Just joined - Saying Hi

[cleverchap]

Hi there,

I have only played a couple of games (which I have enjoyed) and been a handful of times to the driving range with a friend..

I have really wanted to have a hobby that will get me out and about, and have made excuses about being too far from anywhere to play with friends. So my wife, as a birthday present has treated me to a professional 30 minute golf taster session, so I'll able to ask questions and get some instruction from someone who knows what they are talking about. She suggested that if I enjoy it that she will get me a block of 5/6 for me to continue in the hope that I can enjoy and improve (plus join some friends who play quite regularly, without swinging for a ball and closing my eyes last minute ).

My brother in law was kind enough to lend me a 10+ year old basic set of golf clubs, and as a starter for me, will do fine.

So just thought I would join and say Hi there

Recently relocated to Potters Bar, Herts so closer to several places and really looking forward to taking this further.

Cheers,
Chris P

 

[bladeplayer]

Welcome along , loads a free advice and help going , most of it is good , any questions just ask away and someone will provide an answer , rules section is a good place when ya starting out as there are quirt a few myths out there ,

Enjoy the forum

Bill

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Welcome along. Block session of lessons is the best way of starting off. Don't worry too much about the gear at this stage (unless it is in very poor condition) but learn the fundamentals, work on the drills you are shown and get out and play where and when you can. Plenty on here from your neck of the woods

 

[pbrown7582]

Hello and welcome, enjoy. Plenty of help and advice around here get stuck in.

Great idea having lessons from the off saves getting into bad habits.

Good luck.

 

[Slime]

Welcome along.
Good that you're having lessons ................... oh, and be very, very patient.

Slime.

 

[Wolfman]

Welcome Chris

You have found a great forum

The game can be very very frustrating so expect this and learn how to deal with it

Its also one of the most satisfying games / hobbies in the world

Also its fun getting new gear !

 

[Tiger]

Welcome to the forum Chris

 

[williamalex1]

Hello and welcome
We have a lot on here who think they are clever chaps. I think you are clever by going for lessons right at the start so not to develope bad habits wish i had. [spelling and grammer ] So enjoy your golf and the forum also dont take it too serious.:cheers:

 

[Pin-seeker]

Welcome to the forum:cheers:
After a few more rounds you'll probably hate the game. But by this time it'll be too late & you'll be hooked.

 

[G1BB0]

welcome, lessons are deffo the way forward also practice but above all enjoy it :thup:

 

[Slime]

Hello and welcome
We have a lot on here who think they are clever chaps. I think you are clever by going for lessons right at the start so not to develope bad habits wish i had. [spelling and grammer ] So enjoy your golf and the forum also dont take it too serious.:cheers:

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Slime.

 

[williamalex1]

.intonshawnal.:smirk:

Slime.

intenshawnal:smirk:

 

[cleverchap]

Greetings,

Many thanks to everyone who was replied. I appreciate the help and support.

As someone who works in IT, I know a lot about patience and frustration ;-).

I am a little nervous and excited as I have never had a lesson/taster but I presume it would be in the trainers interest that I get as much out of it as I get in, so should be good I guess it is a little different when playing with friends as there will be a point where they would just let me carry on to the next hole/give up/lose some patients - I personally haven't experienced this, but can understand that it could happen.

The last thing I want to end up doing is having "All the gear, no idea" (unless my wife paid for it ;-)) - I will post my feedback tomorrow. I am not sure if it would be appropriate to name the trainer or the place/course I will be attending, so I best keep it to myself and pm anyone who is interested.

Thank you once again for the welcome.

Cheers,
Chris P

 

[Hacker Khan]

If you are in IT you must be loaded, so go and spunk a lot of money on a new set of clubs that will give you the maximum forgiveness.

Don't worry about being 'all the gear, no idea', as that phrase is only said by sad saps who didn't study hard enough at school and can't afford any new stuff. Plus there is an awful snobishness in golf in that you have to be so good to buy expensive equipment. Which is rubbish. After all, you cant take it with you....

 

[williamalex1]

If you are in IT you must be loaded, so go and spunk a lot of money on a new set of clubs that will give you the maximum forgiveness.

Don't worry about being 'all the gear, no idea', as that phrase is only said by sad saps who didn't study hard enough at school and can't afford any new stuff. Plus there is an awful snobishness in golf in that you have to be so good to buy expensive equipment. Which is rubbish. After all, you cant take it with you....

Hacker Khan or kanni

 

[Richuk123]

Hi there,

I have only played a couple of games (which I have enjoyed) and been a handful of times to the driving range with a friend..

I have really wanted to have a hobby that will get me out and about, and have made excuses about being too far from anywhere to play with friends. So my wife, as a birthday present has treated me to a professional 30 minute golf taster session, so I'll able to ask questions and get some instruction from someone who knows what they are talking about. She suggested that if I enjoy it that she will get me a block of 5/6 for me to continue in the hope that I can enjoy and improve (plus join some friends who play quite regularly, without swinging for a ball and closing my eyes last minute ).

My brother in law was kind enough to lend me a 10+ year old basic set of golf clubs, and as a starter for me, will do fine.

So just thought I would join and say Hi there

Recently relocated to Potters Bar, Herts so closer to several places and really looking forward to taking this further.

Cheers,
Chris P

Welcome!! There a great bunch here. Come to the right forum.

Rich

 

[Hacker Khan]

Hacker Khan or kanni

Not 100% sure what you are inferring, but if it is that I buy loads of golf gear, the best quality balls and various training aids, despite the fact that I struggle to break 100 most of the time, then guilty as charged. And proud of it.

 

[williamalex1]

Not 100% sure what you are inferring, but if it is that I buy loads of golf gear, the best quality balls and various training aids, despite the fact that I struggle to break 100 most of the time, then guilty as charged. And proud of it.

You said in post 15 you cant take it with you , just a play on your forum name , sorry no offence intended .

 

[Hacker Khan]

You said in post 15 you cant take it with you , just a play on your forum name , sorry no offence intended .

Oh, I get it now, hacker kanni take it with you. To subtle for me sir.

Don't worry, no offence taken, I only get offended by the sexist racist bigotory posted on here.

Plus I honestly do waste a lot of money on golf stuff and am pretty crap at it. If you look in the dictionary for 'all the gear no idea' then there is a picture of me.

 

[williamalex1]

Oh, I get it now, hacker kanni take it with you. To subtle for me sir.

Don't worry, no offence taken, I only get offended by the sexist racist bigotory posted on here.

Plus I honestly do waste a lot of money on golf stuff and am pretty crap at it. If you look in the dictionary for 'all the gear no idea' then there is a picture of me.

:cheers:i've been told before that my people skills are not too good, but i hope its only because of my lack of computer and spelling skills[ not to mention grammar ect ] i'm also a long time hacker. cheers again.:thup: