Can someone who knows a lot about golf give me some info?
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I'm new to golf. Last Summer was the first time I played, but it was only at the driving range a few times. This summer i've been to the driving range once, and yesterday i played on a course in a tournament in a 4-some. My question involves distances. i hit the ball pretty straight btw. Are these good distances? I'm 17, 5'11 and weigh about 140 pounds.
Driver: 260-300 ( i wasnt hitting it straight all the time)
3-iron: 230
8-iron: 150
those are the only clubs I swung full speed. Everyone in my group was amazed, but I didn't feel like I was playing well. I shot an 88, cant putt. Is this good for someone who has played less than 10 times?
Yeah, I found that i was a very accurate chipper. After about 6 holes I started using my 3-iron to tee off and still got on the green in 2 on par 4s. but I rarely made birdie.
What's with all these sarcastic answers? I wouldn't lie about something as stupid as golf. An 88 really isn't that good, its 18 over. What's all this better than tiger woods crap. He shoots low 60s. Being jealous is one thing, but don't think you can tell me I'm lying and be correct.
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Player said:
Looks as though you have some natural ability or your a freak….sporting freak that is. This are good numbers your were getting and to shoot 88 and only playing golf for 5 minutes is very very impressive. I would investigate the possibilities of playing more competitions and gettng some lessons and feedback from a teaching pro. I feel that if you are good enough now you could be something special if you had good coaching and played so much more.
August 10th, 2009 at 6:57 pm -
holeout19 said:
Yeah those are some pretty solid distances if you are consistently hitting them those yardages. I’m 19 and have been playing golf for about 8 years. I hit my driver about 285, my 3 iron about 215, and my 8 iron about 165.
Those yardages are all on carry though, so depending on course firmness and weather the yardages will change based on the roll of the ball.
But for you playing less then 10 times that is very impressive, because most people who start can barely get the ball in the air.
But hit the range and keep practicing and you will become way more consistent. But remember distance isn’t the key, short game and putting is where you will make your money. Good luck and have fun!
August 10th, 2009 at 7:46 pm -
googie said:
I am absolutely astounded that there are so many new players who hit the ball farther than Tiger Woods who has been at the game some 29 years. Will you kindly have these averages attested by your local golf association? Then we may have verification by an authority.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am -
Mouse said:
Wow, pretty awesome, i suggest not going back to the range at this moment, go to your local pga and sign up as a professional and get a start on the uspga or on the other hand get a job at coles.
Have a good one…
August 12th, 2009 at 1:24 am -
gp said:
Sure, those are good yardages if you’re just beginning. Clubhead speed is basically god given. People are born with or not. Keep working- who knows how good you’ll get.
August 15th, 2009 at 6:54 am -
cat care said:
“Golf – Everything You Want to Know!” will make it easy for you to have the time of your life without any of the mistakes or the misinformation you might have come to expect from seasoned golf players and instructional guides.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:29 am -
sailorjohn518 said:
great numbers. i’ve been golfing for over15 years and my best score is an 84. you should be turning pro by the end of the month at this rate.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:41 am -
Jamie A said:
Practice, practice practice…. practice your putting and chipping, thats what wins a round of golf, your short game.
Got a few lessons maybe…
Sounds like you have protental…. so do practice!
August 21st, 2009 at 1:49 am
