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Been flirting with low 70's for the past couple of months, but never was able to come in under 73.  This past Saturday, everything clicked and I knocked down 6 birds, combined with just 2 bogies, for a unthinkable 4-under, 68.

Not to be outdone by his dad, my 15 year old son gets his first ace during the very same round.  165 yard, 7 iron, was a thing of beauty.  3 or 4 hops and the ball just disappears.  Coolest thing I have ever seen.

What a day!

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Congrats.  There are many golfers who never get to experience breaking the barrier or hitting the ONE.  But there are also many golfers who never get to experience sharing the game with their Father/Son.  It's a cool thing.  My son and I both developed our golf games together over the last four years and he just left for college.  He's a three hcp and I'm a five and I relish the rounds we play together now.  Not to mention it's a thrill just to watch him play...he's a major ball striker and may yet play collegiately.  He does things that make my jaw drop.  BTW....what happened to your handicap when you posted that score?


 

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Originally Posted by Doctorfro

Congrats.  There are many golfers who never get to experience breaking the barrier or hitting the ONE.  But there are also many golfers who never get to experience sharing the game with their Father/Son.  It's a cool thing.  My son and I both developed our golf games together over the last four years and he just left for college.  He's a three hcp and I'm a five and I relish the rounds we play together now.  Not to mention it's a thrill just to watch him play...he's a major ball striker and may yet play collegiately.  He does things that make my jaw drop.  BTW....what happened to your handicap when you posted that score?

I didn't bother to post the score, as I was concerned my handicap would drop like a rock..... Just kidding.

My last 3 rounds posted have been 73,68,72.  Handicap gone from mid 4's to trending 2.7.  Never thought i would get that low. I must give credit where credit is due.  I have been working with instructor at Golftec for 9 months.  He has taken me from about 8 to under 3.  Crazy stuff!

Driver : ping.gifG15 10.5* Serrano Stiff
3W: callaway.gif RAZR 15*
Hybrids : adams.gif A7 19*
4- PW : mizuno.gif MP - 63
Wedges : vokey.gif50*, 54*, 60*Putter: cameron.gif Scotty Newport 2.5Bag: sunmountain.gif 2011 SunMountain C-130

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Originally Posted by mikelegacy

That's awesome man. I wish my dad would go golfing with me and my brother more often.



Invite him.  I have a 13 year old son who likes to play.  I recently realized I enjoy playing with him more then anyone else.  It will not be long before he can beat me.  I love seeing what he can do.

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these are the days im looking forward to i have a 6yo daughter who wants her own clubs cos daddys has them, so for xmas she getting some pink one's she has seen, and my son who is 8months old will have a set from the min he can walk,

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Coming from a son's perspective, it's awesome to be able to play the game you love with your dad, and actually have it be competitive.  I played other sports growing up but it's not like my dad could be out there blocking for me on a rushing play.  It's great to be able to work together and compete at the same time... a reason many others should play golf.  Glad all of these posts are up here.  Thanks to all the dads out there showing their kids the ropes!

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Originally Posted by garrettdennert

Coming from a son's perspective, it's awesome to be able to play the game you love with your dad, and actually have it be competitive.  I played other sports growing up but it's not like my dad could be out there blocking for me on a rushing play.  It's great to be able to work together and compete at the same time... a reason many others should play golf.  Glad all of these posts are up here.  Thanks to all the dads out there showing their kids the ropes!



This x10! +1

It's awesome to go out with my dad 1-2 times a week and play 18 together. We're competitive but having a great time and laughing as well. Nothing like cracking a few cold ones with your dad out on the course and trying to beat him at his own game! Major props to all the sons out there who spend that time with their dad. My sincerest thoughts to those of you who have lost your father and are no longer able to.

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Gotta love it!!!

Thanks for sharing........

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Your post hit home. I wish my son was home to play golf with. It took me 28 years to realize the military experience is a family affair. My wife of all these years stood beside me and family. We went to3 funerals over last 2 weeks and I saw real emotion from her. She got angry at me and when I met other grieving families I understood. Being a former member of a team wasn't just about me. It took a toll on her and my kids. I was dumb enough not to realize it. I am very lucky. The divorce rate is 90% for first time marriages and we are still together . I was dumb very selfish. If I had it to do over again. I would still be With the team but I would have tried to spend better quality time with family. I never played golf with my son. Honestly I averaged maybe 90 days a year in this country and 30 days at home. You can't go back.. I know. The kicker is our oldest son is in the same identical job description in the military. He is serving our country but sometimes I feel payback for our lost family time. My wife has more experience than me at this stuff than me I wish I could be playing golf with my son.sin
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I have a 16yr old son and a 14yr old daughter, my son is not interested in anything unless it's got an Xbox attached! My daughter on the other hand, has a passion for golf like me. Her goal was to make the high school golf team as a freshman, she went to the tryouts and was picked. she has her first match on Tuesday, I am so proud of her it's hard to describe.

She hits it a mile, at the moment she is working on her consistancy, once she can hone that in a bit she will be tough to beat, I can't wait!

