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My husband plays golf and has played golf for over five years and he’s the best golfer I know and something made me go out and hit a bucket of balls a couple months ago and   Since that day  I’ve been at the driving range every single day for at least three hours and I cannot stop and I want to be the very best however it is so hard and I’ve tried so many clubs and finally settled with a good starter set and am now developing a swing.  I have severe anxiety being a female and the only female at the course I play it ,  all the other members are very old men, But I cannot stop thinking about golf I watch it on TV I’ve subscribed to golf digest and I watch YouTube videos and I stop at the golf shops all the time and I just want my swing so I can start playing holes.....when will it happen. I mean I get my balls in the air most of the time and I can drive but when people say you haven’t developed to swing it really drives me nuts


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Welcome to TST.   We're glad you've decided to join.    The obsession is real.     

The best golf book is Lowest Score Wins. LSW.    There are plenty of great videos on the site 

Check out this Instructional Content

There is also a Member Swings area where you can get some expert advise for free on your swing without anybody be judgmental.

The Golftec videos are pretty good too.

 

Don't hesitate to play, even with the old men.   Most will be welcoming and encouraging.   

Where are you guys located?

 

Enjoy the site and post often

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8 hours ago, MCrisp said:

I have severe anxiety being a female and the only female at the course I play it all the other members are very old men,

I'm a very old man. I've learned that most women can whup me at golf. I've also learned to let go of the anxiety of others watching me. Most are not even interested in me...They're just wondering how they look in their new golf sweater. Just stick with it; each of us started by hitting the first ball. So did everyone else. Best, -Marv

 

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13 hours ago, MCrisp said:

My husband plays golf and has played golf for over five years and he’s the best golfer I know and something made me go out and hit a bucket of balls a couple months ago and   Since that day  I’ve been at the driving range every single day for at least three hours and I cannot stop and I want to be the very best however it is so hard and I’ve tried so many clubs and finally settled with a good starter set and am now developing a swing.  I have severe anxiety being a female and the only female at the course I play it ,  all the other members are very old men, But I cannot stop thinking about golf I watch it on TV I’ve subscribed to golf digest and I watch YouTube videos and I stop at the golf shops all the time and I just want my swing so I can start playing holes.....when will it happen. I mean I get my balls in the air most of the time and I can drive but when people say you haven’t developed to swing it really drives me nuts

You sound like the perfect wife...lol. Welcome to TST. You’ve come to the right place for everything golf. Look around, relax and enjoy. 

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Don't worry about all the guys around, most people in my experience are just out there to have fun.  I personally don't care who I'm playing with as long as they aren't unpleasant.

Definitely post a member swing thread as has been suggested and look into lessons, they really are worth the investment.  Glad to hear you've been bitten by the golf bug, welcome to the site!

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13 hours ago, MCrisp said:

My husband plays golf and has played golf for over five years and he’s the best golfer I know 

From rest of the post, it sounds like he won't be for too long.. 😊

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On 10/8/2018 at 4:56 AM, dennyjones said:

Welcome to TST.   We're glad you've decided to join.    The obsession is real.     

The best golf book is Lowest Score Wins. LSW.    There are plenty of great videos on the site 

Check out this Instructional Content

There is also a Member Swings area where you can get some expert advise for free on your swing without anybody be judgmental.

The Golftec videos are pretty good too.

 

Don't hesitate to play, even with the old men.   Most will be welcoming and encouraging.   

Where are you guys located?

 

Enjoy the site and post often

South Alabama 🙂

Near gulf shores 


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6 hours ago, MCrisp said:

South Alabama 🙂

Near gulf shores 

Let's hope the hurricane doesn't cause your family grief.   Stay safe

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