A ? for golfers! How do you play? What's the point? Help!?
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I was pretty much like you about golf....What is the point?  Well the point for me was that my sons were golfing and wanted me to golf with them.  \n\nI found someone (another teen friend of my boys' who went to state a couple of times) and had him teach me proper stance and swing and rules and such.  I offered to pay him but he refused.  So I paid for him to golf with me, paid for a bucket of balls just for him every time we went to the driving range, took him out for lunch...just little ways to pay him.  But he was an excellent teacher.  He got me far enough that I could golf with my boys without hurting myself with improper swings and stance.  \n\nI fell in love with golf.  Mostly I think because it was time with my boys but I really did enjoy it and am glad I took the time to learn it properly.  \n\nYou might find someone to give you a few basic lessons and surprise your husband.  It's really great that he wants you to play golf with him.  Don't miss this opportunity.
182496
Golf Challenges you and it's a good way to meet people, a great way to spend some time outside, and keeps a lot of retired people active.  \n\nGolf is changing, new programs in a affordable price range.  Keeping things fun.  Course are becoming a lot more beginner friendly.  A lot of ladies play golf.  The best player at a local course here is a lady.  I teach LU2G and last year I had 16 couples take up golf for the first time.  After two months everyone one of the ladies could beat their husband. \n\nThis year \nJune 3 to  June 10, 2006 - Focus on Women's golf - local golf courses will have free programs\n\nI dont have the date but there will be a bring your daughter to the golf course day also\nAPRIL IS FREE CLUB FITTING MONTH AND APRIL IS FREE GOLF LESSON MONTH.  www.playgolfamerica.com
49788
I learned probably 80% of what I learned in golf from caddying for six years. You see a lot of different swings, good and bad. My suggestion might be just to watch a lot of golf; see what people do. See what's comfortable for you, then get out and practice, and find something that works. What Tiger does for a good swing might not be what you do for a good swing.
693227
Here is about 30 games you can play.  You can also use this site to sign up for a free golf lesson from a PGA pro in your area.  www.playgolfamerica.com \n\nhttp://www.playgolfamerica.com/Graphics/info_devo/games_people_play.pdf
1069685
Try to contact the coach of the team. To play, you'll need a nice, expensive set of golf clubs, proper clothing and the know-how of how to play golf. If you aren't perfect to play at college level yet, there are online golf tutorials or you can hire a trainer to help you. Good luck and get a hole in one!!!
625262
Here is a link to some good tips \nthree guidelines can lead to a smooth and sound takeaway.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_krause083104.cfm\nYou can also go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA Pro
395148
I play golf because it's fun, and you can never be "perfect" so you can always improve. Plus if your into buisness it's a very handy place to talk to possible buisness partners. Also a lot of people play it, so you could meet potential friends.
520277
don't care what other people suggest as long as u like them~ enjoy golf! i switch from titleist 981 to titleist 680 and its great... the ball stricking feeling is great! if something goes wrong inthe swing, its very noticable~ improving my game... my best was a 72... but that was during my peak time.... haven't been playing for months due to work.... i'll be happy if i get below 90 next time i play~
907579
Golf has become the game of choice for business interested people today.  What other event could you do where you can talk openly with another person while waiting for the group ahead of you to clear the green?  Just because it is so widely played by so many people it has become common, not cliche', so enjoy your game and I hope you pick up the tab for anyone playing with you, how about a game next week?  Will you spot me 5 strokes?
204845
Golf is boring AND fun. Watching is BORING. Playing is FUN. That is the clear difference. The game looks lame, but when you play its a totally exciting experience. Just start on the driving range and you'll know what i'm taking about. Just give golf a try, dont watch it!
501527
You need to find equilibrium between the practice range and the golf course.  Too much of one without the other has consequences.  When you practice at the range you can relax and work on improving the mechanics of your swing without feeling the added pressure of having to "score well". Besides, practicing your swing (especially the short game!) and improving your skills will make playing for REAL on the golf course a MUCH more pleasurable experience.  Golf is a lot more fun when you don't have to be looking for your ball all the time!
20116
The two answers above are totally wrong.\n\nPlaying through is a touchy thing. First off there has to be extenuating circumstances to warrant playing through. \n\n1) You MUST be playing faster and better than the people you're playing through\n\n2) There MUST not be anyone in front of the group you're trying to play through, otherwise, what's the point? It's like passing someone on the right in rush hour traffic....you're no further ahead than when you passed.\n\n3) Hopefully you're a twosome or onesome playing through a group with more numbers than you, if not PLAY FAST.\n\nOnce these conditions are met, hopefully the group in front of you will wave you onto a green and suggest that you play through. \n\nOtherwise you can try to play fast enough to meet the group on the next tee and then politely ask, "mind if we play through?" Then it will be up to that group to let you play through or not. \n\nIf they do allow you to play through PLAY QUICKLY, don't be checkin the wind and asking for yardages to carry bunkers, just step up and slap it, and then play the hole out quickly.\n\nThere's nothing worse than a group that plays through and then holds you up....\n\nHope this helps, I'm sure there are articles on the net....perhaps under golf etiquette?
699511
If you have a "Roger Dunn" golf store nearby, call them and find out when they are going to have a sale where manufactures come out to display their wares.  Lots and lots of used equipment at a pretty good price.  Also manufacturers are on site to "fit" you to a specific club.  They ask you your golf ability, length of time playing, how you play and what is your handicap.  All these factored in and they can all give you a pretty good "sizing"... This way you have a lesser chance of wasting your money.  Good luck and enjoy the game.  It is the greatest game ever played.
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Starters you can get some great used golf balls at www.mygolfballstore.com they look like new without the high price.  \n\nYou have golf balls for distance - The golf balls the promote distance don't spin as much as the golf balls with feel.  The distance ball will fly straighter but it want stop very well.  The ball is durable.  All you can do is try to hit the ball straight, you can control it like the balls that spin.  \n\nThe balls with feel - Pro -VI types - Since they spin more if you hook or slice you will end up further off course.  They don't go as far.  They will hold on the greens and you can move the ball around better than the distance ball.  Better golfers seem to like this ball.  The better feel and spin helps with chipping and putting.  The distance ball bounces off the club and takes off.
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Recommend the following -\nEverybody in the world it going to give you advice.  Stick with the basic and don't change every time someone tries to help or you'll never improve.  Picture of great swings are very good.  \nSuggestion One - Go to www.playgolfamerica.com Sign up and take the free golf lesson.  I also suggest taking First Swing OR Link UP 2 Golf.  Besides finding golf instruction you will find a lot of great information for a new golfers.  \n\nThe next place to go for great information is \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/ great articles and examples \n\nThis can be found on www.playgolfamerica.com the chart is for beginner golfers. You can sign up for a free golf lesson from a PGA pro at that site.\n1 Wood (drive) – 180 Yards\n2 Wood –170 Yards\n5 Wood –160 Yards\n4 Iron –150 Yards\n5 Iron –140 Yards\n6 Iron –130 Yards\n\n7 Iron – 120 yards\n8 Iron – 110 yards\n9 Iron – 100 yards\nPitching Wedge –90 yards
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You get one stroke everytime you hit the ball.  Now can play counting total score or play by holes.  When you play by holes you when the hole you get 1 you tie 0 and lose -1.  \n\nI fun way to learn about golf scores is playing a game called Golo golf.  You can play it on line at www.igolo.com\n\nor another site would be www.playgolfamerica.com
1106364
how is this a golf question?