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I just recently picked up my old clubs and then bought new ones after 8 years off.

I have been to the range alot and played none in a effort to build a nice swing and solid game.

I have a tee time Saturday to play my first round in 8 years and I am very nervous.......

Any advice???


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Yes, no one really cares... ...about your golf game that is. Most people are so consumed with their own game they are often oblivious to yours. There is one exception. Slow play. Keep pace and have a great time!

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Originally Posted by TourSpoon

Yes, no one really cares...

...about your golf game that is. Most people are so consumed with their own game they are often oblivious to yours. There is one exception. Slow play. Keep pace and have a great time!

and attitude. If you are having a bad day dont bring the group down. The second one of my buddies starts having a bad day I am sure to be having a good day and dont feel like I can enjoy it without feeling like im bragging or rubbing it in.

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inthecup Great Member

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Also embrace the nervousness don't fear it.  You care, you are playing against yourself.  When I feel nerves start to spark I get a smile on my face.  I know that it is "on".

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I love that nervous feeling. It means you're excited! That's one of the things I like about getting back into competitive play - recapturing that nervous feeling. Don't try to repress it, but don't let it get to you either. Enjoy!

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When you re waiting to tee off try tossing a few golf balls up in the air / think of a song that makes you relax and play it over in your head .I like joe walsh's new Lucky that Way song / its on you tube and does the trick for me . If that doesn't work , hang out at the first tee and watch about 20 duffers tee off ahead of you . You ll laugh when you realize how bad we all look . Enjoy the great game .


Beachcomber Super Member

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Originally Posted by JerryD1965

I just recently picked up my old clubs and then bought new ones after 8 years off.

I have been to the range alot and played none in a effort to build a nice swing and solid game.

I have a tee time Saturday to play my first round in 8 years and I am very nervous.......

Any advice???

Get a white belt.  Even if you aren't a tour player... Having a white belt screams 'TOUR READY'. :P

Seriously, just go have fun!  Who cares how you shoot.

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NuclearMike Dedicated Member

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Just do what comes naturally to you.  If your game goes south of what you remember from 8 years ago, so be it.  I took 10 years off and I'm I'm worse after a year of playing and practicing than I used to be.  So what?  My playing partners prefer my new golf game to the old one because they can beat me now.


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