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Hi, I just started golfing about a month ago and, so far, I like it a lot. 

I have a starter set of clubs that I like (Callaway Strata), have had them re-gripped for my large hands, and have read Ben Hogan's first book (over and over).  I've played 5 rounds of golf so far; all 9-hole rounds (3 different courses), have had three lessons from a Club Pro and try to hit the driving range once or twice a week.  I also play some par 3 courses to work on my short game.  I typically par one or two holes per round (usually the par 3 holes), play one over on another one or two and double or triple bogey (or worse) the rest of them.  My scores are, generally, in the mid-50's.  20 percent of my shots are horrendous, 70 percent are not great and 10% are remarkable, in a positive way.  It's the remarkable shots that keep me coming back to the game.  Developing a consistent swing is my greatest challenge.  When my swing is "on",  the ball flies as it should and, generally, where it should.  When it's off, I'm usually out in the woods looking for my ball.  I have a strong tendency to slice my drives.  My irons are my best clubs; particularly the short irons.  My putting is not too bad and my pitching is OK.  Favorite clubs are my 6, 8, 9 and PW.  Least favorite is my Driver.  I'm 68, 6'4" and 180 lbs.  I've played other sports in the past, am in pretty good shape for my age and would like to improve my game as much as I can.

Looking for help and advice; thanks.

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Welcome to the game and to TST. It sounds like your game is pretty typica for a beginner. You are doing the right thing by taking some lessons. 

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Welcome to the group!!!

This is a fun group that can most certainly help in a lot of ways 

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Thanks CarlSpackler and Brian W.  I have some questions, so I'll start asking them on new threads.


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Thanks CarlSpackler and Brian W.  I have some questions, so I'll start asking them on new threads.

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