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Old 01-21-2009, 10:37 AM
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Hello from Japan
Hey guys I'm a rookie golfer who spends most of playing time here in Japan but am actually an American. I enjoy living here but miss the comforts of back home. The golf courses here are really nice and they are quite inexpensive.

Currently looking to improve my game this year and want better clubs.

Looking forward to chatting with everybody!
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Old 01-21-2009, 10:42 AM
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Old 01-21-2009, 10:51 AM
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Welcome to ShotTalk, you should be able to bag some neat clubs that aren't available here. What is in the bag BTW?
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Old 01-21-2009, 10:56 AM
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and want better clubs.
Spend about two months here and you will have all the new clubs you can handle!

Also, welcome to Shottalk!
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Old 01-21-2009, 11:25 AM
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Wow, Japanese is quite similar to English it seems! I understood your entire post!

WEEELLLLCCCOOOOMMMMEEEE, to, SHOOOTTTT TTTAAALLLLKKKK
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Old 01-21-2009, 11:35 AM
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Wow, Japanese is quite similar to English it seems! I understood your entire post!

WEEELLLLCCCOOOOMMMMEEEE, to, SHOOOTTTT TTTAAALLLLKKKK
And your American is quite similar to engish.
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Old 01-21-2009, 11:46 AM
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WEEELLLLCCCOOOOMMMMEEEE, to, SHOOOTTTT TTTAAALLLLKKKK

If you add "OOOHHHH" to the end of every word you have farm spanish down pay.
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Old 01-21-2009, 12:12 PM
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And your American is quite similar to engish.
Similar, yet better at the same time!
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:06 PM
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Welcome! Didn't we recently get another member similarly situated? Or stationed in Okinawa, perhaps? Or is my short-term memory totally shot?
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And your American is quite similar to engish.
Now listen here Peterman, many modern professionals agree that, "American," English is the closest form to traditional English.

Anyway, seriously, welcome to Shottalk! What keeps you in Japan?
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Old 01-21-2009, 04:51 PM
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Ohayo and welcome to Shot Talk! Where in Japan do you live?
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Old 01-21-2009, 06:18 PM
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Hey guys I'm a rookie golfer who spends most of playing time here in Japan but am actually an American. I enjoy living here but miss the comforts of back home. The golf courses here are really nice and they are quite inexpensive.

Currently looking to improve my game this year and want better clubs.

Looking forward to chatting with everybody!
Inexpensive? Really? That surprises me. I was always under the impression of the complete opposite. Example cost please?
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Old 01-21-2009, 09:26 PM
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Golf in Japan has been in decline in recent years, so maybe they reduced the greens fees due to the lower demand...
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Old 01-22-2009, 02:33 AM
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Hey guys I'm a rookie golfer who spends most of playing time here in Japan but am actually an American. I enjoy living here but miss the comforts of back home. The golf courses here are really nice and they are quite inexpensive.

Currently looking to improve my game this year and want better clubs.
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Welcome Swingaway!!

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Golf in Japan has been in decline in recent years, so maybe they reduced the greens fees due to the lower demand...
Interesting.
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:32 AM
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Wow guys I come back here after one day and can't believe all the responses. Yes the golf courses are quite inexpensive here. Most courses are from 7,000 to 10,000 yen for a full 18. If you go further into the bigger cities then the fees go up a bit.

The thing I love best about here is that there millions of driving ranges. You can find them everywhere so getting your swing up to par is no problem. Some of the ranges are on top of buildings, near farm fields and right near shopping centers.

We don't get out so much right now because it's winter and things are pretty cold so at the moment I just keep practicing. That's why I want to upgrade my clubs so I can test them out.

I'll just keep going through your site and see what you guys are reviewing and go from there. I might try to important some things as Japanese stores are quite expensive. Shipping costs have finally come down now since gas is cheaper. Gotta love that cheap US dollar right now.
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