time to say hello.

[Timh27]

as i'm new to the forum i thought i say hello and introduce myself. My names Tim and i have recently taken up golf. I havent had any lessons yet but have booked a course of them today. 4 x 1 hours lessons with 30 days unlimted golf on a 9 hole course and a free 6 iron worth £25 thrown in. Not bad for £45. They are group lessons but that doesnt bother me as i might find some playing partners and have been teaching myself through books and videos on the internet for a while so dont think/ hope i will need as much attention as others on the course. I have been round an 18 hole course twice now at Ferndown Forest for those of you who live in Dorset and know it. I went round the first time in 124 and yesterday in 119 which i dont think is to bad as i havent had lessons yet.

 

[Region3]

Welcome Tim

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Welcome along. Well done for getting lessons sorted as once you have the basics sorted you have a great foundation on which to build your golfing career. Welcome along and let us know how the lessons go

 

[mono217]

Welcome

 

[Sneds]

To go off on a little tangent here, what are peoples opinions on group lessons?

Welcome x

 

[Smiffy]

what are peoples opinions on group lessons?

I struggled with drums and the less said about lead guitar the better.
Bass wasn't too bad. I settled on keyboards though.

 

[drawboy]

Any lesson is a good lesson. I'm sure a good pro wouldn't leave anyone out and anyway you can learn grip,stance,posture easily in a group format.
Welcome to the forum, welcome to golf, hope you enjoy it.

 

[Midnight]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum mate. You will find loads of people on here in your position, there are also a few who play in your neck of the woods ( I am about 40 mins away if you ever fancy a game). Keep us updated to how you get on .

My first score on a 18 hole course was around the 180 mark, but I hit that one good shot that got me hooked, not improved to much but it is still good fun.

Cheers and enjoy.

Midnight...

 

[Timh27]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

Group lessons seem ok. My 6 year old daughter is taking them on sunday mornings and it seems to work for her. she is close to completing level 1 on her junior golf passport and i think at her age she wouldnt get the enjoyment out of 1 on 1 lessons and i guess it will be good to meet people at your golfing level aswell.

Thanks for the offer midnight i will probaly take you up on it at some time.

 

[DMC]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[EaseNgrace]

Hello and welcome, the scores will be coming down in no time with a bit of practice.

 

[Fore]

Hi TimH,
welcome to the forum.
Sounds like you are starting off with a good approach to golf by having lessons.
Good luck,
Fore.

 

[Spoff]

Welcome to the forum, knock 5 shots off each round you play and all will be well!!

Don't be disheartened if the scores go the wrong way after lessons as sometimes happens.