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Just started playing golf

Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:07 pm
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:07 pm
Any advice for a starter?

Shot +36 my first day
+22 the next time after some driving range practice

EDIT: 9 holes
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:19 pm
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66422 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:08 pm to
spend a few weeks developing different shots.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:08 pm to
quote:

Shot +36 my first day +22 the next time after some driving range practice


Sign an agent now bc you have raw talent
Posted by LSUChamp06
Kansas City
Member since Nov 2007
2859 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:09 pm to
Goofy pants and a poofy visor.

It's all in the hips.

Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54134 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:09 pm to
Have fun. Keep an accurate score playing by the rules so you can see your progress, but don't obsess over your score. Slow your swing way down, then swing half as hard until you are consistently striking the ball on the sweet spot. Don't take golf advice from internet pros.
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:11 pm
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
84117 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

Any advice for a starter?

Shot +36 my first day
+22 the next time after some driving range practice



bullshite, unless you only played 9... maybe not even then.
Posted by dgtiger3
Prairieville
Member since Sep 2005
5698 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

Shot +36 my first day
+22 the next time after some driving range practice


So you averaged double bogey your first time playing...

and you shot a 94 your second time playing.


quote:

Any advice for a starter?


Start counting all your strokes.
Posted by RoscoeHarper
Edmond, OK
Member since Aug 2011
4539 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:10 pm to
If you truly shot low 90s your second time out it would be beyond amazing
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
37752 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

Shot +36 my first day +22 the next time after some driving range practice




Nice. Master that windmill you'll be in the single digits in no time.
Posted by Trauma14
Member since Aug 2010
5814 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:11 pm to
quote:

+22 the next time after some driving range practice
On 9 or 18 holes? If after 18 holes, playing by USGA rules, and only your second time to play a round you will be a scratch golfer by the fall!
Posted by Tiger1242
Member since Jul 2011
31927 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:11 pm to
quote:


Sign an agent now bc you have raw talent
Posted by Tiger n Austin
Austin, Tx
Member since Dec 2005
6683 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:11 pm to
Were you playing a Par3 only course?
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:12 pm to
quote:

bullshite, unless you only played 9... maybe not even then.



sorry, was on 9

signed up for CC today b/c i was spending too much money at the driving range

Bought these last week for a beginners set
LINK
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:14 pm
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:15 pm to
quote:

Were you playing a Par3 only course?



no, 9 holes with a par of 36 on the first day I believe. I do fine until I'm up on the green
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:16 pm
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54134 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:16 pm to
Give those clubs to the local Boys and Girls club and get a decent used set online.
Posted by lsu480
Downtown Scottsdale
Member since Oct 2007
92876 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:16 pm to
quote:

+22 the next time after some driving range practice



No you didn't

ETA: Just saw it was only 9 holes.
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:17 pm
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66422 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:16 pm to
buy some shitty blades to hit with. that way, when you get good with them, you will MURDER with a quality set
Posted by dgtiger3
Prairieville
Member since Sep 2005
5698 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:17 pm to
quote:

TigerBait1127


Just to give you an idea, and I am by no means a good golfer. I started playing about 5 years ago, around the 3rd year I was playing once a week I shot an 87 once, only time I ever broke 90. I have had no formal instruction, but I was a college baseball player so I do have an athletic background. I played for the first time in 11 months today, counted every stroke, shot a 99.
Shot Par on 4 holes, missed a two foot putt for Birdie, hit OB off the tee 4 times. This is the reason many on here have a tough time believing someone shot that well their first two times.



EDIT: Ok if just nine holes very believable. Goodluck out there, it is a hell of a sport to play. Just remember to have fun, because the game can be pretty damn frustrating at times.
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:20 pm
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
83933 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:17 pm to
The first and only time I ever played golf I shot a 106.

I birdied the 9th hole on an 8 foot putt, which I thought was cool.

That shite is hard. I suck at driving. I would just get off the tee and use a 3 wood (?) to get me to the green.

No kidding, it probably took me over 8 hours to finish 18 holes. A really old guy was with me on every hole. He was really nice. He made sure I took my time on everything.

I haven't golfed since. I enjoyed it, but it just looks like an expensive hobby. I remember being pretty sore the next day, too.

Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:17 pm to
9 Holes, not 18. I've been playing after work

just bought these

LINK

don't think my clubs are going to be holding me back at this point and can upgrade later

I've also been watching this guys videos
Shawn Clement
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 4:19 pm
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