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Newbie golf player. I have some questions.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:07 am
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:07 am
I am sorry to be posting this on such a busy Saturday and I greatly appreciate anyone that takes their time to help me.
I recently started playing golf again. I began playing in high school but stopped and now picked it up 10 years later. I am very bad but enjoy it greatly.
My father-in-law gave me a set of IRONS, a DRIVER, 3H, and a 3 WOOD to get started.
I can swing the driver decently, at best. The 3 wood I can get what I want out of it. I have not used the 3H yet (only played a dozen times or so and zero driving range time). However, I cannot swing the irons to save my life. They are stiff and have zero forgiveness. For my birthday, he gave me set of Callaways to get started with.
My question for yall, what else do I need? I have a putter and just need time and practice with it, but what else do I need to fill in the gaps? Can yall recommend a new driver that may be better for me? Do I need a 5 wood? Do yall prefer woods over hybrids?
Also, where is the best driving range local to BR? I usually play in LC or Mississippi so I actually have little knowledge about local places.
Thank yall for taking the time to read all this any the help yall give.
I recently started playing golf again. I began playing in high school but stopped and now picked it up 10 years later. I am very bad but enjoy it greatly.
My father-in-law gave me a set of IRONS, a DRIVER, 3H, and a 3 WOOD to get started.
I can swing the driver decently, at best. The 3 wood I can get what I want out of it. I have not used the 3H yet (only played a dozen times or so and zero driving range time). However, I cannot swing the irons to save my life. They are stiff and have zero forgiveness. For my birthday, he gave me set of Callaways to get started with.
My question for yall, what else do I need? I have a putter and just need time and practice with it, but what else do I need to fill in the gaps? Can yall recommend a new driver that may be better for me? Do I need a 5 wood? Do yall prefer woods over hybrids?
Also, where is the best driving range local to BR? I usually play in LC or Mississippi so I actually have little knowledge about local places.
Thank yall for taking the time to read all this any the help yall give.
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Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:10 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Calling unbeweavable
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:19 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Tip #1: go to a golf store and get fitted for your personal swing. Nothing feels better than having that perfect set of clubs.
2: stay away from name brands at first. KZG is a decent brand enough starting out.
3: go to the range a lot. Learn what you do well and bad. Take a lesson or two and soak it up.
4: drink beer
2: stay away from name brands at first. KZG is a decent brand enough starting out.
3: go to the range a lot. Learn what you do well and bad. Take a lesson or two and soak it up.
4: drink beer
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:21 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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My question for yall, what else do I need? I have a putter and just need time and practice with it, but what else do I need to fill in the gaps? Can yall recommend a new driver that may be better for me? Do I need a 5 wood? Do yall prefer woods over hybrids?
A 56* wedge would be helpful.
as for drivers it really is personal preference. You would probably do well going and getting a good driver thats a model or two old. Like getting an R11 or so.
woods and hybrids are different clubs. Woods will go farther hybrids are suppose to be easy to hit. Think of it has a 3iron that is easy to hit.
Santa Maria is the only course that comes to mind for a driving range right now
if you have any other questions ask. Im procrastinating school work so I will be here hahah
ETA:
thats great that you are getting back in the game. Its an amazing game. Ive taken a couple months off
This post was edited on 11/9/13 at 11:23 am
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:23 am to Spelt it rong
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Tip #1: go to a golf store and get fitted for your personal swing. Nothing feels better than having that perfect set of clubs.
I was planning on doing this but then was just given a new set of irons. I will be using them for a good while, whether I can swing them or not. I really only play with my FIL (he gave them to me).
I have no problem getting a new driver though. I am convinced this one is broken.
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2: stay away from name brands at first. KZG is a decent brand enough starting out.
I have no problem with this but am worried that golf stores will pimp their favorite brands and I will spend more than necessary. Thats why I am here.
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3: go to the range a lot. Learn what you do well and bad. Take a lesson or two and soak it up.
Looking for suggestions around BR.
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4: drink beer
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Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:29 am to wish i was tebow
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A 56* wedge would be helpful.
