Golf

[skeggysteve]

Can't remember it being discussed on here before so I thought I'd comment.

When I met Mrs Skeggy she played golf (off 4 ) and convinced me to have a go.

I did and liked it. Played badly but still enjoyed the couple of shot I got/hit right in a round.

Then we didn't play for years, kids/work/etc. got in the way.

But oldest Son has got into it - lessons in 6th form at school - and we have started to play again.

I still like it, and still play badly

But this evening I went with my, now 19yo son, and had 9 holes.

It was great, he plays very, very well, but he was talking to me like a mate and helping me with my game.

I've decided I'm going to play a lot more.

So come on give us your golf stories/tips/etc.

Steve

[skeggysteve]

kylemrushall said:

learn the grip, setup, posture etc. 80% of the faults in your swing can be traced to a poor setup!! Until you do this you will never reach your full potential.

The first thing Mrs Skeggy did was to take me to a lesson with a Pro. Very worth while.

But...

Not long after I started playing I was on the tee and Mrs Skeggy was telling me what to do.

There was a guy watching me tee off and heard what she was saying.

I hit a near perfect shot, his response to Mrs Skeggy - do you give lessons

Playing yesterday I noticed that whilst I didn't hit the ball a long way I was reasonably straight but some other players hit their balls a long way but not in the right direction.

Now I've just got to have the confidence to believe in myself to hit the ball further.

As has been said - one good shot is worth it..

[skeggysteve]

Many thanks for all the advice.

To answer a few points:

Kylemrushall: I know what you are saying. Mrs S is still very good but as you said is not a 'teacher' but she can look at my swing and tell me what to do, but, unlike a pro lesson, she 'can' get annoyed when she thinks I'm not doing what she tells me

Tycho: If I don't try then I nearly alway hit a good shot, trouble is I get carried away and try to hard
Of course when I try to hard I screw the shot up
I've always been good at putting, don't know why or how I do it, I just get it right. Getting to the green is my problem.

Riwiho: Yes I agree, practice is the secret.

So a couple of questions:

How do I keep my swing consistent?

Why does the ball go to the right when I hit a good tee shot?

Thanks to all,

Steve