Bobthesock
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Buy a stealth driver so that you look cool
That one's not really a myth though?? In terms of striking an iron it's true.When learning to swing the club, stay away from YouTube and technical articles, don't try and copy anyone's swing, find a golf pro that you get along with.
The ball doesn't care or know what your swing looks like.
Ignore the golf myths, such as: 'keep your head down/still', 'hit down on the ball to make it go up', 'drive for show putt for dough', 'golf is played with a straight left arm' etc.
On the course, aim away from penalty areas and try to stay out of the tree's and bunkers.
Pick a club to reach the back of the green, your normal shot will not go as far as you think!
When you do get into trouble, get the ball back in play the safest and easiest way - you're not Seve!
That one's not really a myth though?? In terms of striking an iron it's true.
I don't take a divot either but I still know if I hit up on the ball with an iron I'm fatting, thinning or topping it. When I said it in my original post it was because of how many beginners you see almost trying to scoop the ball up off the ground which never works. Perhaps rather than 'hit down' you'd prefer 'don't try and scoop it up' then?Total myth!......the spin loft makes the ball go up, lots of pro's will teach that the low point of the swing should be after the ball (but that is a different thing), and there are plenty of very, very good golfers who don't take a divot! If you put the idea that you have to hit down on the ball to make it go up into a beginners head, they will likely have the intent to hit down on the ball, which is more likely to produce fat shots than good strikes and can potentially even cause injury.
I don't take a divot either but I still know if I hit up on the ball with an iron I'm fatting, thinning or topping it. When I said it in my original post it was because of how many beginners you see almost trying to scoop the ball up off the ground which never works. Perhaps rather than 'hit down' you'd prefer 'don't try and scoop it up' then?
It also shows that a lot of people can't count....This thread goes to show that post #4 and #19 were correct when they said 'Don't take tips from other golfers' - we can't seem to agree on anything when it comes to playing the game
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A new golfer came on to this forum, he was somebody I was following on Twitter, and I recognised his avatar. Highly enthusiastic about golf and the enjoyment he had found in the game. Made an introduction into the LIV thread - saying he was enjoying it. He was dismissed as being in the wrong, received the usual quips from the usual people, and buggered off.
So my advice, stick to twitter if you want open mindedness and a welcoming attitude.
(Is that 80 words?) ;-)
Seriously though, start on a short course, one that is welcoming to new players and doesn't have strict dress codes etc. Use social media to gain advice on courses, equipment, or even to shout a game with somebody. Find out when the best times to play are to avoid busy periods when you may feel pressured. Use a driving range to build up to a level where you feel you can venture onto a course, and don't just stand there blatting the driver.
Or some people can't translate 'Don't take swing advice from amateurs"It also shows that a lot of people can't count....
Who told you that?Buy a stealth driver so that you look cool
This is a good one. People sometimes remark that I am very quick over the ball. I usually just say that's all the time it takes to think about the shot I want to hit. People who stand over the ball for ages are generally thinking about all the bad shots they don't want to hit, I think.Also, try to visualise the best outcome when you are getting ready to take a shot. If you think you are going to hit a bad shot, you generally do. Think positive.