Any Golfers?

[Go Blue]

This is my third year golfing and today I got my first eagle. A 3 on a tough par 5. If I could ever get my slice straightened out on a regular basis it might be more common!

[KCJ58]

I play Golf maybe once a month I'm not great but I can play

[BigJohn98]

I've got a terrible slice. Hopefully I can cure it at a golf camp over the summer.

[Twiddler]

I actually don't think I have ever gotten an eagle and I've been golfing since I was 8. ****, gotta work on that one...

[princefielder28]

I've gotten an eagle or two in my golfing life; never a hole in one though and that upsets me...I average about 42 or 43 on nine holes

[Go Blue]

I've gotten an eagle or two in my golfing life; never a hole in one though and that upsets me...I average about 42 or 43 on nine holes

Me too usually mid 40's. Today was the first time out this year too. It was the 9th hole and had finally gotten into the groove!

[yo123]

I go every once in a while, but I suck to the point that it isn't much fun.

[Canadian_kid16]

I go alot, I still suck though...I used to be half decent, but playing baseball for so many years seemed to screw up my swong, and I can't get it back :(

[neko4]

I could be better, i never stick with it long enough

[bhaarat316]

I want to get into it but to expensive

[Bills2083]

If I had somebody to go with, I'd try it out.
I have a horrendous swing though.

[regoob2]

I have a terrible slice with my woods. I never use them anymore. I only got out once last year and like only 8-10 the last 4 years. I'm gonna try and get out at least 2-3 times a month this year.

[regoob2]

Taylor Made 360 irons. I should've went with the steel shafts, I got the graphite ones. Definetly the best club I've ever bought is the 2-ball putter. I used to be a terrible putter this thing knocked like 5 strokes of every 9 holes for me.
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[Jensen]

I play about once a month. The course I usually play on is a par 71, and I usually shoot around 95. So basically, I suck. The only thing I'm good at is losing my golf balls in the woods, and the damn things are expensive too.

[kalbears13]

I go alot, I still suck though...I used to be half decent, but playing baseball for so many years seemed to screw up my swong, and I can't get it back :(

Same. I think i'm going to take up golf once i'm done with baseball.

[Unbiased]

Let the "I'm better than you" talk commence...

[jayceheathman]

I have a terrible slice with my woods.

Thats what she said.

[regoob2]

Thats what she said.
your reaching on that one.

[regoob2]

Let the "I'm better than you" talk commence...I think we all know we suck.

[PackerLegend]

Well I don't know if Id call myself a golfer, I just like to wack the **** out of the balls.

Mini golf>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>golf :D

[Scott Wright]

I LOVE to golf. I'm terrible but I love it. Can't wait for the weather to get nice and the grass to green up here in Minnesota so I can get out again. I just bought some spendy new irons late last summer so I am itching to get used to them.

[JF4]

I worked at a golf course last summer and I think I got out to play around 15 times, probably the most i've ever played in a season.

For the people who talk of slices they may have, I was once like you. Honestly though, if you put in a hour to two hours of work on basic swing fundamentals it's not that difficult to fix. Though I do still have the occasional slice, i've become a much better player since making a few simple changes to my swing.

[diabsoule]

I absolutely can not stand golf. Just wanted to enlighten everyone with my opinion on the subject.

[regoob2]

I worked at a golf course last summer and I think I got out to play around 15 times, probably the most i've ever played in a season.

For the people who talk of slices they may have, I was once like you. Honestly though, if you put in a hour to two hours of work on basic swing fundamentals it's not that difficult to fix. Though I do still have the occasional slice, i've become a much better player since making a few simple changes to my swing.Ya thats all well and good but HOW? If I knew how to fix it I would, lol.

[cdub11]

i played this weekend, i try to play once a week

[bsaza2358]

Haven't played yet this year. We had nicer weather in February than we did in March, and it's rained most of April thusfar. I definitely have to get retuned. Decided that I'm not investing in a full new set of clubs until I turn 30 (2010), so I'm going to invest my money in regripping my putter (which I will keep as long as I can) and in golf lessons. Doesn't matter how terrible your equipment is. If you don't take lessons, you won't get much better.

