Late starter at golf

dadx
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:22:55 +0000

If golf school were within your budget, I would recommend it at the point that you feel you are serious about devoting some time to becoming a better player.

Otherwise, do what you’re doing and practice. Hogan said “the secret is in the dirt”. It just takes a lot of swings and strokes to develop the “feel” for the game. Plus golf uses some odd muscles that need to become acclimated to the demands you’re putting on them.

Regarding the driver: I went to golf school years ago and had Davis Love Jr. as an instructor. He observed that he didn’t think most golfers should use their drivers until they were playing to less than a 10 handicap. Otherwise use a 3-wood or an iron off the tee to keep it in play.

I would buy and read Harvey Pennick’s little red books of folksy, simply golf advice. They’re priceless.