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Two Guys Talkin’ Golf: “Can you build a set of clubs for less than $750?”
Can you buy a full set of clubs for less than $750? Equipment expert Brian Knudson and GolfWRX editor Andrew Tursky take a run at it in our all new “Two Guys Talkin’ Golf” podcast. They also discuss Tiger’s comeback, how amateurs should feel about rolling the golf ball back, and the biggest equipment stories of 2017.
Listen to the full podcast below, and see below for our $750 budget WITBs. To listen on iTunes, CLICK HERE.
Brian’s Bag (total: $625)
Driver: Callaway X Hot ($100)
Fairway: Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme 4w ($70)
Irons: Taylormade R9 TP, 3-PW ($250)
Wedges: Cleveland 588REG: 52, 56 and 60 degrees ($135 total)
Putter: Odyssey Rossie 2 ($70)
Andrew’s bag (total $533)
Episode #16 brings us Cliff McKinney. Cliff is the founder of Old Charlie Golf Club, a new club, and concept, to be built in the Florida panhandle. The model is quite interesting and aims to make great, private golf more affordable. We hope you enjoy the show!
In Episode 13, Ryan and Parker chat with Don Rea, President of the PGA of America. Don has been a tremendous voice for PGA Professionals and was a pleasure to have on the show. We hope you enjoy it! P.S. We might have helped ignite an idea for a new PGA of America event…we shall see!
In Episode 11, Parker chats with Adam Messix, our golf course architecture expert in residence, for a deep dive on this week’s U.S. Open venue, Oakmont Country Club. We hope you enjoy this history and hole-by-hole of one of the best courses in the world.
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‘The stupidest freaking thing I’ve ever heard’ – Billy Horschel slams Open idea suggested by Padraig Harrington
WITB Time Machine: Brandt Snedeker’s winning WITB, 2018 Wyndham Championship
Golfer proudly posts photo of ball mark on iron, receives immediate roasting
WITB Time Machine: Matthew Wolff’s winning WITB, 2019 3M Open
Oakmont Country Club bans Wyndham Clark over locker incident; Reveals specific conditions to earn reinstatement
Adam Scott puts Callaway blades in the bag at Wyndham Championship
Report: LIV star fires caddie and coach in shock shake up
Rickie Fowler makes equipment change to ‘something that’s a little easier on the body’
The championship formula: How 3 key stats separate winners from the field
Peter Malnati WITB 2025 (August)
Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here. Driver: Titleist...
Cameron Young’s winning WITB: 2025 Wyndham Championship
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting) Buy here. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX 3-wood: Titleist...
Camilo Villegas WITB 2025 (July)
Camilo Villegas WITB accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. Villegas was undecided on a 3-wood when we shot his bag. ...
WITB Time Machine: Brandt Snedeker’s winning WITB, 2018 Wyndham Championship
Brandt Snedeker fired a final-round 65 at the 2018 Wyndham Championship to outlast Webb Simpson and C.T. Pan. His 5-under...
COGolfer
Dec 8, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Short answer: Obviously
joe
Dec 8, 2017 at 5:46 pm
$100 and you could build a fantastic set. Stop selling your BS.
Senior Golfer
Dec 8, 2017 at 5:23 pm
My whole WITB isn’t worth %500 !!!!
Ping G2 – 15.5º, 400cc driver
Powerbilt TPXL 3,4,5, and 7 fairways
Ping G2 4HL and 6 big flange irons
Ping Zing2 – 1 to 9 irons, Green dot, +1″ !!!!
Ping Zing2 W, SW, LS, L
Spaulding T.P.M 6 true blade putter.
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I mix and match the set for playing conditions. Oh, I also retired my 10.5º and 12º Powerbilt drivers… 400cc and 320cc respectively. The 15.5º G2 (Lady’s) driver is a recent addition with trade-in of useless putters costing me $0. I hope it works!!!
sean c
Dec 8, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Courtesy of Global Golf, Taylormade Pre-owned, and Play-It-Again-Sports:
Taylormade SLDR-C driver $65
Callaway Steelhead 4W and 7W $30
Callaway X-14 irons 4i-sw $90
Ping Anser4 ss putter $19
Total: $204
All the technology this 17 hdcp needs
Scooter
Dec 8, 2017 at 11:45 am
Andrew,
I think with another $220 left in the budget you can do better than an Acushnet Bullseye putter.