[JF4]

Ya thats all well and good but HOW? If I knew how to fix it I would, lol.

Though I definately am no expert I will try and give you a little advice that should help. Here's a list of a few things you can do to help, and some of them I worked at to help my swing.

1. Keep the front elbow straight untill your hands collapse at the top of your swing. It creates a much straighter club path.

2. Experiment with different footwork, obviously don't do anything durastic but a few inches of feet placement can have a huge effect on your ball strking.

3. Remember to keep a slight knee bent, and make sure you have good posture before you swing.

4. If you're using driver at a range start by hitting the ball lightly, consrating on keeping the elbow straight, posture, and hitting the ball square. Try only for straight shots and slowly hit more powerful as you begin to hit straighter.

5. Don't overswing, alot of the time the reason people have bad slices is they have reckless swings, their arms are out of alignment, their wrists collapse before they should and they fall off balance. Your much better off hitting the ball 200 yards to the middle of the fairway than hitting 275 and into deep rough or a bunker.

5. Keep your eye on the ball! This is the number 1 reason for mishits, your club will end up hitting the top of the side of the ball and you won't be able to control it. Fix this by over-exagerting your look down on the ball while you practice, it will really help your ball striking.

6. Watch the pro's. Notice how smooth their swings are and if you want try and emulate a few of them. Pay attention to details such as the general body movement during the swing, look at the arms, elbows, hips, head, feet, chest and hands and see how they progress through the swing.

There is a few quick points off the top of my head for anyone who needs them, If I think of anymore i'll post them.

[kwilk103]

i suck, but my bro is pretty good

its also the only sport i've ever gotten p*ssed at; its just so frustrating

i should play more though; my uncle and dad said its good to know how to play for business reasons

[SuperMcgee]

If I had somebody to go with, I'd try it out.
I have a horrendous swing though.

Can't be that hard to find someone to go with, more friends of mine than I thought go a lot and nobody cares if you're much worse than they are, which I pretty much always am. Just go to a simple place like Bob-O-Links, still fun no matter how you shoot.

I don't go too often, but I'd like to go more than ever with it getting nice out now. I still need a lot of work on my drive and approach, but I clean up on the green to keep my card near-respectable.

[regoob2]

Though I definately am no expert I will try and give you a little advice that should help. Here's a list of a few things you can do to help, and some of them I worked at to help my swing.

1. Keep the front elbow straight untill your hands collapse at the top of your swing. It creates a much straighter club path.

2. Experiment with different footwork, obviously don't do anything durastic but a few inches of feet placement can have a huge effect on your ball strking.

3. Remember to keep a slight knee bent, and make sure you have good posture before you swing.

4. If you're using driver at a range start by hitting the ball lightly, consrating on keeping the elbow straight, posture, and hitting the ball square. Try only for straight shots and slowly hit more powerful as you begin to hit straighter.

5. Don't overswing, alot of the time the reason people have bad slices is they have reckless swings, their arms are out of alignment, their wrists collapse before they should and they fall off balance. Your much better off hitting the ball 200 yards to the middle of the fairway than hitting 275 and into deep rough or a bunker.

5. Keep your eye on the ball! This is the number 1 reason for mishits, your club will end up hitting the top of the side of the ball and you won't be able to control it. Fix this by over-exagerting your look down on the ball while you practice, it will really help your ball striking.

6. Watch the pro's. Notice how smooth their swings are and if you want try and emulate a few of them. Pay attention to details such as the general body movement during the swing, look at the arms, elbows, hips, head, feet, chest and hands and see how they progress through the swing.

There is a few quick points off the top of my head for anyone who needs them, If I think of anymore i'll post them.Much appreciated. +rep

[M.O.T.H.]

