Hey! Excited to Join the Community

[ac_green33]

Hi! Just recently caught the bug. I had played golf with my grandpa a few times a year growing up from when I was 7 up to maybe 16. Took the last 9 or 10 years off. My grandfather passed away in February, and I guess part of my grieving process has been playing a lot of golf. Which is great. I'm improving quite a bit and want to know how to take my game to the next level. Particularly with swing analysis and lessons for swing consistency and around the green. Few facts about me, I'm a 6'7" lefty, swing speed around 110mph. Shooting in low to mid 80s, broken 80 a few times. 

 

[Shindig]

Welcome to TST, and sorry to hear about your grandfather.  Mine played golf but sadly I wasn't interested when he was around.  I'm glad you were able to enjoy it with yours while you could.

Edited July 30, 2017 by Shindig

[dennyjones]

Welcome to TST from Michigan.

[boogielicious]

Welcome to The Sand Trap @ac_green33!

[David in FL]

Hey, we're excited to have you!  

[Vinsk]

Welcome @ac_green33! I'm a lefty too so you are certainly a great addition to an already fantastic golf haven!

[Maddmaxx63]

Welcome to the community and to golf. For clubs and such starter sets can be had at divks or heck even Walmart for that matter. Used clubs are an option which is what I did. By the way this is my first year golfing. I found a used set of pings at a garage sale 4-9 irons and a pitching wedge,  of course you'll need a putter.  I went to play it again sports and got a driver just got one that looked in good shape and felt good in my hands. A bag(unless you buy a set that includes it and shoes. I played in my tennis shoes for a bit but spikes do make a difference. A good book to read IMO is Ben Hogan's the 5 lesson fundamentals of modern golf. Great and easy to read not tech talk. Not sure where you are but look for places like golf galaxy or 2nd swing golf stores. With them you can get a custom fitting usually free if you buy clubs.   Your local course should have an instructor and a few lessons will be a great starting point. Your new so remember have fun. Score means nothing till you learn the game. Ask the course you wanna play best times when it quiet and deserted that way your not rushed. Scuch s shot heck try again. Balls in the beginning look for quantity not quality your gonna lose bunches lol. I started on a par 3 9 hole city course. Not long and usually not a lot in your way. I used nothing but irons the first few weeks. So time on the course and driving range is great. Watch YouTube videos for things you think are going weird they helped me. Good luck and any question everyone here is awesome. Helped me bunches. Played my first full 18 yesterday got a 106 but had the time of my life. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will your golf game. Just enjoy 

[harrisw0921]

welcome to TST, I am new too! cheers