New guy from Houston, TX

[Bart]

Hi everyone.

I'm just getting back in to the game after about a 16-year hiatus, and I figured one of the best tools to improve my game would be a good internet forum. From what I can tell, this place looks like the best one out there.

I played a lot of golf when I was a kid, up until I was around 15, then gave it up to pursue other sports. I'm 31 now and, after a lot of deliberation, I've decided that golf will be the sport that will be the most rewarding over the longest period of time.

I haven't even played a round yet because I thought I should spend some time at the range first. Even signed up for lessons--mainly because a good golfer I know suggested I take a couple and get fitted for clubs (I'm not rich, but honestly there aren't any used irons anywhere I've found that will fit me).

No idea what my handicap is--I just guessed. I shot in the 80's when I was a kid, but obviously it will take a while to get back there.

I went out to Houston's Wildcat golf course today and hit at the range. I'm interested if anyone knows about good courses with cheap rates, in or around Houston. I live near the Galleria, but I'm not opposed to traveling a little to play a round.

I have about a million questions, but I'll try not to ask them all at once.

Thanks for hosting this forum. It's an incredible resource.

[wedge player]

welcome to the site,it is a good one,if you ever wanna play a round let me know i play around conroe

[Bart]

  ping12 said:

welcome to the site,it is a good one,if you ever wanna play a round let me know i play around conroe

My roommate is from Huntsville and has a little house on a deer lease. We go up there several times a year, so I might take you up on the offer. Thanks.

[kennay92]

hey im in houston too, im in the cypress area though.. you got any questions, just let me know.

[squaddie]

Welcome, Bart. If you live in the Galleria then you are near two decent public courses, Memorial Park Golf Course, just a few miles Northeast, and Herman Park golf course, closer to the Medical Center (just south of Downtown).

Memorial has a decent driving range (mats only) open till 9PM (balls sold till 8PM), but closed on Tuesdays. Memorial also has a decent chipping and putting area at no cost.