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[NotQuiteTiger]

Hi all, I have never used a forum so bare with me! I have been playing golf about 2 months, I have a cheap set of howson graphite irons and a cheap dunlop graphite driver. I am considering upgrading the irons, I was just wondering do you think I need lessons before I get some more clubs? The bloke in JJB told me to go on 'feel' but I did appreciate what he said as didnt try and hard sell. Any advice for a begginner? Many thanks.

Simon

 

[flandango]

Yes......go on feel!!!

Just listen to your local pro after he / she has taken a look at you. They should be able to point you in the right direction after a few lessons.

You don't want to go buying a set your going to struggle with!

 

[Basher]

NQT, definitely get some lessons mate. You can't go on feel if you don't know what you're supposed to feel.

A series of lessons will set you up properly without getting into bad swing habits. It's money well spent, believe me.

 

[NotQuiteTiger]

Thanks for that, also my nearest lessons are with an american golf store, will they be properly qualified? Do I have to be a member of a club to get lessons from a pro?

 

[flandango]

Not usually. Just go to a municipal course if theyre is one around. Alternativly, look at courses you may want to join and speak to them about there lesson programmes.

Thats what they are there for.

 

[Basher]

See about having lessons with a pro at a golf course if possible.
It's ok honing your swing at a driving range off a mat. However, it's a totally different type of game playing on a course off grass.
Take lessons on grass if possible as you'll discover things like taking divots - shallow and deep!!!

You mention having lessons at American Golf. Is there a driving range there? My experience of AG consists of a mat and a net!
Not ideal teaching facilities!

Seek the help of a course pro at a local golf club. Ask around, find the best pro. Don't be fooled into thinking the dearest is the best. Go for a pro who teaches in simple stages and doesn't try to overload you with information - a recipe for disaster!

Overall, enjoy your lessons, they'll make you a better golfer in the long run.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Make sure you take lessons from a fully PGA qualified pro. Some of these AG lessons are more a custom fitting thing with some general swing advice thrown in. You are better trawling through your Thomson local to find a nearby club and book some lessons there

 

[steve]

hi notquitetiger try brain mutch at collingtree northampton ,charges 25 pound for 45 mins,ive tried a few he the best by a mile.some of the pros ive seen just seem interested in selling you gear or topping up there pension by getting you there as often as they can.

 

[NotQuiteTiger]

Cheers for suggesting him, have already made arrangements!