Larry Rogan
Dec 8, 2017 at 8:19 am
Callaway Diablo 9.5* Tour
Callaway XHot 13*
Taylor Made Rescue 19*
Taylor Made Rescue 24*
Callaway Prototype 5-PW
Score 51*
Taylor Made 56*
Ram Memorial TW putter
Alex J
Dec 7, 2017 at 1:57 pm
Here’s mine, very close to my current bag.
Driver: Titleist 915 D3 ($132)
Fairway: Titelst 915 F ($99)
Irons: Mizuno MP53 ($180)
Wedges: Titleist SM5 ($120 total)
Putter: Ping Anser Milled ($99)
Grand Total: $630.00
Zach
Dec 7, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Driver – TM Aeroburner TP ($160)
FW – TM Rocketballz Stage 2 ($70)
3H/4H – TM Rescue 09 TP, $35 each ($70)
5-PW – TM R9 irons ($200)
Wedges – Cleveleand Rotex 2.0 ($150)
Putter – Odyssey White Hot XG #5 ($30)
TOTAL – $690
Nat
Dec 6, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Here is mine
Cobra F6 $115
TE CB5 $24
Srixon H3&4 $95 both
Golfworks KE4 tour +,5-Gw, Nippon 950GH $250
Golfworks M wedges 54&58, $60
Putter looking, but it’ll be under $70
Jorge
Dec 6, 2017 at 11:57 pm
+1 for the GolfWorks stuff. Best value for money out there .
Louis
Dec 6, 2017 at 5:32 pm
Driver Titleist 983K
3 wood Taylormade V Steel
Hybrid Cobra Baffler 19*
Irons 3-P Bridgestone J33 combo
Wedges Vokey SM4 50* 54* 58*
Putter Ping Zing 2
the dude
Dec 6, 2017 at 4:09 pm
$650 in clubs…..index…+2
John
Dec 6, 2017 at 3:42 pm
750 seems like plenty, Here’s mine.
Callaway GBB $100
Callaway Steelhead III 4wood $30
Nickent 23* hybrid $20
Ping Eye 2 + 5-PW $125
Ping Eye 2 SW and LW (mint) $75
Old blade putter (had it forever but if I bought it now…) $10
(Most of the bag from eBay)
Total $360
Index 8.3
Michael
Dec 6, 2017 at 2:30 pm
I recently reworked my bag from eBay, WRX and Callaway pre-owned, all left hand. It goes slightly over the $750 price but it did come with a 4th wedge I will be selling.
Driver: Callaway GBB w/ shaft…………$150
3-Wood: SLDR-S Mini Driver……………$60
Hybrid: TaylorMade SLDR-S…………….$30
Irons (4-PW): Callaway X-Forged 2013…..$315
Wedges: Callaway MD3 Milled…………..$160
Putter: Odyssey White Ice #9………….$50
Total:……………………………..$765
Paul
Dec 6, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Probably close to my current bag:
Taylormade M2 2016 $210
Nike VR Pro Limited 3 wood $50
Nike VR Pro 21 Degree Hybird $40
Nike VR Pro Pro Combo $200
Nike Engage 52, 56 60 square $150
Nike Method Matter Newport head $60
Michael Riechmann
Dec 6, 2017 at 1:21 pm
Driver: $50
712U 2 Iron: $100
Srixon 965’s TI X100s: $500
Browning Wedge Set: $70
Old Blade Putter: $30
Driver technology really has only changed marginally since 2010 and don’t really need a fairway wood. Irons the most important thing to me for any set of clubs.
jack
Dec 7, 2017 at 8:09 am
The driver increased significantly in 2104…check Rick Shiels reviews…