Hello From Colombia!

[Colombiafrank]

Hi everyone!

I'm Frank, I'm a Swiss living in Colombia since 2015 who's just starting to discover this intriguing sport!
I worked in finance for 20 years in Switzerland, then I traveled around the world and finally I decided to settle in this beautiful country to start my company. Now I run a luxury tour operator here.

I've always been close to golf (my dad and some close friends play back home) but I just started to learn. Colombia is actually a dream golf destination in my opinion, it has it all, all year round and is still undiscovered. Smth to pique your curiosity 😉

This week I played my first 9-hole course, lost so many balls haha but I'm excited to get better so that I can play all the courses in my adoptive country!

Also, I got this set from a friend (not sure if the descriptions are "well" written).

• Driver: Callaway Epic MAX LS Driver
• Wood: Callaway Epic MAX 5 Wood Regular (Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 60)
• Irons: Ping Eye 2 Irons 4-9
• Wedges: Ping Eye 2 Wedge PW, Ping G2 SW
• Hybrid: Nickent 3DX IW RC 23° 4 Hybrid Regular Flex SR 2.5
• Putter: MD Golf Superstrong STR40  #1 Putter
• Ball: TaylorMade Distance +

So any advice/insight for beginners is appreciated!

best,

Frank

[dennyjones]

5 minutes ago, Colombiafrank said:

Hi everyone!

I'm Frank, I'm a Swiss living in Colombia since 2015 who's just starting to discover this intriguing sport!
I worked in finance for 20 years in Switzerland, then I traveled around the world and finally I decided to settle in this beautiful country to start my company. Now I run a luxury tour operator here.

I've always been close to golf (my dad and some close friends play back home) but I just started to learn. Colombia is actually a dream golf destination in my opinion, it has it all, all year round and is still undiscovered. Smth to pique your curiosity 😉

This week I played my first 9-hole course, lost so many balls haha but I'm excited to get better so that I can play all the courses in my adoptive country!

Also, I got this set from a friend (not sure if the descriptions are "well" written).

• Driver: Callaway Epic MAX LS Driver
• Wood: Callaway Epic MAX 5 Wood Regular (Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 60)
• Irons: Ping Eye 2 Irons 4-9
• Wedges: Ping Eye 2 Wedge PW, Ping G2 SW
• Hybrid: Nickent 3DX IW RC 23° 4 Hybrid Regular Flex SR 2.5
• Putter: MD Golf Superstrong STR40  #1 Putter
• Ball: TaylorMade Distance +

So any advice/insight for beginners is appreciated!

best,

Frank

Welcome to TST Frank.   We're glad you've joined.   There is a wealth of great instructional information that will help your game.   @Colombiafrank

[Vinsk]

Welcome Frank! Have you had any golf lessons by a pro? How are you currently ‘learning the game’? You’ll definitely find a wealth of information here no matter what level or stage you’re at. Enjoy!

[Colombiafrank]

On 7/3/2024 at 6:18 PM, dennyjones said:

Welcome to TST Frank.   We're glad you've joined.   There is a wealth of great instructional information that will help your game.   @Colombiafrank

Thanks a lot. I'll make sure to check it out.

[Colombiafrank]

On 7/3/2024 at 10:52 PM, Vinsk said:

Welcome Frank! Have you had any golf lessons by a pro? How are you currently ‘learning the game’? You’ll definitely find a wealth of information here no matter what level or stage you’re at. Enjoy!

Thank you!
I'm taking some lessons with an instructor and try to go weekly to a pitch & putt public golf course to practice.

 

Also this month my dad is visiting from Switzerland, so we will definitely play some rounds together and will receive his feedback.

Thanks again, I will enjoy this forum for sure!

[gillrich]

Hi there. Another newbie here