I would love to give it a try. I go to the driving range all the time, not too bad there but, i've been known to leave the range w/ a strained oblique before. Guess, I'm doing something wrong. ha.

[regoob2]

I would love to give it a try. I go to the driving range all the time, not too bad there but, i've been known to leave the range w/ a strained oblique before. Guess, I'm doing something wrong. ha.
Golf 9 holes, you'll be fine.

[M.O.T.H.]

I dont have any clubs, what's a good estimate price to rent some clubs?

[Go Blue]

I dont have any clubs, what's a good estimate price to rent some clubs?

The course I go to charges 30 for 9 holes I believe.

[jag]

I have a question, I'm trying to pick up Golf this year. And I was wondering what a nice set of clubs I could buy, to beat the crap out of while I'm learning would be.

So if anybody has any recommendations that would be fantastic.

[The Dynasty]

I played 18 holes this past summer and It was my first time playing. Ive been to a range and Hit but first time actually teeing off and putting and all that lol. My best hole was a Bogey. Should have been a par i missed it by a couple inches. I want to play more this summer but I don't know.

[tEk]

Though I definately am no expert I will try and give you a little advice that should help. Here's a list of a few things you can do to help, and some of them I worked at to help my swing.

1. Keep the front elbow straight untill your hands collapse at the top of your swing. It creates a much straighter club path.

2. Experiment with different footwork, obviously don't do anything durastic but a few inches of feet placement can have a huge effect on your ball strking.

3. Remember to keep a slight knee bent, and make sure you have good posture before you swing.

4. If you're using driver at a range start by hitting the ball lightly, consrating on keeping the elbow straight, posture, and hitting the ball square. Try only for straight shots and slowly hit more powerful as you begin to hit straighter.

5. Don't overswing, alot of the time the reason people have bad slices is they have reckless swings, their arms are out of alignment, their wrists collapse before they should and they fall off balance. Your much better off hitting the ball 200 yards to the middle of the fairway than hitting 275 and into deep rough or a bunker.

5. Keep your eye on the ball! This is the number 1 reason for mishits, your club will end up hitting the top of the side of the ball and you won't be able to control it. Fix this by over-exagerting your look down on the ball while you practice, it will really help your ball striking.

6. Watch the pro's. Notice how smooth their swings are and if you want try and emulate a few of them. Pay attention to details such as the general body movement during the swing, look at the arms, elbows, hips, head, feet, chest and hands and see how they progress through the swing.

There is a few quick points off the top of my head for anyone who needs them, If I think of anymore i'll post them.
the only true way to cure a slice is to understand why you are slicing the ball in the first place.

in all cases, it comes from swinging too hard at the top of the downswing, (coming over the top, casting, what ever you want to name you terrible move) and leaving the club face open.

this can be caused by poor allignment, poor posture, poor swing thoughts, and an overall misconception of the golf swing.

on a further note, to figure your swing out its best if you have a couple of pics down the line both ways and a shot of your set up from directly in front. or a video of both views.

[tEk]

on a further note, i am a 3 handicap golfer, i also give lessons as a side business. 50 bucks an hour, if your game doesn't improve, you get your money back. 2 years so far, and i have refunded one person. over 75 golfers have improved their game by 5 or more strokes by taking lessons with myself. so if you have a question post it here or pm me and i will offer my advice free of charge(here at least).

[bsaza2358]

I have a question, I'm trying to pick up Golf this year. And I was wondering what a nice set of clubs I could buy, to beat the crap out of while I'm learning would be.

So if anybody has any recommendations that would be fantastic.

I would recommend going to a golf store and giving them a budget. When I invested in my first set of irons, I had a $300 budget. I didn't want to get a beginner set because I would outgrow them too fast, then have to spend $300 on an intermediate. Don't go too cheap. You need at least capable equipment. You can look into slightly used clubs, but get a consistent set and hit them in the store at their indoor range. I can't recommend a specific brand. Let a professional in a golf store help you. Try to avoid sporting goods stores because they have limited supply.