StevieB
Established Member
I used to play golf quite alot. Should be no problem at all hiring clubs at a range, in fact I would suggest if they will not let you then find another range. Golf fits into the same category as Opera, classical music and fine art. There is an awful lot of snobishness about it by people that play against people who do not. Rules such as tailored shorts only and no t-shirts etc do not help.
Golf can have a slope almost as steep as woodwork, not just in lessons and equipment but also in playing fees (called green fees). In excess of £30 for 18 holes is fairly standard, don't even look at yearly membership unless you are playing 18 holes twice a week.
Best bit of advice I got was this: With a 7 iron and a putter you should be able to go round 18 holes in 18 over par. And its true - very few par 4 holes need more than 3 7 iron shots to reach the green, and you should aim to be able to finish any hole in 2 putts or less once on the green.
Another bit of advice - the bigger the club, the further in the wrong direction the ball will travel! I started with a set of irons and no drivers until I was able to get a handicap under 28 (18 holes in under 100 shots). Then I got a 1 iron for longer tee shots then went for woods/drivers after that.
My recommendation would be to hire/buy a 7 iron and a putter and get used to swinging on the range, then try and find a par 3 course (9 or 18 holes which are all par 3 holes). Once you are confident playing off grass go on to a 9 hole or 18 hole municiple course and have a few rounds. Decide what is holding you back (pulled tee shots, chipping, putting etc) then book a series of 6 lessons to address that. A Pro will also play a round with you and comment on your overall game if thats what you want. Once you got to that point jump down the slope and spend spend spend!
Steve.
Golf can have a slope almost as steep as woodwork, not just in lessons and equipment but also in playing fees (called green fees). In excess of £30 for 18 holes is fairly standard, don't even look at yearly membership unless you are playing 18 holes twice a week.
Best bit of advice I got was this: With a 7 iron and a putter you should be able to go round 18 holes in 18 over par. And its true - very few par 4 holes need more than 3 7 iron shots to reach the green, and you should aim to be able to finish any hole in 2 putts or less once on the green.
Another bit of advice - the bigger the club, the further in the wrong direction the ball will travel! I started with a set of irons and no drivers until I was able to get a handicap under 28 (18 holes in under 100 shots). Then I got a 1 iron for longer tee shots then went for woods/drivers after that.
My recommendation would be to hire/buy a 7 iron and a putter and get used to swinging on the range, then try and find a par 3 course (9 or 18 holes which are all par 3 holes). Once you are confident playing off grass go on to a 9 hole or 18 hole municiple course and have a few rounds. Decide what is holding you back (pulled tee shots, chipping, putting etc) then book a series of 6 lessons to address that. A Pro will also play a round with you and comment on your overall game if thats what you want. Once you got to that point jump down the slope and spend spend spend!
Steve.
