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Posted: Sep/22/2007 9:19 PM PST
Hello all. I'm a new golfer (just joined the forum today, started playing a month ago). Obviously I'm in need of some practice and am not the best player around. I play at the local Muni courses...not too tough on dress codes, maintenance, and price....and pretty forgiving to novice golfers.
Now, I vacation at Disney World at least once a year if I can make it. I've been reading up on their world-class courses, and would like to give one of them a go the next time I'm there. However, I'm worried that my not-so-good skill level, and the fact that I'll probably be golfing alone, might not lead to a pleasant experience. I'm not worried about being laughed at, it's more along the lines of better players blowing by me while I fumble around a bunker, or at the very least, having to rush my game as to not hold everyone up behind me. I'm thinking about either playing late in the day, the twilight fees are almost reasonable, or playing the 9 hole walking course to get my bearings.
Actually, this is not just about the Disney courses. I would like to play other courses out there, locally and while traveling.
is this a common concern or am I just being paranoid?
Thanks for any advice!
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Moncton New Brunswick
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Posted: Sep/23/2007 1:43 PM PST
Hi Sterm26 and welcome to golf link. First off I would suggest you use the course search feature on the sign on page to have a look for courses in your vacation plans, theres some great course reviews and info regarding green fees and the like. Secondly if I was planing on playing different courses, what I might do when I'm booking a tee time is inform the individual who's doing the booking, of your skill level and ask if he could suggest comparable playing partners. Great way to meet new people and not feel embarrassed by getting paired with people of too high a skill level. Most booking people have a better then average knowledge of repeat players and their skill level. Hope this helps and hope to hear more from you on golf link.
Del
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Longmont, CO
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Posted: Sep/24/2007 9:54 AM PST
I travel two to three weeks a month on business and have incorporated time before each trip to plan hitting golf courses. If I don't have a partner planned for the course, I always warn the booking person that I started in April and while I have no problem playing with single-digit handicappers, it is in everyone's best interest if they are just out to have a good time and don't mind playing with a newbie.
I take my clubs everywhere with me now and am building a long list of potential parterns where I travel - all a result of being paired up with strangers. It is a little wierd at first, but remember, everyone started at the same place with this game. Even if they started young, they didn't just pick up a club and become Bobby Jones. I would say 98% of the people I have played with have been great and understanding.
Also, I always use Golf Link to check out courses and I make sure I put in a detailed review of each course I play. I hope others do the same thing as this is a great way to have a feel for the course before you arrive.
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Posted: Sep/29/2007 10:14 PM PST
Thank you, gentlemen.
I don't get to travel much for business, but I do have family scattered around the country and I do like to vacation in Florida. And I usually make friends pretty quickly, so I will take your advice and see if I can pair up with someone when I do travel.
I'm trying to get some of my immediate family to take up the game with me, so that will help too. 
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Moncton New Brunswick
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Posted: Sep/30/2007 12:41 PM PST
I dont know whether your married or not Sterm26, but if you are, DONT TRY TO TEACH YOUR WIFE TO PLAY GOLF, the game is stressful enough.
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Posted: Oct/03/2007 8:15 PM PST
I hear that, my friend, in fact, she thinks I'm taking up the hobby just to gt out of the house more often!
Which may be more true than I'll admit!!
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Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Oct/04/2007 6:55 AM PST
They know us so well.
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Houston, TX
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Posted: Oct/04/2007 9:13 AM PST
It's funny, that is the very reason my wife encouraged me to take up Golf (to get me out of the house).
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Hawaii
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Posted: Oct/06/2007 3:10 AM PST
Yes, if your confidence is a bit shaky, it may be better for you mentally to play a round during twilight hours so that you don't worry about holding up play and you can take your time. The twilight rate would be an added bonus.
With aloha,
Karen
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Joined: 10/07/2007
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Posted: Oct/08/2007 11:59 AM PST
A great site for Renting a house and other Accommodation during the Ryder Cup;
www.RyderCup-Accommodation.com
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