How many golfers do we have on AWIMB? Over the past couple of months I have become

[Rich]

very much involved. Got some decent clubs and have improved a lot through watching YouTube videos and hitting 100 balls at the range a couple of times a week.

But now I'm wondering if some lessons with a pro would be benefical? My good mates mostly play but three of them are off scratch (one of them better than that). This makes me playing with them more them watching me as I attempt to go around in less than 90-95.

[IUFG]

very much involved. Got some decent clubs and have improved a lot through watching YouTube videos and hitting 100 balls at the range a couple of times a week.

But now I'm wondering if some lessons with a pro would be benefical? My good mates mostly play but three of them are off scratch (one of them better than that). This makes me playing with them more them watching me as I attempt to go around in less than 90-95.

100% go and get a series of lessons from a pro.

Start with the right basics and you'll quickly improve - until you find your level.

Grip, alignment and weight shift are fundamentals of the swing...don't start with bad habits, you'll find them hard to break.

I got taught by a mate and got decent. Couldn't improve past 14 and went to see the pro. Dear, oh dear. He rebuilt everything and it felt weird for about a year.

Even now, my really bad shots are rooted in my old swing.

[Rich]

100% go and get a series of lessons from a pro.

Start with the right basics and you'll quickly improve - until you find your level.

Grip, alignment and weight shift are fundamentals of the swing...don't start with bad habits, you'll find them hard to break.

I got taught by a mate and got decent. Couldn't improve past 14 and went to see the pro. Dear, oh dear. He rebuilt everything and it felt weird for about a year.

Even now, my really bad shots are rooted in my old swing.

Yeah I think it's a no-brainer. When I get it right I hit it really cleanly... but that's probably on about 20% of shots at best. The thing is... I know when it's going to be a good strike before my club face impacts the ball. I just don't know why.

Would you think say 6 x 1 hour sessions with a pro that suits me would be a good starting point?

[WES]

very much involved. Got some decent clubs and have improved a lot through watching YouTube videos and hitting 100 balls at the range a couple of times a week.

But now I'm wondering if some lessons with a pro would be benefical? My good mates mostly play but three of them are off scratch (one of them better than that). This makes me playing with them more them watching me as I attempt to go around in less than 90-95.

Play off 7 at my club in Surrey. Love the game and the culture around it. Once you get addicted to golf the greatest sports competition in the world quickly becomes the Ryder Cup.

Definitely get lessons but don?t go overboard. Rhythm and timing are the most important parts of the swing, you just want to correct the blatant flaws and let experience do the rest.

Sadly, not many golf courses in Paris

[Rich]

Play off 7 at my club in Surrey. Love the game and the culture around it. Once you get addicted to golf the greatest sports competition in the world quickly becomes the Ryder Cup.

Definitely get lessons but don?t go overboard. Rhythm and timing are the most important parts of the swing, you just want to correct the blatant flaws and let experience do the rest.

Sadly, not many golf courses in Paris

I think I'd like to ulitmately get to that sort of level (basically to be able to say a good round is sub-80). I know I'm never going to be a scratch golfer as I don't have the time to dedicate to it with a young family. But now the stag dos are all over I need to start arranging golf trips and would like to join my Father's club (Remedy Oak in Dorset) if I can get good enough to hold my own in a weekend roll-up tournament etc.

[IUFG]

I think I'd like to ulitmately get to that sort of level (basically to be able to say a good round is sub-80). I know I'm never going to be a scratch golfer as I don't have the time to dedicate to it with a young family. But now the stag dos are all over I need to start arranging golf trips and would like to join my Father's club (Remedy Oak in Dorset) if I can get good enough to hold my own in a weekend roll-up tournament etc.

Getting to an 18 handicap (one shot per hole) is decent and makes you in with a shout at club competition level.

And unbeatable if you have a good day when everything goes right. Unless of course, another bandit has a good day.

[WES]

I think I'd like to ulitmately get to that sort of level (basically to be able to say a good round is sub-80). I know I'm never going to be a scratch golfer as I don't have the time to dedicate to it with a young family. But now the stag dos are all over I need to start arranging golf trips and would like to join my Father's club (Remedy Oak in Dorset) if I can get good enough to hold my own in a weekend roll-up tournament etc.

Short game I, had a scratch golfer tell me 50% of your practice time should be chipping and putting. Had one lesson on each and with practice they both went from a weakness to a strength. Hdcp went from 11 to 7 almost entirely because of my short game.

Vilamoura every June with 3 mates for golf, boozing, eating and other <cough> indulgences, life is good

[Peter]

Short game I, had a scratch golfer tell me 50% of your practice time should be chipping and putting. Had one lesson on each and with practice they both went from a weakness to a strength. Hdcp went from 11 to 7 almost entirely because of my short game.

Vilamoura every June with 3 mates for golf, boozing, eating and other <cough> indulgences, life is good

Other indulgences? It can only be coke or skirt. and you're too old for both

[PSRB]

very much involved. Got some decent clubs and have improved a lot through watching YouTube videos and hitting 100 balls at the range a couple of times a week.

But now I'm wondering if some lessons with a pro would be benefical? My good mates mostly play but three of them are off scratch (one of them better than that). This makes me playing with them more them watching me as I attempt to go around in less than 90-95.

Not played for a few years, need to get back into it again now the kids are older.

[PSRB]

Short game I, had a scratch golfer tell me 50% of your practice time should be chipping and putting. Had one lesson on each and with practice they both went from a weakness to a strength. Hdcp went from 11 to 7 almost entirely because of my short game.

Vilamoura every June with 3 mates for golf, boozing, eating and other <cough> indulgences, life is good

Absolutely right but bombing drives is far more fun!