I'm sorry this list has not been updated in 4 years. Its rigorous research now trying find courses that offer birthday discounts compared to 14 years ago when I first posted the Birthday Golf Specials list.
When I first started the Birthday Golf List it was ONLY for courses that gave you a Free single player round on or around your birthday. Then I added just 2 for 1 deals to the list.
With this "resurrection" of the Birthday Golf List, to qualify a golf course will need to give a free 18 hole round equivalent to their walking rate or greater. For example, if a golf course is giving a free option to ride but a player needs to still pay the green fee, that offer is not listed. However, providing a free green fee but player has the option to pay a cart fee, does count to be listed.
Also, NO purchase by the birthday golf player is required for a golf course to qualify to be listed. If a player must spend money on joining something to get the Birthday Golf discount, that offer is not listed. However, joining a free email list for example does count to be listed.
Lastly, 2 for 1, 3 for 2 and 4 for 3 deals where the birthday player's full green fee is covered counts to be listed. 4 for 5 deals and higher do not count to be listed.
We want only significant deals listed because a birthday is significant.
Thanks again for your help! ~ JohnnyGK
[ Click Here (forum post) in case you want to assist ].
Thanks! ~ JohnnyGK
Club Fitting: Why Shafts Matter
Think of the shaft as the engine of the golf club. You are swinging the club at 50, 70, or 120 mph and without the right shaft, there is little chance that you can return that club head to the ball consistently. An ill-fitted shaft will twist and bend during your swing in ways that make it nearly impossible to strike the ball squarely with any regularity. Look at slow motion golf swings on the internet and note how much a shaft will torque during the swing and that should confirm in your mind the need to have the right shaft in your clubs.
Stock Shafts vs. After-Market Shafts
You’ll hear people ask if a shaft is “stock” or “after market.” What does this mean? A stock shaft is a shaft that comes standard in a golf club that you can purchase off-the-rack at any golf store. An after-market shaft refers to a shaft purchased separate from a club that typically requires a club builder to install it for you. Often you will see a high-end, after-market brand on your stock driver, but don’t think you just got a $300 driver shaft in your $299 driver purchase. The stock versions of these shaft brands are not constructed the same nor do they perform the same as their after-market cousins. See the image below for the real Matrix Ozik Xcon shaft (top) and the Taylor Made version of it.
On rare occasions, a true high-end shaft will be offered stock in golf clubs, but consumers generally won’t know one way or the other. The paint scheme on the stock shaft will be different, but the construction of the shaft may in fact be the real deal. Again, this is the rare exception to the rule and you’ll need to consult with your local club fitter to get the straight scoop.
Do I Need an After-Market Shaft?
The answer to this question varies. In irons, stock steel shafts are typically the same version as the after-market option. A club fitting can determine if you fit into a shaft offered stock in the club head that best suits your swing. Sometimes your swing may be best suited to an after-market shaft not offered by the manufacturer of the club you hit the best. Only a fitting can determine this.
With hybrids, fairway woods, and drivers, after market is typically the best route. Stock shafts offered in these clubs generally perform inconsistently. A common flaw is that they spin more than is optimal, reducing distance. Finding the right after-market shaft is no easy task though. Most golf stores don’t let you test these shafts so you end up buying shafts based on what you’ve heard from friends or what the employee tells you is a “good” shaft. Unfortunately, a “good” shaft may not be good for your swing. Find a club fitter that allows you to test these shafts before you purchase them.
The takeaway is that shafts matter. Quality shafts are manufactured to offer various spin, trajectory, and flex characteristics that should be expertly matched to your swing. Fitting after fitting confirms that most golfers play shafts that make it difficult to have any consistency in their ball flight. While your swing may have a lot to do with inconsistent ball striking, why add a layer of difficulty to the game by playing shafts that don’t produce your best shot when you put your best swing on the ball?
