Run Forrest, Run !

 

Just be sure you don't get to caught up in the moment when you make a bad swing. The game is 90% mental and you have always got to be playing the next shot when you step up to the ball. I played when I was back in high school and still play in local tournaments and it is very important to just keep your head in the game and remember the basic swing fundamentals which your instructor taught you. If you do these, golf is going to be a great game that you can play for the rest of your life.

 

Kobi, has anyone ever called you an elitist before?

 

When I first started out, I spent over 6 months at the driving ranges (3-4 times a week) before I ever set foot on a golf course. I also learned quickly that it's better to walk the course than ride the carts - You'll appreciate your better shots and you'll have time to think about your bad shots while you're trekking out to b.f.e. to go search for your ball.

 

I saw the movie Tin Cup. Think I can help?

 

You can tell me "Just knock it on Roy" anytime you want.

 

Just watch Happy Gilmore about 18 times and you'll be good.

 

You must be kidding. You found something in my post in this thread that prompted you to think I'm an "elitist"? You're new here, aren't you? Of all my posts in the past, THIS causes you to think I'm elitist?

Oh man, you don't know the half of it.

I'll be the first to admit I am, a total snob if you must know (and it's hard not to), but honestly, you're going to have to find more blatant examples if you're going to call me on it.

Now go back through all my prior posts and don't come back here until you find a good example of my snobbishness (which shouldn't be difficult to do).

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm taking Muffy out to dinner at the country club. Ta ta!

 

You're right, as everyone here is so fond of telling you.

I am new here, but this was the last piece of the puzzle. Flying first class is understandable, who likes coach? Being a Francophile (or at least a "Paris-o-phile") is example A. Example B, is is your devotion to Apple, how can you be an Apple fan-boy at your age? And this golf post is the final example. who else, but and elitist, would respond to the question of how to be a better golfer with:

We can't have our gentleman's sport spoiled by unruly commoners can we?

Despite all this, I (and apparently the whole board) still hang on your every word and await the day that I make a sig that will be blessed by your approval and not by:

 

.........

Nevermind.

 

Actually, I like your sig. I'm a big fan of minimalism and a believer that simple is best.

Carry on.

 

Damn dude, you should at least get flowers and a note after such a vulgar display of fellatio.

 

Hooray!

Thanks Budha, I knew something like that was coming.

 

No problem.

 

I have been playing since I was 5 (32 years). I played in high school (we won state). I played in college and tried to make it on tour twice (could never get through Q school). Now I play for the fun of it. My brother actually played in a couple of tour events and is a sales rep for Adams golf now.

I have taken tons of lessons in my life. I worked at a golf course in high school and the pro gave me of the best mental lessons ever. He taught me fundamentals and helped me learn to use my lower body to get more power.

His favorite saying was "practice make permanent". You need to learn grip, stance, posture, swing, etc = fundamentals. The 7 fundamental book by Ben Hogan is one of the best and I still read it from time to time.

Like someone else said, get your clubs custom fit to you for loft and lie. I have mine checked about every 6 months to make sure they are still within my specs.

You need to start my learning from a good pro. They can be hard to find so talk to him first and see what he teaches (his philosophy). Take some of the tips from here and see if he starts with the fundamentals.