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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
quote:
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 11:31 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 11:33 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 11:46 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Get lessons
Get fitted
Hit a thousand balls
Get more lessons
Hit a thousand more balls
THEN worry about new clubs.
Get fitted
Hit a thousand balls
Get more lessons
Hit a thousand more balls
THEN worry about new clubs.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:56 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Good for you! We all sucked at first, but part of the fun is the process of getting better.
Here's a couple of thoughts for you.... a 1" stroke counts the same number of strokes as a 300 yard drive. My point here is that you SCORE WITH YOUR SHORT GAME & PUTTING.
Tip: Go to a practice area (I like Santa Maria's Practice Green/Short Game Area) and work on 75-100 yard shots into the green. Also practice the hell out of greenside chipping.
Tip 2: Practice putting like a mad man. Get consistent on making 5-6' straight putts. This will save you 10 strokes plus /round right off the top.
Tip 3: Read Jack Nicklaus' book "Golf My Way". While you may not want to do it "Jack's way" you'll get a good understanding of the game on certain fundamentals (grip, stance, ball position, etc) as well as learn how to play certain shots, course management, etc.
Tip 4: Get some lessons. Pick 1 guy and take 4-5 lessons from him throughout the year. Buy the lessons ahead of time in bulk, they're cheaper that way.
Tip 5: Don't buy new clubs yet until you start getting a feel for your swing. But go ahead and get a good set of wedges (titlest, callaway, cleveland) - 60 degree, 56 degree, 52 degree.... if you can figure out how far you hit each wedge at 50% and 75% of your power and be able to take that swing to the course YOU'LL GET EXTREMELY ACCURATE inside of 100 yards. That will save you another 10-15 strokes/round.
Tip 6: Practice for one hour before playing a round of golf, at least 30-40 minutes of putting and chipping and another 20-30 hitting full wedges and full shots to warm up. Just focus your full shots on making a good swing and getting loose.
Tip 7: When you're playing golf, think before you get to the ball. Once you get to the ball stop thinking and just hit it. Keep it simple. Work on changes to your swing on the range, not on the course.
Tip 8: Be patient, few things in golf are easy to fix overnight... it takes time, patience and a good bit of muscle memory to be able to repeat your swing - and even then it's temporary. The game, like your swing, is fluid and always changing... go with what works and don't force it. Bad shots will happen... laugh them off and enjoy the good ones.
If you ever need someone to help you on your wedges and short game shoot me an email and I'll meet you at SM. I enjoy sharing my limited knowledge and helping people become better golfers. mytiggerlsu@gmail.com
Here's a couple of thoughts for you.... a 1" stroke counts the same number of strokes as a 300 yard drive. My point here is that you SCORE WITH YOUR SHORT GAME & PUTTING.
Tip: Go to a practice area (I like Santa Maria's Practice Green/Short Game Area) and work on 75-100 yard shots into the green. Also practice the hell out of greenside chipping.
Tip 2: Practice putting like a mad man. Get consistent on making 5-6' straight putts. This will save you 10 strokes plus /round right off the top.
Tip 3: Read Jack Nicklaus' book "Golf My Way". While you may not want to do it "Jack's way" you'll get a good understanding of the game on certain fundamentals (grip, stance, ball position, etc) as well as learn how to play certain shots, course management, etc.
Tip 4: Get some lessons. Pick 1 guy and take 4-5 lessons from him throughout the year. Buy the lessons ahead of time in bulk, they're cheaper that way.
Tip 5: Don't buy new clubs yet until you start getting a feel for your swing. But go ahead and get a good set of wedges (titlest, callaway, cleveland) - 60 degree, 56 degree, 52 degree.... if you can figure out how far you hit each wedge at 50% and 75% of your power and be able to take that swing to the course YOU'LL GET EXTREMELY ACCURATE inside of 100 yards. That will save you another 10-15 strokes/round.
Tip 6: Practice for one hour before playing a round of golf, at least 30-40 minutes of putting and chipping and another 20-30 hitting full wedges and full shots to warm up. Just focus your full shots on making a good swing and getting loose.
