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Hi,

Pretty new to golf and even newer to golf forums but have been completely bitten by the bug and now look for any excuse to play or talk about the game.

Had always been the type who played once a year, shot 125 and put the clubs away until the following annual hack. I had played football (soccer?) at a reasonably high level but injuries put an end to that so finally decided to give golf a serious crack. I've taken lessons and practiced as much as possible and have gone from my control round in October of 119 to shooting 100 a couple of weeks ago at the same course. No great shakes but progress none the less.

Anyway, looking forward to chatting about the most frustrating and beautiful game in the world!

Brown


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