Wish me luck! (And...any advice?)

[Deleted member 26595]

I’ve been hitting balls on the range for two weeks now, and had two lessons.

I’ve only hit a 7 iron, and the odd 6. I’m hitting about 30% of balls “reasonably” straight, the rest are either topped, hit so thick they go nowhere, or heavily sliced (interestingly, I’ve only had about 3 balls go left, out of the roughly 300 I’ve hit on the range).

I’m hitting only about 60 with the 7 and 70 with the six.

And I’ve made a mistake.

I told my son in law that I’m taking golf lessons.

We’re visiting them next weekend...and as he plays, he’s booked us into his local 9 hole par 3!

I’m anticipating some fun and frustration...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Par 3 courses are a great place to start. If he wanted to stitch you up he would book you on an 18 hole course. The fact he has booked a par 3 course shows he likes you 😁. Relax and enjoy.

 

[clubchamp98]

I’ve been hitting balls on the range for two weeks now, and had two lessons.

I’ve only hit a 7 iron, and the odd 6. I’m hitting about 30% of balls “reasonably” straight, the rest are either topped, hit so thick they go nowhere, or heavily sliced (interestingly, I’ve only had about 3 balls go left, out of the roughly 300 I’ve hit on the range).

I’m hitting only about 60 with the 7 and 70 with the six.

And I’ve made a mistake.

I told my son in law that I’m taking golf lessons.

We’re visiting them next weekend...and as he plays, he’s booked us into his local 9 hole par 3!

I’m anticipating some fun and frustration...

Yes par 3 courses are great for learning.
Just don’t get to frustrated this is a great game but takes time ,patience and practice to get any good.
But no better feeling when you flush one.
Just enjoy yourself .
Every golfer who has ever played has been where you are now , enjoy.

 

[Midnight]

Just enjoy yourself mate. Don't forget to let us all now how you got on.

 

[Sats]

Yes par 3 courses are great for learning.
Just don’t get to frustrated this is a great game but takes time ,patience and practice to get any good.
But no better feeling when you flush one.
Just enjoy yourself .
Every golfer who has ever played has been where you are now , enjoy.

^^^This

 

[Hobbit]

A par 3 course is a great place to start. Just remember, "don't lash it" Keep your rhythm and enjoy the walk, the company and the chat. It'll be a blast.

 

[williamalex1]

Exactly as Hobbit says, your 6 or 7 iron maybe a wedge should be ideal , swing slow watch it go . good luck and welcome to the forum

 

[HomerJSimpson]

A good starting point. Try and stay focused on what you've learned in the lessons and enjoy it. It'll definitely let you know if its something you want to take forward (although I'm sure you will)

 

[Curls]

He knows you’re only starting and trust me, whether you are taking lessons or not he doesn’t expect you to be any good if you’re only starting. Ask him for advice. If there’s one thing an established golfer loves it’s giving advice. Look at this forum.

Have fun it’ll be great craic

 

[Blue in Munich]

And I’ve made a mistake.

I told my son in law that I’m taking golf lessons.

We’re visiting them next weekend...and as he plays, he’s booked us into his local 9 hole par 3!

I’m anticipating some fun and frustration...

42 years of fun and frustration, and counting; every time I play!

If you don't want fun & frustration then the mistake was taking up this great game.

As others have said, enjoy it; he's not expecting Tiger Woods, that's why he's taking you to the par 3, and look around when you're there as you won't be the only one in your position. Enjoy the walk, smell the flowers, take your time, treasure the little victories and let us know how you get on.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

When you have the lessons, make sure ask questions if you don't understand something and work hard on the drills you're given. If you are struggling after the lesson, a good pro should be able to take a quick 5 minute look and some further advice. Having lessons is a two way process