Newb in Iraq

[twelvegage]

Hey all, I'm currently deployed to Iraq (FOB Warhorse, to be exact) and am expected to return in July, I'm from just outside of Houston, Texas though. I used to play golf when I was younger, not a lot, but I was good enough to be competitive with my granddad and able to beat my uncle. Well, since I've deployed I've been just having a craving to start playing again (it's been probably 5-8 years since I've swung) and when I went on leave I went to the driving range, and played the free 3 hole with my uncle, and it was NOT pretty!

I ordered a putter and a little practice green just to give me something to do here in my off time - turns out, there's also a little putt-putt type thing here too. Anyways, I plan on ordering some wedges (plenty of sand out here!) to try and just start swinging again while I'm out here. Does anybody have any suggestions on clubs that won't break the bank, but I could hang onto for a little while? When I come back I plan on playing as close to every weekend as I can, and I just look forward to learning things from y'all on the forums! Sorry for the long-winded intro, lol

J.C.

[eclark53520]

Welcome to shottalk!

Also, thanks for fighting for all the rest of us! I appreciate it.

[goatster]

welcome aboard.we appreciate your sacrifice in keeping us safe.

check out the proshop here.plus contact Robenero he probably can help you out some.

[twelvegage]

thanks for the welcome, I haven't left the forums since I posted! I had also meant to ask if anyone had any suggested reading for a beginner? After reading through a bunch of the posts, I realized that there's a lot more that I didn't know than I initially thought! Thanks again everyone!

[goatster]

there is alot of stuff out there.someone will be along to give you some suggestions.myself i get most my stuff from these guys and golf digest and golf magazine.

i seem to have a rather short attention span.

[Slingblade61]

Twelve, it is a profound honor to have you here.

If you pm me your address I'll send you some golf thingies to pass the time.

[ualtim]

Welcome aboard.


Thank You.

[mddubya]

Welcome aboard Twelve, and thank you for your service and sacrifice. I just bought some new wedges, replacing a set of Callaway Wide Sole's, attack wedge and sand wedge. if you'll pm me your address, I'd be honored to send them your way.

[joeyo]

Welcome to the boards, and Thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe. One tip that I was always told was Slow and Low on the takeaway

[Crossfire]

Aye, welcome aboard. If you need anything, let us know any of us would be honored to send you stuff. When you get back to the states, let us know. The last thing a veteran should worry about is money to pay for clubs, im sure between us we can set you up a nice set for the price of free.

Thanks again

[twelvegage]

wow guys, i can't believe how kind and welcoming all of you are being. this is the type of attitude that all forums should have (not the donations and things of that nature) and because of the friendliness/willingness to help I can assure you all i'll be around for a while!

[Pa Jayhawk]

Welcome to the forum. Your service is much appreciated. Take care of yourself over there and return safely, and send our warmest regards and best wishes to all of your friends and fellow servicemen.

[Clugnut]

Welcome abroad, soldier! I'm always in awe of those that sacrifice so much for the rest of us. Thank you for your service, stay safe, and come home soon. God bless and protect you!

[limpalong]

Welcome!!! Where's "FOB Warhorse"? Who are you with over there? Son is at Speicher, close to Tikret. He's with the 82nd Airborne. Almost got his 15 month tour completed. A call this past week told us to send no more packages. Once they get down to 30 days, or so, they don't want packages coming in after the guys are sent back to the States.

You folks, over there, are the GREATEST!!! Keep your chin up... and your head down! Let us know if there's ANYTHING you need. My wife has been sending packages to the son's bunkmates on their birthdays. She wouldn't mind at all continuing that with other deployed soldiers. Again, if you are in need of anything you can't get over there... legal of course... send a PM and we'll see what we can do.

[Eracer]

I'll echo the thoughts of the others. Thanks for your service.