A few guys on the Celtic and Rangers boards play. I've never played a round but will occasionally go to driving range and hit some balls.

I am a golf lover and I try to get out at least once a week during the summer and once a month during the colder months.

Not great either but have a handicap of 18 at the moment.

I just think it's great to be out in the fresh air with mates, beautiful courses, getting good exercise, couple of beers down the 19th afterward... cheeky long weekend away in the summer to Spain/Portugal. What better way to spend some time.

Socially its perfect. Not too demanding, like you said, fresh air, walking, bevvys after.

comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 8 minutes ago
A few guys on the Celtic and Rangers boards play. I've never played a round but will occasionally go to driving range and hit some balls.
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Get on a course, you'll be addicted

I play once a week in winter, but cricket in the summer. Handicap of 13. Shoulder is completely gone now so play percentage.

I left UK 17 yrs ago ..I have been working for 1 of the largest Golf retailers in North America...never thought it would be a career here in Canada ...as anyone would know the Ontario golf Season can be short ...it amazes me every day at work how much is spent on Golf clubs .

I ay twice a week recreational golfer...usually a beer a cart a radio and spliff I work all week for my weekend golf probably only thing keeping me here!

comment by livinthedream (U12817)
posted 11 hours, 19 minutes ago
I left UK 17 yrs ago ..I have been working for 1 of the largest Golf retailers in North America...never thought it would be a career here in Canada ...as anyone would know the Ontario golf Season can be short ...it amazes me every day at work how much is spent on Golf clubs .

I ay twice a week recreational golfer...usually a beer a cart a radio and spliff I work all week for my weekend golf probably only thing keeping me here!
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Sounds like you have yourself a nice little deal there

I don't play since I retired, it's too expensive for me here. Until then I played for about 50 years probably between 40 and 50 rounds a year. Great game, never got really good officially off 13 but could play quite a bit better than that.

comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 49 minutes ago
I don't play since I retired, it's too expensive for me here. Until then I played for about 50 years probably between 40 and 50 rounds a year. Great game, never got really good officially off 13 but could play quite a bit better than that.
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I will definitely be asking you for some advice over the next few months then!

I can give a bit now.
Read Vivian Saunders book The golfing mind, no jargon and it gave me great advice.

Practice.

Get your clubs checked to make sure they fit you, lie, grip etc.

Practice much more on and around the green, unlike most. Even for a pro half his shots are putts.

If it's windy or wet or both, it is for everyone else too.

comment by manusince52 (U9692)
posted 8 hours, 42 minutes ago
I can give a bit now.
Read Vivian Saunders book The golfing mind, no jargon and it gave me great advice.

Practice.

Get your clubs checked to make sure they fit you, lie, grip etc.

Practice much more on and around the green, unlike most. Even for a pro half his shots are putts.

If it's windy or wet or both, it is for everyone else too.
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Went to the range yeaterday and did surprisingly ok. Muscle memory served its purpose.

Need to just flex my right leg a little more in the back swing but the rest was ok.

Practice makes perfect so off i go again today

Since I have retired I play at least 3 times a week.

It gives me the exercise I need and it's great banter as we have 5 different premier league teams supported in our group.

Captain Dave. Make the most of it, great game, great banter, great fun.
Where do you play, if you don't mind me asking ?