Golfing

[spidey07]

handicap is you average score over par.

a 7 is VERY good. It means you average 79. Breaking 80 consistently is difficult. Shaving strokes at that level is even more difficult - all short game/putting/course management.

A zero is the ultimate goal. You are a 'scratch' golfer at that point and consitently score par for the course. If you want to learn more go to the USGA.

And if you REALLY want to get into it, pick up a rule book and read it. Saying you have a 15 handicap is one thing, saying you have a 15 handicap and always follow the rules is another. If one truly tracks and enters their score they are most likely playing by the rules.

Move a stick, ball moved...stroke penaly.

ball hits man made airial structure? replay the shot withougt penaly.

 

[everman]

It's a great game if you don't take it too seriously, just go out and have fun. Don't get caught up in the equipment hype either, most of it is BS.

The short game is really where you need to practice. As the saying goes, "Drive for show, putt for dough."

 

[spidey07]

heh, yeah.

But knocking the skin off the ball with a 300+ yarder and have the other 3 guys yelling "holy mother of god" is sure fun as well.

Driving a par 4 is rewarding as well.

 

[habib89]

i highly recommend you go to a sporting goods store like sports authority and just try every freakin driver they have.. i went one time, and the guy in the golf department was actually helpful and knew what he was talking about.. anyway, i've tried taylor made, i've tried callaway, cleveland, and in the end, i like my orlimar trimetal the best.. so it's not all about money, it's just what works for you.. do not ever buy a club without trying it first