Secret Purchases

Rippeditup

So after breaking my 8iron last week I got a great deal on a set of AP2 to try out and I fell in love with them so made the deal... Now to keep them in the booth of the car and not tell the other half or just bring them in and hope they are not noticed it the question...

I got a new 910 D3 also so kind of not wanting to let her know I got the irons also as there maybe some issues on that front

What ya reckon?

charlieIRL

all my golf clubs from the last few years are secret purchases. I chop and change every now and then and its never noticed as herself has Zero interest in golf.

I can even change my motorbike gear without her noticing!!

m r c

Call me a pussy if ye want but I always fess up. Jesus I hate flippin guilt. But my wan would have an interest in my interests in fairness to her so she might notice where a lot of others wouldn't ever see the new gear. Depends on the woman in question.
Tiny bit of a drunk post here too lol

scrubber72

Missus looks after all the finances. Couldn't buy a black jack without her knowing. Just got new driver so 8 months of ironing to do as payment. ;-)

bigtimecharlie

Missus opened the booth the other day, took one look and closed it. She never kopped that my normal blue tour bag had changed to a black stand bag. She wouldn't have a clue if I changed clubs, they all look the same to her.

Gmpd

I'd say nothing.. I took my new (second hand ) driver out to the driving range earlier today first chance I got since getting it last week and on my arrival home my missus asked how my new putter was!!! Not a clue about golf.. Just the way I like it

ForeRight

My missus works with keen golfers and a couple of them are never talking about anything but golf.

She arrived home a while back and was asking my what flex shaft was on my clubs.

Mind your own business was the answer.




My advice: tell her nothing!

charlieIRL

ForeRight wrote: »

My advice: tell her nothing!

what they don't know will never hurt them!!:D

ForeRight

charlieIRL wrote: »

what they don't know will never hurt them!!:D

What goes on your stays on tour....


Oops wrong thread

WHIP IT!

Lads, lads, lads... where have all the Men gone?? Whatever happened to "I'm off for 36 holes to try out me new irons, Luv. Make us a cuppa tea, there's a good girl..."

Signed

Unmarried

scubapro

m r c wrote: »

Call me a pussy if ye want but I always fess up. Jesus I hate flippin guilt. But my wan would have an interest in my interests in fairness to her so she might notice where a lot of others wouldn't ever see the new gear. Depends on the woman in question.
Tiny bit of a drunk post here too lol

Pussy:D

scubapro

Golf is like a vice! Hide everything:D
Although she notices the clothes and she has started paraphrasing that stupid Ariel add(or persil) " YOU LOOK LIKE A CLOWN":D

m r c

I will say though the 'issue' with golf In this house will not really be the money as such obv would not like too much spent, but its the time away. I'd say that common though?

soundsham

Rippeditup wrote: »

So after breaking my 8iron last week I got a great deal on a set of AP2 to try out and I fell in love with them so made the deal... Now to keep them in the booth of the car and not tell the other half or just bring them in and hope they are not noticed it the question...

I got a new 910 D3 also so kind of not wanting to let her know I got the irons also as there maybe some issues on that front

What ya reckon?

If she says anything smash her over the head a half dozen times.....
Ill put you down for a 4

Freemount09

Rippeditup wrote: »

So after breaking my 8iron last week I got a great deal on a set of AP2 to try out and I fell in love with them so made the deal... Now to keep them in the booth of the car and not tell the other half or just bring them in and hope they are not noticed it the question...

I got a new 910 D3 also so kind of not wanting to let her know I got the irons also as there maybe some issues on that front

What ya reckon?

Just tell her you traded them in and if she has a problem you'll do the same to her !

mcgarrett

I love this thread .

Got to the stage where overtime and having to go in unexpectedly just didn't work any more when it came to extracurricular golf.

So in order to get in those unofficial games bought a new bag and a rubbish set of cheap clubs. Put the good clubs in the new bag and put the old set in the garage. Keep the clubs in the boot of my car which she never uses or has access to.

The sudden call outs to work are no problem now once the clubs are in the garage .

All good marriages are based on a certain amount of deception !!!!

