Golf - Advice for a beginner

[SHAMZ84]

Go to a few pitch an put places...they generally hire out the club's if you don't want to go get set.

If you wanted a nice cheap and cheerful set My first set of clubs where some Dunlop's from sports direct...and they were decent. Lasted for a few years until I wanted to upgrade them.

[Simon Bolivar]

Mark Twain said it: "golf is a good walk spoiled” 👍👍👍

I stand corrected it wasn't Wilde but it appears it might not have been Twain either.
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/0...olf-good-walk/

[Niela]

Thanks a lot for the advice guys, it is greatly appreciated.

It seems lessons are the way to go so I don't pick up any bad habits early on.

Do I require all the irons to start with and a driver, or can you get by with certain ones to start with?

Lessons are the way to go. The golf swing is one of the most complex movements in sports and a pro will help you hit the ball right faster.

Spend more time on the range than on the course, especially in the beginning.

Despite the rumours, hitting the longer clubs well is the most important. Short game is also good to have, but most relevant for a low score is to hit the long shots.

That being said, practising your short game should also be part of your routine on the range (and don't forget putting).

Most of all, learn how to laugh about your bad shots. There's plenty of them going around and always will. If you can get over them with a smile rather than getting upset, you will play better and enjoy the game a lot more.

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[mrnutt]

As others have said, get lessons early on - Ive played since I was junior and had breaks on and off over the years, been back playing for a few years now and wished i'd had more lessons before now.
Hire clubs initially if you can to see if you really get on with it then move to some cheap second hand clubs or a package set or package half set.

get to the range and play 9 holes once you've found a swing as this is a big learning curve.

once youve found out you like it all and are playing mor, certainly get some custom fitted clubs.

and the main thing is to just enjoy it and not take it too seriously!

[Moley]

Get a cheap package set like Wilson/macgregor or Lynx for under 300 and good quality and learn the single plain swing on youtube. I've had fitted clubs in the past and unless your hitting consistent enough I never fealt the benefit, especially as most drivers alone are 250 plus

[Ditchboy81]

I’ve played for years and my progress has been stunted through my own impatience. Changing from one coach to another trying to find the perfect fix. It doesn’t work. Find a coach you like, stick with that person. When you practice, practice slow. Don’t try and do something at full speed. The fastest way to learn something is to do it slowly (same theory when you’re learning guitar). I’ve finally got my head around this after 10 years and I’m (slowly) seeing some improvements. Learn to chip and putt. It will save you lots of shots in the long run. I tend to mix it up. Two full swing lessons then a putting lesson. Two full swing lesson then short game. Two full game lessons then bunker play. Don’t ask me what I have spent on lessons over the years. Or clubs for that matter. I’ve just ordered another new one this week. Final thing. If you can go and get measured up (especially if you are small or tall). Enjoy, it’s the best sport ever invented.

[Max A]

I’ve played for years and my progress has been stunted through my own impatience. Changing from one coach to another trying to find the perfect fix. It doesn’t work. Find a coach you like, stick with that person. When you practice, practice slow. Don’t try and do something at full speed. The fastest way to learn something is to do it slowly (same theory when you’re learning guitar). I’ve finally got my head around this after 10 years and I’m (slowly) seeing some improvements. Learn to chip and putt. It will save you lots of shots in the long run. I tend to mix it up. Two full swing lessons then a putting lesson. Two full swing lesson then short game. Two full game lessons then bunker play. Don’t ask me what I have spent on lessons over the years. Or clubs for that matter. I’ve just ordered another new one this week. Final thing. If you can go and get measured up (especially if you are small or tall). Enjoy, it’s the best sport ever invented.

I still can't walk... So I'm patiently waiting to get back to walking first. Looks like I'll start in 2022 now 😅

[Ditchboy81]

I still can't walk... So I'm patiently waiting to get back to walking first. Looks like I'll start in 2022 now 😅

Perfect time to learn how to chip and putt! Can you put any weight on your legs at all?

[Stratos]

Getting some lessons and pro advice seems like the way to go👍🏻


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[franco]

Ive taken it back up after 30 years. Borrowed a mates spare set while I worked out if I could stand the frustration.

Seems I can! Others have covered the clubs, but getting fitted helps so that limits second hand. American Golf are great at upselling, so be clear on your budget if going for new!!

I'd also recommend the Play more golf membership scheme....far cheaper way of getting on a decent local course

https://www.playmore.golf/

[ha_banos]

I still can't walk... So I'm patiently waiting to get back to walking first. Looks like I'll start in 2022 now 😅

Jeez I've had a friend recently rupture his achillies, hes almost out of his cast. What did you do different again!? Stick to relaxing and smoking cigars. Much safer

[Max A]

Jeez I've had a friend recently rupture his achillies, hes almost out of his cast. What did you do different again!? Stick to relaxing and smoking cigars. Much safer

