How To Start

[needforspeed]

I played 20 years ago in europe for only 2 times.

My question is how to start, i would like to play golf, starting next month.

[OOB]

My advice would be 1) get lessons with a reputable pro and 2) find a par-3 or short nine hole loop to play.

Learn from the hole backwards, not the tee forwards. Don't rush onto a 7,000 yard course...you'll simply not enjoy it.

Edited February 1, 2010 by OOB

[quiksilva]

Go for lessons, preferably with a pro who videos your swing, and plays it back on a special program that allows him to show your stance in relation to a pro swing.

It meant for some big changes for me, but it really helped, a lot!

[needforspeed]

Go for lessons, preferably with a pro who videos your swing, and plays it back on a special program that allows him to show your stance in relation to a pro swing.

It meant for some big changes for me, but it really helped, a lot!

Thanks,

So i need to start with some lessons, clear.

Nothing changes for me as i never did it, how about golf clubs can you rent or do i need to buy???

[bkkjames]

Go for lessons, preferably with a pro who videos your swing, and plays it back on a special program that allows him to show your stance in relation to a pro swing.

It meant for some big changes for me, but it really helped, a lot!

Thanks,

So i need to start with some lessons, clear.

Nothing changes for me as i never did it, how about golf clubs can you rent or do i need to buy???

You can rent at golf courses but it's hit or miss at too their quality. Better to get your own and get used to them. As a beginner so to speak start off with a mid range set (no need for pro models) that have a decent shaft and fit you properly.

[needforspeed]

Go for lessons, preferably with a pro who videos your swing, and plays it back on a special program that allows him to show your stance in relation to a pro swing.

It meant for some big changes for me, but it really helped, a lot!

Thanks,

So i need to start with some lessons, clear.

Nothing changes for me as i never did it, how about golf clubs can you rent or do i need to buy???

You can rent at golf courses but it's hit or miss at too their quality. Better to get your own and get used to them. As a beginner so to speak start off with a mid range set (no need for pro models) that have a decent shaft and fit you properly.

bkkjames thanks,

How about prices for a golf clubs set and lessons, and if have any recommendations for courses where they give golf lessons would be great.

Thanks a lot,

Like to start a new hobby/sport

[Loz]

don't know where you are but here in and around Korat you can buy:

A set of irons (used but good) from 4000bht up...

Bag from 1200bht used but good. to 3000bht new but fake.

Driver 2500bht up used goodies or cheapo new. (hippo at the Mall for example)

Putters from 400bht

courses sell bags of lake balls for 100bht up

250 -700bht for a glove (new of course!)

SHoes, from 1000bht up.

Good luck!

[sangfroid]

Go for lessons, preferably with a pro who videos your swing, and plays it back on a special program that allows him to show your stance in relation to a pro swing.

It meant for some big changes for me, but it really helped, a lot!

Thanks,

So i need to start with some lessons, clear.

Nothing changes for me as i never did it, how about golf clubs can you rent or do i need to buy???

Absolutely! Take lessons before starting to play. A good golf swing has to be taught, stance, grip etc. If you try to develop a swing by yourself you will make mistakes which you'll never get rid of.

If I was starting over again, lessons would be my number 1 priority before even setting foot on a golf course.

Edited March 9, 2010 by sangfroid