Hello Ya'll:

Hello to all.. I am new to golf and new to this forum. It is great to have found a place where hopefully I can get some tips on some of the basics. I have friends who help and I have found numerous tips just browsing the internet, but this forum will give me a more concentrated source of information. I would like to start by asking a question about practice equipment and videos.

My tendency is to want to buy everything I see. Right now I am considering purchasing the "Birdieball" practice balls. Has anyone here had any experience with these.

Also, AJ's Truth About Golf video looks very appealing. Should I just lay off this stuff for now or what? Or is that simply up to me .

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I guess I am mainly looking to make first contact here and see what kind of responses I get to my obvious ignorance about the whole matter. I have a ton of questions.

BTW, I have been playing only for the better part of a year (I am in my 50's and that's as much as I will say about that) and not that often up to now. A couple of trips to the driving range and maybe a total of about 10-12 games. I have moved from a score of 135-140, down to a two game consistency of 117 (last two games.) I have taken no formal lessons as yet.

I think I'm "hooked" not "sliced" but "hooked".

Why is my signature not showing here??? I have it checked to display..

I didn't like AJ Truth and I have never heard of birdie balls. Look for world renoun teachers and find someones strategy that will help you.

Thanx Chad,, World renowned huh,, don't know if we have any of those in Goldsboro, NC, but I think I will take some lessons here soon. I sure watch golf(ers) on TV a lot differently now..