loganeast asked:

Have you ever found yourself in deep rough and has a lot of trouble getting out. This tip from PurePointGolf.com shows you how to get out of the rough.

guitarist4jesus247 asked:


Ok, I’m 13 and shoot an average of 100 on 18 holes.
1. Do I have a chance to make D1 College Golf?
2. How much should I practice?
3. I have mediocre clubs, when should I change?
4. How many lessons should I get, they are $30?
5. What does my handicap need to be?
6. Any other advice?

wombatwaz asked:


I have only played golf two times and have never taken a lesson. I have no idea what I’m doing. I really enjoy the atmosphere and the challenge that the game presents but I need help. I can ussually drive the ball pretty straight but I tend to miss a lot of swings. I also do not hit the ball flush which causes my hit not to go very far. My putting is awful. The first time I played I shot 115 through 10 holes and the next time I went I shot 95 through 13 holes. I am using some old clubs I borrowed and would like to buy some new ones that are inexpensive. Any help is appreciated.

loganeast asked:

This video from PurePoint Golf shows you the secret tips for a better, more consistent golf swing.

ShiftingSkies asked:


We have hi-hello’ed a few times and today our talk got to golfing, and he said he’d like to invite me for golf lessons. If he follows through, should I accept? Or decline?

Are you wondering whether a golf lesson or two would improve your golf? Maybe you hit the ball off the fairway too often, or you are just inconsistent, getting a par on one hole and a double bogey on the next. These are good reasons for having a golf lesson.

You might even be playing pretty well, able get round in 82-86, but just unable to break through into the 70s. Or you might be a complete beginner. Whatever the state of your game, having golf lessons may have entered your head.

Some people say: ‘I only play golf for fun, I don’t need golf lessons.’ Others might ask: ‘Are these pros any good at giving someone like me golf lessons? I mean they are all athletes, naturally good at sports, and they probably do things automatically without knowing why.’

Beginners: Go to the local pro

Let’s start at the beginning. If you are just taking up golf, or have been playing for less than a year you will benefit enormously from lessons. Almost any golf pro will be able to give you lessons to help you:

1.Grip the club correctly – this is the basis of all good shots

2.Stand in the right position when you address the ball – also vital

3.Show you how to swing the club up and down

Meanwhile, if you go to a driving range every so often with a 5, 6 or 7 iron – nothing longer, no woods – you can start to learn to hit the ball. But do not make a full swing! To start with, just stand with your feet together, and swing the club back with the arms only, then hit the ball.

Why do this? Because with this exercise you will start to train your muscles to find the ball and connect with the clubhead square.

So with some golf lessons and exercises in hitting, you will be on the way. The big question is whether having lessons will help you improve your game beyond basics.

Again, if you are a beginner I recommend a series of 10-12 lessons, spaced a week or two apart, depending how much time you get for practice – oh, yes, you need to practice when you are learning.

Not many top pros are good at teaching ordinary folk –

Beyond that, my experience with golf lessons has been mixed. You see, some pros are good teachers and some are not. Of course, if you had stacks of money, you could fly to see one of the world’s top teachers every week for lessons.

For most of us that is impossible, so we need a better way of getting golf lessons – and in most cases, th at is not your local pro. Quite frankly, some are good, some are not so good, and some play the game on automatic so they don’t really know how to put you right.

- But here’s a system that will work for you

Instead, I recommend some golf lessons that are designed around the ordinary golfer, who needs to have it explained in simple language and with simple demonstrations. I have been playing golf a long time – with a long lay-off in between – and can tell you that with these lessons make golf simple for any golfer.

You see what you want is someone to explain how to hit the ball 10 yards, or 20 yards form a bunker – not to tell you that you just have to judge it. Little tricks of the trade like this will form part of these golf lessons and will turn you into a much better golfer.

By: John Hartley

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Taking golf lessons from a pro or an experienced golfer can speed up the learning process for a beginner. Much of the frustration that comes with learning the game can be eliminated. Of course, it is not required that a beginner take lessons, as some people almost have a genetic ability to play the game better than others right away. However, other people often struggle for a long time before they think they even understand the basics of how to play.

Just because you were good at baseball does not mean you will be good at hitting a golf ball. The swing and the grip on a club is entirely different, not to mention the ball is on the ground and is not moving when you hit it. So as many beginners have found, knowing baseball does not make the game of golf easier to learn. The truth is, it is very challenging just to hit a ball the right distance in the right direction. This is why so many people often decide to sign up with a golf school or academy to learn.

Like any investment, getting instruction from a professional requires a strong dedication and a commitment to stay with the training long enough to really learn what is required. However, it can be the best investment a beginner can make. Learning the game requires patience and practice. Only trying to put in a few hours to learn the game and then winding up getting frustrated and angry about your progress only makes you want to avoid the game.

There are two options a beginner has for finding a professional to take lessons from.

1. Package Lessons – One session of half an hour may cost from $25 to $100. Discounts are often available for six or more sessions. Golf pros in your area or at a club nearby often have such packages to offer, or they may know of teaching professionals that do.

2. Individual Lessons – You may want to talk with players on the local college golf team, or even an amateur who has won a few tournaments who plays at a local club or a municipal course. They may sometimes give you personal lessons, even if it is on an informal basis.

Tips from a semi-professional player can help you in more ways than you probably may realize right now. For example, many teachers will emphasize working on your swing and your accuracy first. This will help you get comfortable with your swing, although it may be awkward at first. But if you are patient and practice as instructed, it will almost become automatic as you learn to concentrate on other aspects later.

Due to the nature of the game, it is important to improve your accuracy before attempting to gain distance. Learning to balance during your swing and lining up for your shot is usually introduced in the first few lessons you take. Then your teacher will then often focus on your body motions during your swing. You may find that the concept of “hitting through the ball” is often emphasized during this level of training.

As surprising as it may sound, you will probably find that striking the ball is really just a small part of the learning process when taking golf lessons from a pro.

By: Thomas Straub

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<3limmering asked:


i really want to do a sport this year and since i took like three golf lessons, i want to do golf. i know how to put, hit the ball, and chip. is there anything else i need to know? also if anyone already tried out for golf and made it, can you tell me what the tryouts were like??? thanks!

Spartan Golfer asked:


What are my chances to play high school, college golf?

I am 14 years old, Freshman in high school. I practice on the range every day for 4-5 hours with 1 hour of short game/bunker practice. Also another hour for putting. My handicap is a 12 right now. The handicap should go down because I am planning on getting a few lessons. My golf clubs are Taylormade, Callaway, and Odyssey and top of the line, custom fitted. I practice alot and am playing way better and consistantly. My only down side is I’m pretty small and can only drive about 225-235 yards. I started lifting weights however so I should get stronger. I also am going to us the Momentus Power Hitter to build up my clubhead speed. I go to De La Salle High School in California. Their Varsity golf team won the state championship last year but I’m only trying for J.V. or Freshman.

Oh yeah, I’ve only been playing for 8 months.
Hey rl_ex06, I am doing well in school to.

I am in 3 honors classes and my Gpa is 3.96

Ak asked:


I am been golfing for a few years and what to get better.