Help wanted!!

[Golf_Novice]

Hi :smt039

I am hoping that someone may be able to help me or at least point me in the right direction... I'm looking at taking up golf. I know some very basics, and I'm not looking to become professional (watch out Michelle Wie) But I just want to be able to have a round without losing my temper because I'm crap...


So what I'm looking for is someone who either knows somewhere for a beginner to go for a lesson or group lesson or if someone is willing to take on this damsel in distress. :smt061


So if anyone can help me out - that would be great!!

Hope to hear back from someone soon....


Have a great afternoon!! :-D

[terryand]

Hi and welcome.

Oxley driving range have some beginner packages that might be worthwhile checking out.

Terry.

[jaster]

Hi there and welcome to our forums. Your location says Brisbane so your best bet would be to hook up with one of the fine Ladies or Gentlemen on this board who are based in Brisbane and have them introduce you to a driving range or golf course close to your area that offers practice facilities and beginner lessons/classes. I'm sure they'll post here offering their help. Good luck :)

Terry beat me above, Oxley would be a great place to start if it is anywhere near you.

[amanda]

Welcome golf novice :) Unfortunately I'm in Sydney so I can't help you out with where to get lessons - but I can definitely recommend them!

[Flowergirl]

I agree with Mandy. Get lessons first up. Then you're not spending ages later trying to unlearn all the bad habits. :)
I'm in Melbourne - so I can't help you. Watch out for some of the Qland boys on this forum. They are usually up to no good. ( joke):twisted:

[andylo]

Golf Novice, my wife Christine also just starting on golf. She goes to Logan City GC almost once everyweek for a clinic from Dominic Smiths (which is a young, handsome guy, with plenty of golfing ability and a funny broke from UK) if you are keen you can join us.

[terryand]

Geez A-Lo, you've been married 4 days and your flirting already :shock:

Terry.

[andylo]

another 3 hrs then to reach 4 days actually!

[terryand]

another 3 hrs then to reach 4 days actually!

Sorry :oops:

Terry.

[Golf_Novice]

Dominic Smiths (which is a young, handsome guy, with plenty of golfing ability and a funny broke from UK)



Is he single ;)

[Courty]

Is he single ;)

Scorpiochick? Is that you?

[andylo]

Is he single ;)

Married... but it never hurt to watch

[BrisVegas]

Scorpiochick? Is that you?

hehe my thoughts exactly!! Too good to be true.... :smt002

[Golf_Novice]

Married... but it never hurt to watch



That's a shame!! Is he expensive and how long are sessions??


(Thanks for your help!!) :-D

[andylo]

That's a shame!! Is he expensive and how long are sessions??


(Thanks for your help!!) :-D

Its a group clinic and it cost $15 per person. You get a bucket of ball. It usually last around an hour and the VERY GOOD THING is, he's a damn good coach, we are hitting off the grass instead of mat, and finally, not many ppl going (which I really surprised)

Quite often 2 of us having a personal lesson for $30 (2 of us, $15 each)

Happens every Tue and Thurs, start from 7pm

[Golf_Novice]

Its a group clinic and it cost $15 per person. You get a bucket of ball. It usually last around an hour and the VERY GOOD THING is, he's a damn good coach, we are hitting off the grass instead of mat, and finally, not many ppl going (which I really surprised)

Quite often 2 of us having a personal lesson for $30 (2 of us, $15 each)

Happens every Tue and Thurs, start from 7pm




Thank you so much for your help... I know I must be painful... but one last question (I'm naturally blonde) Do I have to ring up and book a spot? Or am I right to just turn up on Thursday night at 7pm???

:razz:

[andylo]

Just turn up :)

0416 146 992 is Dom's number just if its starts rain a bit you better give him a call to make sure :)

[Golf_Novice]

Just turn up :)


Thanks heaps! If you are there on Thursday night, I'll see you then :-D

[Golf_Novice]

Scorpiochick? Is that you?


:confused:

[andylo]

Thanks heaps! If you are there on Thursday night, I'll see you then :-D


Yeah, just look for a ugly chinese guy and a beautiful chinese girl ;)

[amanda]

Don't worry about them GN :) She was a crazy Canberra-based golfer on another website we all used to belong to.

[Golf_Novice]

Don't worry about them GN :) She was a crazy Canberra-based golfer on another website we all used to belong to.


Oh great... a bit WILD I hear?? Is that right? 8-[

[TS]

Yeah, just look for a ugly chinese guy and a beautiful chinese girl ;)

Beauty & The Beast, I wonder which one is ALO.

[Jarro]

ALo isn't hard to spot in a crowd..... just look for the guy that looks like this = :mrgreen:

[terryand]

Or you could just look in the recent wedding thread to see what they look like :-D

Terry.

[Golf_Novice]

Now now guys... I'm sure he's a lovely person

[Jarro]

we never said he wasn't a lovely person ;)

[AndyP]

Golf_Novice, a clinic is definitely the way to go. My missus went to some a few years ago when she started. Although she rarely plays, she at least has the basic swing that enables her to move the ball down the fairway.



funny broke from UK
A-Lo, haven't you been told not to spell things how you say them. Prease try harder in the future.

