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re: If I play golf for the first time ever,

Posted on 7/19/24 at 11:38 am to
Posted by ReeseWee
Geismar, LA
Member since May 2019
513 posts
Posted on 7/19/24 at 11:38 am to
Tee up every shot except on the greens.
Also double is your friend, pick it up.
Have fun and don't get mad.
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
28428 posts
Posted on 7/19/24 at 12:43 pm to
Don't take more than 8 strokes. Pick the ball up after 8 if you're slowing down your group and a group is behind you.
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
28428 posts
Posted on 7/19/24 at 12:43 pm to
Don't take more than 8 strokes. Pick the ball up after 8 if you're slowing down your group and a group is behind you.

Don't hit multiple balls on a crowded course.
Posted by Brodeur
Member since Feb 2012
4670 posts
Posted on 7/19/24 at 2:07 pm to
Don’t drive the cart, try to ride with someone who knows how to navigate a golf course

Don’t stand directly behind someone’s ball while they are hitting their shot

Be still while others are playing their shots

Don’t step on others lines on the putting green
Posted by Harry Caray
Denial
Member since Aug 2009
19210 posts
Posted on 7/19/24 at 2:24 pm to
quote:

What are the most important etiquette and just how to conduct myself tips you can give me? I’m going to suck, but I don’t want to be annoying, also.

If you truly suck just leave the driver in the bag and find a club you can hit straight and consistently (I'd recommend a 5-iron), and tee off every hole with that. You'll prefer 120 yards down the fairway over 150 yards into someone's backyard all day.
Posted by Camp Randall
The Shadow of the Valley of Death
Member since Nov 2005
16413 posts
Posted on 7/19/24 at 2:58 pm to
Practice on the range before you attempt a round.

Play your first round at a beginners course like LSU or City.

Play quickly.
Posted by Bama Shadow
Member since Jan 2009
662 posts
Posted on 7/20/24 at 2:12 am to
Knowing what I know now I would reccomend a lesson first. Would shorten the learning curve immensely. The teacher would at least get you to making solid contact.
Posted by Jiggy Moondust
South Carolina
Member since Oct 2013
927 posts
Posted on 7/20/24 at 1:55 pm to
I played today. I’m pretty new, been playing a lot lately, can hit irons ok, driver is the ??s.. like the other guy said pick up and go on if somebodies waiting and you have been hacking the ball 10 feet.. holler fore if your about to hit somebody, have fun, it’s equally a fun and aggravating sport
Posted by farad
Member since Dec 2013
11510 posts
Posted on 7/20/24 at 2:32 pm to
quote:


Practice on the range before you attempt a round.

Play your first round at a beginners course like LSU or City.

Play quickly.


pretty simple, sound advise...don't be "that guy"...
Posted by roach3
Just moved to LA TOUR!!!
Member since Dec 2009
2823 posts
Posted on 7/20/24 at 4:42 pm to
Use common sense, let faster players through

And please don't play from the tips, choose a tee box that helps you. It will make the game more fun. When you get better back up your tee box.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Member since Feb 2006
12419 posts
Posted on 7/20/24 at 5:08 pm to
What others have suggested
Play ready golf
Posted by Lou
Modesto, CA
Member since Aug 2005
8434 posts
Posted on 7/20/24 at 11:16 pm to
Mind your shadow. Don't let your body or golf cart cast a shadow on another players line of sight when they are hitting. When the round is over, take off your hat, and shake each players hand in your group.
Posted by VernonPLSUfan
Leesville, La.
Member since Sep 2007
17043 posts
Posted on 7/21/24 at 8:28 am to
If you are playing with a group, pair up and play a scramble. You and your partner tee off and play the best drive between the two of you, rinse, repeat until you finish the hole. Probably won't use any of your shots but you will get the feel of golf and learn all of its nuances. Have fun, you can play this game for the rest of your life.
Posted by baybeefeetz
Member since Sep 2009
32312 posts
Posted on 7/21/24 at 2:29 pm to
This was good. Thank you. The picking up the ball is something I wouldn’t have known.
Posted by Zamperini2014
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2018
766 posts
Posted on 7/22/24 at 6:23 pm to
Play bad fast! And for gods sake take some lessons.
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