Played my 1st round of golf
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I finally played my very first round of golf today. I played at a normal public course in New Jersey (Pitman). Needless to say I was very nervous. I was worried I was going to hit ground balls all day long. So I meet the guys I am playing with (they know it’s my 1st round) we get into the pro shop I don’t even know what to tell the lady at the pro shop, I just say “same thing” and hand her money. We get on the 1st tee, we have to wait a little bit to hit, so during this time I was saying I am only hitting 5, 7, 8, and 9 irons. My buddy agrees this is a good idea since it’s my first time. Now it’s our turn to hit, first guy takes his driver and hits it down the fairway. I go next, I grab my 5 iron hope like heck I don’t hit a ground ball and I hit it down the fairway. Now the pressure is off and it’s all about having a good time. As we are moving around the course I am very happy with my play, I didn’t hit a ton of bad shots like I thought I would. On one hole a par 3 first 2 guys hit their ball on either side of the green and I hit it right on the green, then I of course 5 putt that hole. My putting really sucked, but that’s ok now I know I need to work on it. I hit par on a short par 5, and I even won a hole. After it was all said and done I shot a 118. I may be off a few strokes, but I counted every stroke I took (un-like my friends I was playing with) I can’t wait to play my next round. A few things I learned. 1. I don’t have a short game 2. I can’t putt 3. Keeping score is a hard 4. Trying to find your ball is even harder. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kleinrider - 2008-07-14 8:08 AM I finally played my very first round of golf today. I played at a normal public course in New Jersey (Pitman). Needless to say I was very nervous. I was worried I was going to hit ground balls all day long. So I meet the guys I am playing with (they know it’s my 1st round) we get into the pro shop I don’t even know what to tell the lady at the pro shop, I just say “same thing” and hand her money. We get on the 1st tee, we have to wait a little bit to hit, so during this time I was saying I am only hitting 5, 7, 8, and 9 irons. My buddy agrees this is a good idea since it’s my first time. Now it’s our turn to hit, first guy takes his driver and hits it down the fairway. I go next, I grab my 5 iron hope like heck I don’t hit a ground ball and I hit it down the fairway. Now the pressure is off and it’s all about having a good time. As we are moving around the course I am very happy with my play, I didn’t hit a ton of bad shots like I thought I would. On one hole a par 3 first 2 guys hit their ball on either side of the green and I hit it right on the green, then I of course 5 putt that hole. My putting really sucked, but that’s ok now I know I need to work on it. I hit par on a short par 5, and I even won a hole. After it was all said and done I shot a 118. I may be off a few strokes, but I counted every stroke I took (un-like my friends I was playing with) I can’t wait to play my next round. A few things I learned. 1. I don’t have a short game 2. I can’t putt 3. Keeping score is a hard 4. Trying to find your ball is even harder. Good for you. Very smart to play that way. When I take friends out for their first time I tell them to leave the driver in the bag as much as possible. The shorter the club the easier it is to hit. They usually don't believe me but they end up having alot more fun not hitting the ball 90 degrees to the right every time off the tee when they use the driver vs. 5 or 6 iron which most people can hit fairly well. I find that beginners tend to put straighter then people that play alot because they tend not to put as much thought into it, though they tend to hit the crap out of the ball. Short game takes practice, practice, practice, and if you don't play as often (like I am now) it is the first thing to go.
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Be careful it can get addicting really fast, especially when you are hitting shots on the green your first time out. |
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Sneaky Slow ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Fun... glad you had a good time. Since I got in triathlon, I haven't picked up a golf club. I need to get back out there. So, you shot 118 and didn't hit a lot of bad shots? Once you play/practice with some regularity, that putting will get a lot better. Have fun with it! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Just wait. Next time 130. Next time you'll have expectations and desire to beat your last score. That always kills ya. This from a mid 80s golfer. First round of the year is always low 80s. Next one high 80s. ![]() ![]() |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Par on a par 5 using only high irons is pretty darn good. Apparently you could putt on that hole! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() charleston - 2008-07-14 8:27 AM Be careful it can get addicting really fast, especially when you are hitting shots on the green your first time out. I played some a few years ago intending to get into it... found I actually hated it quite a bit. Just wasn't any fun at all. Ended up giving my clubs to my brother. |
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Expert![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Or, don't be like me, and try to go alone for practice. I kept getting grouped with bunches of 85 year old guys who had been playing since before electricity but were wracked with arthritis. Just learning, I wasn't all that good, and they'd yell at me that they didn't have all day. Then they'd hit a worse shot and say "well at least I was good once. You just suck." I'd spend the whole slow trip muttering to myself like Happy Gilmore right before he pops Bob Barker. |
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Member![]() ![]() | ![]() Rynamite - 2008-07-14 9:05 AM Nice!!! 118 for your first round isn't bad at all...especially since you only used your irons. You'll become addicted, but remember to keep having fun. The worst shot in the world is better than being at work instead Oh, and putters don't float very well...FYI. Drivers do though. At least mine did a few years back. I tried to throw it down the fairway and pulled the throw (thats how bad of a day it was) splash in the water. I waded out to it. That was at least 3 years ago and I haven't thrown a club since. Main thing is to play shot to shot and have fun with it. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() chadtower - 2008-07-14 9:08 AM Or, don't be like me, and try to go alone for practice. I kept getting grouped with bunches of 85 year old guys who had been playing since before electricity but were wracked with arthritis. Just learning, I wasn't all that good, and they'd yell at me that they didn't have all day. Then they'd hit a worse shot and say "well at least I was good once. You just suck." I'd spend the whole slow trip muttering to myself like Happy Gilmore right before he pops Bob Barker. That story is hilarious! Kleinrider, sounds like you had fun. Golf is fun and will continue to be fun if you don't take it too seriously. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() My brother taught me how to play golf. I started out playing "case and case" golf... You go onto the first tee with a case of balls and a case of beer and by the eighteenth, they're both gone!
