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February 26, 2007

Swinging

It is just a swing and pocketing a hole if you watch on the tele.. But wasn’t so when you actually do it. Yes, I have joined for golf tuitions last Saturday in a nearby golf course. The golf course has 9 holes, but that’s more than enough for a beginner like me. I have been to the driving range a couple of times in Bangalore, but it was more a wild swing at the ball than anything else.

I joined for group lessons consisting of 6 people. I think it is a compact group and you get enough attention from the trainer. It’s a 6 weeks course, after that I was assured that I can start playing in the course and start getting my handicaps, I still don’t fully understand this part though.

Posture is very important, I was told this by the trainer atleast 20 times in 1 hour. Everything depends on the position of the legs, shoulders and the body. The left leg in straight line, the right leg V shaped, left shoulder up, right shoulder down and the hands at an angle. The main problem for me was that there was too much use of wrist which I picked it up playing cricket. I need to change that quickly to be in shape for a good drive.

After all the position and grip training which went on for 45 minutes, we were given some golf balls to practise in the driving range. Man, it was difficult to hit the ball leave alone hitting them with accuracy. Most of the times, the ball just went along the surface and wasn’t climbing at all.

I was fully exhausted walking back home, but was fully enthusiastic and started practising with the new 7 Iron club which was given as free for joining the course. Not sure how long this is going to last, but knowing that there is no retirement for this game, I can go as long as I want.

Posted by Vasanth at February 26, 2007 08:53 PM

Comments

Karthy - Chumma something need to done isnt?

Posted by: Vasanth at March 2, 2007 07:29 PM

Kalakara Chandru... Golf kathukaraiya?

Posted by: karthy at March 2, 2007 02:54 PM

Any time Chakra..

Posted by: Vasanth at March 1, 2007 10:02 PM

Wwwooow! I have been meaning to do this for years now. Will talk to you soon to know how it goes... i have already ditched swimming... let me blow up my money on golf. :)

Posted by: Chakra at February 27, 2007 07:26 PM