Golf... I must confess...

[BenoA]

Is kinda fun!!!

To make a long story short... I just moved to another job 2 weeks ago (see the formal dressing thread) and today I was invited to play golf with some other folks from the office.

To be true, I had never played golf of my life. N... e... v... e... r...

I had the very old golf clubs from my dad (he gave them to me before he died over 11 years ago). These clubs had been collecting dust in my yard house. Anyway, that first experience was cool. The whole team had fun and the manager is planning another game in a few weeks. Cool!!!

Golf tournament for the company is in a few days... I'm now less stressed to show up there and try to play golf with the higher management guys.

So that first try at golf won't make me addictive and I don't plan spending all my weekends on a golf course, but, if ever I get invited by some of our clients... I won't be afraid of it at all. But I would need to get some sort of training to at least learn... How to hit the ball properly!!! I did a few good shots but I definitely need to learn the damn thing...

Any golfers out there?

[Scooter]

Yep. I've played for years, and no its not easy at all. To learn to hit the ball properly you may get a training club, or go to lessons, and make sure you grip the club right. Its like playing guitar, the more you practice, the better you'll get.
If I ever get my score below 85 I'm buying a new set of TaylorMade clubs tailored to me. That's something else to look at too, make sure your clubs are the right length for your height.
Oh yeah, my favorite thing to tell the guys on the course, "You can't hurt your game by improving your lie." This works on so many levels, but don't do it in a tournament.

[Grim]

I've played for ages.

My key advice? Watch the ball. Make sure it isn't there and THEN look up. so many people want to be like Tiger Woods where it's just swing, head snap in one fluid motion.

You will be surprised how much better you hit the ball doing this.

Also, learn to swing, and don't try to murder the ball.

[atomic charvel guy]

I grew up taping M80's to golf balls, having a friend light them and launching them wherever.

[Shawn Lutz]

Since I'm a hockey player I can drive it long and straight, get on the green in 2-3 whacks but I can't put at all. I've only golfed a few times. The best part is teeing off, driving the carts and chasing down the beer cart to stay...ah...hydrated...lol

[Scooter]

I grew up taping M80's to golf balls, having a friend light them and launching them wherever.

Now that's hilarious!

Oh yeah, have a beer a hole, 'ups the FUN factor.

[BenoA]

The best part is teeing off, driving the carts and chasing down the beer cart to stay...ah...hydrated...lol

Lol... My new team of coworkers kept the game quite "dry"... No one was drinking beer...

Thanks guys for all the comments... I'll keep ya posted on my progress!!!

[Jason1212]

I love playing although I must say I am not very good (cant break 90). For something that looks so easy it is very challenging and at least to me relaxing at the same time. I would recommend getting a new set of clubs, but don't go overboard. Also remember what Eric "Otter" Stratton said "Don't think of it as work. The whole point is just to enjoy yourself."

[DonP]

No. It would take away from what little guitar time I have.

[Nightbat]

Golf!

...it's playing with marbles for people too lazy to bend over

[BenoA]

I would recommend getting a new set of clubs, but don't go overboard.

Hey buddy... That means less money for guitars and gears...

No. It would take away from what little guitar time I have.

Exactly!

[atomic charvel guy]

the main gist of golf is that you are away from all the headaches for around 6 hours.

[Wylde06]

I love playing although I must say I am not very good (cant break 90)

hell, im lucky to break 115. I dont care though, I still have fun

[Twitch]

the main gist of golf is that you are away from all the headaches for around 6 hours.

Same with fishing, just a beer, a buddy (maybe) and a bank (or boat) and who the hell cares if you catch anything. Its more exciting if you do but not needed.

[BenoA]

Same with fishing, just a beer, a buddy (maybe) and a bank (or boat) and who the hell cares if you catch anything. Its more exciting if you do but not needed.

Fishing!!! It's better than a therapy!

I would only correct one thing in your above statement: "...just a beer"... Should be edited to... "a few beers"...