Follow us on Twitter! @tfsgolf
Facebook page: facebook.com/fittingstudio
Keywords: Golf, Golf Club, Custom Golf Club, Club Fitting, Club Shaft
When I first started the Birthday Golf List it was ONLY for courses that gave you a Free single player round on or around your birthday. Then I added just 2 for 1 deals to the list.
With this "resurrection" of the Birthday Golf List, to qualify a golf course will need to give a free 18 hole round equivalent to their walking rate or greater. For example, if a golf course is giving a free option to ride but a player needs to still pay the green fee, that offer is not listed. However, providing a free green fee but player has the option to pay a cart fee, does count to be listed.
Also, NO purchase by the birthday golf player is required for a golf course to qualify to be listed. If a player must spend money on joining something to get the Birthday Golf discount, that offer is not listed. However, joining a free email list for example does count to be listed.
Lastly, 2 for 1, 3 for 2 and 4 for 3 deals where the birthday player's full green fee is covered counts to be listed. 4 for 5 deals and higher do not count to be listed.
We want only significant deals listed because a birthday is significant.
Thanks again for your help! ~ JohnnyGK
[ Click Here (forum post) in case you want to assist ].
Thanks! ~ JohnnyGK
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Think of the shaft as the engine of the golf club. You are swinging the club at 50, 70, or 120 mph and without the right shaft, there is little chance that you can return that club head to the ball consistently. An ill-fitted shaft will twist and bend during your swing in ways that make it nearly impossible to strike the ball squarely with any regularity. Look at slow motion golf swings on the internet and note how much a shaft will torque during the swing and that should confirm in your mind the need to have the right shaft in your clubs.
Stock Shafts vs. After-Market Shafts
You’ll hear people ask if a shaft is “stock” or “after market.” What does this mean? A stock shaft is a shaft that comes standard in a golf club that you can purchase off-the-rack at any golf store. An after-market shaft refers to a shaft purchased separate from a club that typically requires a club builder to install it for you. Often you will see a high-end, after-market brand on your stock driver, but don’t think you just got a $300 driver shaft in your $299 driver purchase. The stock versions of these shaft brands are not constructed the same nor do they perform the same as their after-market cousins. See the image below for the real Matrix Ozik Xcon shaft (top) and the Taylor Made version of it.
On rare occasions, a true high-end shaft will be offered stock in golf clubs, but consumers generally won’t know one way or the other. The paint scheme on the stock shaft will be different, but the construction of the shaft may in fact be the real deal. Again, this is the rare exception to the rule and you’ll need to consult with your local club fitter to get the straight scoop.
Do I Need an After-Market Shaft?
The answer to this question varies. In irons, stock steel shafts are typically the same version as the after-market option. A club fitting can determine if you fit into a shaft offered stock in the club head that best suits your swing. Sometimes your swing may be best suited to an after-market shaft not offered by the manufacturer of the club you hit the best. Only a fitting can determine this.
With hybrids, fairway woods, and drivers, after market is typically the best route. Stock shafts offered in these clubs generally perform inconsistently. A common flaw is that they spin more than is optimal, reducing distance. Finding the right after-market shaft is no easy task though. Most golf stores don’t let you test these shafts so you end up buying shafts based on what you’ve heard from friends or what the employee tells you is a “good” shaft. Unfortunately, a “good” shaft may not be good for your swing. Find a club fitter that allows you to test these shafts before you purchase them.
The takeaway is that shafts matter. Quality shafts are manufactured to offer various spin, trajectory, and flex characteristics that should be expertly matched to your swing. Fitting after fitting confirms that most golfers play shafts that make it difficult to have any consistency in their ball flight. While your swing may have a lot to do with inconsistent ball striking, why add a layer of difficulty to the game by playing shafts that don’t produce your best shot when you put your best swing on the ball?
Follow us on Twitter! @tfsgolf
Facebook page: facebook.com/fittingstudio
Keywords: Golf, Golf Club, Custom Golf Club, Club Fitting, Club Shaft
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