Golf Lessons

Ferrah Orosco · 3rd September 2011, 05:48 PM

Im at the stage where I can hack round a course and was wondering if the SMB golfers could advise whether I am better off pushing on and just trying to improve with practice or whether I should supplement it with some lessons? Would it be money well spent or are you better waiting?
Any recommended local instructors? Ta.

realnutsport · 3rd September 2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrah Orosco

Im at the stage where I can hack round a course and was wondering if the SMB golfers could advise whether I am better off pushing on and just trying to improve with practice or whether I should supplement it with some lessons? Would it be money well spent or are you better waiting?
Any recommended local instructors? Ta.

Lessons are a must! I used to teach, getting the basics right when you first learn makes it so much easier in the long run. Any course local to you should have a pro that will give lessons.

Old Prestonian · 3rd September 2011, 05:53 PM

Lessons should assist swifter progress, there have been similar threads and a search should give some recommendations regarding local teaching pro's.

Mr Bojangles · 3rd September 2011, 05:57 PM

Yep, get lessons asap. It's so easy to pick up bad habits, and any local pro will put you on the right track, but make sure you practise plenty what they tell you. Expect to pay about £15-£20 per 1/2 hour lesson. Better to get a block booking of buy 5 get 1 free type of thing.

I can personally recommend Steve at the Sunderland Driving Range and also Warren at Heworth Golf Club.

realnutsport · 3rd September 2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Bojangles

Yep, get lessons asap. It's so easy to pick up bad habits, and any local pro will put you on the right track, but make sure you practise plenty what they tell you. Expect to pay about £15-£20 per 1/2 hour lesson. Better to get a block booking of buy 5 get 1 free type of thing.

I can personally recommend Steve at the Sunderland Driving Range and also Warren at Heworth Golf Club.

Steve is working offshore now marra.

The Fullwell Step · 3rd September 2011, 05:59 PM

The earlier you get lessons the better imo, gets you doing it right from the off. I have never had lessons and have been shit for 25 years. Wish I had lessons from the off.

Bleu · 3rd September 2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fullwell Step

The earlier you get lessons the better imo, gets you doing it right from the off. I have never had lessons and have been shit for 25 years. Wish I had lessons from the off.

most of it is natural

i've never had a lesson and play off low single figs

socrates · 3rd September 2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by realnutsport

Steve is working offshore now marra.

looking for his golfballs?

The Fullwell Step · 3rd September 2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bleu

most of it is natural

i've never had a lesson and play off low single figs

I agree like, think you can either do it or you cant, but lessons certainly give you the best chance. I know people who have had loads of lessons and cant hit it 100yrds cos there is no natural ability.

BTW you are not welcome at next years SMB Masters if off low single figures. Only shit players like me can enter so I can retain the trophy

Barry Siddall · 3rd September 2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fullwell Step

I agree like, think you can either do it or you cant, but lessons certainly give you the best chance. I know people who have had loads of lessons and cant hit it 100yrds cos there is no natural ability.

BTW you are not welcome at next years SMB Masters if off low single figures. Only shit players like me can enter so I can retain the trophy

you never took his post seriously did you - he's as bad as me man