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.
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".
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.
I appreciate the dedication to track each shot. I usually just give up tracking shots on a hole if it gets bad.
Hey at least you one putted!
I respect the ambition going with a 4 iron
I like the string of 56°. It feels like he said “fuck it, I’m not going back to the cart to get another club”