Expectations

[Dan87]

Hello, 

I am new to the game and from  a sporting background. I am hooked and obsessed with getting better. 

I was after opinions on where I should be at and what I can expect so I have have realistic expectations. 

My first 3 score cards were 120 plus in Mid September 18. 

I have now submitted 21 cards with a handicap of 28.8. 

My best game was a 96. My last 4 games have been 101 -103. 

Since hitting that 96 I am disappointed that I haven’t broken 100 again. 

I feel my biggest issue is my driver which has this real late heavy fade majority of the time. So I find my self hitting out of trouble quite a bit. 

Apoligies if I’ve used some wrong terminology etc. 

but was kind of interested to see if once you break that 100 should it just keep happening? 

I play with an old set of DCI 962s which were given to me and a Ping G400 driver which I got for a hundred bucks.

[boogielicious]

Welcome to The Sand Trap @Dan87. You have come to the right place to get help. We have a section where you can post your swing in video to get assistance. It is the Member Swings section. In the meantime, the thread below discussing the driver swing.

 

[dennyjones]

Welcome to TST.   You've come to the best place on the web to discuss golf.   There is a lot of great help in the forum.  

[David in FL]

I played a set of 962’s for many years.  They’re a great iron and if in decent shape, should serve you well as you learn the game.  With any older, used clubs, you will want to ensure that the grips are serviceable.  If they’re slick, invest the money in having them replaced immediately.

Welcome to the madness!  

[Vinsk]

4 hours ago, Dan87 said:

but was kind of interested to see if once you break that 100 should it just keep happening? 

Welcome to TST. Congratulations on breaking 100. That’s an ancomplishment and something to be happy about. Should it just keep happening? Well, welcome to golf! In short, no. Golf is hard. You Achieved your first milestone (or second?) and that’s that. Have you had any instruction? Do you practice? Sounds like you’ve caught the bug so I highly recommend you get some instruction. As @boogielicious stated you can get some great advice here with a swing thread and even just reading the instructional content. Golf is hard to self teach for most. Post a video and you’ll get on the right track. Cheers!

[p1n9183]

If you did it once you can do it again! practice properly and eventually you will be braking 100 regulary.

[Dan87]

Thanks everyone the responses are very welcoming! 

[Club Rat]

WELCOME to TST ...

First order of business would be reading about basic's.
Grip, Posture, Takeaway, Swing Path, Set Up, Alignment and Ball Position.
Also, consider basic lessons to get you headed in the right direction.

The game is about "keeping the ball on the play ground"
This means to hit it where you intend and aim.
Lessons will help accelerate the learning curve one needs to play golf.

If you travel down the road of becoming self taught or expect athletic skills as the means to become better, Good Luck !!!