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**Mifsnavassy** · 07-16-2012, 07:12 PM

It sounds like you are going into it with the right attitude and a good plan. I was fortunate enough to start off at nine years old with a set of three lessons and I commend you on your choice not to just jump in and teach yourself. Far too many golfers develop bad and nearly unbreakable habits by doing that. Advice wise, prepare to be frustrated and work through it. Golf is such a pleasurable and rewarding game, but it can be the most frustrating as well. It's a lot like life that way. Even after nearly twenty years of golf, I still have those spurts where nothing seems to go right. As long as you are prepared to be patient, listen to your instructor, and diligently practice what he or she tells you, I think you and golf will get along well. I look forward to following this thread and your experience. Golf is a lifelong pleasure; welcome to the club.

Oh I know the frustration will certainly be there. The game is hard enough for those who have great habits and I aspire to be one of those players. I'm trying to go in with a great attitude and set realistic and attainable goals for myself. Baby steps are going to be the key for me. If I start off scoring 120 or 130, so be it. I'll just have to aim for 115 then 110 and so on. I'm just going to try to relax, have fun, and enjoy the improvement process and the game itself. I appreciate the encouragement and the kind words from everyone. THP seems to be a very supportive place and I'm excited and thrilled to be sharing my experience and receiving feedback from such a great group of people who are passionate about this game.

07-16-2012, 07:12 PM	#6
Mifsnavassy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 577 Senior Member	It sounds like you are going into it with the right attitude and a good plan. I was fortunate enough to start off at nine years old with a set of three lessons and I commend you on your choice not to just jump in and teach yourself. Far too many golfers develop bad and nearly unbreakable habits by doing that. Advice wise, prepare to be frustrated and work through it. Golf is such a pleasurable and rewarding game, but it can be the most frustrating as well. It's a lot like life that way. Even after nearly twenty years of golf, I still have those spurts where nothing seems to go right. As long as you are prepared to be patient, listen to your instructor, and diligently practice what he or she tells you, I think you and golf will get along well. I look forward to following this thread and your experience. Golf is a lifelong pleasure; welcome to the club. Oh I know the frustration will certainly be there. The game is hard enough for those who have great habits and I aspire to be one of those players. I'm trying to go in with a great attitude and set realistic and attainable goals for myself. Baby steps are going to be the key for me. If I start off scoring 120 or 130, so be it. I'll just have to aim for 115 then 110 and so on. I'm just going to try to relax, have fun, and enjoy the improvement process and the game itself. I appreciate the encouragement and the kind words from everyone. THP seems to be a very supportive place and I'm excited and thrilled to be sharing my experience and receiving feedback from such a great group of people who are passionate about this game.
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