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Today I went to lunch with the “geezer golfer” (which is how he described himself) that I mentioned here last week. He is charmed by the game and said he was interested in advice and tips. Before I headed out, I sent out the following series of tweets.
I’m going to lunch with a 70-year-old beginner who is hooked on golf. He wants advice about his new love. What would you tell him? (more)
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
I jotted down some thoughts last night. One, I’m going to recommend “Extraordinary Golf: The Art of the Possible” by Fred Shoemaker. (more)
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
I might encourage him to learn the rules (at least the basics) and golf etiquette. And to play ready golf. (more)
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
I’ll warn him about info overload on golf instruction and equipment. I’ll tell him to learn fundamentals: grip, stance, setup, etc. (more)
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
I’ll probably ask him about goals. What does he want from the game? (more)
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
I’ll tell him if he wants to lower his scores faster, spend a lot more time on his short game and putting than pounding balls. (more)
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
Finally, if he is serious about learning and investing in the game, I’ll probably recommend golf lessons.
— Neil Sagebiel (@armchairgolfer) December 10, 2013
The lunch was fun. Perhaps later on I’ll share more about what we discussed and this beginner’s mindset. Overall, I was impressed.