my wife has been golfing 3 years and I started her with clubs she got to touch at her first lesson from a pro --- she is shooting in the 90s and we really have a great time on the course
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This. I had a built-in instructor with my dad, so I didn't have to worry about that too much growing up. That said, I do have a nasty slice that pops up every now and then, and I've been trying to fix it for years. I've made quite a bit of progress on my own, but I've also got enough background to toy with my swing by myself. It'd be really tough if you don't have a feel for your swing to start with.
Agree with what's been said above.
Also, look for cheap greens fees. That way, your round might not be that great but at least it didn't set you back a pile of money.
In Ames, Veenker has 2 for $20 (9 holes) or 2 for $30 (18 holes) for ISU students (if you are one) on Mondays and Thursdays. I will definitely be taking advantage of that.
Also, look for cheap greens fees. That way, your round might not be that great but at least it didn't set you back a pile of money.
In Ames, Veenker has 2 for $20 (9 holes) or 2 for $30 (18 holes) for ISU students (if you are one) on Mondays and Thursdays. I will definitely be taking advantage of that.
Golf is by far the most frustrating sport I've ever played, but that's probably because I'm awful. I don't know why I even golf but I still do. Maybe u shouldn't pick it up? lol. U will most likely hate it right away but will learn to love it
Thanks for all the advice. It is something I am considering for this summer after school is out. Anything I should look for in clubs, or just find a cheap set and go from there?
Get a cheap set and go from there. There's no sense in blowing a lot of money on nice clubs until you figure out how to just hit the ball.
First: Number one mistake at a driving range is using your driver its only one club that gets used work on your other clubs first.
Second: For lessons date a girl that is a good golfer have them teach you (that's what I did)
Third: Go to Ebay and get a set of clubs. You can find pretty good clubs for cheap.
Second: For lessons date a girl that is a good golfer have them teach you (that's what I did)
Third: Go to Ebay and get a set of clubs. You can find pretty good clubs for cheap.
Cheap game improvement clubs to start with.
I would recommend Ping G15 irons, not too expensive and are good irons to play with until you are a lower handicap (which could be awhile, depends on how easily the game comes to you).
As far as a driver, a Taylormade R7 can be set to compensate for your swing and can be found really cheap now that they are a few models old.
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Gold clubs are HEAVY. You'd end up spending $100 for shipping. Craigs List would be far better.
Buy expensive equipment and joint DCC. Then take the first swing of your life. If you don't like it, you're only out $10's of thousands of dollars.
You don't need lessons. Golf is really easy. Just hit the ball far and straight toward the green. And when you're on the green, just whack it toward the hole.
While golf is probably the hardest sport to get good at, it's also the most rewarding even if you're just decent. You could be playing the worst round of your life, hit a great shot on 18 that makes you coming back for more. I'm an 18 handicap but I love playing the game more than any other.
I'm kind of surprised at how many are suggesting you go out and buy clubs first.
I'd say find a friend or 2 that golfs and head out with him (or her) and use their clubs the first time on the range. Agree with going to a range first as well. Start with 9 or 8 iron and work your way up to the wood eventually.
I'd say find a friend or 2 that golfs and head out with him (or her) and use their clubs the first time on the range. Agree with going to a range first as well. Start with 9 or 8 iron and work your way up to the wood eventually.
Is 3 sessions at 45 mins each for $90 total a good deal for golf lessons? And will that be enough time to fix some bad habits??
It's very good, especially if the person is a licensed professional.
It'll be enough to assess what your bad habits are and to do some work on fixing them. Probably would be worth it to do some range time after each lesson to continue to work on things that your instructor wants to fix so that you can continue to build that new muscle memory and re-define your swing.
