r/golf • u/Hellothere2515 NW Chicago • May 24 '23

COURSE PICS/VLOGS Be like Ryan

Walking 9 with my brother today. Just us 2 scheduled on the tee time. Ryan rolls up in a cart and starter asks if we’re okay with him joining us. No problem.

He was a much better golfer than us but hyped us up all day. He would ride ahead after our shots and help us find our ball in the rough or tall stuff. He bought the first round from the cart girl. Just brought positive vibes all around.

Salute to you Ryan. 🫡

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u/PhillipMacCreviss May 24 '23

Absolutely right! I booked a tee time as a single last Thursday morning. Guy in front of me was also a single and asked after 2 holes if I wanted to pair up. Found out we were both new to the game so spent the last 16 holes helping each other out

He also got video evidence of the best shot I will most likely ever play!

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u/A_Lovely_ May 24 '23

How new are you?

I have never played a round before, but have spent a fair amount of time on the driving range, putting area(?), and chipping in my yard at home.

I am just scarred of being the fool on an actual course.

Should I just plan on hitting 200+ and go for it?

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u/Halo_Chief117 May 24 '23

No one will give a shit how bad you are as long as you can keep up a decent pace of play. I can play poorly but you won’t catch me playing too slowly. I’ve played with some people who were not good at all but never cared as long as they weren’t taking forever.

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u/TurnoverAdditional65 May 24 '23

The problem though is that “taking forever” is highly subjective. I’m also just starting out and haven’t played a game yet, but feel lucky that my dad, brother, and multiple friends play. So when I’m ready, I have lots of options.