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Just Learning at 50
Posted on 3/30/24 at 8:29 am
Posted on 3/30/24 at 8:29 am
So at 50 years old I am just starting to learn how to play golf. I was gifted a partial set of clubs by a relative and have been practicing mainly in my yard. I have played some work events, but its quite frustrating.
Someone recommended that i go to a place like Golftec for a swing analysis, and a few lessons for the basics. My question is would you go to a place like that or find someone for lessons?
Someone recommended that i go to a place like Golftec for a swing analysis, and a few lessons for the basics. My question is would you go to a place like that or find someone for lessons?
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Posted on 3/30/24 at 9:09 am to ItsBernie
That’s awesome. I’d recommend finding a local pro who can give you lessons vs GolfTec. What area do you live in?
Posted on 3/30/24 at 9:24 am to ItsBernie
Start with a local pro.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 9:56 am to ItsBernie
GolfTec would be perfect for you, they teach a specific way which is geared towards new players.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 12:13 pm to Batman86
Just north of Baton Rouge.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 1:24 pm to ItsBernie
Chris Burkstaller at The Island would be a great fit.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 1:41 pm to ItsBernie
Rob Murphy at Copper Mill due to your location.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 1:58 pm to ItsBernie
I went to golftec because I just wanted the metrics from the basic analysis. I knew they were going to present a bunch of lesson packages to me and I have to say that I left wondering who pays for what they offer. While I appreciate their technology, I just can't imagine paying several thousand dollars for what they're offering. I think you're much better off finding a local pro, preferably at the course where you play regularly, and spending your money there.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 2:31 pm to coolpapaboze
That is petty much what I have heard.
I don't really have a "course or club", that I play at regularly and don't mind traveling for lessons.
Mainly right now I am just trying to get a better understanding of proper grip. The other is that I need a driver and people ask my swing speed and such and I have no idea about any of that.
I don't really have a "course or club", that I play at regularly and don't mind traveling for lessons.
Mainly right now I am just trying to get a better understanding of proper grip. The other is that I need a driver and people ask my swing speed and such and I have no idea about any of that.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 5:31 pm to ItsBernie
Lessons
Posted on 3/30/24 at 6:37 pm to ItsBernie
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Mainly right now I am just trying to get a better understanding of proper grip.
Read Ben Hogan’s “Five Lessons”
It will teach you the basics.
If reading isn’t your thing, I’d bet someone has summarized it into 10 minutes on YouTube by now.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 7:36 pm to prostyleoffensetime
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Read Ben Hogan’s “Five Lessons”
For ten bucks on amazon this is a must buy for learning how to swing. There are so many books on golf but this is the fist one you should read.
Like everyone else said I'd recommend lessons too.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 8:21 pm to prostyleoffensetime
Thank you.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 9:56 pm to ItsBernie
Take away is key.
Get to a mirror and have the club head cover your hands halfway back.
Practice this religiously.
Get to a mirror and have the club head cover your hands halfway back.
Practice this religiously.
Posted on 3/31/24 at 8:01 am to ItsBernie
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Someone recommended that i go to a place like Golftec for a swing analysis, and a few lessons for the basics. My question is would you go to a place like that or find someone for lessons?
Instructional youtube videos work fine.
Posted on 3/31/24 at 8:30 am to ItsBernie
I found Jack's book "Golf My Way" very helpful when I was younger. There was no movie about it until the 1980's. I found the movie on YouTube while looking for Ben Hogan's "5 Lessons." It is over 2 hours long, but if you have the time you may find it useful.
Golf My Way - YouTube Link
Golf My Way - YouTube Link
Posted on 4/1/24 at 8:02 am to LsuFan_1955
Thank you for the replies.
What makes a club more forgiving? What should I look for or at?
When I google it, there seems to be answers all over the place.
What makes a club more forgiving? What should I look for or at?
When I google it, there seems to be answers all over the place.
Posted on 4/1/24 at 8:43 am to ItsBernie
What
Perimeter weighting and the club materials.
Cavity back irons were always the rule for forgiveness, but now the hollow body irons are just as forgiving.
quote:
makes a club more forgiving? What should I look for or at?
Perimeter weighting and the club materials.
Cavity back irons were always the rule for forgiveness, but now the hollow body irons are just as forgiving.
Posted on 4/1/24 at 9:16 am to Bawpaw
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Rob Murphy at Copper Mill due to your location.
They gonna hit pvc tubes in the field?
Find a pro that will work with what feels natural to you. May have to try a few different pros before landing on one.
Posted on 4/1/24 at 9:46 am to TaderSalad
He has two simulators in the “pool house”
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