Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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All my mates have started playing, been today for first time and i'm rubbish, I hit 1 good shot in every 5! Think I might go for lessons or something as it is frustrating as anything.
Anyone else play? any tips? I've been watching a few vids on the net going to go down to the driving range and get a bit of practice in I think.
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will_doyle
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Registered: 25th Nov 08
Location: Exeter
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yeah I play
Handicap is 18
Its not an easy game.
I suggest that you go and get some 1on1 lessons with a pro at yr local club.
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will_doyle
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Registered: 25th Nov 08
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Practice makes Permanent
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Tom G
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Registered: 4th Aug 08
Location: Cheshire
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I hit the local drivingg range every week with a mate, but never really go on course's as i will fail as hard as will_doyle does in his daily goings....... 
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom_Glover
I hit the local drivingg range every week with a mate, but never really go on course's as i will fail as hard as will_doyle does in his daily goings.......
This was a 9 hole jobby, most holes 300yards a few 180ish ones. I went around in 72. Most of my shots were across the floor 30-40 yards away. Not bad at putting though and did a few nice chips.
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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Ive been 3 or 4 times, I hated it at first, its a laugh if your with people who dont take it too seriously
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Tom G
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Registered: 4th Aug 08
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Ive been 3 or 4 times, I hated it at first, its a laugh if your with people who dont take it too seriously
Yeah i jus go for something to do really, I wouldn't want to go on a course also with people queing to play behind would put me off etc...
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
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I imagine it is better when you can actually hit a ball straight, I was getting pissed off to be honest, 9 holes is just right 18 ii'd have been bored as.
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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alot of the bollocks people chat about golf actually helps though
dont try to hit the ball try to swing through it ect
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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and GOLF stands for Gentlmen Only Ladies Forbidden
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
Location: Scotland
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i have been playing since i was 13 or 14
gave up for a few years when cars drink women and college appeared
started playing again 3 or 4 years ago.
last year was interupted with a pregnant gf and bnirth of our daughter but trying to play at least once a week this year
heading to spain for a week in early september aswell 
practise makes perfect, get some lessons before you pick up bad habits
I reckon to get consistency which it is all about you need to play minimum once a week better to be 2 or 3 times
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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when you relax and dont try and murder every shot you will play far better
golf is a game you have to think about to get good, not just whack it as hard as you can every hole
hitting it 100 yards down the middle is far better than 200 yards into the rough
i have started trying to think more about position for next shot etc, best shot into the green as i was very much hit it as far as i can
im down to 15 handicap just now i think but hope to be down to single figures by the end of the season if i can keep the practice going
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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nice easy swing
feet level with the ball directly in between the line of your feet
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Carl
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I'm quite good at that, I don't try and hit it hard as I can, I take it steady but think I need coaching on the actual swing and positioning type stuff as i'm so inconsistant there will be quite a few fundamental things i'll be doing wrong.
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BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
Location: Stonehaven (Scotland)
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I've got a set of clubs, but i'm rubbish at playing.
I still enjoy it, even though i'm shit.
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allza
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Registered: 14th Jun 04
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I used to play a lot when I was younger. Got handicap down to 7 when I was about 15. Then cars booze and work got in the way I guess! Still play occasionally but to get good you have to play all the time. Still can hit it far but not a consistant strike with my irons. Feels good though then you start making perfect contact and getting backspin in your shots  . Most Important things are stance and grip. I always thought pulling the club away as smoothly as possible helps too. Also lay a club down when practicing to help with alignment.
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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I play, although after I left junior pennant I haven't played as much...
Handicap is currently 9
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Mad Moe
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Registered: 14th Jun 01
Location: Northumberland
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Been playing about 3-4 years now and I've steadily progressed down to a handicap of 18 but I think I've hit my peak as my handicap has budged for the last year or so, hoping the new clubs will change that though!
As said it not a easy game to begin with and the best advice I could give is to get your own clubs, go and have lessons with a Pro and make sure you pratice what you're taught whether it be on the course or at the driving range. Also worth buying Golf magazines as some of the guides the they run have some really useful tips!
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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I go to the driving range, and the pitch and putt, i'm not good enough for the real course 
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FlaFFy_91
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Registered: 30th Sep 08
Location: Formby, Merseyside
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My dad was the pro at romley golf club and then at formby golf club
Now he refferees for the pga
I used to play golf quite a bit wim and my brother but it bores the crap outa me now
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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As folk have said, don't try to knock the skin off the ball. Just give a smooth steady swing! But you could head along to your local driving range, they normally have a pro along (the one local to me has a tutor at least twice a week) and you can book an hour with him, just getting advice on how to hit certain shots with certain clubs! Once you get the hang of it it's great fun!
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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Used to play loads when i was younger, i used to like it as i just thought of it as a walk in the countryside but hitting a little ball every so often. Keep meaning to get back into it but never seem to have time.
CS Golf meet anyone?
[Edited on 05-05-2009 by Adam_B]
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Tommy L
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If you are serious about playing and not just for a laugh with mates then i would get a few hours of lessons from a professional.
He will be able to alter your swing, grip, stance etc to suit you better and get you feeling more comfortable, and you will see improvements. Not only with distance but accuracy and consistency which is what you need.
The main bit of advice i can give is keep your head down. This was my biggest problem and once i sorted this out my handicap came down loads.
Ive been meaning to get back into golf properly for ages and haven't played properly/regulary for just over 2 years I think it was cos my handicap wasn't getting cut for a while and it stayed at 8 and kind of lost interest. But one of my mates has started playing now so hopefully i;ll start playing again
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Neo
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Registered: 20th Feb 07
Location: Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
CS Golf meet anyone?
IIRC a small group used to attend top golf driving range every now and again
I go down the driving range 3 or 4 times a month when i'm stressed for a few hours. Works wonders
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corsa - gus
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
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I love a swing with the golf sticks, never can play enough golf tbh! I've bought new everything this year, and its possibly the worst move I have ever made, I can't hit anywhere near as big anymore which is making me try and murder everything. Got myself booked in for a few lessons with my mate as hes a pro, so hopefully get it sorted and get my handicap back into a decent figure.
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