Sentimental value

[Puji]

Last year, my girlfriend of 5 years bought me a putter for my birthday. It was a putter that I lusted over for a long time. I never told her that I wanted it, I just remember being in a golf shop with her about 6 months prior to that and saying that I liked it. We played golf together every weekend as well. She was a good golfer and had an 18 handicap at the time. We both picked up golf together about 2 years ago. So, naturally I associated golf quite closely to her.

Anyway, she did some research, measured my putter and ordered the putter unknown to me. It was an amazing surprise when she gave it to me for my birthday. I loved this putter, and cherished it.

My putting became the strongest part of my game. Maybe I practiced a little more because I loved the club so much, but almost overnight I was sinking many, many more putts. I am sure it is because of the confidence the stick gave me - because I cherished it and the sentimental value it held. Even my usual playing partners noticed it.

The relationship ended recently. Things were rocky for quite some time, but she pulled the pin. Needless to say, it shook me up pretty hard.

Now, when I see the putter, it brings back a lot of memories, but now - it is mainly pain. Obviously I am still grieving over the relationship - so it doesn't inspire confidence anymore - it does the opposite. Standing over a putt and thinking about the break up isnt exactly the best pre-shot routine. My putting has suffered.

So, recently on a trip to Japan I bought myself a new putter - A Nike Method 001. I have always been intrigued by this putter - and it would have been my second preference had I not received the ZING. Also Tiger uses it. If Tiger uses it, it must be amazing. I am hoping this helps somewhat, I haven't used it on course yet - but I will be interested to see what effect it has on my game. Not the change of putter, but hopefully the change in mindset/ sentiment.

Does anyone else have any good or bad stories about golf and any sentiments associated with it. I am sure many share this great game with loved ones; parents, children, wives or partners. Anyone experienced something similar to my story?

[Webster]

Puji, you need a new bitch. Simple.

[sms316]

Preferably an experimental one.

[Puji]

Rebound is already organised.

Still won't help my golf game though.

On a side note, my iron play has improved overall. Why? Because I don't enjoy the game as much anymore. I miss having her as my playing partner - I just walk up to my ball, find the flag and go straight at it. I don't care so much about course management or strategy. Just grip it and rip it. It has paid off in dividends lately.

But what i've learnt recently - lower scores doesn't mean more enjoyable golf. shock horror.

[timinsa]

Plus it sucks having to sort yourself out in the halfway hut.

[sol381]

i was once engaged to a girl who started playing golf because i played.. she ended up being an alright player but the relationship didn't last and i found out she was seeing someone on the side who happened to be a golf pro..he doesn't make much of a living playing,which i kind of think she was hoping for, but is a pro at a local north brisbane club ...was a bit shaken at the time but looking back was the best thing that ever happened to me. so not really sentimental about it but its just a story.

[Webster]

Puji, was she ever up for anything other than golf on the golf course?

[Collis]

I honestly think the reason why i play golf is to not be around the missus.

What putter was the one she brought you out of interest?

[WBennett]

Are you wondering if she let him play the back 9?

[TheTrueReview]

So, recently on a trip to Japan I bought myself a new putter - A Nike Method 001. I have always been intrigued by this putter - and it would have been my second preference had I not received the ZING. Also Tiger uses it. If Tiger uses it, it must be amazing. I am hoping this helps somewhat, I haven't used it on course yet - but I will be interested to see what effect it has on my game. Not the change of putter, but hopefully the change in mindset/ sentiment.

Puji, break ups hurt pure & simple. The good news is you'll get over it. The other good news is that you've got yourself a great putter. That's my gamer & it's there for the long term. Love it.

[Puji]

i was once engaged to a girl who started playing golf because i played.. she ended up being an alright player but the relationship didn't last and i found out she was seeing someone on the side who happened to be a golf pro..he doesn't make much of a living playing,which i kind of think she was hoping for, but is a pro at a local north brisbane club ...was a bit shaken at the time but looking back was the best thing that ever happened to me. so not really sentimental about it but its just a story.

im looking forward to when I am at that stage as well - looking back and thinking, im glad it turned out the way it did.