JOSman

If she's not a golfer then she'll not notice the new clubs (they all look the same). Tell her nothing unless your willing to spend the same or more on something she wants.:pac:

slave1

Tell them nothing! :P
Unfortunately with internet purchases she takes delivery from time to time so that's a separate matter :cool:

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

My missus works with keen golfers and a couple of them are never talking about anything but golf.

She arrived home a while back and was asking my what flex shaft was on my clubs.

Mind your own business was the answer.




My advice: tell her nothing!

Would she not know what flex is on your shaft ? :P

FixdePitchmark

In fairness to mine , she is a legend that way. Even buys me cool stuff :eek:

I think she is sort of doing pay back - I'm noticing the post man call a good bit and she has developed an online clothes buying habit. It is funny , I can't say anything about it (but I sort of did) -

I did have a few sneaky trips to the range last year - but she knew in the end.

I spent way too much on golf last year - so this year will try half it.

SnowDrifts

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I think she is sort of doing pay back - I'm noticing the post man call a good bit

PARlance

Haven't really splashed much cash at golf yet, so I take the approach, if she asks, I'll tell (with below in mind)

Most of the clubs I have are second hand, as long as it's a bargain, then that's the main thing with her
If I said I got fitted, customized clubs etc for €1,500, I'd prob get away with it by saying.... but there was 50% off them

Can't complain about herself at all, she headed off down to her Sis with the little one yesterday to give me the day off.
I do have to lie through my teeth when she asks the "How did you play" question.
"Oh great... Just off the prizes darling...really love this game...having so much fun out there"

kkelliher

I would just bring it up as if you were generally to tot up clothes, hair and beauty costs (etc etc) for any average female, the costs of a set of new clubs will pail in comparison. Its not as if your going to change them on a regular basis.

I had the lovely suprise of a new full set of R7's, full size bag and drivers from my better half a few years ago so cant really pretend that I would have ever had to go down this route.

FixdePitchmark

ajcurry123 wrote: »

Haven't really splashed much cash at golf yet, so I take the approach, if she asks, I'll tell (with below in mind)

Most of the clubs I have are second hand, as long as it's a bargain, then that's the main thing with her
If I said I got fitted, customized clubs etc for €1,500, I'd prob get away with it by saying.... but there was 50% off them

Can't complain about herself at all, she headed off down to her Sis with the little one yesterday to give me the day off.
I do have to lie through my teeth when she asks the "How did you play" question.
"Oh great... Just off the prizes darling...really love this game...having so much fun out there"

Word of experienced warning - that going down to the sister with the little one can wear off after about 5 years - your sister in law will start to dislike you too.

FixdePitchmark

kkelliher wrote: »

I would just bring it up as if you were generally to tot up clothes, hair and beauty costs (etc etc) for any average female, the costs of a set of new clubs will pail in comparison. Its not as if your going to change them on a regular basis.

I had the lovely suprise of a new full set of R7's, full size bag and drivers from my better half a few years ago so cant really pretend that I would have ever had to go down this route.

Did you change clubs and the other half since then - Na - any bird buying a set of clubs for a man is a keeper.

FixdePitchmark

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Did you change clubs and the other half since then - Na - any bird buying a set of clubs for a man is a keeper.

Only thing is she has crap taste in clubs - joking man.

kkelliher

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Did you change clubs and the other half since then - Na - any bird buying a set of clubs for a man is a keeper.

deff a keeper when she arrived with Powakaddy for my last birthday!!!!

FixdePitchmark

kkelliher wrote: »

deff a keeper when she arrived with Powakaddy for my last birthday!!!!

Something up there.

Watch the postman my tip.

kkelliher

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Only thing is she has crap taste in clubs - joking man.

they did actually make a big difference to my game and i havnt been close to changing them since....

ForeRight

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Would she not know what flex is on your shaft ? :P

Just when I think she knows a bit about golf this happens....

Told her this morning I was picking up a few balls that were on offer in halpenny. She asks why as I got 6 new balls last year when away on holidays. Deary me!

FixdePitchmark

ForeRight wrote: »

Just when I think she knows a bit about golf this happens....

Told her this morning I was picking up a few balls that were on offer in halpenny. She asks why as I got 6 new balls last year when away on holidays. Deary me!

