Hi Folks!

First post from me.

You would think living in Scotland I would be a natural at this game. Not so, I'm afraid. I have played roughly half a dozen games a year for the past 10 years and I am still yet to break the magic 100. It is only recently thanks to this website and my own renewed desire to improve that I have started concentrating on the basics - grip, stance, posture, alignment. Toying with getting a lesson from the local pro also.

One big problem I do have - and the clue is in the nickname- I do get overtense. If I can learn to relax a bit more I am sure the swing will start to look and feel a lot better.

Anybody got any tips apart from downing a few whiskies before starting the round?

Hi and welcome.

well, you are certainly going along the tracks. keep practicing the basics and get a pro to look at your swing ,remember,you won't be the first begginer to go through his doors..........good luck ......terry.

To relax before a game of golf, I have a beer.

Top man....be good to know the optimal number of beers though - too little - too tense , too many and you're too drunk to care

Will be good fun experimenting though