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Conference 7.286::golf

Title:Welcome to the Golf Notes Conference!
Notice:FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61.
Moderator:FUNYET::ANDERSON
Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2129
Total number of notes:21499

1823.0. "Golf Shop in Marlboro,MA Area" by PAVONE::ARGENTO (The Long And Winding Road ....) Tue Jan 18 1994 06:38

Hello,

	I am Augusto Argento and I work for Digital at an Engineering facility
in Italy. I will be in the States near Marlboro, MA the first week of February 
and I want to seize this opportunity to buy a new set of golf clubs (my set 
of Spalding Executive is dying of old age: I have already broken four shafts 
while playing this year...).

My question is very simple: could someone suggest me the name of a good golf 
shop near Marlboro ? A colleague told me about Nevada Bob: how good is it ?

Thanks in advance

	Augusto
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1823.1Places close by!FLYSQD::MONTVILLETue Jan 18 1994 09:1326
    
    Hi Augusto, yes indeed there is a Neveda Bob's in Westboro, MA.  It is
    a very short ride from the Marlboro facilities.  I work part-time for
    one of their other stores during the golf season.  I was just at the
    Westboro store last week.  They (by looking around) did well for the
    Christmas sesaon.  
    
    I guess alot depends on what kind of clubs (set) you are looking for.
    
    They carry a large selection ranging in price from a "starter" set all
    the way up to the very expensive sets like Callaway irons/woods,
    Cleveland Classics (big $$$) and so forth.  Again, depending on your
    ability. frequency of play should determine the amount you want to
    spend.
    
    Clubs like the Spalding Executives can be purchased at (the world
    famous) Spag's store.  This too is only about a 20 minute ride
    from the Marlboro area.  If memory serves me correctly the Execs.
    have changed somewhat and the price is about $219.00 for the irons.
    
    Good luck...and with all the snow we had recently don't plan on
    playing around while your here.  Even most of the Cape Cod courses
    are closed due to the poor weather as of late.
    
    
    Bob
1823.2Thanks, I will need some help on pricesPAVONE::ARGENTOThe Long And Winding Road ....Tue Jan 18 1994 09:3211
    I have really no idea about the price ranges today for clubs: I have
    bought my set 5 years ago.
    
    I am 26 HCP and I tend to play (with the gracious permission of my kids ...)
    20-30 rounds per year. Will a price range of 500/600 USD 'fit my
    requirements' or anything good is above this price (I need 3-PW and
    1-3-5 metal woods) ?
    
    Thanks
    
            Augusto
1823.3more selection adviceATPS::MILLERTue Jan 18 1994 15:2321
    
    	Assuming you are right handed, you would have an excellent 
    	selection of clubs under $500 US in the area.  In addition
    	to the forementioned Nevada Bob's, there is also an excellent
    	golf shop at the Wayland CC in Wayland, Ma (about a 20 minute
    	drive from Marlboro) and several commericial stores (Herman's,
    	MVP Sports, etc.)  They often have Spalding Executive or like
    	sets including bags under $500 US. Many stores also sell Ping
    	copies with excellent shafts for under $400 per set.  If you
    	have a contact in Marlboro you might ask them to save the 4Sale
    	flyers from the newspaper for your perusal.
    
    	Stow Acres CC in Stow Ma is having their annual winter sale fest
    	on February 5th and 6th.  They often have very good deals there
    	with personnel on hand to help fit you including an area set aside
    	for trying the clubs indoor.  Many manufacturer reps are present.
    
    	Have fun shopping,
    	Walt