Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Originally posted by James
Yeh there's a few reasons I want to start playing. A lot of the lads play during the summer so it means I can get involved. Plus you've got golfing holidays, corporate golf days, all kinds of stuff.
Out of an office of say 20, there's usually 2-4 who play golf, which means you get to go to every corporate day 
Have you got some handy mates who could show you the way / go for a round with? Or want to practice alone a bit first
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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I want to practise on my own a bit first.
My cousin had the chance to turn pro but decided against it because he didn't think he was good enough to make enough money to make it worth it. So he is a very good golfer!
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Ben J
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Cheshire
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I haven't played a course for year. Used to play a local municipal.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Originally posted by James
I want to practise on my own a bit first.
My cousin had the chance to turn pro but decided against it because he didn't think he was good enough to make enough money to make it worth it. So he is a very good golfer!
Get playing with him!  My brother is a pro and i've been helped out a number of times by him.
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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I've found playing with a pro helpful. Always giving me little pointers which I'd never get playing with amateurs. Quite handy when you're mates with a pro  Don't feel embarrassed to play with someone if you're not very good to begin with, we've all been there.
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Originally posted by Whittie
Literally love golf, however hate the cold or wet weather. Golfing holidays are perfect
Exactly the same Love playing in a pair of shorts! Going tenerife in May for a spot of golf
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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I always play better if I have to dress properly for it
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liamC
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
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I have been hacking my way around for a year or 2 and about 6 months ago I decided to start taking it more seriously and making a conscious effort to get better.
I've been taking lessons lately and now I've just joined my local golf club to play as much as possible. The key to getting better is simply to practice and play as much as possible. It's the only way to get any consistency and see progress. If you only play once a week or every fortnight will not see any progress.
From my point of view I'd say 70% of your game is short game and in my opinion, you should focus on getting to hit your irons first and get used to putting. Leave any woods/hybrids/drivers at home and just use irons for the time being.
If you're an iPhone/Android user then I'd recommend getting an App called Golfshot (www.golfshot.com). It's a fantastic statistical/GPS/Swing Tracking app that records all your statistics so you can see where you're going good/bad etc. It's 20 quid, but well worth the price.
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