Golf Forums - New to golf

Luke here and new to golf, been practicing every week and having lessons. At the point now where I'm keen to start playing so if anyone is interested in a game, please let me know. I'm in Gosport, Hampshire and can travel. 

As you can appreciate I'll need patient players whilst I'll get to grips with the game! 

Any hints, tips or advice also would be welcome. Thanks, Luke.

 

I'd suggest asking a mate to come out with you (one that doesn't take the pee too much!) and have a potter around a cheap and cheerful course around Pompey - there seems to be a goodly number down there. DO NOT attempt to fill in a card for your first game, if anything like my first game it will frighten the life out of you!

Download the R&A app so you can learn the rules as you go, but again DO NOT stick rigidly until you have learnt the game a bit more.

And most importantly DO NOT take it too seriously to start with........... 

And above all enjoy your time outside! 

jb
 

Good advice from Mr. Barber, just go out and enjoy it, dont worry about the score.

Oh and leave the Driver at home, you dont need it right now, concentrate on hitting the fairways, and as I say to every new golfer.... if you can hit a ball 100 yards, you'll be on most greens in four!

:)

 

Welcome to TSG & a word of wisdom from
me :

1. Make it fun when you play BUT do learn the  Rules & Etiquette from the start as it will give you more confidence when playing with other golfers who may try to intimidate you in "pretending" they know the Rules, yes they may but the "wrong" ones, something I have come across in clubs and social games.
So, be aware Rules/Etiquette are important and it will give you an edge.

2. Do go out on your own, play with your best friends, then with other golfers once you are more confident .

3. Take regular lessons once you have found a Pro you like and with whom you believe your game will improve.
Practice what you have learnt & enjoy your time playing golf.

There are lots of friendly golfers on this website & lots of games to join.

Keep us informed of how you are progressing.

Kind regards

Brigitte
 

Spend time with short game, a good approach can take pressure off a putting game.  Good putting is one of the best ways to improve quickly.
Whilst a 300 yard drive may sound impressive, 150 yards on the fairway is better than 300 yards lost in the trees.

My first teaching pro sent me away to develop faults that he could work to improve.  Try and find a pro that can show you how to improve and not just teach you what he can do.

There is no shame in starting on pitch and putt or par 3 courses.  Move to longer courses when you can. 

Unsolicited hints and tips should be stored away and exercised on next visit to a driving/practice range.  Feel free to ask what is allowed in situations where you might be uncertain.

Most people are tolerant of new players, but may be less tolerant of slow players.  

An electric trolley is the best investment I made.  Makes golf more a test of skill than a test of endurance.  

Golf is a game best played in company, and designed to be infinitely simple but infinitely complex.  

No two games are the same, but do remember good shots, and focus on course management, playing within your limits... 

Feel free to post games and/or join games through the Social Golfer network.  

And most importantly HAVE FUN 
 

At this stage just try to make numbers irrelevant, concentrate on your striking and above all, don't beat yourself up after a poor hit, the next shot is more important than the last.

More than anything else, have fun, respect your partners and respect the game. You have many many years of enjoyment ahead of you, good luck 👍