Caught the golf bug bad....

[roninracing]

Hello all. Been lurking about a month and seeing as I'm in one of golf's sacred grounds (Augusta, GA)for business; I decided to finally make an account. I just have to say thank you and how amazing the wealth of information is that is contained in this site. My background is a has been retired...for now...motorcycle road racer. I have been to the driving range a total of 5 times including today and have played one round this past Friday. I was a ski instructor (separate upper and lower body) and a varsity college soccer player (understand how striking the ball in different ways affects flight). After hitting numerous irons and drivers a drug dealer...ahem...friend who is the resident golf nut suggested some rbz but I hit x-hots better. I read posts that praised the Callaway x-14 irons over and over so picked up a full set 3-sw with graphite shafts for $75. Looking forward to learning more and one day contributing my experiences here. Thanks to all. PS - Seems I'm a bit of a happy Gilmore...per my profile pic :)

[BENtSwing]

Wuddup bro...haha nice first post. How'd your range sessions go? Where did you play your round at?

BS

[FooFader]

Welcome to the site

Would love to hear the stories from your first round! I hope you had a lot of fun and hit a few good shots, enough to keep you coming back for more at least. Maybe consider posting the tale of your round in the thread:

A lot of members post their scores and a short description of their round in there. Hope you stick around

[David in FL]

Welcome to the madness! :-D

[inthehole]

I too started late in life - never had any interest, which changed first time I set foot on a course in a company outing.      I've been lucky to have played over a hundred rounds (mostly 9 holes) a year for the last 3 years (and hold down a full time job).     It's the most addicting endeavor I've ever been involved with ... soon you'll have the Golf Channel on every night, dreaming if you need a 4 iron or 4 hybrid, etc.     Word to the wise - stay away from eBay - it's a golfophiles crack

[roninracing]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I hit at Rolling Hills driving range right next to my hotel outside Augusta, GA. It was my first time using an automatic tee system so I was really topping my first shots with the driver. I messed around with the height and as usual was swinging too hard trying to crush it and only hitting 200. I calmed down, relaxed, concentrated on making clean contact and the balls started going straight and long. No Idea of distance because I always lose the ball on a good strike but it felt great. Hit the other club I brought 7 iron, and pretty much the same...relax and let em fly. Pretty good day at the range. I'll post my first round report in what'd you shoot thread. Sorry to say I didn't keep score but was out driving/chipping my buddies until the alcohol kicked in around 17 :) Gonna take a perspective pic of my shot of the day to post. I honestly thought "no friggin way" until a buddy bet me a cold beer. Will post up once I play the course again. Thanks again and may your shots always find the green. Mark

[roninracing]

Lol...watching golf channel now after another quick bucket of balls at the range by the hotel. Its too late for me...save yourself! :-D

[inthehole]

Lol...watching golf channel now after another quick bucket of balls at the range by the hotel. Its too late for me...save yourself!

Tune in at 7 PM & look for the infamous Holly Sonders ... it should be a crime for a girl that looks that good in heels and in golf shorts to have a golf swing that good

[isukgolf]

Welcome ... I am a late bloomer as well ... and who needs a blue pill with Holly on the TV!