| Title: | Welcome to the Golf Notes Conference! |
| Notice: | FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61. |
| Moderator: | FUNYET::ANDERSON |
| Created: | Tue Feb 15 1994 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2129 |
| Total number of notes: | 21499 |
I'm very new to the game of golf but got the bug real fast.
It's a LOT more challenging then it looks and a lot of fun.
I've gone out about 8 times this in the past 10 weeks (first year
playing) and have improved a lot. I am at the point that I can
get on the green in 1 or 2 shots a lot of the time (150 - 300 yards).
Much better than the 5 shots it took me when I started.
Anyway, is there any real basic pointers that you can give me or
is there a special note in this file for that? I know I should
probably get a lesson or two but I'm out there just for fun and
any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
I would also like to know what womens golf clubs that you think
are best in the $150 - $300. range (would like to find a nice set
on sale for about $150). Just starting out so I don't want to go
for the top of the line yet. Just a nice set for a starter like
me, maybe with a nice big sweet spot (yes, I'm catching on to a
little bit of the lingo).
Thanks, Pam
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| 416.1 | And ..... | BAGELS::MATSIS | Thu Oct 06 1988 16:07 | 6 | |
Oh yea, forgot to mention that my drive is pretty good, need a lot
of work on chips and putting. I have a habit of trying to chip
up onto the green and hit it just hard enough to get it over the
other side instead of by the flag where it belongs.
Pam
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| 416.2 | Some thoughts | EUCLID::WARFIELD | Gone Golfing | Thu Oct 06 1988 22:52 | 28 |
I would like to recommend lessons I think for a beginner they start to build good habits and a better understanding of what causes good & bad shots. Don't get frustrated about the problems you have chipping around the green. The short game as it is called is probably one of the most difficult to master. This is mainly due to the fact that you have to take less than a complete swing. In addition there are some many different sorts of shots that you can play. It takes a long time to determine which shot is right for each situation and learn to execute it properly. (Even after you have figured that out you will still hit a few over the green instead of close to the flag!) I started playing with a couple of other friends my age. A couple of rules that we adopted will help. 1) No matter how badly you are playing on a hole you couldn't take more than a 10. (Keeps the total score looking reasonable). 2) Miss em fast! (That is if for some strange reason you are playing a hole and no matter how you swing at the ball you can only seem to advance it 10-20 yards, don't stand over the next shot and take a long time setting up & trying to figure out what you are doing wrong (because you will still only advance the ball 10 yds.)). Just relax and make a nice smooth swing at the ball. It will probably go better that way. 3) Finally since you are learning you will probably be playing a slower. If you are delaying the group behind you let them play through. It will make them happy because they won't be waiting around. You will be more relaxed because you won't feel pressured by the group behind you. It's a great game. Have fun. Larry | |||||
| 416.3 | Blackboard Help | IAMOK::OCONNOR | Fri Oct 07 1988 13:05 | 3 | |
Pam, if you are interested in a "blackboard" lesson let me know.
I am planning one in the near future at VRO for two other beginers
here. Contact me at DISSRV::OCONNOR or on the DTN 273-5387.
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| 416.4 | GOLF CAN BE CHEAP & FUN | OURVAX::GLASS | Tue Oct 11 1988 12:49 | 13 | |
Pam,
There are alot of great "CLONES" for clubs just as we are seeing
in the PC space. This approach allows you to pick up very good starting
clubs at bargin prices.
The Austin,Texas or Louisville clone makers are listed in NOTE 69,
so get the phone numbers to order there material. You will be most
happy!
Have fun starting what is a life-long game. My youngest daughter
is into nearly 20 years of golf and my 12 year-old Grandson started
this Summer, so I know what fun this golf can lead to.
Tom
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