Puji, was she ever up for anything other than golf on the golf course?

I have too many stories. There were many times during summer that we would have night-time "picnics" on the course. We also enjoyed a bit of fun when playing with old couples - just for kicks.


I honestly think the reason why i play golf is to not be around the missus.

What putter was the one she brought you out of interest?

I've learnt my lesson. Golf and women are not going to mix from here on in. Sad thing was she was crazy about golf.

The putter she bought me was a Ping Redwood ZING. the 303SS version, 34" with a Golf Pride Tour Jumbo grip.


Are you wondering if she let him play the back 9?

frequently.


Puji, break ups hurt pure & simple. The good news is you'll get over it. The other good news is that you've got yourself a great putter. That's my gamer & it's there for the long term. Love it.

TTR; cheers, looking forward to getting over it and moving on.

I have only putted on carpet so far, but I am a believer in the groove tech already. it really does put a noticeable immediate roll on the ball. The reviews online sound too good to be true, but so far I am a believer. Really looking forward to putting it in play.

[Dotty]

I honestly think the reason why i play golf is to not be around the missus.

What putter was the one she brought you out of interest?
It was a Ping Redwood Zing.

Get your own back and start using a prostitute, which in your case is a Scotty Cameron Laguna.

[sms316]

Sounds like Puji would have been very competitive the Supergoal Challenge.

[Puji]

supergoal challenge? enlighten me.. :)

[Captain Nemo]

I honestly think the reason why i play golf is to not be around the missus.

What putter was the one she brought you out of interest?

+1
And the kids, my 6hrs away every weekend is bliss no matter how bad i play!:wink:

[sms316]

supergoal challenge? enlighten me.. :) I'll send you a PM. AndyP would end up in therapy if I post about it.

[Puji]

+1
And the kids, my 6hrs away every weekend is bliss no matter how bad i play!:wink:

I hear that a lot on the course when people find out we play every week and we were dating for 5 years. The difference is, I don't live with her. So we enjoy it. It might be different if we lived together as well. Oh well.

The thing that hurts is that she still wants to maintain contact with me and she still wants to play golf. At the start that made me feel better, but I realise that doing that will only drag out the process of moving on.

I think I might be making some more appearances at ozgolf days.


I'll send you a PM. AndyP would end up in therapy if I post about it.

Looking forward to this PM.

[Ferrins]

I have a putter that did a bit of work at a bucks party, it's got a nice tacky grip;) The is in my lend set and it gives me inside chuckles when it's in play.

[Captain Nemo]

I have a putter that did a bit of work at a bucks party, it's got a nice tacky grip;) The is in my lend set and it gives me inside chuckles when it's in play.

F me, now ive heard it all......:D

[Webster]

Ferrins, a mate I used to play with did something similar. Used to get his missus to "bless" the grip for good luck every so often when it went off the boil. Those of us in the know wouldn't dare touch it (she was a bit rough around the edges) but used to giggle when an unsuspecting playing partner gave it a waggle.

[Ferrins]

I keep the Lajosi courty putter because I'm sure it suffered something similar somewhere along the line.( would love to hear Liz Smiley say that sentence:) )

Let me tell you the story about the skipping rope, Lawrence.

[Dotty]

Puji, what is worse?

Your girlfriend leaving or your parents telling you that it would never have happened, if you went with the one that they had arranged?

:)

[Puji]

Dotty: I dont get it?

[Hamo84]

I have a putter that did a bit of work at a bucks party, it's got a nice tacky grip;) The is in my lend set and it gives me inside chuckles when it's in play.

lol, gold here Ferrins...:mrgreen:

[HCC]

puji where do you play mate? lets get some golf!!

[Captain Nemo]

I keep the Lajosi courty putter because I'm sure it suffered something similar somewhere along the line.( would love to hear Liz Smiley say that sentence:) )

Let me tell you the story about the skipping rope, Lawrence.