Was one of the only Nike irons that I could use well. I will get another one as I do not want to break up that set, just in case.
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as for drivers it really is personal preference. You would probably do well going and getting a good driver thats a model or two old. Like getting an R11 or so.
Need to get fitted for this or just pick one up online?
quote:I understand that they are different, but thats it really. Just not sure which people prefer or for what applications.
woods and hybrids are different clubs. Woods will go farther hybrids are suppose to be easy to hit. Think of it has a 3iron that is easy to hit.
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Santa Maria is the only course that comes to mind for a driving range right now
Might drive to Denham and play their CC. Probably be same price as SM driving range.
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if you have any other questions ask. Im procrastinating school work so I will be here hahah
Ill be here getting answers till I run to Dicks to get all the crap yall tell me that I need.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:31 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Allocate some money to get 4-5 golf lessons...the tips you get will be invaluable and you will develop the ability to "feel" what a good golf swing should feel like, which I think is impossible without them (at least in my case).
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:32 am to Ice Cream Sammich
I wouldnt order a driver online unless you know its the one you want. Drivers are all about feel and trust that you are gonna hit it well. Need to go to dicks or something find a few in your price range and hit them. The one you feel best with is you club.
Most people hit hybrids more accurate. I like hitting my 3wood though.
Most people hit hybrids more accurate. I like hitting my 3wood though.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:33 am to Ice Cream Sammich
You can't 'buy' a game via golf equipment.
I am not saying that good clubs that fit you are not essential but nothing beats learning good fundamentals of golf.
Get a few lessons from a golf pro.
I am not saying that good clubs that fit you are not essential but nothing beats learning good fundamentals of golf.
Get a few lessons from a golf pro.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:34 am to wish i was tebow
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I wouldnt order a driver online unless you know its the one you want. Drivers are all about feel and trust that you are gonna hit it well. Need to go to dicks or something find a few in your price range and hit them. The one you feel best with is you club.
Just trying to save some money in the beginning but it sounds like I may end up costing myself even more by going online. Ill head to dicks.
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Most people hit hybrids more accurate. I like hitting my 3wood though.
I swing my 3 wood just fine. I think I need a 5 wood though. I easily overshoot short par 3s but I guess thats where I need to get used to these new irons too.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:35 am to Ice Cream Sammich
You have a golf galaxy around you? Go hit a bunch of different drivers in the simulator.
If you want to hit those irons better, go to the range as much as possible.
If you want to hit those irons better, go to the range as much as possible.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:35 am to Ice Cream Sammich
UnbeWEAVEable is an elite golfer. He won't have time for your shenanigans.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:36 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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Just trying to save some money in the beginning but it sounds like I may end up costing myself even more by going online. Ill head to dicks.
I mean you can get it online. But would be nice for you to have hit it before and know you are gonna like it
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:36 am to Reubaltaich
Not looking to buy my perfect swing. Just trying to give myself the best options and start I can.
Father, plan on getting many many lessons but I honestly think I would just embarrass myself right now. Just trying to get it where I can stand my play, then Ill work on improving it.
Father, plan on getting many many lessons but I honestly think I would just embarrass myself right now. Just trying to get it where I can stand my play, then Ill work on improving it.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:38 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Go see James Leitz or ole man.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:38 am to TreyAnastasio
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You have a golf galaxy around you? Go hit a bunch of different drivers in the simulator.
Edwin Watts and Dicks. Ill check them out later today.
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If you want to hit those irons better, go to the range as much as possible.
I know I know... Just would rather be playing than practicing.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:39 am to Rommel
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UnbeWEAVEable is an elite golfer. He won't have time for your shenanigans.
ok.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:40 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Get on his level.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:41 am to Rommel
keep the BS IM'ing to the golf board.
This guys is actually looking for advice
This guys is actually looking for advice
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:42 am to wish i was tebow
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This guys is actually looking for advice
How do I go to a store and try out a year or two old model driver? This is assuming that they only keep the most up to date models in the store. If so, just laugh and Ill understand.
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