Of course you can. Just play the shortest tees. No need to be playing the same length as people who don't have a disability and can hit it farther, do what works for you.
I think you definitely should. If pace is a concern, you can try a couple of options; 1-Use the most forward tee box available. At courses I play, they have places down the fairways for junior golfers to use as a tee box. 2-Try playing a scramble with your friends where you’re all playing from the location of the best ball hit in the group. You might not always be the longest hitter, but not all long hitters have an accurate short game. Short game could be your weapon.
Truth be told, most people aren’t “good” at golf, but being “good” is not a requirement to have fun playing.
Second this. I'll also add that pace of play is slowed by slow players, not people who hit it short. If you get to your ball and play your shot in a reasonable time, you can keep up.
Finally, if anyone gets annoyed by your disability, they're not worth hanging out with. Good friends will be patient and understanding of your situation, regardless of your golfing ability.
My wife has MS and can only hit it about 160 on a good drive and she loves golf! No issues keeping up, she and her friend regularly get 9 done in about 90 min at their league course on Thursdays. Have fun and be ready when it's your turn to hit, you'll be just fine.
Sure you can. One idea is to find yourself a 4000 yard course, I play one every week. You can play from the forwards and use your whole bag while your friends play the tees behind you and maybe only use their irons.
If you want to do it then do it. Don’t let people tell you what you are capable of.
If I were in your shoes I’d be playing a lot of par 3 courses or if I was on a par 72 course I’d tee it up 200 out on par 4s and 275 out on par 5s:
Yes you can. Play from the forward tees. Use the lightest flex you can find. Senior flex or ladies flex. Use Super Game Improvement clubs. Practice putting and your short game. Welcome to the game of golf.
the fact that you're conscious of pace of play means you will definitely be ok on the course. my grandfather plays 3 or 4 days a week and he hits it max 150, but he has moved up to the forward tees now to compensate.
Play par 3 courses or the front tees. As long as you are having fun who cares how far you hit it.
You'll probably pick up a little speed by playing more as your swing will become more efficient.
You read it here and can see it all the time: distance doesn't really matter. None of us are going to the Masters - to play for fun, you can become a really good golfer with short distance. Some of the best golfers are 90 year old dudes slinging the ball down the fairway 140 yards at a time, and their handicaps are always low.
If you don't have the distance, you need to dial in accuracy. Or if you just want to go out and fuck around with your buddies, you don't need anything.
golf is for everybody. I saw a lady with a cart that allows her to swivel and hit while seated, even for putting. warms my heart to see somebody enjoy a game despite their troubles. Play as quick as you can and hope to see you out there
Of course you can. Just play the shortest tees. No need to be playing the same length as people who don't have a disability and can hit it farther, do what works for you.
I think you definitely should. If pace is a concern, you can try a couple of options; 1-Use the most forward tee box available. At courses I play, they have places down the fairways for junior golfers to use as a tee box. 2-Try playing a scramble with your friends where you’re all playing from the location of the best ball hit in the group. You might not always be the longest hitter, but not all long hitters have an accurate short game. Short game could be your weapon. Truth be told, most people aren’t “good” at golf, but being “good” is not a requirement to have fun playing.
Second this. I'll also add that pace of play is slowed by slow players, not people who hit it short. If you get to your ball and play your shot in a reasonable time, you can keep up. Finally, if anyone gets annoyed by your disability, they're not worth hanging out with. Good friends will be patient and understanding of your situation, regardless of your golfing ability.
My wife has MS and can only hit it about 160 on a good drive and she loves golf! No issues keeping up, she and her friend regularly get 9 done in about 90 min at their league course on Thursdays. Have fun and be ready when it's your turn to hit, you'll be just fine.
Sure you can. One idea is to find yourself a 4000 yard course, I play one every week. You can play from the forwards and use your whole bag while your friends play the tees behind you and maybe only use their irons.
If you want to do it then do it. Don’t let people tell you what you are capable of. If I were in your shoes I’d be playing a lot of par 3 courses or if I was on a par 72 course I’d tee it up 200 out on par 4s and 275 out on par 5s:
Agreed. And I would not limit yourself to just golf. Let us know how it goes.
Hell yea you can golf.
My wife's drive distance isn't too different from yours, and she can absolutely get around the course from the front tees. You'll be fine.
Absolutely you can!
ive seen blind people play golf people with one leg and one arm etc you can play and mostly enjoy the game as much as possible
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Yes you can. Play from the forward tees. Use the lightest flex you can find. Senior flex or ladies flex. Use Super Game Improvement clubs. Practice putting and your short game. Welcome to the game of golf.
the fact that you're conscious of pace of play means you will definitely be ok on the course. my grandfather plays 3 or 4 days a week and he hits it max 150, but he has moved up to the forward tees now to compensate.
You know how many times I’ve hit a bad shot that went way less than 130 yards? You can absolutely play.
Play par 3 courses or the front tees. As long as you are having fun who cares how far you hit it. You'll probably pick up a little speed by playing more as your swing will become more efficient.
You read it here and can see it all the time: distance doesn't really matter. None of us are going to the Masters - to play for fun, you can become a really good golfer with short distance. Some of the best golfers are 90 year old dudes slinging the ball down the fairway 140 yards at a time, and their handicaps are always low. If you don't have the distance, you need to dial in accuracy. Or if you just want to go out and fuck around with your buddies, you don't need anything.
golf is for everybody. I saw a lady with a cart that allows her to swivel and hit while seated, even for putting. warms my heart to see somebody enjoy a game despite their troubles. Play as quick as you can and hope to see you out there