Save it for when we have a schmiddy of xxxx at the champs...
Dont want to get any cautions....:wink:

[Ferrins]

Thought the Champs was going to be an alcohol free event.

[wazandnic]

Yikes this thread has taken a turn... although sometimes that's what a break up needs right! ;)

[markTHEblake]

Last year, my girlfriend of 5 years .......... The relationship ended recently. Have you figured out why ?5 years and not married that would be why, doesn't make sense for her to invest that long in a bloke that is not going to marry her and cares more about a putter. P.s. Thats the good thing about the Internet. I can say what I think :-)

[Puji]

puji where do you play mate? lets get some golf!!

I'm a member at Keysborough Golf Club. Where do you play?


Have you figured out why ?5 years and not married that would be why, doesn't make sense for her to invest that long in a bloke that is not going to marry her and cares more about a putter. P.s. Thats the good thing about the Internet. I can say what I think :-)

Because I am 25 mate. Marriage was never on either of our immediate forecasts. We were quite open about that and we thought that 27+ was when we would *start* to consider that.

I think sentimental value is an interesting one. Especially when it comes to clubs like the putter. It was interesting to realise first hand how much confidence plays a part in putting. Unfortunately I don't have that to my advantage anymore. but just goes to show.

All this talk about christening/ blessing putters has got me intrigued. I wonder how my next squeeze will react to a putter in the bedroom.

[Dcanto]

I keep the Lajosi courty putter because I'm sure it suffered something similar somewhere along the line.

Makes me wonder if solarman had any "special" time with the courty???

[Goldy]

Is this still available?

I already have a putter.

[backintheswing]

Puji if you want to get rid of the Zing, throw it my way. I already have the D66 and Anser.

[matty]

I feel for you mate, but you will get over it.
Firstly, get rid of the putter (do a 3 day Ozgolf auction), then get rid of anything she gave to you. Get her out of your life.
Secondly, never play with her again. If she asks, tell her you'll call her when you have time to(never call). If you bump into her somewhere and she presses for a game, coffee, chat etc just tell her you're not interested, I've moved on, you need to.
Only two reasons she wants a game-:1. She's hedging bets, (2) so she feels better about what she did if you remain mates.
Youre better off without her. Get rid of her completely.

[Webster]

get rid of anything she gave to you.

Except for the nudie pics she took of herself. Keep them. They may come in handy one day.

[Lobsta]

They may come in handy one day.

Deliberate?

If so, bravo.

[popper81]

I feel for you mate, but you will get over it.
Firstly, get rid of the putter (do a 3 day Ozgolf auction), then get rid of anything she gave to you. Get her out of your life.
Secondly, never play with her again. If she asks, tell her you'll call her when you have time to(never call). If you bump into her somewhere and she presses for a game, coffee, chat etc just tell her you're not interested, I've moved on, you need to.
Only two reasons she wants a game-:1. She's hedging bets, (2) so she feels better about what she did if you remain mates.
Youre better off without her. Get rid of her completely.

Matty, is right on the money here....Took me ages to see it after last year, but the sooner you can rid yourself of any lingering thoughts the better. DELETE, DELETE, DELETE I reckon.... And don't listen to the rest of these clowns about putter grips!!!!

[Eldrick]

Am I too late to do the "what's replacing this" gag

[Jarro]

Am I too late to do the "what's replacing this" gag

Never

[haysey]

Makes me wonder if solarman had any "special" time with the courty???


I vaguely recall Bob chewing on the end of it at some point.

[LarryLong]

Who's replacing this?

[oncewasagolfer]

I feel for you mate, but you will get over it. Firstly, get rid of the putter (do a 3 day Ozgolf auction), then get rid of anything she gave to you. Get her out of your life. Secondly, never play with her again. If she asks, tell her you'll call her when you have time to(never call). If you bump into her somewhere and she presses for a game, coffee, chat etc just tell her you're not interested, I've moved on, you need to. Only two reasons she wants a game-:1. She's hedging bets, (2) so she feels better about what she did if you remain mates. Youre better off without her. Get rid of her completely. +1I would have nothing to do with my ex if it wasn't for dropping and picking up the kids on the weekends. Still have a lot of her crap in my shed after 3 years though which is annoying.

