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Starting in golf..

  • 20-07-2009 3:24pm
    #1
    Oliver1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭


    So I have always had an interest in golf but in my last job I never really had time to play now that in my new job I have a bit more free time! Am looking for advice starting out on clubs and what way to go about playing and maybe in the long term local tournaments


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  • #2
    mag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭mag


    clubs are a matter of taste, do get fitted out by a professional though and they will be able to offer advice on the better starter sets (more forgiving, etc..).

    im not sure what your age is but for juniors starting its often thought that its best to start on & around the green and work back out towards the longer shots in time - spend a good amount of time on the short game to get an eye for the ball with shorter swings & build up to a fuller swing. of course its highly recommended to get a series of lessons so the fundamentals are explained and hopefully ingrained.


  • #3
    MiniGolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭MiniGolf


    mag wrote: »
    clubs are a matter of taste, do get fitted out by a professional though and they will be able to offer advice on the better starter sets (more forgiving, etc..).

    im not sure what your age is but for juniors starting its often thought that its best to start on & around the green and work back out towards the longer shots in time - spend a good amount of time on the short game to get an eye for the ball with shorter swings & build up to a fuller swing. of course its highly recommended to get a series of lessons so the fundamentals are explained and hopefully ingrained.

    Top advice about starting on the short game!!
    We all want to get a driver and let rip:eek::eek:
    I recently took the driver out of my bag because it was ruining my game. Have concentrated on my iron play and have noticed a great improvement.
    It would help to know your approximate age and location so maybe posters can point you in specific directions:D


  • #4
    Oliver1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭Oliver1985


    24 years olf location Howth


  • #5
    retiefgoosen!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭retiefgoosen!


    Beginner myself ;)
    Best tip I ever got was to focus on the basic fundamentals of a decent swing first, and to leave the rest for later:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ben-Hogans-Five-Lessons-Fundamentals/dp/0743295285/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248270807&sr=8-1

    Hope you enjoy :o


  • #6
    PeterJamesDoyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 120 ✭✭PeterJamesDoyle


    One of the best pieces of advice I ever heard was to watch your favourite pro on TV.
    Watch how they perform their swing (Els or Goosen) and try and get an image of that in your mind.
    When you practice, see their swing unfold in your mind. By programming your mind this way, your muscles can relax and allow to you carry out a nice smooth swing.


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