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Pro![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() You might consider finding a par 3 course in your area and do some work there. They are usually a lot cheaper to play than a regular course. You will have essentially eliminated the drive shot from the game and playing from what would be your second shot. Most every par three course I played was not very busy and I was able to play two or three balls at a time. Don't use a tee if the course will allow you to do so either. That way you are simulating play under "normal" course conditions. Work on the drive at the range and also spend a lot of time on the putting green and then try a full course in a month. You will find it a lot more enjoyable. |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mdg2003 - 2008-07-14 11:38 AM You might consider finding a par 3 course in your area and do some work there. They are usually a lot cheaper to play than a regular course. You will have essentially eliminated the drive shot from the game and playing from what would be your second shot. Most every par three course I played was not very busy and I was able to play two or three balls at a time. Don't use a tee if the course will allow you to do so either. That way you are simulating play under "normal" course conditions. Work on the drive at the range and also spend a lot of time on the putting green and then try a full course in a month. You will find it a lot more enjoyable. John - if you are interested in this idea, I know of a par 3 that's down in Wash Twp (my old neck of the woods). Otherwise, let me know if you're ever looking for someone to hit the range with or play a round. Haven't played consistently in a while but do love it so. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() we'll have to meet up and play... I got serious about it last year... so I'm down to 100 sounds like you had fun... |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kcav - 2008-07-14 1:44 PM mdg2003 - 2008-07-14 11:38 AM You might consider finding a par 3 course in your area and do some work there. They are usually a lot cheaper to play than a regular course. You will have essentially eliminated the drive shot from the game and playing from what would be your second shot. Most every par three course I played was not very busy and I was able to play two or three balls at a time. Don't use a tee if the course will allow you to do so either. That way you are simulating play under "normal" course conditions. Work on the drive at the range and also spend a lot of time on the putting green and then try a full course in a month. You will find it a lot more enjoyable. John - if you are interested in this idea, I know of a par 3 that's down in Wash Twp (my old neck of the woods). Otherwise, let me know if you're ever looking for someone to hit the range with or play a round. Haven't played consistently in a while but do love it so. Sounds like a great idea...
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() maxmattmick - 2008-07-14 3:23 PM we'll have to meet up and play... I got serious about it last year... so I'm down to 100 sounds like you had fun... great idea.... it's been a long time
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Here's a tip I used when I used to play - it makes keeping score much easier. Ignore the on-course par markings and define was it a good round for you. For example, if 100 is a good roung, make every hole a par 6 (in your head - don't tell this to your playing buddies or they will laugh at you). Then, every hole simply play to the number and keep a tally of whether you are above or below the six range. I used to this with 5 shots per hole and found it was very easy to track my rounds by being + or - from "5" per hole and keeping track of that number instead of trying to add 18 medium size numbers on a tiny scorecard with a tiny little pencil. |
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Expert![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The most important part of your post was that you kept a legitimate score. Your score will never get better if you ignore a bunch of bad shots. Instead of going and playing par 3 courses you should just head over to a local course and spend an hour on the putting green on your triathlon rest days. Instead of 36 putts over 4 hours you'll get 200 putts for free in one hour. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Golf very addicting, just like triathlon. Putting and chipping are the hardest thing for once in awhile golfers as you tend to never work on it but it will definitely save you more strokes than any drive you'll ever hit. Another good thing to do as a beginner is to pay no attention to the PGA tour players. Their swings are completely unattainable for most of us. The Ladies tour on the other hand have the perfect swings to try and copy. So in control and smooth. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Speaking of Golf here's a list of rules to ensure proper etiquette
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Congrats. I hope that you are still playing. |
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