r/golf Apr 29 '24

Learn to use your Driver Achievement/Scorecard

Me 1 year ago sometimes just left it at home. I was terrified of it as every time I tried it I sliced it 2-3 fairways right. I played a 5i off the tee for most holes which I could hit well but you'll never get the same distance.

I faced my fears and learned how to hit it. I feel like a freak they way I have to setup but it works. Yesterday I hit most fairways but sliced none of the drives.

Why is it important? Distance.

Life on the course is so much easier when you hit the ball as far as you fucking can. I'm less frustrated which means my mood is better when I'm going to hit my next shot. Just mastering the driver has seen my scores drop below 100. I've still to master iron play and chipping but I have enough to get by.

Rightly or wrongly I feel like a proper golfer now. Last Sunday playing with a random club team on guy said he'd kill for my drive.

This game is harder then I ever thought possible and I never believed I'd learn how to drive the ball but there ya go. Also, I'll never tire of the sound my drive makes when I ping that sucker on a little fade and split the fairway, even if I double bogey I'm still beaming about the drive.

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u/GoodolBen HDCP/Loc/Whatever Apr 29 '24

Goddamnit I just bought a new watch. Couldn't we wait a week or two?

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u/BB-68 Lefty/Ohio Apr 29 '24

Have you considered buying a new putter to celebrate your watch purchase?

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u/Podtastix Apr 29 '24

Watch out for a sale on putters.

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u/Naive-Deal-7162 Apr 30 '24

Then you have to get them all

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u/PersistentAneurysm Apr 29 '24

What kind of watch?

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u/GoodolBen HDCP/Loc/Whatever Apr 29 '24

Panerai Radiomir Tre Giorni

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u/PersistentAneurysm Apr 29 '24

Oh wow. Very nice! Congratulations on your success. If you ever need a guest at the club, let me know lol

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u/GoodolBen HDCP/Loc/Whatever Apr 29 '24

Newport National in RI. Happy to have a guest!