RangeMonkey
Active member
Having finally played on a course, rather than just the range, is that it’s going to completely transform how I spend my time on the range.
How long was it before hitting balls on a range before you went on a course?
I’m still practicing on a range, am going to start lessons in the next fortnight .
Have to say I find the idea of slowing people down quite intimidating hence reluctant to get on a range till I can hit a ball half decent.
How long was it before hitting balls on a range before you went on a course?
I’m still practicing on a range, am going to start lessons in the next fortnight .
Have to say I find the idea of slowing people down quite intimidating hence reluctant to get on a range till I can hit a ball half decent.
After looking at local courses web sites, I found one that looked amenable to beginners, and popped in for a chat. The guy reassured me it would be no trouble. I figured it would be quiet over the holidays, so that’s when I plucked up the courage to give it a go.
I’m really glad I did, and frankly wish I’d done it sooner. Much sooner.
I started in August, so about 4 months.
I’ve had about 8 lessons in that time, and hit over 5000 balls on the range.
I went out on my own, on a par 3 course for the very reason you mentioned: not wanting to slow people down. There was nobody behind me on both days, but I’d have asked them to play through if there had been.
Also, I was quite nervous. I’ve not had any involvement with golf before, and I don’t know anybody who plays, so I had no “way in” to get on a course, other than by rocking up and asking to play a round.
After looking at local courses web sites, I found one that looked amenable to beginners, and popped in for a chat. The guy reassured me it would be no trouble. I figured it would be quiet over the holidays, so that’s when I plucked up the courage to give it a go.
I’m really glad I did, and frankly wish I’d done it sooner. Much sooner.
Whereabouts in the country are you?
We all started somewhere. Do you have anyone else who is either learning the game or ideally already plays you can hook up with to play? The simple advice is go out, enjoy it and simply let those coming up behind through. It may make it a long round but you won't feel so rushed and others can enjoy their game as well. Have a couple of lessons and speak to the teaching pro who I am sure can give you some solid advice about playing and when he thinks it's best to go out etc
I started in August, so about 4 months.
I’ve had about 8 lessons in that time, and hit over 5000 balls on the range.
I went out on my own, on a par 3 course for the very reason you mentioned: not wanting to slow people down. There was nobody behind me on both days, but I’d have asked them to play through if there had been.
Also, I was quite nervous. I’ve not had any involvement with golf before, and I don’t know anybody who plays, so I had no “way in” to get on a course, other than by rocking up and asking to play a round.
After looking at local courses web sites, I found one that looked amenable to beginners, and popped in for a chat. The guy reassured me it would be no trouble. I figured it would be quiet over the holidays, so that’s when I plucked up the courage to give it a go.
I’m really glad I did, and frankly wish I’d done it sooner. Much sooner.
I wouldn’t worry too much, get on a course, pick a quieter time to play, let people through if you’re holding them up, we’ve all had to learn. Or find a Par 3 course, I played Ramsdale Par 3 a good few times, which for me was a better way of prepping for a full course than the range.How long was it before hitting balls on a range before you went on a course?
I’m still practicing on a range, am going to start lessons in the next fortnight .
Have to say I find the idea of slowing people down quite intimidating hence reluctant to get on a range till I can hit a ball half decent.
There’s no substitute to getting on the course and trust me when I say there are tons of hackers out there.How long was it before hitting balls on a range before you went on a course?
I’m still practicing on a range, am going to start lessons in the next fortnight .
Have to say I find the idea of slowing people down quite intimidating hence reluctant to get on a range till I can hit a ball half decent.