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http://thesandtrap.com/t/72370/hack-golf-dumbing-down-the-game/36#post_947738

I said there that I'd start this thread later today - so here it is.

I'd like everyone to pledge in this thread to introduce one new golfer to the game of golf.

And as you can imagine, I don't just mean "introduce them and then leave them to fend for themselves." I mean do whatever it takes to introduce at least one person to the game of golf, and get them to the point where they are hooked and are going out and playing on their own.

I think everyone here should pledge to essentially "create a golfer." It can be a badly relapsed golfer (i.e. someone who played ten years ago but hasn't played since, or something), a brand new golfer, someone who only plays once a year in your corporate scramble, something.

The golf course is a scary place for a lot of people, particularly adults. It can be an expensive game. Let's give them (or at least loan them) old equipment. Let's help them with the basics. Let's get them out to executive courses, teach them the basic etiquette of the sport, and show them just how fun it can be to whack a ball in a gopher hole outside for a few hours.

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I have to leave for a lesson but I want to make this a thing later. I think each person here can commit to bringing one new golfer to the game this year.

I'll start that thread later today.

I love this idea, it would be great too if folks could share "success stories" and suggestions for how to get new people introduced to the game. I have a friend who I'd love to get out there, but he's in his mid 40's (like me) and is extremely self conscious about embarrassing himself out there. I'm sure he'd have no problem going out and whacking away at the driving range but I'm the last person who should be giving a beginner swing instructions (and I doubt he'll go get lessons until he gets "the bug" first).

This thread will serve as a place for people to both commit to the process, and to share ideas with others, and to share updates on their progress.

I've created three badges.

You can get the first when you sign up.

You can get the second when you've identified your "target" and have begun the process of introducing them to golf.

You can get the third when you feel you've "created a golfer." You will be the grand poobah of this project at that time, and then… you get to start all over again in 2015. :D

This is a call to action. I'm going to have Mike push this pretty hard, and I'll be doing my part as well, and we're going to make a dent in the universe, so to speak. Let's all do our role.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
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iacas
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Don't be afraid to take him to a real course too. Let him steer the cart if you take one (away from the eyes of the pro shop, etc. :D). Let him look in the ponds for fish or frogs. Just start him wher

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I have two targets.  This one really does not count.  My son has taken more of an interest in the game and I plan to start taking him out Saturday mornings to an executive course nearby.  He will be 6

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I'm trying... I have a boy next door, whos' story would bring you to tears. thats' a fact. 10 yrs old and NEVER played baseball,Basketball, or ANY sport...why? because of the way his homelife was...Mo

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I, Erik J. Barzeski, hereby pledge to create a golfer in 2014.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
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Outstanding!

I hereby pledge to create a new golfer in 2014! :beer:

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Yup, count me in, as well.

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I already started to bring one of my friend in the world of golf.....

I knew he was somewhat interested in the game since he was asking me what I played when he knew I was going to play golf last summer.

Right after the holidays, I was booking some lessons for late january and I was able to convince him to come and take the same lessons. He found a used golf bag on internet (I am lefty so I can't lend him any clubs) and he signed up for lessons. He took one so far and loved it! We are going for the second one on Monday.

So does that count since I started the process in 2014 or do I have to find another future golfer?

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I already started to bring one of my friend in the world of golf.....

I knew he was somewhat interested in the game since he was asking me what I played when he knew I was going to play golf last summer.

Right after the holidays, I was booking some lessons for late january and I was able to convince him to come and take the same lessons. He found a used golf bag on internet (I am lefty so I can't lend him any clubs) and he signed up for lessons. He took one so far and loved it! We are going for the second one on Monday.

So does that count since I started the process in 2014 or do I have to find another future golfer?

It's up to you. I've given you the Level 1 badge for now. If you can get another… that'd be for the best.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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I, Michael Mc Loughlin, hereby pledge to create a golfer in 2014

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Sigh, I've got a buddy who used to play a fair bit back in the day and I have been trying to get him back in for 2 years now. He talks a good game but never actually comes to the course. I'll keep working on him though.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
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can I carry one over I created in december?

"If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf."

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I, Chris Lasorsa, hereby pledge to create a golfer in 2014.

I have had a target in mind for a bit, but this thread will force me to go through with it.

Follow me on twitter

Chris, although my friends call me Mr.L

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can I carry one over I created in december?

No. Sorry.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
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