Golf talk!

Ah, the love/hate game. I picked it up in 2000, played for about 3 years and stopped. I just started again a month or so ago and I'd like to stick with it this time. I really do enjoy it, but the trouble is, I suck. When I previously played, I was ok at everything and shot in the low 90s regularly. I've played 4 times since I picked it back up and my lowest round was a 108.

I am strongly considering lessons, as a) I don't want to get to set in any bad habits, and b) I don't know what I'm doing wrong when I do something wrong.

What about you guys, what do you shoot? Had lessons before? Favorite courses?

I stopped playing when I turned 19, and had to start paying Adult Fees (~$20) instead of the Junior Fees of $12 on public courses. I really enjoy playing, but unfortunately it's a game that's just too rich for me.

I was never really that good anyway. Usually high 90s, low 100s. My wood play was horrible, I'd drive with a 3 iron. I'd get decent distance though (190-210 yds), and usually outdrive my friends. My weakness was my shortgame (esp pitching) as I'd usually end up duffing quite a few shots.

I would get some lessons. A lot of people spend a lot on equipment but no money on lessons that would allow them to swing their clubs well. Don't have a lesson more than once a week. You'll need time in between lessons to practice yourself. I have my own golf forum at http://www.golfrewind.com if you're interested.

I just signed up for a golf class the other day. They gave me a set of counterfeited Callaway Big Bertha line, oh my third world country

Originally Posted by Bandwagonesque

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I stopped playing when I turned 19, and had to start paying Adult Fees (~$20) instead of the Junior Fees of $12 on public courses. I really enjoy playing, but unfortunately it's a game that's just too rich for me. I was never really that good anyway. Usually high 90s, low 100s. My wood play was horrible, I'd drive with a 3 iron. I'd get decent distance though (190-210 yds), and usually outdrive my friends. My weakness was my shortgame (esp pitching) as I'd usually end up duffing quite a few shots.
Funny, I didn't start playing until I was 19. I still play at least twice a month, usually with my Dad as it's our bonding time. I was an 11 handicap when I played regularly (I took golf class three semesters in a row in college ), now I hang around in the mid-80s. I really love it though, everything about it. The technical aspects of the swing and short game, the equipment, the meditative properties of a range session alone, the satisfaction of a perfect shot, the subtleties of course design, and the constant struggle. Man, I can't wait to play this weekend. I do recommend lessons every two weeks or so, at least to start with. Get the fundamentals down and the rest becomes a lot easier. And you don't have to spend a lot on equipment, but absolutely do get fit for the right clubs. There's no need to make the game any harder than it already is. I used to spend a lot of time over at www.bombsquadgolf.com, but I visit rarely now. It got to be exhausting keeping up with all the latest high-end equipment that I can't afford.

i met Greg Norman yesterday. That was kind of cool.

Originally Posted by Brian278

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I do recommend lessons every two weeks or so, at least to start with. Get the fundamentals down and the rest becomes a lot easier. And you don't have to spend a lot on equipment, but absolutely do get fit for the right clubs. There's no need to make the game any harder than it already is.
Yeah, that's the most important thing. Getting clubs fitted to your game. You can spend thousands of dollars on equipment that will do more harm than good.

Right now I'm playing with 7 year old Cobra irons, a $20 sand wedge, and old tech Taylor Made 1/3/7 woods. The only thing that isn't at least 7 years old in my bag are the golf balls.

Re: getting fitted, I'm guessing after a few lessons I can ask the pro what he thinks I should be looking for in a new(er) set of clubs, and then hit up Ebay. I am a lefty so it's tough.

I agree with Brian, I like a lot of the intricacies of the game- even if I don't know how to do half of them correctly. Mostly I just like being outside and I like trying to hit a shot I can be proud of.