First she is at your shaft , now you balls - what next. :mad:

kkelliher

ForeRight wrote: »

Just when I think she knows a bit about golf this happens....

Told her this morning I was picking up a few balls that were on offer in halpenny. She asks why as I got 6 new balls last year when away on holidays. Deary me!

I'm still laughing at this 10 mins after first reading.......

ForeRight

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

First she is at your shaft , now you balls - what next. :mad:

You should see my flop shot

spacecoyote

I can't say I've ever hidden any purchases but have definitely understated the cost if a few of them.

Even at the understated price I still always get the "you spent HOW much on a single golf stick?"

FixdePitchmark

We are going on a big holiday this year - but I don't know how to break it to her that there has to be a golf course on it this time .

She keeps showing me places and I say , I don't know - any hint of a course in the place, I'm there - I like the curtains in that room - ah look at the way they've done the towels :rolleyes: - In head " What is SSS of course". :P

OMG that is 1998 posts - need to get out more.

PARlance

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

We are going on a big holiday this year - but I don't know how to break it to her that there has to be a golf course on it this time .

She keeps showing me places and I say , I don't know - any hint of a course in the place, I'm there - I like the curtains in that room - ah look at the way they've done the towels :rolleyes: - In head " What is SSS of course". :P

OMG that is 1998 posts - need to get out more.

You planning a party for your next?

FixdePitchmark

ajcurry123 wrote: »

You planning a party for your next?

I do like a party.

44.72135954999579^2 = crazy :eek:

As someone said to me , it should be quality not quantity. I have failed there.
This is going to be my mantra for few things in 2013.

Less balls and more sensible practice.
Less posts and messing on here.
Less strokes in golf
Less drinking and posting
Less spending money on golf, spend on new house and family etc.

Anyway - sorry for of topic Post 2000 - typical of me:rolleyes: - should get a ban for that. :P

Nedser101

Lads ,this got me thinking ,what I've bought and what the missus has bought over th years it turns out the stuff I have is th th stuff she got me.in the last two years I've benefited to the tune of a golf buddy world,golf glider micro lite ,titleist staff bag,2vokey wedges,and a pair off Adidas adipure shoes so definitely a keeper!

Senna

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

We are going on a big holiday this year - but I don't know how to break it to her that there has to be a golf course on it this time .

She keeps showing me places and I say , I don't know - any hint of a course in the place, I'm there - I like the curtains in that room - ah look at the way they've done the towels :rolleyes: - In head " What is SSS of course". :P

OMG that is 1998 posts - need to get out more.

Reminds me of our honeymoon, everywhere I picked was called **** **** & Golf Resort:D

My wife wouldn't have a notion what clubs I buy or own, I have a room upstairs with loads of old and new clubs lying in it, so if a couple of new drivers or sets arrived, she'd be none the wiser.
I always buy secondhand so I don't spend that much and I get all my purchases posted to work, but only because its a PITA to collect them from the Post Office.

onlyfinewine

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I do like a party.

44.72135954999579^2 = crazy :eek:

As someone said to me , it should be quality not quantity. I have failed there.
This is going to be my mantra for few things in 2013.

Less balls and more sensible practice.
Less posts and messing on here.
Less strokes in golf
Less drinking and posting
Less spending money on golf, spend on new house and family etc.

Anyway - sorry for of topic Post 2000 - typical of me:rolleyes: - should get a ban for that. :P

When are you planning the change to boring old fart?:D

BigChap1759

Senna wrote: »

Reminds me of our honeymoon, everywhere I picked was called **** **** & Golf Resort:D

My wife wouldn't have a notion what clubs I buy or own, I have a room upstairs with loads of old and new clubs lying in it, so if a couple of new drivers or sets arrived, she'd be none the wiser.
I always buy secondhand so I don't spend that much and I get all my purchases posted to work, but only because its a PITA to collect them from the Post Office.

I get all my golf stuff posted to work also but not for the reasons stated above

scrubber72

Senna wrote: »

Reminds me of our honeymoon, everywhere I picked was called **** **** & Golf Resort:D

My wife wouldn't have a notion what clubs I buy or own, I have a room upstairs with loads of old and new clubs lying in it, so if a couple of new drivers or sets arrived, she'd be none the wiser.
I always buy secondhand so I don't spend that much and I get all my purchases posted to work, but only because its a PITA to collect them from the Post Office.