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A bit of a twist of the subject, but given the circumstances you will all understand.  I have never met my biological Father, but my Mother is the most important person in the world to me.  With that being said, my Step Father and her play in a Friday night league at our local golf course and I had to sub for my Step Dad for whatever reason.  I am a pretty good golfer 80% of the time, but 20% of the time the wheels fall off and I shoot ridiculously high numbers for no reason, until I just tell myself to take a break or relax, but I told you that to tell you this.  We played 9 holes of best ball on a par 36 3,500 yard course and shot -4 against the best couple on the Friday night league (both had a handicap under 5).  That isn't even the best part, I drove a par 4 in one and my Mom sank the eagle putt from about 20 feet away, and then I hit a par 5 in two and she sunk another long eagle putt from a scary downhill putt that probably would've rolled off the green if she didn't drop it (mine rolled off the green into a sand trap).  She also birdied a 100 yard par 3 by herself and claimed that she hadn't played this good in years, but unfortunately we bogeyed the last hole for the first and only under par round of her life, 32.  One of my best memories in life and golf.

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My son begged us for clubs for his birthday until we caved...he's five. I take him out to the range with me once or twice a week and let me tell you, seeing his eyes light up when he swings that club is more rewarding than playing scratch golf...but that's just my opinion. Hopefully my daughter will follow in her big brother's foot steps as well...but I digress. In my humble opinion, golfing with your kid(s) is the single most rewarding experience in the game. I could shank every shot 30yds into the woods while my son is out there with me and still walk away with a beaming smile. Long story short, take your kids golfing folks.

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Hybrid: Ping G10 22* 

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You guys are killing me.  I come back to the boards and someone has another story that reminds me of my son (and my other kids) and makes me miss those fun times out on the course or even just the range.  My two daughters rarely play but sometimes when they are home we will go play nine and I find it hilarious that they can both shoot between 55 and 60 without having touched a club in months!  My oldest son got into golf at a young age and played some high school golf but now only plays in some corporate outings occasionally.  One of the best natural putters I've ever seen.  Just has that feel/gift.  We haven't played in a couple of years now (he lives in another state) but he is so much fun because he is a grip and rip player.  He can generate serious clubhead speed!  So he may not score great but it's an adventure!  But my youngest is my golf buddy and he just left for college three weeks ago and I miss our weekly outings.  Never take those times on the course for granted because they can soon be over.


 

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Originally Posted by RyderJ

My son begged us for clubs for his birthday until we caved...he's five. I take him out to the range with me once or twice a week and let me tell you, seeing his eyes light up when he swings that club is more rewarding than playing scratch golf...but that's just my opinion. Hopefully my daughter will follow in her big brother's foot steps as well...but I digress. In my humble opinion, golfing with your kid(s) is the single most rewarding experience in the game. I could shank every shot 30yds into the woods while my son is out there with me and still walk away with a beaming smile. Long story short, take your kids golfing folks.


It may seem early but get him lessons before be gets bad habits.  I found a local golf instructor who specialized in little kids.  He explained things in a way they could understand to get them going in the right direction.  Both my boys have good swings one is a great swing it looks like swing vision from the tour.

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I've been looking around, and have a few options as far as lessons go. As of right now though, I'm just trying to keep it fun for him with different games that improve rhythm and balance. Next summer we are going to see about sending him to a local juniors camp, but a few lessons between now and then couldn't possibly hurt too much.

Originally Posted by inthecup

It may seem early but get him lessons before be gets bad habits.  I found a local golf instructor who specialized in little kids.  He explained things in a way they could understand to get them going in the right direction.  Both my boys have good swings one is a great swing it looks like swing vision from the tour.



The War Sticks:

 

Driver: Adams Speedline F11 9.5* w/ Aldila Voodoo stiff flex shaft

3Wood: Adams Speedline Fast 10 15*

Hybrid: Ping G10 22* 

Irons:Mizuno MP32's 3-PW (bought used for $189)

Wedges: Cleveland CG14 52*, 56*

Putter: An old Ram Laser...lol...but it works

Ball: Srixon Q-star

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Originally Posted by RyderJ

I've been looking around, and have a few options as far as lessons go. As of right now though, I'm just trying to keep it fun for him with different games that improve rhythm and balance. Next summer we are going to see about sending him to a local juniors camp, but a few lessons between now and then couldn't possibly hurt too much.

That sounds like a good plan.


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My 7-year-old son started playing this summer after seeing me begin again this spring. He's taken to it like a duck to water. I've had him in two week-long golf camps at a local course where they do a lot of instruction. We have a 9-hole par 3 "Children's Course" here in Portland where we've played together before. It's a blast playing with him. Though, he is a bit loud when he sinks a putt! ;-)

I have some selfish motivation in wanting to get my son into golf. The experiences many of you have had with your children on the course are just what I hope for (though I will be very conscious not to force golf on him). I recall being a bit of a surly teenager and had little to say to my dad in my early-middle teen years. I can't think of a better way for father and son to bond than to share a passion like golf.   A side bonus of playing with your son/daughter has to be spending 4+ hours together; it might force even the most reticent teen and reluctant parent to open up a bit with each other. It's a complicated time in life and we all need a little guidance. What better place to do that than in the relative solitude and privacy of a father-son golf outing.

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