golf lessons

lemontart

I have come to the conclusion that I need to get an interest outside of work, web and walking the dogs, and after several weeks deliberation over going back and doing gliding again - decided against it as good 40 min drive each way to the gliding club and no guarantee will get up dependent upon conditions - white water rafting centre walking distance from work so may consider that when weather warmer but not the sort of thing you want to do too often and with my hips I would not get into a canoe even if I did I risk drowning when get stuck.

Could start horse riding again but very very expensive so have arrived at learning to play golf or at least attempting to and was wondering if any of the good folk of mse could advise of the sort of cost lessons would be - have looked at the websites for the two local courses but no details on lessons.

Liz

under-the-thumb

Golf is a great game and a superb social thing.
You have to ask yourself before taking lessons is, how serious are you. If you intend to basically play 1 round a week or just hit some balls on the range, then just grab a few lessons, to learn the basics, ie stance/grip basic swing.

If you are taking it seriously then invest in some more lessons.
Lesson prices will vary on where you learn, the standard of the course and the pro.
Maybe see if their are group lessons, where their might be 5-10 in any one lesson, or maybe ask around if anybody can show you the basics.
I have tought several people. I have a 2 handicap so know what I am talking about.
One thing to think over though is that half of the game is played on the floor, ie the green. A good putting and chipping game will greatly improve your score.
Hitting the ball far is fun, but a great shortgame will lower your scores.

Golf can be expensive, depending on what courses are near you the price of a round varies greatly. I have 3 courses near me which are priced at £7/£23/£45 a round.
Then their are the clubs, shoes, balls, gloves and so on.

Decide on what you want from the game, then go from their, if you are just having a knock around, go to sportsworld and get cheaper equipment. if you are serious go to you local pro and talk to them, but be prepaired to pay for the right equipment, fitting and so on.

t1gger

I am in the same position, needed a new interest and decided on golf. Played years back as a teenager but was rubbish it! It can be very frustrating.

I got a 1 to 1 lesson to start me off, with a local pro. It cost £19 for 1/2 an hour (he gave me 45mins actually) and all I can say is it was WELL worth the money. I got so much out of it. I highly recommend some 1 to 1s to get you going. I can't believe I didn't do this last time I was trying to pick it up.

Been to the driving range a few times and really liking it. Can't wait for the better weather to start so I can practice regularly.