Im considering playing golf

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Probably one of the most difficult sports you can get into, weirdly. Particularly the older you are.

I've never been good at it personally.
 
Evil game. It'll take over your life. You'll spend hours reading up on techniques, watching videos, despairing at every shank and then, just as you're about to pack it all in, you'll hit the sweetest shot ever and it'll all be alright.
The only thing id add is that if you are taller than the average bloke, 6ft 4+ then the 2nd set of clubs might be best to get them fitted. Most of the big golf shops can do analysis. Gave me a noticeable improvement.
 
DuuuncanHadaPigeon said:
It really is a love/hate sport.

You can play two wonderful shots and be on the green for a birdie putt and walk away with a triple bogey.

As someone once said, golf just ruins a good walk.

I personally love it and although can be very frustrating at times, it's a great sport really. Just you against the course
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I turned 3 birdie putts into bogeys today.


THREE!


Equally my favourite and most hated sport I participate in, wouldn't change it.
 
Tommy. said:
Suddenly my dog dirt putting today doesn't seem so important...
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Its a brutal sport in that way. But the pros know that, so its a collective shrug of the shoulders. Most have made more than enough cash anyrate. Like Colin Montgomery plays probably 3 or 4 tournaments on the Senior Tour a season, the big ones. Wins circa £300000 still.

My mate was leading a tournament in Dubai, years ago, on the PGA tour. Blew the lead, and Peter Alliss interviewed him after his final hole.

"What happened on the final hole Andrew?"

"I came second Peter".
 
roydo said:
Its a brutal sport in that way. But the pros know that, so its a collective shrug of the shoulders. Most have made more than enough cash anyrate. Like Colin Montgomery plays probably 3 or 4 tournaments on the Senior Tour a season, the big ones. Wins circa £300000 still.

My mate was leading a tournament in Dubai, years ago, on the PGA tour. Blew the lead, and Peter Alliss interviewed him after his final hole.

"What happened on the final hole Andrew?"

"I came second Peter".
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Fair play to your mate there, I'd have Happy Gilmore'd my putter into the nearest water hazard.

Clearly he's still playing at a level us plebians could only aspire to reach.
I've been playing since my early teens, I have good rounds and stinkers with zero consistency to how they order themselves. That's golf though isn't it, it takes a particular personality to push themselves through so much frustration in the search of those great rounds.

Honestly though, OP, you'll experience the absolute ups and downs in a couple of hours which no sport can match. You can save a poor drive and likewise ruin a good one, it's a game of milestones for learners, first par, first birdie, breaking 100/90/80.

Concentrate on your short game once you start hitting consistently, it's where you make and break your round.
 
Tommy. said:
Fair play to your mate there, I'd have Happy Gilmore'd my putter into the nearest water hazard.

Clearly he's still playing at a level us plebians could only aspire to reach.s
I've been playing since my early teens, I have good rounds and stinkers with zero consistency to how they order themselves. That's golf though isn't it, it takes a particular personality to push themselves through so much frustration in the search of those great rounds.

Honestly though, OP, you'll experience the absolute ups and downs in a couple of hours which no sport can match. You can save a poor drive and likewise ruin a good one, it's a game of milestones for learners, first par, first birdie, breaking 100/90/80.

Concentrate on your short game once you start hitting consistently, it's where you make and break your round.
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I got into it years ago, Sherbs (my mate) gave me a few lessons, wow. The difference. Then grown up life arrived.

As for his standard, he cant buy a putt. But his club have 2 other Pros. On the wall each have a list of their qualifications.

His simply says "Winner of 2 European Open championships" (Not THE Open mind). Spanish and Madeira iirc.
 
roydo said:
I got into it years ago, Sherbs (my mate) gave me a few lessons, wow. The difference. Then grown up life arrived.

As for his standard, he cant buy a putt. But his club have 2 other Pros. On the wall each have a list of their qualifications.

His simply says "Winner of 2 European Open championships" (Not THE Open mind). Spanish and Madeira iirc.
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Well, it's catchier than mine which says "Winner of turning 3 birdie putts into bogeys in the space of an hour whilst also winning the clubhouse award for looks most like a tomato on the 19th".
 
johnjoeefc said:
Just wanted some advice if possible. I played a few times at Bootle when I was a teenager but now I'm getting older I've got a taste to get back involved.

Would appreciate some people with experience giving some advice on what clubs I should choose, and how to go about learning in the best and most progressive way.

I've seen some Callaway edge clubs on Costco for around £450 but they are sold out unfortunately. Any pros and cons on taking up the sport welcome as well
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Wear 2 pairs of trousers … incase you get a hole in one
 
Played Carden Park recently and Upton the following day, suffice to say I am dreading having another game lol Too much like hard work if you are garbage at it like melollollol
 
Tommy. said:
Fair play to your mate there, I'd have Happy Gilmore'd my putter into the nearest water hazard.

Clearly he's still playing at a level us plebians could only aspire to reach.
I've been playing since my early teens, I have good rounds and stinkers with zero consistency to how they order themselves. That's golf though isn't it, it takes a particular personality to push themselves through so much frustration in the search of those great rounds.

Honestly though, OP, you'll experience the absolute ups and downs in a couple of hours which no sport can match. You can save a poor drive and likewise ruin a good one, it's a game of milestones for learners, first par, first birdie, breaking 100/90/80.

Concentrate on your short game once you start hitting consistently, it's where you make and break your round.
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Thanks for the advice. I think taking what everyone has said on board the best thing to do is to have some lessons to start off and get my technique as good as I can. Then I'll ask the pros for advice on equipment and go from there.

I'm quite mathematically minded so working out percentages and numbers will be something I enjoy doing while playing. Looking forward to it
 
johnjoeefc said:
Thanks for the advice. I think taking what everyone has said on board the best thing to do is to have some lessons to start off and get my technique as good as I can. Then I'll ask the pros for advice on equipment and go from there.

I'm quite mathematically minded so working out percentages and numbers will be something I enjoy doing while playing. Looking forward to it
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Certainly won't hurt mate, a fundamental part of your game is knowing your yardages from different lies with the loft angles of your clubs.
I hardly beautiful mind it, more run on instinct, but if you're that way inclined then that can only benefit you.

Let us know how you get on.
 
Admit it, this is this the real reason you're considering playing golf.

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