[Golf_Novice]

Golf_Novice, a clinic is definitely the way to go. My missus went to some a few years ago when she started. Although she rarely plays, she at least has the basic swing that enables her to move the ball down the fairway..

I'm not too bad but I get frustrated VERY easily because my ball doesn't even remotely go in the air (except when I pick it up and throw it in anger!)

Who knows - I could be pro in no time :smt002

[dc68]

I lead that too:mrgreen:

Just kidding Aro

[Ducky]

A-Lo, haven't you been told not to spell things how you say them. Prease try harder in the future.
LMAO!

[990B Luva]

I lead that too:mrgreen:

Just kidding Aro
:smt043:smt082:smt038

[Golf_Novice]

Yeah, just look for a ugly chinese guy and a beautiful chinese girl ;)


Hi andy - looking forward to tonight :-D Bit nervous.. but I hope all goes well! Just a query.. do I have to bring anything (apart from my clubs) And where do I go??

Thanks!!

[andylo]

Just bring your club, glove and $15.

Go to the driving range at Logan City GC. By the time of the nite it will be the only place have a few big flood lights so you can spot it easy.

Do you have the direction of Logan City GC?

[Golf_Novice]

Just bring your club, glove and $15.

Go to the driving range at Logan City GC. By the time of the nite it will be the only place have a few big flood lights so you can spot it easy.

Do you have the direction of Logan City GC?



I don't have the directions, but I'll just look it up on www.whereis.com.au (http://www.whereis.com.au) :-D Hmmm.... a glove? I'll have to see if I have one (haven't looked in the bag for awhile!!) and when you say my club... which ONE might that be?

Please keep in mind I am an utter beginner!! Hehe (and naturally blonde as mentioned earlier) :oops:

[andylo]

Just bring your 7 and 8 iron.... might as well bring the driver in :) But I am sure you will be using your 7 iron most of the time tonite.

[Golf_Novice]

Just bring your 7 and 8 iron.... might as well bring the driver in :) But I am sure you will be using your 7 iron most of the time tonite.



Oh dear - I think I'm in trouble tonight. hehe - not sure what I'm getting myself into!! Do you promise not to laugh???? 8-[

Do you guys go both Tuesday and Thursday, or just once a week?

[andylo]

I hope you won't laugh at us by the time you see us :D

We usually go just once a week. If there're no good movie we go at Tuesday, else Thursday.

[Golf_Novice]

Just bring your 7 and 8 iron.... might as well bring the driver in :) But I am sure you will be using your 7 iron most of the time tonite.


Does these irons come in a standard set of clubs?

I told you - I don't have a clue!!!! :oops:

[AndyP]

Irons look like this:
http://pictures.kyozou.com/pictures/699000/698760.jpg

Grab the ones that have 7 and 8 on the bottom. At least one of them should definitely be in a set.

[Golf_Novice]

Irons look like this:

Grab the ones that have 7 and 8 on the bottom. At least one of them should definitely be in a set.


I kinda knew that much... just wasn't sure if they are one of those clubs that come standard :)

I figured seeing I can't get the ball to go into the air that I'd use a wood or something? How is that little club (an iron) meant to get my ball to go into the air ??

:confused:

[amanda]

GN - you'll have more chance of getting the 7 or 8 iron into the air than a 3 wood :)

[Golf_Novice]

GN - you'll have more chance of getting the 7 or 8 iron into the air than a 3 wood :)


Does everyone have this much trouble?

[amanda]

Yes!

[Golf_Novice]

Yes!


Thank God for that!!! Was starting to feel (and sound, no doubt!) very clueless!!!

:confused:

[AndyP]

I figured seeing I can't get the ball to go into the air that I'd use a wood or something? How is that little club (an iron) meant to get my ball to go into the air ??
The angle of the face is what helps it go in the air. The 3 wood makes it come out flatter, so it would be harder to get into the air. The angle of the 7 iron face will help the ball go up. The higher the number of iron, the higher it should make the ball go. This will also mean that it won't go as far.

[Iain]

Thank God for that!!! Was starting to feel (and sound, no doubt!) very clueless!!!

:confused:

You are indeed..... :-P :-P

[Golf_Novice]

The angle of the face is what helps it go in the air. The 3 wood makes it come out flatter, so it would be harder to get into the air. The angle of the 7 iron face will help the ball go up. The higher the number of iron, the higher it should make the ball go. This will also mean that it won't go as far.



I must be really short - coz' that just all went over my head :-(

[Iain]

I must be really short - coz' that just all went over my head :-(

You are short too!! I will try to explain later, but leave the woods alone until you are able to hit the 7 or 8 iron reasonably well.

[AndyP]

The explanation really needs pictures, I guess.

[Golf_Novice]

You are short too!! I will try to explain later, but leave the woods alone until you are able to hit the 7 or 8 iron reasonably well.

So I guess I won't need woods until.. oh say.. 2008?????

And it doesn't need pictures, it needs a diagram!! Hehe :oops:

[Golf_Novice]

This is all becoming very complicated!!!

If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf!! Bob Hope!

[Flowergirl]

WEll - what happened???