I used to drink in a pub where the barman was also a golf pro and quite a few of the customers played golf so lessons were given during the quiet periods. Eventually came the day that we decided to try it for real, I was knackered after the 14th hole and so had to skip to the 19th hole. Pitch and Putt, Mini Golf and Crazy Golf are my limits now...
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You should always hit your balls with your wood when hoping to get close to the hole.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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I'd be worried if my wood was bendy enough for that.Originally posted by doodab View PostAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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It's a great sport you can do into old age.Originally posted by Jog On View Post
And, except for some of the snobby clubs, it's good for social life. Especially if they have a ladies section.Comment
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Just the wrong side of 30 here.... Took up tennis a few months ago and started to get pretty good at it. Took private/group lessons and played a lot. Unfortunately got a wrist injury nowOriginally posted by Jog On View Post
Have you considered that as opposed to Golf? Better for your health, can be played in doors all year round (If you sign up to David Lloyd like myself), a lot more action happening as opposed to just walking for miles. I see Golf as a retirement sport more than a working man's sport - a few of my friends took it up who are in their 20s and not married, no kids. I just can't find the time to spend full days playing it.Comment
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I go to the gym quite a bit (David Lloyd) and do martial arts (wing chun - will do black t-shirt this December).Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostJust the wrong side of 30 here.... Took up tennis a few months ago and started to get pretty good at it. Took private/group lessons and played a lot. Unfortunately got a wrist injury now
Have you considered that as opposed to Golf? Better for your health, can be played in doors all year round (If you sign up to David Lloyd like myself), a lot more action happening as opposed to just walking for miles. I see Golf as a retirement sport more than a working man's sport - a few of my friends took it up who are in their 20s and not married, no kids. I just can't find the time to spend full days playing it.
I'm thinking more of a fun/social type of activity to get into on my impending extended summer holiday
Think I might start here - Jurassic Golf
I live quite near World of Golf as well and my David Lloyd has a course with classes as well."Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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TidyOriginally posted by oracleslave View Post
"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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I would concentrate on your long game first of all. Probably best to get yourself a 7 iron and head down to your local driving range as others have said.
Once you've got your long game working, you'll need to concentrate on your short game.
To perfect this, I'd recommend practicing on fast greens. The greens at my local club are as smooth as a baby's bum and are VERY fast. The way I play fast greens is to use a technique I call spot putting. Imagine you have a 30 foot putt. Then imagine your ball is just 1 yard from the hole and hit the ball with just enough force to make that imaginary hole. 9 times out of 10 the ball will have the legs to reach the hole but won't overrun.
However, as others have said I can't stress how imporant it is to have someone right behind you at all times as you get your golfing career on track.
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