In January I asked some of the women I introduced to golf in 2023 how they had found the experience of taking up the game. After another summer of golf, I thought I’d catch up to see how they are getting on, if they have progressed and most importantly, find out if they are still enjoying themselves!
Where Are You At With Your Golf?
Becky: I am really enjoying golf, made more fun due to the wonderful people I have met. I am going to practice club nights at the range every week and try to get out on the course once a week too, sometimes on my own but mostly with friends. I’ve not ventured further afield than a local shorter course yet, I would like to try a new course but want to go with others first time around.
Amanda: I’ve joined a local golf club, I decided to bite the bullet, which felt huge, but almost a year on it was the right way to go for me. I’m playing at least weekly and practising quite hard too.
Fiona: Since starting golf I recognise that practice helps! I have joined a local short course and now play in competitions which I was so nervous about, but now I love it. I go to the range a few times a week, especially in winter times, with a lesson and practice club thrown in too!
Sharon: I’ve been playing for a year and a half now, I joined the golf club my husband is a member of and we go out to play once or twice a week. I got my first handicap of 25 and have played in some matches for the ladies’ team against other clubs, something that I was super nervous about.
Sharon has joined the same golf club where her husband is a member
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How Difficult Have You Found The Next Step?
Becky: Taking the next step to go on a course was something I was very nervous about, however, the support of the club and having the coaches with us to help us round with clubs and distances was brilliant. It took all that worry away and all I had to do was focus on hitting the ball!
Amanda: I found it very daunting, but took the plunge anyway! Finding other ladies new to the game was key for me. I actively sought a golf club with an active ladies’ section which felt easier to do after playing with other ladies at Winchester Academy and getting some confidence there.
Fiona: I now am a full member of the course and play 4-5 times a week. I have entered…
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