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Originally Posted by dotti105
ScorpioSquared,
Your accident and subsequent surgery sounds dreadful! Please take it easy and let you body heal. Golf will still be here when you are ready to play!
I finished the "new to golf school" on Friday. The instruction was good regarding technique and hand placement etc. But we had very limited time with a club actually in our hands. We only used 4 clubs, so I still have lots to learn.
I was under the impression that we would have the clubs for the week in order to practice in the afternoons, but that is not the case. That was very disappointing to me. I would have liked to practice what I was taught each day.
Once the course is over we have access to "demo clubs" for 30 days. I went to get my demo clubs today and they gave me 4 clubs (5 wood, 7 iron, Putter, Pitching wedge) and the bag. No driver. Oh, well.....
My hubby took me out to play my first round today. I was pathetic. But I can get out of the bunkers well....that is the one bright spot.
Lots of room to improve....that's for sure.
I am certainly interested in a newbie ladies group. PM me with info ladies, please!
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Hi Dottie,
I hope you continue to enjoy and improve on your golf. Don't feel too disappointed that you weren't given a driver to practise with. The driver is probably the most difficult club in the bag to hit (followed closely by a 64 degree lob wedge!) and beginners that start off struggling with a driver are putting themselves at a disadvantage right from the start. They grind away with this fearsome club every time they stand on the tee and are only giving themselves negative feedback which won't help their later playing ability. The pro gave you the most sensible clubs to start with. A 5 wood (or even a 7 wood) is much easier to use: not only is is shorter, but the loft will get the ball in the air and you will feel like you are hitting 'real' golf shots. This will give you confidence as well as more enjoyment. As an experiment, you could try going to the driving range with a borrowed driver and a 5 wood, and seeing which one gets the ball further - you might be surprised.
I hope you don't think I'm dictating, I'm only offering a little friendly advice although I do sincerely believe it will make you a better golfer in the long run, especially if you combine it with a few lessons.
I'm just another lady golfer who was lucky enough to benefit from a very good pro and I like to pass on his suggestions whenever I can.
Enjoy your group!!