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Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:20 am
by FatDaz
Anyone here play? I used to dabble when I was 15 but was never very good but I'm looking to get into it and hopefully play regularly.
I decided after Xmas I was due an upgrade so finally replaced my 17 year old no brand starter set with all new kit!
Haven't given them a proper test yet bar a trip to the driving range. I'm essentially a beginner and high handicap, though the pro who helped me buy kit said I have potential with a bit of work. I'll probably get a few lessons and see how I go.
So who here plays, what handicap and what equipment do you use / recommend. (I couldn't see an official golf thread?)
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:41 am
by Gandalf
I do (sort of) but I haven't been for ages, probably only played 2-3 times last year (women commitments got in the way!) I still only use an old set of Calloway's of my uncles. I'm not too bad with the driver and woods, but my iron work is nothing short of shocking!
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:46 am
by KK
I attempted it once. Rather like darts it's considerably harder than it looks. I think by the time I'd finished the golf course suddenly had 400 bunkers that weren't there when I started.
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:49 am
by abcd
I can never seem to get the ball in between the windmill.
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:10 pm
by FatDaz
[iup=3655081]Gandalf[/iup] wrote:I do (sort of) but I haven't been for ages, probably only played 2-3 times last year (women commitments got in the way!) I still only use an old set of Calloway's of my uncles. I'm not too bad with the driver and woods, but my iron work is nothing short of shocking!
I'm the opposite, my irons are pretty reliable but I struggle with woods. Putting is where I fall apart though!
Went ball shopping earlier, had no idea how many variations of ball there are or how expensive! (Especially as I'll no doubt lose a load!)
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:23 pm
by Tomous
Putting is where I fall apart too, although I only play mini golf.
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:24 pm
by Kezzer
[iup=3655085]abcd[/iup] wrote:I can never seem to get the ball in between the windmill.
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:10 pm
by Gandalf
[iup=3655101]FatDaz[/iup] wrote:[iup=3655081]Gandalf[/iup] wrote:I do (sort of) but I haven't been for ages, probably only played 2-3 times last year (women commitments got in the way!) I still only use an old set of Calloway's of my uncles. I'm not too bad with the driver and woods, but my iron work is nothing short of shocking!
I'm the opposite, my irons are pretty reliable but I struggle with woods. Putting is where I fall apart though!
Went ball shopping earlier, had no idea how many variations of ball there are or how expensive! (Especially as I'll no doubt lose a load!)
You're better off getting a bag of lake balls for the level that you're on at the moment (you actually get a few surprises in them too, a few Calloway's, Titleist's, PING's) so if you do lose them, it's no biggie!
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:11 pm
by Moggy
[iup=3655101]FatDaz[/iup] wrote:I struggle with woods.
There are websites out there that can help you with that.
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:46 pm
by Qikz
I used to play with my Dad and maybe now i'm moving in with him I'll start to play again. When I first started I couldn't hit the ball any considerable distance without having it on a Tee and even then I couldn't hit it very far. The last time I played I could actually hit the ball a decent distance off the ground and that was when I was 16 so I'm hoping if I play again I'll be able to put a bit more strength into my swing and hit it a bit further than before.
I actually really enjoy playing golf, not a big fan of watching it though.
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:56 pm
by Corazon de Leon
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:02 pm
by Qikz
[iup=3655256]Corazon de Leon[/iup] wrote:Me, on the golf course:
"Nice pants dude" - American 2015
Re: Golf
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:44 pm
by Ironhide
My brother is obsessed with golf, both playing and watching it, he's even got several pairs of hideous golfing trousers.