[markTHEblake]

Because I am 25 mate. Marriage was never on either of our immediate forecasts. We were quite open about that and we thought that 27+ was when we would *start* to consider that

Thats what you thought she said! Blakeys relationship advice to the ladies - if the moron does not put a ring on your finger within 12 months, dump him.
Do you think I should charge people for this advice?

It would seem that you have walked headlong into my latest rant :-)
I just reckon western society has screwed everyone up with the lie that its better to wait much longer to get married, and that is the cause of higher divorce rates. "Just" should be along any moment now.

[Hux]

Shit better tell Perci. I think his missus is still trying to make an honest man out of him after 28 years.
**** I think its even longer for his defacto B-i-L :-)

[Webster]

Blake, is your advice valid only for Asian chicks, or for white trash women as well?

[IamViva]

Blake, is your advice valid only for Asian chicks, or for white trash women as well?
must be asians, jack. my white trash is still here 10 years no ring! :D

[markTHEblake]

Blake, is your advice valid only for Asian chicks, or for white trash women as well?

All single females, though white trash women need it more so.


must be asians, jack. my white trash is still here 10 years no ring! :D

I am referring to the 'daters', you are legally married already, you just haven't had the balls yet to forfeit the escape clause.

[Dcanto]

I vaguely recall Bob chewing on the end of it at some point. This does not surprise me :)

[Puji]

I feel for you mate, but you will get over it.
Firstly, get rid of the putter (do a 3 day Ozgolf auction), then get rid of anything she gave to you. Get her out of your life.
Secondly, never play with her again. If she asks, tell her you'll call her when you have time to(never call). If you bump into her somewhere and she presses for a game, coffee, chat etc just tell her you're not interested, I've moved on, you need to.
Only two reasons she wants a game-:1. She's hedging bets, (2) so she feels better about what she did if you remain mates.
Youre better off without her. Get rid of her completely.

I've heard this so many times lately from friends and family, but it's really sinking in now. Cheers for the honest advice. Good to be able to read it over a few times.

It's all still fresh. She pulled that pin on Monday. But we have been on a "break" since the start of May. She is a member of the same golf course as me, but I just checked her GolfLink and she hasn't played since late April (last time I played withher). I am slowly getting rid of things that remind me of our relationship. Our travel pics are off my walls, the putter is at the back ofthewardrobe, pictures are off my phone. Nudie pics and movies have been zipped up and put a USB stick also at the back of the wardrobe :D


Thats what you thought she said! Blakeys relationship advice to the ladies - if the moron does not put a ring on your finger within 12 months, dump him.
Do you think I should charge people for this advice?

It would seem that you have walked headlong into my latest rant :-)
I just reckon western society has screwed everyone up with the lie that its better to wait much longer to get married, and that is the cause of higher divorce rates. "Just" should be along any moment now.

I'll keep thisinmindfor my next relationship. Cheers mate.

More importantly, had a Chanve to hitthenewputter. Wow. Great putter. It's going to take me a while to get used to the plumbers neck - but it actually puts a beautiful roll on the ball.

[Shadesy]

Dibs on the USB.

[Puji]

now that is something I would run a 3 day ozgolf auction for ;)

[Yossarian]

Would it be full of lowballs.

[mudrat]

Could finish the run of a few blue balls I reckon. :) :)

[Puji]

Ha!!!!

I can PM pics to start the bidding.

*runs*

[mudrat]

Fire one of those pm's here Puji!!!

[hocko]

Dibs on the USB.
When you've got the shits with it and toss..no...throw it into the bushes Shades i'll take it!

[Puji]

PM's sent.

[sms316]

If only the TGF Pub forum was still alive. Now that Jack is a mod over there it must be a chance of reopening soon.

[Peter]

I've never understood this. There's no shortage of porn on the internet, so why would anybody want pics of this girl (unless they know her)?