Got married 2 years ago. Missus picked hotel. Happened to have 2 courses and was leadbetters academy base. Savage facilities. But felt like a fat kid in a candy store with diabetes. Didn't play once.

Anatom

I don't buy much in the way of clubs or golf stuff, but my wife wouldn't have a clue what I have new or old. When I have bought stuff, I tend to point out the value in the (few) things I've bought online like the driver I bought on eBay for £40 (actually £60) which, I told her was "in the pro shop the other day for about €230!!!"

Mind you, she did buy me a new bag for my birthday last year...

Seve OB

scrubber72 wrote: »

Got married 2 years ago. Missus picked hotel. Happened to have 2 courses and was leadbetters academy base. Savage facilities. But felt like a fat kid in a candy store with diabetes. Didn't play once.

first thing I considered when we got engaged was to make sure the hotel had a damn good golf course so we played got married at Mount Juliet

But to go back to the OP, I think you need to grow a pair! It's your money so do what you want with it. I know that's what I do.

I don't say anything when she wastes her own money on handbags and shoes, in fact I couldn't care less and I could really do without the fashion shows...... does she not see the golf on the tele is much more interesting than her new blouse or whatever the hell it's called!!

Anatom

stevieob wrote: »

first thing I considered when we got engaged was to make sure the hotel had a damn good golf course so we played got married at Mount Juliet

But to go back to the OP, I think you need to grow a pair! It's your money so do what you want with it. I know that's what I do.

I don't say anything when she wastes her own money on handbags and shoes, in fact I couldn't care less and I could really do without the fashion shows...... does she not see the golf on the tele is much more interesting than her new blouse or whatever the hell it's called!!

On behalf of all the lads here, I'd just like to wish you and your missus all the best for the future!! :D

You'll find out in time that its not "your money" any more - its your's and her's...!

(Mind you, I managed to get 12 holes of golf in on the morning of my wedding - I couldn't hit it out of my way, I was so nervous..! :D)

Sometimes, the deception is all we have left...;)

Oh, by the way - complimenting the new blouse is a good way of getting a wave and a smile as you walk out the door with the golf bag over your shoulder, rather than a scowl!!!!:D

TRS30

Was checking a few WITB on another website at lunch time nd ended up buying a new hybrid! Damm ebay........

Got it sent to folks as she never notices unless shes there when the package arrives.

spacecoyote

Anatom wrote: »

On behalf of all the lads here, I'd just like to wish you and your missus all the best for the future!! :D

You'll find out in time that its not "your money" any more - its your's and her's...!

(Mind you, I managed to get 12 holes of golf in on the morning of my wedding - I couldn't hit it out of my way, I was so nervous..! :D)

Sometimes, the deception is all we have left...;)

Oh, by the way - complimenting the new blouse is a good way of getting a wave and a smile as you walk out the door with the golf bag over your shoulder, rather than a scowl!!!!:D

Sorry just had to correct you there

Anatom

Sorry, of course you're absolutely right..!!!!

Seve OB

Anatom wrote: »

On behalf of all the lads here, I'd just like to wish you and your missus all the best for the future!! :D

You'll find out in time that its not "your money" any more - its your's and her's...!

Sometimes, the deception is all we have left...;)

Pussys :rolleyes:

Anatom wrote: »

Oh, by the way - complimenting the new blouse is a good way of getting a wave and a smile as you walk out the door with the golf bag over your shoulder, rather than a scowl!!!!:D

Oh I give the compliments alright, I know how to play the game, Unless she is modeling some sexy gear I'd rather watch paint dry than sit through a fashion show!;)

spacecoyote

Anatom wrote: »

Sorry, of course you're absolutely right..!!!!

My wife is also fond of the "Whats yours is mine, and whats mine is mine"

ssbob

Secret Purchases - No way
Undercover Range Missions - Not a chance
Covert Rounds of golf - Never

I also would like to add that I have full control over all money in my house:P