When you’re just starting out, I wouldn’t even bother keeping score. I don’t right now. We’re just not good enough for that quite yet. When you can start shooting bogie or par on some holes, then maybe start keeping score. I shot par and bogie on two par 4’s, 341 yard and 442 yard respectively, earlier this week so I’m getting there.
I’m just coming back to the game after 20+ years and wasn’t all that great back then being honest. Right now I pick my ball up all the time to keep up with my partners. Let’s face it, I’m just practicing on the course. And it is so different on the course from hitting balls on the range.
Lessons are a great idea. Start out right and don’t learn bad habits. I did the same thing.
The number one lesson for beginners is “picking up your ball.” Play with someone who is at least moderately good. Then when you hit a poor shot pick up your ball and hit your next shot near the spot of the other player’s ball. This will allow you to take your time when hitting a shot and not trying to “kill it”.
I’m just starting to play. Is it acceptable to enter the course being this bad?
Not talking smack. I am sure I am way worse. I haven’t figured out how to hit with the driver yet.
My plan is to continue to hit the driving range and take a set of 4 lessons before I play a round.
In my opinion, sure.
What should be recognized is the pace of play, both for your playing partners and others behind you. Figure 4-4.5 hours for 18 holes with a foursome.
Pace of play article:
https://golf.com/instruction/pace-of-play-golf-guidelines/?amp=1
When you’re just starting out, I wouldn’t even bother keeping score. I don’t right now. We’re just not good enough for that quite yet. When you can start shooting bogie or par on some holes, then maybe start keeping score. I shot par and bogie on two par 4’s, 341 yard and 442 yard respectively, earlier this week so I’m getting there.
I’m just coming back to the game after 20+ years and wasn’t all that great back then being honest. Right now I pick my ball up all the time to keep up with my partners. Let’s face it, I’m just practicing on the course. And it is so different on the course from hitting balls on the range.
Lessons are a great idea. Start out right and don’t learn bad habits. I did the same thing.
This makes me feel way better for when I go in my first round.
I’ve read about keeping pace and playing ready golf. Never thought about not keeping score.
Ever since hitting the range I’ve been keeping up to date with the golf memes/humor videos… so I got that part down. Lol
The number one lesson for beginners is “picking up your ball.” Play with someone who is at least moderately good. Then when you hit a poor shot pick up your ball and hit your next shot near the spot of the other player’s ball. This will allow you to take your time when hitting a shot and not trying to “kill it”.
I like the idea of picking up my shot when first starting.
We go every Friday for work and I make the a new guy who just started golf do this to keep pace. He finally started to get lessons so that’s awesome