[sms316]

I've never understood this. There's no shortage of porn on the internet, so why would anybody want pics of this girl (unless they know her)? The Internet has nude pics on it?

[PeteyD]

What?

[Puji]

I was kidding.

There will be no auction, there were no PM's sent out.

I was just playing along!

[AusOdy]

More importantly, had a Chanve to hitthenewputter. Wow. Great putter. It's going to take me a while to get used to the plumbers neck - but it actually puts a beautiful roll on the ball.

sorry about old Ping putter but is gone now and Nike Method definitely a great putter. take really quite some time to get used the immediate roll. i just got my 2nd one yesterday.

[just]

My wife bought me a putter for a birthday. It was a Ping Redwood something or other. The putter didn't work so I sold it (I believe to JC). Golf clubs deserve no sentimentality.

[AndyP]

An on-topic post.

Wow!

[PeteyD]

Sentimental is just a senti off mental.

[Puji]

sorry about old Ping putter but is gone now and Nike Method definitely a great putter. take really quite some time to get used the immediate roll. i just got my 2nd one yesterday.

I will still recommend the Redwood Zing. I guess it will always have good memories. But it is definitely out of the bag.

I had a practice putt with the Method yesterday at my local range (Albert Park). The surface was wet, and there was tiny grass clippings on the green. But the ball still had such an amazing roll. It didn't feel like it was skidding/skipping any further than an inch off the clubface. This probably doesn't make sense, but it felt like I could make quite agressive putts which had a lot of speed on them, but then close to my target distance they would just stop. Watching the ball, it would look like it was going to be 3 or 4 metres past the hole, but they always stopped 20-40cm past. Perfect. I am a putter who always works out distance and line based on the "high and long" ideal, so I am excited to game this on Saturday.

I will be practicing a little more to dial them in though. I was deadly within 3 -4 metres yesterday and felt very comfortable with my lag putting. However I struggled a little with mid distance putts - they were coming up short. The feel off the face is also a bit clickier than the Redwood. Love the sight-dot rather thatn a sight line. The line would make me feel like I am fighting my natural strong arc. whereas the dot encourages a natural stroke.


My wife bought me a putter for a birthday. It was a Ping Redwood something or other. The putter didn't work so I sold it (I believe to JC). Golf clubs deserve no sentimentality.

In hindsight I wish it didn't work for me. But it did - big time. Also, I wouldn't have the heart to sell it if it didnt work for me, I would have just asked if we could go into the store together and exchange it for another or something. She paid retail. ouch.

It made me believe I was a good putter. The number of GIR's I converted to birdies after getting the PING increased by a considerable amount. Lets hope that in my mind I still think that I am a good putter, and dont lose it with the putter itself.

[TheTrueReview]

I had a practice putt with the Method yesterday at my local range ... Love the sight-dot rather than a sight line. The line would make me feel like I am fighting my natural strong arc. whereas the dot encourages a natural stroke.

My thoughts exactly Puji. It might sound like a small issue but the sight dois one of the features I love about the Method 001. When I have a muck around with my Bettinardi (reserve putter), its sight line now seems off-putting.

[Puji]

its sight line now seems off-putting.

Nice Pun.

but i am glad that someone has the same feelings about the sight-dot.

I actually picked up golf using a Nike Putter. The Nike Unitzed Leo. Which is basically the same anser-like style shaped putter - but it didn't have any kind of markings on it. at all. It was all bare. beautiful!

So maybe my comfort with the sight dot stems from those minimalist days. I can't stand putters with lines and shapes and stuff going on everywhere. I like looking at the centre of the ball and that's it. If I cant hit the middle of the clubhead on a putter swinging the club at 10/15mph, what chance do I have with my driver at 115mph ;)

Method 001 vs Ping Redwood ZING this Saturday and Sunday at Keysborough Golf Club, Victoria.

The stage is set. Can the new contender joust the big-dog????

Nike has technology as its main weapon, Ping is sentimental value!