Cole
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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I fancy getting into golf had a bit of a session with the father in law hitting balls off the cliff at great yarmouth this week and really enjoyed it i have been wanting to get into it for a while and made my mind up this week taht im gonna give it a proper go only as a hobby mind but i have no idea where to start obviously a few lessons 1st but when it comes to clubs i have no idea where to even begin just wanting to know what would be the best stuff to buy as a beginner really doesnt have to be expensive just something that i can practice with down the range and eventually on the course itself
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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I just go the driving range every now and then and try and hit things on the range. The best is when the little buggy comes out to collect the balls and you try and hit it
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allza
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You want to get a set of irons with fairly big heads and quite a large cavity in the back. These will be easiest to hit for beginners. I would get a couple of lesson to teach you the basics but from then on its all about practice. Don't just hit balls anywhere on the range, make different targets to aim for. Also focus on getting good contact with the ball rather than hitting it as hard as possible. Great fun when you start to get good at it.
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will_doyle
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Registered: 25th Nov 08
Location: Exeter
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I do
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N16K
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Registered: 4th Oct 04
Location: Belfast, NI Drives: Corsa D SRi, Tuned Cooper S, B
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Lesson are a great idea for learning the basics. Beyond that it is up to you how you will progress. Any mates or family play or members of club?
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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quote: Originally posted by _Allan_
I just go the driving range every now and then and try and hit things on the range. The best is when the little buggy comes out to collect the balls and you try and hit it
Same here, play on a pitch and putt every now and again aswell, but im shit
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Cole
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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yeah have a few friends that play plus my father inlaw plays hence the reason why i want to get into it plus need something to take my mind off work and playing my xbox all the time
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jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
Location: Buckinghamshire
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Go get some lessons of the pro at youre local golfclub, even book 10 in advanced, that way giving you an incentive to get out more. Again, asking a pro would help with choosing a good set, can always test them out aswell, they can take a look at youre swing and recomend a few sets
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Ellis
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Registered: 11th Sep 07
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Definatly get a few lessons, equipment doesn't matter when you're starting out - just get the cheapest set to get you started.
Then it's a matter of fine tuning a swing for the rest of your life, I've been playing since I was 7 y/o.
Most frustrating game on earth - fact.
Even if you only hit one good shot in 18 holes, you'll keep going back.
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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I wouldn't book 10 lessons but most certainly get up to 5 to begin with. See how you feel, get on a course (Par 3) to begin with as you may just not enjoy it.
Pick up a full set from sports direct as i think they are great prices and half decent
http://www.sportsdirect.com/Products/Choose+Your+Sport/Golf/Golf+Club+Sets/Default.aspx
Just remember golf is a game that can be great one round and awful the next, so don't give up if you dont hit the ball every time. The front nine i was awful today, 3rd time i've played in over a year, but on the back nine was awesome was +4 and that included a triple bogey I've decided to get down to single figures by the end of next year and hopefully scratch by the end of next.
[Edited on 02-08-2009 by corsa_tomtom]
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AndyKent
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I have a set of clubs but I don't play.
Sometimes if I've had a shit day at work I'll go up the nearest non-members club with a driving range and hit through a bucket for the hell of it, but not very often. In fact I've not been up there for 9 months at least
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Ellis
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Down to scratch by the end of next? That would be some season, took me two years to from 19 to 7.
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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2 years 4 months to get down to scratch Tall order but i've been down to 8, just over 4 years ago. I don't see why i can't do it
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BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
Location: Stonehaven (Scotland)
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quote: Originally posted by AndyKent
I have a set of clubs but I don't play.
Me too.
Had a membership at my local golf course for two years and I played 9 holes once, and that was it...
That was an expensive game
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AndyKent
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I know loads of people who've done that
Having a chat at work the other day and between 10 of us we reckon we've got 7 sets of clubs and not one person has played more than 3 games in their life
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jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
Location: Buckinghamshire
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I know i say it alot, but buy youre clubs from the pro shop at the club you will join!
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Mad Moe
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Registered: 14th Jun 01
Location: Northumberland
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I've been playing a few years now and really enjoy. Like everyone has said it probably best just to buy a starter set for £200-£300 and book yourself 4-5 lessons with a Pro. That' s pretty much what I done and I'm now hovering between 16-18 handicap although I hoping the new Driver and Wedges may loose a couple of more shots off my round. Also as Jacko has said try and support your local Pro Shop!
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Leighton
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Registered: 21st Feb 01
Location: Liverpool
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I play golf, not the best at it but its a good laugh.
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StuartVRS
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Registered: 9th Feb 03
Location: Bromley Common, Greater London
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i used to play off 8 and at least 3 times a week. Stopped playing for a few years and now i cant hit a damn thing straight. Given up again.
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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I play, im ok but i dont have a hanycap or anyhting. Just go on public courses and driving range etc
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Leighton
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Registered: 21st Feb 01
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Same as what i do
Need to sort out a NWNW meet playing golf
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Adam_B
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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ive improved alot recently
ive taken about 10-15 shots off my game since last year
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