Golf Forums - Starting Out...

Hey all,

I first picked up a club just over a year ago, and I can easily and happily say that I am quickly becoming an addict (They say the first step to getting help is admitting it out loud!)

The challenge I have is feeding this addiction - I only have a couple of friends who play occasionally so having the chance to get out there and play with others is tricky.

I don't even know what my handicap really is as I have not been able to play enough proper rounds of 18. :(

So if there is anyone out there in a similar position (or with more experience who doesn't mind tracking my ball down in the rough) then drop me a message and we can hopefully arrange a game or few.

I am based in Stansted, Essex but happy to travel around.

Tom

 As you are a pro member you can just join any game you see posted. We were all strangers to each other once. 

There are a few groups playing on a regular basis in and around Essex. As speedy says jump onto posted games and join in the fun. Next match for example Monday 17th at woolston manor still has a spare place..and you can easily lose lots of balls on that course. We all remember starting out..

Tom

 Thank you gents 

Hello Tom, I'm in much the same boat, so happy to have a round at some point, although I am very new. Based in Brentwood so not to far away. David

Hi everyone,

I too, have no handicap yet, started in January had a few lessons and been on Hainault Lower course twice, mainly been practicing on the driving range.

I need to get on the course more regular but it needs to be within 10 miles of where I live as I am a night worker getting home about 5.30am so very awkward to travel any further at present.

Hope to see some of you soon.

Ray

Ray

Thanks all,

Hi John,

Oh, did not know that, I thought someone else had to do your scorecard to make it a valid one.

Ray

Hi all. I've been playing about a year now, started to improve the last couple months but not too much as I'm still 27 handicap. Would anyone like like to meet up for a game at some point? I'm from Chelmsford. Thanks Kenny

Hey Kenny, I’m over near Stansted but can travel, sounds like we are of a similar level, would be more than up for a game

Tom

Hi Tom. 

Hi Kenny,

I’ve dropped you a direct message to see if we can get something set up.

Tom

 Hi guys,

Hi Jay,

I occasionally go for a quick 9 or 18 after work in Stansted, but would love to do a few more.

If you set any games up on here then let me know, or drop me a message some time and let’s get something arranged.

Tom

I tried handing the scorecard in but the man at the desk at Hainault said you had to be a member before submitting scorecards, new rules came out this year.

Ray

Hi All, nice to see there are new golfers like me on here. Started playing 7 weeks ago and having lessons which has been such a benefit. Just need to put into practice. I have been playing with my son who introduced me to the game but can't always play, hence joining TSG. Would love to hear from other golfers in and around Essex.

Hi David,