Welcome.

You already received mails from the regulars. A few friendly tips from someone who started last year (at the age of 49!!!).

Before even thinking about going on to a course (the temptation is too great to resist) get loads and loads of practice. I endorse the view that a few lessons on the fundamentals from Pros supplemented by the excellent material avaiable from this site would be a good starting point. Things such as grip, stance, ball position etc can be learnt better if there is someone to see and correct you.

No use practicing with bad habits - so if you thinking you are doing exactly as advised but find the balls do not listen to you, check again. Balls do not carry grudges. Something is missing or you might have picked up a bad habit.

Most important thing is to find friendly but more senior partners, not someone who appears to intimidate with deadly straight three yard shots, but someone you can relate to. You can watch and learn.

I secured my 28 handicap in about six months and went on to win three medals in about 15 months!!!

This is a great game but requires lots of dedication. More important is to make the experience a pleasure. You will never regret it.

Sekhar