First post for a new player, hope you enjoy.

[JFuller429]

I am new player and I wanted a significant first post, instead of the normal rhetoric, so here it goes.

 

I started playing about 9 years ago at 23 years old. Had fun but never took it serious, just an excuse to bang balls and drink beers. Now I play with an investment in decent equipment, lessons, practice and a respect for the game and the people who know and love it.

 

I currently shoot in the high 90's but I am improving weekly with every lesson and outing. But the best part of golf is I am healthier, stronger and more athletic than my father, but we played today and despite his holdbacks he spanked me by 10 strokes.

 

That's the best aspect of this game, the equalizer. I am not trying to be the longest driver, or the best putter. I just want to be consistent. And I'm learning the best way to accomplish this is practice.

 

I am currently looking for a club I can join in the Sacramento, CA area. I think playing with people that are equally invested instead of " the boys" will also help my progression. So if anyone knows of a club in that area please let me know. I would also like to establish a handicap to track my progress, and to maybe start playing in local matches.

 

Thanks for the read and the great site. A lot of good people and information here and I look forward to being a involved member here.

- Jim

[MtlJeff]

I've been playing around 9 years too....and i still play to bang balls and drink beer. Nothing wrong with that!

Good luck finding a club. Only thing i know about Sacramento is they won't have the Kings pretty soon

[JFuller429]

Thanks Jeff,
Don't get me wrong... I still love my beers on the course. Just not getting S faced and crashing golf carts anymore.. haha. Just trying to play more seriously and progress, but most importantly have fun!