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Beginner Golfer
Posted on 1/28/22 at 10:31 am
Posted on 1/28/22 at 10:31 am
Hey guys. I'm a beginner to golf, getting some lessons and have been hitting some balls at the legacy off of Sherwood in Baton Rouge. I have friends that have played golf but aren't very in to it. They pick up the clubs when there is a company scramble and leave them to collect dust otherwise. I have tried getting their opinions on these questions but haven't found them very knowledgeable. Hoping to get some good input.
I work close to The Legacy driving range so it is a good fit for hitting some balls after work, but where would I go to practice some putting or chipping? Is there a course that allows practice like that?
Also, I'm getting to the point where I'm ready to try an actual round of golf. Was hoping for input on a nice beginner course around Baton Rouge. Preferable a place that has 9 holes or offers 9 hole play. My ideal place would be an easier course that has some times that aren't too busy so that I don't get paired up with anyone that minds a beginner learning the ropes. I have enough buddies that would go play a round, but don't want to play often, so I'd like a place that isn't too busy that I could go play a quick round once a week.
It's quite possible I'm overthinking this and feel free to point that out or give me some pointers.
Thanks in advance.
I work close to The Legacy driving range so it is a good fit for hitting some balls after work, but where would I go to practice some putting or chipping? Is there a course that allows practice like that?
Also, I'm getting to the point where I'm ready to try an actual round of golf. Was hoping for input on a nice beginner course around Baton Rouge. Preferable a place that has 9 holes or offers 9 hole play. My ideal place would be an easier course that has some times that aren't too busy so that I don't get paired up with anyone that minds a beginner learning the ropes. I have enough buddies that would go play a round, but don't want to play often, so I'd like a place that isn't too busy that I could go play a quick round once a week.
It's quite possible I'm overthinking this and feel free to point that out or give me some pointers.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 1/28/22 at 11:00 am to RoughDraft
Honestly if you are playing by yourself you will play fast enough to stay ahead of any group. just be mindful of others and you will be fine. City park sounds like a fit for you.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 11:25 am to JoeNelson
Agreed! City Park is the way to go.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 12:49 pm to RoughDraft
Like others have said, go hack it around at City Park, just be mindful not to hold people up
Posted on 1/28/22 at 1:10 pm to JoeNelson
quote:Not too scared of holding people up. I'm planning on walking but will ride a cart the first time.
Honestly if you are playing by yourself you will play fast enough to stay ahead of any group. just be mindful of others and you will be fine. City park sounds like a fit for you.
What I'm concerned with is that if I book a tee time, they might pair me up with 3 other people. Is this not something they typically do?
Posted on 1/28/22 at 1:20 pm to RoughDraft
Some courses try but just talk to the guys you are paired with and explain you situation and either you would play ahead of them or behind.
And just to confirm your not scared of holding people up because you will play fast or let them play through? or is it because you simply don't care?
And just to confirm your not scared of holding people up because you will play fast or let them play through? or is it because you simply don't care?
Posted on 1/28/22 at 1:32 pm to RoughDraft
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Not too scared of holding people up. I'm planning on walking
Strikes 1 and 2 right there.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 1:48 pm to RoughDraft
City park doesnt schedule tee times, walk up only, play by yourself if youd like. Play might be slow depending on the time of day you go
Posted on 1/28/22 at 2:55 pm to JoeNelson
quote:Not concerned because I feel as though I can play fast enough to not cause any issues for anyone. I would let a group play past me if that were an issue, but don't believe it would happen.
And just to confirm your not scared of holding people up because you will play fast or let them play through? or is it because you simply don't care?
Posted on 1/28/22 at 2:57 pm to The Implication
quote:Wasn't aware of this. You can schedule a tee-time on Brec. I'll give them a call and see. Appreciate the info.
City park doesn't schedule tee times, walk up only, play by yourself if youd like. Play might be slow depending on the time of day you go
Posted on 1/28/22 at 2:58 pm to BabyTac
quote:I thought it was fairly common to walk the course. I'm looking to get into golf partly because of the skill involved and wanting to learn but also as a hobby to get some good exercise in.
Strikes 1 and 2 right there.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 3:09 pm to RoughDraft
walk the course
Good idea.
Riding around in a cart is not as relaxing as walking the course.
It also gives you time to relax after a great shot or a bad shot.
Racing a cart around may be fun for some, but I prefer to walk. When it’s crowded, riding a cart does not save any time. When it’s not crowded, the riders who are in a hurry just buzz to next tee. To each his own.
Good idea.
Riding around in a cart is not as relaxing as walking the course.
It also gives you time to relax after a great shot or a bad shot.
Racing a cart around may be fun for some, but I prefer to walk. When it’s crowded, riding a cart does not save any time. When it’s not crowded, the riders who are in a hurry just buzz to next tee. To each his own.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:57 pm to RoughDraft
Maybe they changed it again. Regardless, the workers don’t honor the times and let walk-ons work in
Posted on 1/28/22 at 9:40 pm to RoughDraft
I have a friend who says you can play slow or you can play bad, but don’t play both.
That’s not to say don’t take your time, but don’t take 5-10 practice swings, then waggle, then get realigned & start the process over. Pick a line, take a practice swing, step up & hit it. If it goes straight do the same thing the next shot.
As others have said, be mindful of those behind you. You don’t have to be on the tee box to let others play through. If the person or group catches you, let them play through, no matter where you are on the course. This will also reduce the stress on you to not have to hurry.
Enjoy this stupid game & understand that you are not playing on tv. So you will hit a lot of terrible shots, but it’s the one good one that will keep bringing you back.
That’s not to say don’t take your time, but don’t take 5-10 practice swings, then waggle, then get realigned & start the process over. Pick a line, take a practice swing, step up & hit it. If it goes straight do the same thing the next shot.
As others have said, be mindful of those behind you. You don’t have to be on the tee box to let others play through. If the person or group catches you, let them play through, no matter where you are on the course. This will also reduce the stress on you to not have to hurry.
Enjoy this stupid game & understand that you are not playing on tv. So you will hit a lot of terrible shots, but it’s the one good one that will keep bringing you back.
Posted on 1/29/22 at 7:27 am to RoughDraft
Go to LSU golf course. Not crowded, has a driving range, and ok chipping area. Course is not in the best of shape but at there will not be as many golfers as City Park which has tight fairways and blind tee shots.
Posted on 1/31/22 at 5:57 pm to ManyTiger
quote:
That’s not to say don’t take your time, but don’t take 5-10 practice swings, then waggle, then get realigned & start the process over. Pick a line, take a practice swing, step up & hit it. If it goes straight do the same thing the next shot.
100%. The people who do this almost always shank it off into the woods anyways.
My routine is to step up and take a quick practice stroke. Take a step back to figure out the line, then step up and hit. Doesn't take me any more than 20-30 seconds to do all of that.
Posted on 2/1/22 at 11:14 am to WhiskeyThrottle
quote:
100%. The people who do this almost always shank it off into the woods anyways.
My routine is to step up and take a quick practice stroke. Take a step back to figure out the line, then step up and hit. Doesn't take me any more than 20-30 seconds to do all of that.
I've heard this from a number of people. I've been treating my trips to the driving range like this as well. Unless something felt really off with my last swing, I step back, picture the shot, practice swing then step up and hit.
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