Football

Yeah, typically out of a cast within 6 weeks on average. I was out of mine in about 9. The NHS made a bunch of big mistakes, so I went to see a top physio. He did an ultrasound and was massively concerned as he hadn't seen a tear that bad. I went to a specialist as recommended by the physio and he said I'd bounce back but this would be a much longer recovery than usual. I soldiered on with my physio and somewhere around the 7 month mark progress slowed and I was told to have another check up with one of the specialists as I couldn't push off from my big toe properly. Him and his team scanned it and got me walking about to have a good look at it. They said the calf had significany atrophy and I needed to try Blood Flow Restriction training to increase muscle gain and strength (this is actually great!). Somewhere earlier on in the achilles Rupture saga my big toenail decided to die and was very slowly growing off, which I wasn't too bothered by then... During my weeks of BFR training I started to get a pain in my toe... The sharp end of the nail became embedded in the side of my toe and became infected... Walking in trainers was very painful. I had a procedure to remove most of the nail and I hoped this would solve the issue as I'd missed around 2/3 weeks physio at this point. Sadly four weeks later or so and 3 courses of different strong antibiotics later the doctors told me I had an antibiotic-resistant infection... Honestly I stopped counting the missed weeks of physio and the infection would not budge, I tried it all! I had to go back for a second procedure on the toe as the other side of the same nail somehow became embedded too. He was shocked that the infection hadn't gone. Fast forward to today I have done a bunch of OCD things to keep the toe clean without getting it wet... It seems to have improved, but sadly not out of the woods yet. I did my first very light physio session (bare foot) yesterday and it was incredible just to move around more!

I haven't been able to go out into nature for a walk longer than 20-30 metres in 13 months tomorrow... I haven't let it get me down, but I am massively fed up! I also can't walk properly yet due to weakness in the injured leg.

I can't wait to grab a coffee and go for a solid walk in the fresh air and enjoy the local Grovelands Park 😂

[Ditchboy81]

Football

Yeah, typically out of a cast within 6 weeks on average. I was out of mine in about 9. The NHS made a bunch of big mistakes, so I went to see a top physio. He did an ultrasound and was massively concerned as he hadn't seen a tear that bad. I went to a specialist as recommended by the physio and he said I'd bounce back but this would be a much longer recovery than usual. I soldiered on with my physio and somewhere around the 7 month mark progress slowed and I was told to have another check up with one of the specialists as I couldn't push off from my big toe properly. Him and his team scanned it and got me walking about to have a good look at it. They said the calf had significany atrophy and I needed to try Blood Flow Restriction training to increase muscle gain and strength (this is actually great!). Somewhere earlier on in the achilles Rupture saga my big toenail decided to die and was very slowly growing off, which I wasn't too bothered by then... During my weeks of BFR training I started to get a pain in my toe... The sharp end of the nail became embedded in the side of my toe and became infected... Walking in trainers was very painful. I had a procedure to remove most of the nail and I hoped this would solve the issue as I'd missed around 2/3 weeks physio at this point. Sadly four weeks later or so and 3 courses of different strong antibiotics later the doctors told me I had an antibiotic-resistant infection... Honestly I stopped counting the missed weeks of physio and the infection would not budge, I tried it all! I had to go back for a second procedure on the toe as the other side of the same nail somehow became embedded too. He was shocked that the infection hadn't gone. Fast forward to today I have done a bunch of OCD things to keep the toe clean without getting it wet... It seems to have improved, but sadly not out of the woods yet. I did my first very light physio session (bare foot) yesterday and it was incredible just to move around more!

I haven't been able to go out into nature for a walk longer than 20-30 metres in 13 months tomorrow... I haven't let it get me down, but I am massively fed up! I also can't walk properly yet due to weakness in the injured leg.

I can't wait to grab a coffee and go for a solid walk in the fresh air and enjoy the local Grovelands Park 😂

Wow man. That sucks! I have problems with my feet sometimes. Certain shoes worse than others. My chiro recommended I try vivo barefoot shoes. I’m just waiting before all my current shoe collection die before I take the plunge into barefoot world. Gone are the days where I put how I look over comfort. Any other barefoot wearers in here? I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.

PS I played golf at the weekend. Got drenched. Smoked a lovely H.Upmann majestic under my umbrella. One of my opponents had a cooler bag full of beers he was handing out. All in the name of raising money for charity.

[ha_banos]

Oh wow. Sorry to hear about all the problems. Really hope it's turned around now and you can continue recovery! When you can get out beer/coffee and cigar my shout!

I was at the Salisbury a few weeks ago with my squash playing mate and his Achilles boot! Sport is dangerous.

If I get a chance for a break and cigar in Grovelands. I'll post a pic to remind you what it looks like!

[Max A]

Wow man. That sucks! I have problems with my feet sometimes. Certain shoes worse than others. My chiro recommended I try vivo barefoot shoes. I’m just waiting before all my current shoe collection die before I take the plunge into barefoot world. Gone are the days where I put how I look over comfort. Any other barefoot wearers in here? I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.

PS I played golf at the weekend. Got drenched. Smoked a lovely H.Upmann majestic under my umbrella. One of my opponents had a cooler bag full of beers he was handing out. All in the name of raising money for charity.

Yeah, if you have issues with footwear not being wide enough the Vibro Barefoot shoes are meant to be great. I haven't had a pair, but my physio is a fan.