Driving Range Only

[Buckeyebowman]

Probably because you are actually playing "golf", and not "golf swing"!

[NoName]

50 minutes ago, Buckeyebowman said:

Probably because you are actually playing "golf", and not "golf swing"!

Yes, sir !!!

[nevets88]

Some places, playing a round is prohibitively expensive, like Japan or Korea. In the US, some places, the commute/traffic to the course, combined with the 5.5 to 7 hour rounds just turns you off completely on playing.

[JonMA1]

I'd like to get to the point mentally where the course is just a really cool practice range.

[Vinny Cap]

My first year in Golf was spent exclusively at the range.  I didn't know anyone that played and I didn't want to make a fool of myself.  Spent a lot of time on the short game and got real good with my wedge.  Practice facility was sweet with grass Tees, a short game are and a huge 6 hole putting green for members.

Then I met a new friend who got me out on the course and we have been playing together just about every weekend since.  I would still go practice 2 -3 times a week before our Sat match.  Eventually they tore it down for baseball/soccer fields so I had no where to practice.

The last 3 or 4 years no practice just golf.  I have improved over those years via lots of rounds.  Now I joined a Club and they have a nice practice area... driving range, putting green and a chipping area and I usually hit a small bucket before I play.

If I couldn't play anymore and only hit the driving range I am not sure if I would do that or move on to something else.  Nah. I would go... love this stupid game too much! 

[gregsandiego]

On 6/4/2018 at 5:23 AM, MarvChamp said:

Sure sympathize. Received a steroid injection last week that lets me hit short and mid-irons. But all shots are woefully short(er). Hoping to try to play this week, regardless of score. Keep doing your shoulder exercises! Best wishes, -Marv

Thanks Marv. 
Ironically (maybe) now that I think about it. It's probably practicing  and not the actual game that caused an injury. It's at the driving range where you do too much repetitive stuff. I'll severely limit time at the range after this.

9 hours ago, Vinny Cap said:

My first year in Golf was spent exclusively at the range.  I didn't know anyone that played and I didn't want to make a fool of myself.  Spent a lot of time on the short game and got real good with my wedge.  Practice facility was sweet with grass Tees, a short game are and a huge 6 hole putting green for members.

Then I met a new friend who got me out on the course and we have been playing together just about every weekend since.  I would still go practice 2 -3 times a week before our Sat match.  Eventually they tore it down for baseball/soccer fields so I had no where to practice.

The last 3 or 4 years no practice just golf.  I have improved over those years via lots of rounds.  Now I joined a Club and they have a nice practice area... driving range, putting green and a chipping area and I usually hit a small bucket before I play.

If I couldn't play anymore and only hit the driving range I am not sure if I would do that or move on to something else.  Nah. I would go... love this stupid game too much! 

That sounds good.