Golfists....

[Handsome Rob]

I really don't know where to put this so.....deal with it.

Any golfists on here? I'm trying to find a driving range somewhere around Tullahoma (ish) & I'm drawing a big fat goose egg. 

I've never swung a golf bat in anger & I'm really, really dying to give it a go. I'm not sure that I'd like to play a full game (unless someone is really patient, understanding & so bored silly they'd volunteer to take me....) so I thought that a driving range would at least afford me the opportunity to whack the crap out of a ball or two & see if I have any natural talent for it.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

[jhc77]

Looks like Old Stone Fort is out your way. Should have a driving range for a little practice. Not much between you and Spring Hill or I’d meet up and show you a few things. YouTube will help a bunch too. 

[Hozzie]

If you seriously want to give it a go, spend a little money and get a lesson to start.  It's way easier to start with good habits that will make you play better and make the overall experience much more enjoyable.  You shouldn't need more than 2-3 lessons to get the basics down.  

Start with short irons, not a driver or fairway wood.  Start with a PW or 7 iron and work your way up.

[KahrMan]

Listen to Hozzie, that is some good advice. 

I love to play golf. If you ever pick up the game we have to go out play 9 or 18. 

[Johnny Rotten]

11 hours ago, robtattoo said:

I really don't know where to put this so.....deal with it.

Any golfists on here? I'm trying to find a driving range somewhere around Tullahoma (ish) & I'm drawing a big fat goose egg. 

I've never swung a golf bat in anger & I'm really, really dying to give it a go. I'm not sure that I'd like to play a full game (unless someone is really patient, understanding & so bored silly they'd volunteer to take me....) so I thought that a driving range would at least afford me the opportunity to whack the crap out of a ball or two & see if I have any natural talent for it.

Anyone got any ideas?

 

Bad idea!

its a stressful environment, your blood pressure will defiantly rise...

One thing that's great you can drink beer, cuss out load, throw things and its acceptable!!

Drive out past the bowling alley towards the base, your can drive balls on the aedc golf coarse, last time I was there it was like $3 for a bucket of balls.

[Handsome Rob]

Bad idea!
its a stressful environment, your blood pressure will defiantly rise...
One thing that's great you can drink beer, cuss out load, throw things and its acceptable!!
Drive out past the bowling alley towards the base, your can drive balls on the aedc golf coarse, last time I was there it was like $3 for a bucket of balls.

Oh wow, that's awesome!!
I mean the beer & swearing thing, obviously.

I'll swing by this weekend & see what's what.
Thanks!

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[Raoul]

I went golfing once. I quickly realized it's more fun to shoot the balls with a .22

[MacGyver]

22 minutes ago, Raoul said:

I went golfing once. I quickly realized it's more fun to shoot the balls with a .22

If only they’d let us do that on those pretty golf courses. 

[Raoul]

20 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

If only they’d let us do that in those pretty golf courses. 

That's why I golf at night...

[KahrMan]

@robtattoo I have an extra set of irons that are just sitting in the closet.  You are welcome to them if you want to use them before you buy a set.

[Johnny Rotten]

8 minutes ago, KahrMan said:

@robtattoo I have an extra set of irons that are just sitting in the closet.  You are welcome to them if you want to use them before you buy a set.

Rob,

I'd take Kahr up on his offer, nothing like free ammo, throwing 3 irons are my favorite

[Handsome Rob]

15 minutes ago, KahrMan said:

@robtattoo I have an extra set of irons that are just sitting in the closet.  You are welcome to them if you want to use them before you buy a set.

Wow! Thanks Bill.

I'll definitely bear it in mind if I end up shawshanking down this particular rabbit hole. I kinda hope I hate it AND suck at it. I need another hobby like I need a fat fingered colonoscopy....

[KahrMan]

1 hour ago, robtattoo said:

Wow! Thanks Bill.

I'll definitely bear it in mind if I end up shawshanking down this particular rabbit hole. I kinda hope I hate it AND suck at it. I need another hobby like I need a fat fingered colonoscopy....

You will suck at it but get addicted  You can suck the whole round and then hit one good shot and you are ready to come back and play some more.  It is the most frustrating fun game there is.

[peejman]

1 hour ago, KahrMan said:

You will suck at it but get addicted  You can suck the whole round and then hit one good shot and you are ready to come back and play some more.  It is the most frustrating fun game there is.

Yep. It just takes that one great shot to keep you coming back. I don't get to play nearly as much as I'd like. It gets expensive and life gets in the way a lot.  My kids show occasional interest so time will tell where that goes.  

What Hozzie said... get some basic instruction now. There's 100 different ways to do it, the hard part is finding the one that works for you. You'd be surprised how much you can learn with a pitching wedge in your backyard and a putter on the hallway rug.  

Drive for show, putt for dough. You can't make a birdie with a driver, but you can darn sure make a bogey. 

[Johnny Rotten]

When Rodney was cool

 

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, Johnny Rotten said:

When Rodney was cool

 

Am I the only who is reminded of Rodney Dangerfield every time I see Donald Trump?

[Johnny Rotten]

31 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Am I the only who is reminded of Rodney Dangerfield every time I see Donald Trump?

you had to ASK

 

 

[Garufa]

44 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Am I the only who is reminded of Rodney Dangerfield every time I see Donald Trump?

From a buffoon, or crass and uncouth standpoint?

[Chucktshoes]

 OK, that was funny. 

 

 Now back to the subject at hand, I have never actually golfed a round, I’ve only been to a driving range a few times and whacked out a couple of balls. It is pretty cool when you get some real good distance on one. 

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, Garufa said:

From a buffoon, or crass and uncouth standpoint?

I don't really know. They no h say things that make people crazy angry. For some reason, such things I find comical.

[Garufa]

12 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:

 Now back to the subject at hand, I have never actually golfed a round, I’ve only been to a driving range a few times and whacked out a couple of balls. It is pretty cool when you get some real good distance on one. 

Same here.   The last time I whacked the ever-loving #### out of that stupid little ball and the distance was impressive. It did not go straight.  I know it landed on the interstate right next door, just hope it didn’t bust someone’s windshield.

Edited February 16, 2018 by Garufa

[peejman]

27 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Same here.   The last time I whacked the ever-loving #### out of that stupid little ball and the distance was impressive. It did not go straight.  I know it landed on the interstate right next door, just hope it didn’t bust someone’s windshield.

Speaking as someone who has hit a car while it was driving down the road, it's not nearly as fun as you'd think. 

[Garufa]

1 minute ago, peejman said:

Speaking as someone who has hit a car while it was driving down the road, it's not nearly as fun as you'd think. 

Sounds like we need to ban golf, lol.

[Raoul]

1 minute ago, peejman said:

Speaking as someone who has hit a car while it was driving down the road, it's not nearly as fun as you'd think. 

Well obviously you didn't slink away and laugh hysterically.

[Garufa]

YouTube.  Robin Williams golf.  Go find it if you don’t have delicate ears as the language is foul so I do not post it here.  Glorious story of the history of the silly game.