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By Mason A

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  1. Mason A

    Mason A
    stevenage

    Hi All,

    I just wanted to say hello, I'm a late bloomer to golf 27 years old but got the bug around 2 months ago, after needing to move about more, get outside and mentally release from life for a few hours, I'm playing/training 3/4 times a week currently, love the social aspect of it as it has reunited me back with old friends, and grown the bond between my brother, dad and I.

    When I knew I was going to be serious about golf and invested into my kit, Titleist just felt like family to me, from the Style, the performance and everything else the brand stood for, I knew this was the brand to help me improve my game.

    Currently running pro v1's with T350s Black editions, and a lovely Titleist hat, I'm looking to buy my first scotty in the next month (Phantom x 5.5 black) and hopefully if I have change upgrade my wedges to some Vokeys blacks.

    Cannot wait for this journey, am yet to try an 18 hole currently just do Par3's I feel like my driving ability is no where near where I need to play 18 yet, part skill part ancient driver, so look forward to the day I finally say I did my first 18.

    Any tips from the family here to help me would be much appreciated and I look forward to sharing updates about my journey.

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Welcome Mason. Love your picture as my first car was a 63 MGB. My main advice would be to hook up with a local pro and get lessons that build good fundamentals. I made the mistake of being self taught and it took years to correct a lot of faults that I still fall back into. It will be well worth the investment. Good luck and Godspeed.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Dale V said:

    Welcome Mason. Love your picture as my first car was a 63 MGB. My main advice would be to hook up with a local pro and get lessons that build good fundamentals. I made the mistake of being self taught and it took years to correct a lot of faults that I still fall back into. It will be well worth the investment. Good luck and Godspeed.

    Agree with my right honorable friend. Thought it would be an easy game in that I was a very good softball player. Did ok teaching myself, but could not develop the basics I could lean on when I needed them. Still working on my faults at the age of 79. It is a better game when you learn it properly from a PGA instructor and a heck of a lot more fun. Spent a lot of money trying to correct my faults by buying a game thru new and different equipment. A fault a lot of golfers make. Welcome to Team Titleist.
  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Welcome to the game. You beat me bi 41 years. Never too late.

    You should find a coach to make sure you develop an efficient swing. That pro may also recommend equipment to better suit your swing. If that person isn’t a fitter as well, or promotes other brands, this website has a tab for fittings. Clubs and balls.

    Glad you are enjoying the game and the “demand” to get out and move. Well proven, golfers live longer. I’ll add.happier as well
  5. JYoung

    JYoung
    Ohio

    Welcome to the game. I started playing at 27 also. I will second Dale by saying get lessons early before you get too many bad habits. I waited until my early fifties to finally get lessons. Been hard to get rid of my baseball/slow pitch softball swing. Wish I would have got lessons a long time ago.
  6. Erich F

    Erich F
    NY

    Welcome Mason. you have come to a great place. Agree with the above, I urge you to get to a teaching pro in your area to learn solid fundamentals of grip, stance and alignment. If you get these down, you will find much more enjoyment in the game.
    Here at TT, you will find a zealous group of Titleist loyalists with tips, both mental and physical, great stories and insights into the greatest sport in the world.
    Enjoy!
  7. Steve M

    Steve M
    Hatboro, PA

    Welcome, Mason! Welcome to TT
  8. Frank W

    Frank W
    Florida

    Welcome to a great game. Enjoy the journey; the triumphs and disappointments. There will be both. I look forward to your updates.
  9. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Welcome, Mason to Team Titleist . Keep your ears and eyes open you will learn a lot here. There is a ton of knowledge and experience here. But most of all HAVE FUN.
  10. LGuzman

    LGuzman
    Palm Beaches, FL

    Welcome to the Team, Mason. There is never a boring day on the golf course!! Enjoy the good days, and remember in the bad days that there are good days ahead!!
  11. Drew

    Drew
    Oregon

    Welcome to the most beautiful and frustrating game ever! I always say have fun and don’t let the bad shots eat you alive. Don’t fall into the ego trap of playing from the tips. Play from the forward tees to focus on course management and scoring. Leave the driver in the bag, every tee shot doesn’t need to be smashed on with a driver. If it’s tight or a dogleg shape, take a 3W or an iron to get it safely into play eliminating penalties and trouble a driver would get you into.

    Take lessons from your local teaching pro, don’t go down the YouTube or social media rabbit hole looking for cures. Get really good at 120 yards and in and on the green. Doesn’t matter if you can hit it 300 yards down the fairway if you can’t chip and putt. Avoid 3 putts and double bogeys at all costs. When they do happen, just let it go, because you have a new scoring opportunity on the next hole.

    Enjoy those family rounds, it’s something you’ll cherish for the rest of your life!
  12. Thomas G

    Thomas G

    Military
    Welcome to the game! Never late, just in time. I was mid thirties when I picked up clubs. 38 now, and just bought my first, brand new set. Biggest advice, YouTube is great, but take the time and get lessons. There’s only so much self teaching you can do. As far as driver not being ready for 18, you dont need to hit 300 plus to have a good round. There’s 12 holes at my home club that I break out the driver. 100-150 approaches matter! Plus, there’s no shame in hitting from whites or what have you. Just get out and play. Be patient with yourself. You got this. Hit em straight my friend!
  13. Mike r

    Mike r
    Amherst, OH

    Welcome, you are on the right website. This is a great group of people on here with a lot of knowledge and a passion for the game, Cheers Mike

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