Froaderick

it seems that only those who do not know what makes a good 'golf swing' would suspect steroids in golf. I may be wrong (and please, do tell me if I am) but golf isnt primarily about strength. Strength helps, yes, but flexibility, balance and coordination are more important. Do steroids help in these areas? I really dont know... but I would think not.

OUCH....now THAT would have sucked....

ok, i will admit it, my first couple of times on a course, I really had no idea that I had to repair ball marks on the green. My buddy that I played with pointed it out to me and I felt foolish for not having common sense. Now, I too get a little irritated walking onto a green 'with acne' but I always keep in mind that I was clueless at first too...

I know that everyone, whether they realize it or not, will overestimate things, so I try to be conservative with my estimates. I have hit my driver on the range 200 but not often. If I'm being honest with someone who asks I'd just say that I've hit it 200yds but normally around 175. btw, how do you measure the distance of your shots on a course? Just walk the distance? (N00b here, I dont really know)

Well, good luck to ya! I'm fairly new to the game as well. Just finished my 6th lesson.

Hey there back at ya from NJ! I'm in Morris county and yes, the courses I've played so far are pretty decent (Pinch Brook and Flanders Valley W-B). How long have you been playing?

The whole thing is really sad that people dont have common sense to set their phones on vibrate. After all, why do they think they hold up those big yellow QUIET signs??? I understand that the new wave of cell phones you cant turn the sound off for the camera, but thats all the more reason to use your head.

sure why not... 1. 7 years ago, I took lessons then never played. 2. 7 years later, I started playing again (last october) 3. Taking lessons now, and my shots are much more accurate and can drive at least 75 yards further 4. I too have a very understanding wife 5. I drive a 1700cc motorcycle 6. I'm 36 and I play WAY too many videogames 7. My best 18 holes (out of 5 rounds so far) is 99 8. Chipping is my new favorite thing to practice 9. I work on a computer all day and browse golf tips 10. My clubs (Ping Zing2 irons, King Cobra driver) were given to me by a friend whose dad is a billionaire (he plays golf all the time and now has his own business designing and building golf courses)

a thing of beauty, it is....

I took my first chipping lesson not long ago and I've been practicing chipping just about every day. MY biggest issue was getting the ball up in the air and from constantly practicing I've found that it was my follow through. I think it was a matter of confidence. I thought the follow through would send the ball flying but the opposite was happening. I'd send the ball rolling off the green. That and making sure the ball is lined up with your back foot to promote a downward strike. I still have some work to do but at least through practice I've found MY answer. Your answer may be different but I thought I'd share.

LOL!! These are great!!!

I havent had a day like that yet, but i'm pretty new to the game so I'm sure it will happen. In other things I've had days like that and the best thing to do is just put it aside and do something else... those days just stink on ice...

Just go with your gut, I say... if you're not comfortable, then dont do it. At least that way, no matter what happens, you did what you felt was right.

hehehe yea, sounds like you have a miserable situation there! seriously, its great that your wife supports you in your golf habit. My wife does as well but unfortunately, we have alot going on these days so its 'Weekend Warrior' for me right now. Does your wife play as well?

I agree with ya bubba on the analog controls plus the tougher putting (needed that) but there's lots of graphic slow down and only SIX courses! I know they are adding an additional 6 for 07 but it would be nice if they threw us a bone and have some downloadable courses for 06...