Tip 7: When you're playing golf, think before you get to the ball. Once you get to the ball stop thinking and just hit it. Keep it simple. Work on changes to your swing on the range, not on the course.
Tip 8: Be patient, few things in golf are easy to fix overnight... it takes time, patience and a good bit of muscle memory to be able to repeat your swing - and even then it's temporary. The game, like your swing, is fluid and always changing... go with what works and don't force it. Bad shots will happen... laugh them off and enjoy the good ones.
If you ever need someone to help you on your wedges and short game shoot me an email and I'll meet you at SM. I enjoy sharing my limited knowledge and helping people become better golfers. mytiggerlsu@gmail.com
Posted on 11/9/13 at 12:15 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
A good fairway wood is a must for a beginner that doesn't hit irons well.
I picked up an old 7 wood from a ladies set in a flea market back when I first started playing and that club saved my arse more times than I can remember. The long rolls helped me gain distance and it was easy to hit so I hit it straight and low and got further down the hole than if I were hitting a 2 iron.
The other main thing is to go practice, practice, practice, practice. Hit a bucket balls a couple times a week, take your time, don't rush but don't overthink it either.
Start doing some modified yoga, stretch your body, get more flexible, hold poses to exhaustion.
For the irons, get a bunch of those plastic wiffle golf balls, and hit em in the yard around obstacles, or take em to a park and find an out of the way spot and hit them for an hour or two a week.
I picked up an old 7 wood from a ladies set in a flea market back when I first started playing and that club saved my arse more times than I can remember. The long rolls helped me gain distance and it was easy to hit so I hit it straight and low and got further down the hole than if I were hitting a 2 iron.
The other main thing is to go practice, practice, practice, practice. Hit a bucket balls a couple times a week, take your time, don't rush but don't overthink it either.
Start doing some modified yoga, stretch your body, get more flexible, hold poses to exhaustion.
For the irons, get a bunch of those plastic wiffle golf balls, and hit em in the yard around obstacles, or take em to a park and find an out of the way spot and hit them for an hour or two a week.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 12:22 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I know people are going to say get fitted, but I wouldn't. You're still learning and your swing is going to change a lot in the next few years. If you get fitted for your swing now you are going to regret it, IMO.
You should look into getting some player improvement irons, they're basically like the all-around clubs. Easy to hit, accuracy is ok but not precise. Tough to shape the ball and spin it much but as a beginner that is probably a good thing.
You should look into getting some player improvement irons, they're basically like the all-around clubs. Easy to hit, accuracy is ok but not precise. Tough to shape the ball and spin it much but as a beginner that is probably a good thing.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 12:56 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
What, roundabout, do you shoot? I know some people who picked the game up after a decade and were still pretty good so I'm not sure how bad "bad" is.
Without getting too detailed. Stick with the basics. Driver, 3W, 5W, 3-P, two wedges, and putter. Don't get too caught up in everything. You can't hit the irons because they are the least forgiving club in your bag, and you haven't played in a decade. Anyone, no matter their skill level, can hit any type of club to a certain extent: too stiff and too weak, too nice and too cheap, etc.
Get the basics, get the right weighted and flexed shafts (easy to do at Watts or another local golf store), and practice putting ALOT. You'll be back in it in no time.
ETA: stay away from hybrids
Without getting too detailed. Stick with the basics. Driver, 3W, 5W, 3-P, two wedges, and putter. Don't get too caught up in everything. You can't hit the irons because they are the least forgiving club in your bag, and you haven't played in a decade. Anyone, no matter their skill level, can hit any type of club to a certain extent: too stiff and too weak, too nice and too cheap, etc.
Get the basics, get the right weighted and flexed shafts (easy to do at Watts or another local golf store), and practice putting ALOT. You'll be back in it in no time.
ETA: stay away from hybrids
This post was edited on 11/9/13 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 11/9/13 at 1:44 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Hybrids > Woods
Slow down your swing to get used to stiff clubs
Slow down your swing to get used to stiff clubs
Posted on 11/9/13 at 4:21 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I would opt for some Game improvent irons to begin with R-9 is a good driver
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