Pick Up Golf

Question: Learning to play golf, how soon before i should go on main course?

(Posted by: persistentd on 2006-10-04 08:46:03)

Had a few lessons and been round the 9 hole par 3 about 15 times. Averaging about 34 shots for the par 3

Posted by: riettebotha2 on 2006-10-04, 08:47:13

Give it a couple more weeks.

Posted by: Reaper King on 2006-10-04, 08:50:09

You;re good to go. there's only so much one can learn from lessons or at the range. you can be the best range player in the world and suck donkey nuts when you hit the links. since you're score for the 9 hole is fairly decent, strike out and play the main course. I assume you have someplace in mind so there;s no time like the present you know. on the links you'll get the full array of shots and situation whereas on the range or even just playing 9 holes you are limited in the situations you face. the more chances you have to deal with the different lies, terrains, etc, the more apt you'll be able to handle them as well. So I suggest you round up some buddies and head out. expect to do well but at the same time don't expect to get the course record either. just play natural and have fun. the rest will come to you

Posted by: big_roy_lwc on 2006-10-04, 08:52:28

If your going round a par 3 nine hole course in 7 over par, then you are more than ready for a full course i would say. Although of course this depends on how confident you are feeling about your long irons and woods. But I dont think you need to be told by anyone when you are ready. Just try to go at a quiet time and enjoy yourself, and if ur doing bad and holding people up then just let them play through!

Posted by: creskin on 2006-10-04, 08:54:37

Sounds like your ready. Remember to be concious of the amount of time you spend on each hole, so that you dont slow down the group behind you. Pickup your ball after 8 strokes.

Posted by: chris h on 2006-10-04, 08:57:20

Yeah go for it. i reckon they'll be plenty more people worse than you on there. choose an easier course first though. normally newer less established courses are best

Posted by: Brian M on 2006-10-04, 09:24:39

If you are counting all your shots and playing by the rules you are ready for a regular golf course. Players who can break 100 on a regular course have nothing to restrict them from playing most golf courses. Before playing on a regular course you should also be fully familiar with golf etiquette. Including speed of play, raking sand traps, replacing divot, repairing ball marks on the green, allowing faster players to play through, order of play etc., etc. If you are not familiar with the etiquette of golf, be sure you play with players who are and ask them to help you.

Posted by: RAMSBOTTOM on 2006-10-04, 09:26:13

YOU ARE READY YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE RULES OF GOLF AND THE ETIQUETTE AS THIS IS JUST AS IMPORTANT WEAR TROUSERS AND A POLO SHIRT (NOT JEANS AND A TEE SHIRT) AND GOLF SHOES AS THIS PUTS YOU IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND GO FOR IT AND DON'T TRY TO HARD JUST ENJOY THE ROUND

Posted by: BRENT F on 2006-10-04, 09:27:15

It depends on your confidence level if you feel you are ready go for it. Remember to keep your pace of play up.

Posted by: Andy O on 2006-10-04, 10:08:41

Just get out on to a course and play. Practice makes perfect.

Posted by: Earwigo on 2006-10-04, 10:14:12

As soon as you have bought some garish clothes at ridiculous expense and had an operation to remove your chin. Then you will fit in seamlessly with the sales executives and account managers and all the other Sons of Onan that you will rapidly encounter. I'm with Oscar Wilde ........A good walk, spoilt.

Posted by: diaz9iron on 2006-10-04, 10:15:39

I say go for it man, you is ready, most people on golf courses don't know what they is doing anyhow!!! the best way 2 learn is just get out there and do it!

Posted by: johncondo2001 on 2006-10-04, 10:26:37

I was told go to the driver range for 3 month par 3 about 5 time than hit the big ones I did this with my wife and son and after 6month my wife broke 90 and my son shot low 80's

Posted by: M M D on 2006-10-04, 11:23:41

As long as you are happy with how you are hitting the ball on the range give the main course a go. If still not sure ask your local pro.

Posted by: SmithIII on 2006-10-04, 12:28:23

Hey, i would recomend getting on there striaght away and see how you cope after a few rounds if you find your wearing your self out then go to the range and sort out ya problems then go back its the best way to learn!

Posted by: steven5872 on 2006-10-04, 12:57:07

Get out there and give it a go. BUT DO TRY AND FIND A MORE EXPERIENCED GOLFER TO TAKE YOU ROUND. Etiquette is very important on a full course, and this is something easier learnt from someone who knows, and contrary to another answer don't pick up after 8 strokes some longer par 5 holes may well take more strokes to start with. MOST IMPORTANT is to show consideration to other golfers.

Posted by: Godfrey Goulash on 2006-10-05, 06:24:14

Have your starter first and then you can go on the main course. If you've still got room you can then have pudding.

Posted by: G W on 2006-10-05, 10:55:57

If you have read the rule book, & importantly know the ettiquette,then there is no reason to start now GO & ENJOY this wonderful game

Posted by: emmettgolf on 2006-10-06, 10:59:31

Do it now. Play 9 holes at a time when the course is not busy. Based on how well you do, move up to 18 holes. It will be tiring. Make sure that you do not hold players up behind you and that you know course etiquette before you tee off.

Posted by: matt w on 2006-10-07, 06:06:56

I took up golf around 18 months ago and didn't go to a driving lesson for several months. I've never had a lesson. I find most public courses have no problem with beginners playing provided you are suitably dressed, understand the rules (particularly etiquette) and have your own clubs. It sounds to me like you are more than ready.