1st ever comp today - any tips?

Stableford is a nice starter as if you mess up a hole its not too costly, remember to use your strokes and relax and take it easy.
Its a game after all, its supposed to be enjoyable so dont beat yourself up when you play a bad shot.

Good luck.
 
EVERYONE had to have their first comp, treat it like a bounce game ie you've teed off the first before havent you? just think of it like that. I gaurantee you there will be worse scores than yours today and no-one will bat an eyelid..............one key thing though........




HAVE FUN :thup:
 
dont put to much pressure on yourself just think as already said of it as a bounce game stableford is good as well because one hole doesnt spoil the card.
Make the most of a dry day and Enjoy!!!
 
When you stand on the first take a good deep breath and try to slow everything down, there might be a tendency to rush it, get it over with quick, do the opposite. Take your time, even enjoy it, and swing easy. Remember you don't hit anything with the backswing, just send it out there.

Once you get to your second shot you'll wonder what all the fuss was about, you'll be playing golf on a nice weekday evening, and just be grateful for that and enjoy it.

Ps. you'll need to write down your score after every hole but don't count up until the end, you play good golf and the scores will look after themselves. As above - have fun!
 
Curls said:
When you stand on the first take a good deep breath and try to slow everything down, there might be a tendency to rush it, get it over with quick, do the opposite. Take your time, even enjoy it, and swing easy. Remember you don't hit anything with the backswing, just send it out there.

Once you get to your second shot you'll wonder what all the fuss was about, you'll be playing golf on a nice weekday evening, and just be grateful for that and enjoy it.

Ps. you'll need to write down your score after every hole but don't count up until the end, you play good golf and the scores will look after themselves. As above - have fun!
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Should somebody else not do that :confused:

Don't sweat it, it is just a game but IMO do not treat it like a bounce game.
 
chris661 said:
Should somebody else not do that :confused:

Don't sweat it, it is just a game but IMO do not treat it like a bounce game.
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Ha ha! You know what I mean!!! As in he'll have to take some other guys score and can mark his own in the markers column if he wants, but shouldn't get caught up in counting up as it rarely goes in your favour either way (doing well and you start protecting or doing badly and lose faith). I agree I wouldn't treat it like a bounce game either, you have to be a bit more focussed, but thats not to say you cant enjoy it.
 
Ta very much people, still ******** bricks though lol

I've only ever played in a doubles matchplay comp with my brother before and that was horrendous, my heart was almost coming out of my mouth stood over every shot til I got to about the 5th!
 
KeefG said:
Thats another problem, i dont know anybody else at the club so i'll be playing with complete strangers which is also a tad nervy.....anyone have any diazepam? lol
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If anything it will be a good thing. You're probably used to playing with your brother and play the same sort of game the whole time, these guys you're playing with today will have a completely different game. They might be lower or higher but they'll get themselves around in a new way and break the safe normality you are used to, which could really work to your advantage. Particularly if they're good players, watch how they get around the course and learn from them. This is your opportunity to raise your game to a new level, just play one shot at a time and play each as best you can and let the scores look after themselves, and hey, as a touring pro said about losing on the final day of the championship: "I'll go home, my wife will still love me and my dog won't bite me". If a guy who's livelihood depends on how well he plays can take that relaxed an attitude so can you.
 
Introduce yourself & tell them its your first comp , you will find most members are dead sound & will understand , then just enjoy it .. its only a game of golf ..

If your not sure of a rule or a decision of some sort, ask your partners , BEST of luck with it .. lets us know how you go..

EDIT .. 17 handicap so ya can obviously hit a ball .. youl be grand
 
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remember that the guys you're playing with will remember their first comp and should be understanding of your nerves.

also remember that however badly you hit a shot, they have seen others, and have themselves, hit shots that were a thousand times worse... so no need to feel anxious...
 
just swing within yourself, if you have a bad hole just put it behind you, dont then go chasing extra points on the next!

most of all enjoy it :thup:
 
Oh man, I remember that feeling, I still get it nowadays and I have lost count how many comps I have played in. You'll be bricking yourself, it's only natural. I still have sleepless nights before competitions and still stand on the first tee fumbling for a ciggy in my pockets! I find speaking to your playing partners before you all tee off helps, especially if you find out their handicap....you're off 17 like me, soon as someone says I'm off 20 something it calms me down a bit as technically I'm supposed to be a better golfer than them. Get on with it, hit your first tee shot and you'll be fine.
 
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