Golf day - help!
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A client of mine has organised a golf day this friday and has requested that I go....I'm up for a giggle so why not. Weather is going to be nice.
Trouble is:
a) I don't play, swung a golf raquet a couple of times but not for a year or so, and
b) I own no golfing attire.
My question to you PHers is what should I wear? By all accounts the clu is 'quite nice'.
Thanks, Fore!!!!!!! or is that For? or Four?
Trouble is:
a) I don't play, swung a golf raquet a couple of times but not for a year or so, and
b) I own no golfing attire.
My question to you PHers is what should I wear? By all accounts the clu is 'quite nice'.
Thanks, Fore!!!!!!! or is that For? or Four?
NO JEANS!!!!!
You must wear smart trousers and a collared top. ie. a polo.
My club (Ascot), will ban you from playing golf if you or a guest your responsible for turns up wearing jeans.
Clubs can be very snotty. I was even turned away for wearing jeans and all I was doing was paying my green fees!!!! Cheeky buggers!
Oh...and with regards to swinging a club, I'd maybe take a couple of lessons down your local club or driving range. Good golf clubs don't like "hackers" too much as it wrecks the course!
>> Edited by beanbag on Wednesday 18th May 10:30
You must wear smart trousers and a collared top. ie. a polo.
My club (Ascot), will ban you from playing golf if you or a guest your responsible for turns up wearing jeans.
Clubs can be very snotty. I was even turned away for wearing jeans and all I was doing was paying my green fees!!!! Cheeky buggers!
Oh...and with regards to swinging a club, I'd maybe take a couple of lessons down your local club or driving range. Good golf clubs don't like "hackers" too much as it wrecks the course!
>> Edited by beanbag on Wednesday 18th May 10:30
First of all, have you got clubs and golf shoes?
If not, borrow some clubs and borrow/buy some shoes.
Then get yourself down to the local driving range one evening and get a lesson. It'll pay dividends if you actually take up the game and will save you a lot of effort on your first day out.
Clothing wise: golf shoes, any trousers except jeans/combats and any shirt with a collar (most clubs don't like branded stuff football/rugby etc) Also take a lightweight waterproof jacket with you if you have one.
Depending on the place, you might need a jacket and tie for the evening, best to check on their website if they have one.
As for the actual game, leave your mobile in the car and take some water/choccy bar with you. Take plenty of balls with you as you may lose a few and mark them with a permanent marker so it's obvious which one is yours when you eventually find it!
Basic stuff:
You all take turns to hit your ball off the tee, then the furthest from the pin goes next. On the next hole whoever scored best on the last hole goes first.
If you take over 10 shots and are still going its probably best to pick up and move on, slow play is frowned upon.
Its all fairly intuitive really, like if you end up on the wrong fairway you have a good look around before you run on to play your ball, that sort of thing.
Lastly, try not to take it too seriously, it's only a game and some people tend to forget that.
Have fun
Dave
If not, borrow some clubs and borrow/buy some shoes.
Then get yourself down to the local driving range one evening and get a lesson. It'll pay dividends if you actually take up the game and will save you a lot of effort on your first day out.
Clothing wise: golf shoes, any trousers except jeans/combats and any shirt with a collar (most clubs don't like branded stuff football/rugby etc) Also take a lightweight waterproof jacket with you if you have one.
Depending on the place, you might need a jacket and tie for the evening, best to check on their website if they have one.
As for the actual game, leave your mobile in the car and take some water/choccy bar with you. Take plenty of balls with you as you may lose a few and mark them with a permanent marker so it's obvious which one is yours when you eventually find it!
Basic stuff:
You all take turns to hit your ball off the tee, then the furthest from the pin goes next. On the next hole whoever scored best on the last hole goes first.
If you take over 10 shots and are still going its probably best to pick up and move on, slow play is frowned upon.
Its all fairly intuitive really, like if you end up on the wrong fairway you have a good look around before you run on to play your ball, that sort of thing.
Lastly, try not to take it too seriously, it's only a game and some people tend to forget that.
Have fun
Dave
DJFish said:
Lastly, try not to take it too seriously, it's only a game and some people tend to forget that.
THAT is my only concern. Although saying that, the group I am going with should be good fun.
Thanks for the tips, best go and get me some trousers as I only own jeans/combats.
I've borrowed clubs and shoes.
Now where can I buy plus fours?
burnt said:
A client of mine has organised a golf day this friday and has requested that I go....I'm up for a giggle so why not. Weather is going to be nice.
Golf is a fine game of skill, sportsmanship, Pringle clothing and extreme violence. Do not be mistaken.
burnt said:
a) I don't play, swung a golf raquet a couple of times but not for a year or so, and
You need a full set of golf rods and raquets. I would go for the .22 calibre, its got much better range and accuracy.
burnt said:
b) I own no golfing attire.
Golfing attire is the subject of much derision. In favour are Pringle jumpers, Pringle caps, Pringle trousers - in fact, trousers must be of the loudest 60s American check you can wear, or you will be penalised 3 frames before you start. The rest of your attire must, on no account, have any two items of the same colour, or even of vaugely the same shade.
burnt said:
My question to you PHers is what should I wear? By all accounts the clu is 'quite nice'.
Ah, the old 'nice club'. Ones that welcome visitors, but who tend never to be seen again after passing through the gates. Don't let the jackets and ties fool you. Golf courses are littered with deep, sandy burial grounds where visitors are interred.
It's a sort of bunker mentality.
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