what but who you know and I managed to get them for $650 and $399 respectively.

**AlexBolduin** · 08-31-2009, 07:58 AM

**en-druzhba** · 08-31-2009, 04:14 PM

hah!

Think I'm close to 1k for the year, but that does include a new set of irons and hybrids.. all in all, not too bad.

Blogging has it's benefits, golf becomes a business expense and potential tax write-off

**Sydneyfonzi** · 08-31-2009, 04:24 PM

I think I'm under a grand for the year (unless I buy equipment)

**Phoneemer** · 08-31-2009, 08:08 PM

hah!

Think I'm close to 1k for the year, but that does include a new set of irons and hybrids.. all in all, not too bad. Blogging has it's benefits, golf becomes a business expense and potential tax write-off

hmmmm....that gives me an idea!!!

08-29-2009, 04:47 AM	#1
Phoneemer Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Hi my name is roguepixel.... ....and I'm a golf addict. So the credit card bill comes in and my wife sees my recent purchases. $85 for my new Odyssey putter and $113 at the Martin's PGA Superstore for a new pair of FJ shoes, balls, putter grip, etc. So after a few outbursts, she starts looking up everything golf related since January....and WHOA!!! I have a problem. Since January, I have spent just a smidge over $3,000. That doesn't include March because she couldn't find that statement. I'm on the road to recovery. The first step to fixing the problem is admitting you have a problem. Sooooo, that begs the question, who goes a little overboard on their golf equipment? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 05:02 AM	#2
Enjoymmsq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	I used to...back when I actually had money to spend! I went crazy for about 6 months...now I've hardly changed in a year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 05:22 AM	#3
viagradiscounttt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 521 Senior Member	I try to limit myself to one thing a year. I got new irons last year, and a hybrid this year. I am thinking next year it might be time for new wedges. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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chipkluchi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	The only thing I buy for golf are clothes and tees. Everything else is usually a gift. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 03:10 PM	#5
rockboyzaza Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	....and I'm a golf addict. So the credit card bill comes in and my wife sees my recent purchases. $85 for my new Odyssey putter and $113 at the Martin's PGA Superstore for a new pair of FJ shoes, balls, putter grip, etc. So after a few outbursts, she starts looking up everything golf related since January....and WHOA!!! I have a problem. Since January, I have spent just a smidge over $3,000. That doesn't include March because she couldn't find that statement. I'm on the road to recovery. The first step to fixing the problem is admitting you have a problem. Sooooo, that begs the question, who goes a little overboard on their golf equipment? That includes golf rounds??...nevermind...still early..I read now as golf equipment Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
resegooredo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	I used to go through clubs a lot more often than I do now that I'm retired. This year's purchase was a Cobra 3-wood, and that should do it for this year. I've even got some clubs in the bag that are ~10 years old - two TM Fairway rescues, a V-Steel 4-wood, and old an 1980'ish putter. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:54 PM	#7
bitymnmictada Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	I replaced almost every club in my bag last year, and I think I'm set for a bit. However... Hubby has garbage clubs.* He rented a set Cobras yesterday and (in Harry's words), hit the snot out of the irons. So I think the equipment bill will start to rise again. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
frequensearules Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	When i first got in da game i went club ho mad racked over 3500.00 on ebaybut then economy got a hold and now barely buy balls Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 01:40 AM	#9
deermealec Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	That's why I pay "cash" for everything golf related. No paper trail. My wife does not wig out on me for buying sports stuff. She just gets even. Last set of clubs I purchased actually cost me $4 grand after you factor in the new furniture. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 05:53 AM	#10
Phoneemer Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	I should clairfy, the "bill" DOES include rounds of golf. I play LEAST 27 holes a week, and two visits to the range. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 05:54 AM	#11
chipkluchi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	I should clairfy, the "bill" DOES include rounds of golf. I play LEAST 27 holes a week, and two visits to the range. You play year round - right? Then don't worry - you're not out of control yet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 06:01 AM	#12
Phoneemer Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Close to year-round down here in NC. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 06:16 PM	#13
Percocetti Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	[QUOTE=roguepixel;132080 I'm on the road to recovery. [/QUOTE] you mean.. I'm sleeping on the Couch. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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TaliaJack Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	Out goes the bad air, IN goes the good! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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laperuzdfhami Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Under a grand including the pass... The wife would clobber me with that kind of bill. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 05:11 AM	#16
boleroman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 571 Senior Member	I've stalled on marrying the missus (together 4 years) for this very reason. Actually I think she's been the one stalling due to my addiction! Recently just spent a little over $1000 (NZ) on a driver / 3 wood in the last two months. FYI - here in NZ a new R9 driver retails for about $899 NZD, R9 three wood about $499 Last time I looked 1 NZD equates to about 60 odd US cents. Fortunately it's not what but who you know and I managed to get them for $650 and $399 respectively. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 04:14 PM	#18
en-druzhba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	hah! Think I'm close to 1k for the year, but that does include a new set of irons and hybrids.. all in all, not too bad. Blogging has it's benefits, golf becomes a business expense and potential tax write-off Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Sydneyfonzi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 652 Senior Member	I think I'm under a grand for the year (unless I buy equipment) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-31-2009, 08:08 PM	#20
Phoneemer Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	hah! Think I'm close to 1k for the year, but that does include a new set of irons and hybrids.. all in all, not too bad. Blogging has it's benefits, golf becomes a business expense and potential tax write-off hmmmm....that gives me an idea!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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