Advice ...

gmill880

bandyt09

When I was playing I started by just going to the driving range; I always found someone there worse than me so it helped a little with the confidence. I then found an "executive course" I think is what they called it; it is a 9 hole par 3 course. Basically all you swing is 9 irons, wedges and your putter and it typically isn't busy so you don't have to play too fast. The other thing I would do is go to the course earlier in the morning 7:00 to 8:00 ish and just play the back 9. Since most tee times start at 6:00, you had no rush and no one behind you that you were delaying so it was always less pressure on the "big" course. Hope this helps.

YankeeMan

skweekz

It may sound cliche, but it's actually true that when I have a few beers on the course, I play much better. I dunno if it makes me more relaxed or what. That being said, learn the basics with some lessons and time at the range first.

YankeeMan

skweekz

fla-gypsy

Some advice from a guy who plays about once a year, don't take this game to serious or it will drive you crazy. Do it to have fun and for no other reason.

ellinas

you have a pm.

DSWarmack

I don’t get the chance to play nearly as often as I'd like. I've been playing since I was tall enough to swing the custom cut clubs Dad bought me when I was 5. Suggestion number one is to get a cigar clip that will attach to the rail of the cart. Suggestion number two is don’t waste a GOOD cigar on a bad game of golf, they tend to taste bitterer than ever before. And suggestion number three is to bite the bullet and go with your friends. If they say they are willing to help, let them. Go to the driving range a few times first, but golfing with friends is like being a member of... let’s say a good cigar forum. If they are good friends they will help you out in any way possible. If they give you pointers take them for what they are worth. I have taken many a friend to the golf course and suffered through their first few rounds; it makes your friend feel better about their game and lets you get on the course.

Goldy

gmill880

All good advice guys , thanks for taking the time I appreciate it .

docedwards

Golf. I may give it a try. Buy some clubs, take out my bottle of Maker's Mark, and some cigars. Put cllubs in closet, take other items to the deck and enjoy.

The Sniper

The Sniper

bigharpoon

Redtailhawkoz

YankeeMan

gmill880

Thanks for the in-put guys ... much appreciated .

PuroFreak

I don't know how I missed this thread until now, but I got the best advice for ya Gene! Come to Texas and I can teach you the basics so I have an excuse to get out and actually play! Haaa I haven't played in over 6 months!

gmill880

The Sniper

skweekz

xmacro

DSWarmack

The Sniper

Dustin1981

My advice is to play using Winter Rules and get good with the most important club you have, the foot wedge, it can get you out of any rough and out from behind any tree. Not really, get a lesson or two. The longer you play without correcting your bad habits the longer it will take to fix them. I played for years without lessons and it took a long time to fix my swing, not that its all that good now but its better.

skweekz

DSWarmack

skweekz

rossdavey2

gmill880