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Conference 7.286::golf

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Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
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2028.0. "Another lesson problem" by CAPNET::PJOHNSON (aut disce, aut discede) Tue Jul 11 1995 11:34

I have played about 10 rounds on a 9-hole local course (Pakachoag in
Auburn) with a set of "Faultless" (anyone know who made 'em?) clubs
bought from my barber. I have the bug.

I have researched clubs (they all look the same -- so what's the
difference, except price?) and tips (why does everyone say something
different?) and feel that the best advice I have been given is to take
a lesson or two rather than spend the money on Callaways or such.

So I researched lessons and it seems the best choice is a 30-ish
woman, Monique, and blonde. Very skilled, a good teacher, and patient
with beginners, and close by (Juniper).

My question is, how do I explain (to my wife) a check written to
"Monique" for "one hour"?!
 

Pete ;^)
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2028.1Hi Darling!STOWOA::ODIAZOctavio, MCS/SPSTue Jul 11 1995 13:089
    Re:        <<< Note 2028.0 by CAPNET::PJOHNSON "aut disce, aut discede" >>>

    Hey Pete,  then  you should use her last name and I am sure your wife
    won't have any objections when she sees a check made to "Darling" for
    one hour.
    
    :-) :-) :-)
    
    Tavo
2028.2No more Darling!KAPTIN::BLEILarry Bleiweiss 237-6080 SHR3-2/X17Tue Jul 11 1995 16:204
	Sorry to burst your bubble's but, Monique Darling is no longer the pro 
	at Juniper. Seems she left a while ago.

Larry
2028.3accepted too many credit cards huh?? {;^)TRLIAN::GORDONTue Jul 11 1995 16:231
    
2028.4Monique lives!CAPNET::PJOHNSONaut disce, aut discedeFri Jul 14 1995 10:006
Juniper's brochure includes a box that says "For lessons, schools, and
custom clubfitting call The Golf Center (598)393-7105", which I did,
and connected up to an answering machine that is Monique herself, so
she's still available!

Pete
2028.5Fit, fit, fitNETRIX::&quot;rose@rlt.enet.dec.com&quot;SteveTue Aug 08 1995 15:2222
Pete,

Sorry to hear about your bug.  Scientests have been working on a
cure for the "golf bug" for years, but most of their funding has been
transfered to stuff like Aids and cancer research.  But, perhaps one day 
there will be a break through!!!!
 
I don't know who makes the  "Faultless" clubs but if you're looking for a
set of new ones, the three most important factors are: (1) fit, (2) fit,
and (3) fit.  The clubs must have the proper length and lie or your wasting
your money (on the clubs and lessons).  The flex on the shaft is 
important but more complicated to determine than most people think.
There is NO relationship between staft flex and handicap!!!  And the
relationship between swing speed and flex is not direct (it is the 
rate of club head acceleration that is important).  The correct grip
size is easy enough to determine, and should not be overlooked.

As far a Monique is concerned, tell your wife that a professional
"woman" could never charge that much money.

Steve   
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2028.6CAPNET::PJOHNSONaut disce, aut discedeTue Aug 08 1995 21:039
Well, I did buy new clubs, but didn't put much money into 'em. They're
Dunlops that came 3-PW, 1-3-5 metal woods, all oversized, irons are
cavity-back and p-weighted, and they threw in a bag, all for $150.

I have been shooting 66 for 9 holes for about 10 weeks. The first week
with these clubs I shot 61 and last week 55. Lessons start Thursday so
I'm headed for the low 30's by end of August!

Pete
2028.7tipping?MOVMON::DAVISWed Sep 06 1995 17:345
    Is tipping the teacher customary/expected after a lesson or series of
    lessons?
    
    Thanks,
    Todd
2028.8ECADSR::LEMAIREThu Sep 07 1995 16:0814
    I think that tipping is customary.  I know when I went to the
    Stow Acres 2-day golf school last year, there was a little 6 or 8
    page 'handbook' that they gave us, and there was a paragraph in 
    there about tipping. They said is wasn't mandatory (of course!)
    but suggested $10 or $15 per day as a guideline.  I'm pretty good 
    friends with my golf teacher and he says that most people tip him,
    especially if students in the 2 or 4 day school. 
    
    I feel kind of weird slipping a friend $5 after a lesson so
    we have a deal worked out where I tip him in Bruins tickets
    at the end of the season, depending on how much my handicap
    has improved!
    
    Louise