ALWAYS Check For Golf Coupons First
October 4th, 2009 by LeeALWAYS check for golf coupons first when you are about to spend your golf dollar! You’d be surprised at how many coupons are out there & how much you can save with them.
This site is all about how to maximize your golf dollar. From golf clubs to golf balls to greens fees to golf apparel to accessories, etc., we help you to save money on all aspects of the golfing world. But the frugal golfer knows that the last step of any golf transaction is to check for coupons!
So you’ve been smart & used the information on this site to identify the most cost effective way to buy a golf related item. You’re feeling good because you’ve done your homework, confident that your savings are maximized. Imagine how you will feel even better if you find a coupon online that gives you free shipping or 10% off or free add-ons!
There are two basic ways to find these coupons. First there are numerous websites that specialize in online coupons. The sites I’ve found with good golf sections are Coupon Share, Brads Deals, Alex’s Coupons, Monkey Bargains, and Coupon Cabin. Alternatively, once you’ve found a retailer for the item you want, do a search on that retailer plus the word “coupon”.
Keep an eye out for golf coupons in your local papers for anything from merchandise to greens fees. Check directly with the golf courses you play or would like to play — most will happily tell you about any coupons they offer & where to find them. Many of these courses will add you to their email list & send you coupons or discounts directly.
Also, sign up with the large golf retailers online, e.g. Dicks Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Edwin Watts Golf to have them send coupons & discounts directing to your inbox.
The frugal golfer knows the deal is not done until the homework is — Check For Golf Coupons!
Category: Buying Equipment FrugallyKeep Your Golf Grips Fresh!
October 4th, 2009 by LeeGolf grips are a key component in golf because the grip is the only part of the club that you actually touch during the swing! The frugal golfer finds that a fresh set of grips is an inexpensive and fast way to bring a noticeable change to his game.THE IMPORTANCE OF FRESH GRIPS
With use golf grips start to wear out. The new grip that felt tacky & provided traction slowly becomes smooth and worn. Even if you don’t play much, the heat from your car trunk and the dirt and oils from your hands cause a natural degradation of the grip.
Gradually, a worn grip causes you to grasp the club tighter, increasing arm and wrist tension that inhibits proper swing mechanics and leads to a loss of power and control. However, a fresh grip provides traction that lets you hold the club lightly without the subconscious fear of losing the club during your swing. A fresh set of grips may be just the thing to take a stroke or two off your handicap.
Experts recommend that even if you only play a few times a year, you should regrip your clubs annually. However, regripping every six month is even better.
The biggest name in golf grips, Golf Pride , has an outstanding website that will educate you on everything you need to know (& more) about golf grips, so I suggest you visit their site for all the basics about grips.
RE-GRIPPING YOUR OWN CLUBS
Get it done or do it yourself? Well, it depends on how much you want to pay and how handy you are.
The best way to get your clubs regripped is to get it done locally. Most golf stores and pro shops will do it themselves or send them out. Expect to pay for the retail costs of the grips (ranging from $1.50 to $8 each) plus about $3 per club for labor & expect to wait a couple of days to get your clubs back.
Regripping your own clubs can be a better option for the frugal golfer! As shown in this video shown at the Golf Pride website, regripping doesn’t require a lot of skill or effort. And, it can add up to some significant savings, especially over time.
After an initial outlay for some basic grip tools, all you need to do is buy your grips. Golf Pride has a nice grip selector that provide you with some useful information even if you don’t buy their grips. Also, a visit to your local golf shop will enable you to find out which type of grip feels best to you. Armed with this information, do your shopping on the internet at sites like Golf Galaxy or Amazon to find your preferred grips at discount prices.
Other than the pros and some low handicap golfers, most of the rest of us probably won’t notice any significant playability difference between brands and types of grips, so shopping for price would make a lot of sense. Regardless, sufficient traction well exceeds any other playability factor for golf grips, so the most important lesson to be learned here is to keep your grips fresh.
The frugal golfer knows that in a battle between inexpensive new grips vs. worn top-of-the line grips–the new grips win every time!
Category: Frugal Accessories