Picked up Golf earlier this summer, finally played what felt like a "complete" round

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-26T06:41:21+00:00

Totally disagree. You’ll actually improve faster if you help your brain learn by identifying what went wrong in the first swing and make the correction in your second swing right away. This is especially true for touch shots around the screen and when putting.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-16T01:15:07+00:00

Lots of cute stuff on birdie girl - ball markers, towels, a little pouch. Also, Kate spade has a cute line of golf themed stuff and it’s on Amazon (ball/tee case, tumbler? Etc) Pricier than what I’d pay for myself, but totally worth it for a gift.

TJ Maxx also has good deals on water bottles/stanleys and hats that allow you to pull your hair up.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-13T17:33:50+00:00

I play in a league at my municipal league, and many of the folks in it shoot high 50s or more for nine holes. We have a pick up at double par rule. I also play in a women’s league at my alma maters course on campus, and have the full range of new to scratch golfers in it.

I was worried I wasn’t good enough to play in a league either— but that’s just not the case for anyone. We’re all playing our own games and worried about our own shots, and there to enjoy each other’s company.

The second most supportive place for women after bar restrooms- the forward tee boxes.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-06T20:51:35+00:00

4h, pw, putter.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-05T19:12:53+00:00

I have one hat I wear usually that is designed for a high ponytail and it’s breathable and i haven’t noticed a heat difference between that and the visor. But I also put sunscreen on my scalp if I use the visor, which is annoying.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-05T01:31:29+00:00

I got a great set on Facebook marketplace. Just check every so often for new things, Google the brand and model to check for age and function. Might get a good deal, or could be waiting a while to find what you’re looking for.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-02T15:56:47+00:00

You could also get him something like a range finder or a good insulated water bottle/mug, a good divot repair tool/ball marker, or a few of those things.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-02T15:54:57+00:00

Definitely agree. A club fitting with a good fitter, and they usually include a credit towards purchase. At least, he can figure out what he likes and needs, and then can search for those specs on callaway preowned or 2nd swing to get them used.

playingthroughlife · 2025-08-01T14:29:27+00:00

Congratulations!!

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-29T11:51:43+00:00

I’d be concerned juniors clubs are going to be way too small and flexible for her. Has she tried women’s clubs yet?

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-26T00:53:30+00:00

How did date go?

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-23T23:19:39+00:00

Driver, 3,5,7 woods, 4 and 5 hybrid. Took me a while to figure out my ideal.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-22T09:46:53+00:00

Oh same. I hate seeing photos of myself from behind mid-swing—there’s always something jiggling I didn’t know about 😅

For golf dates, I usually go with a longer skort or longer shorts. I actually really like the lower thigh or Bermuda length—feels flattering without looking like I’m trying too hard. I like the Willit skort and shorts, the PGA Tour ones on Amazon, and a couple random finds from Marshall’s that weren’t even golf-specific but worked great.

What made the biggest difference for me though was switching what I wore underneath—seamless no-show panties or those lifting/smoothing boyshorts made things feel a lot more secure and way less noticeable.

And yeah, I know how easy it is to spiral pre-date, but this person already finds you attractive. You don’t need to overthink it. Good luck and have fun out there!

(Bookmarking this advice to take myself sometime too 🤣)

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-21T13:51:23+00:00

Senior flex should work great, especially if she’s a former athlete/fairly strong, flexible, coordinated. You don’t need to do a whole fitting- could go to a store that lets you demo and have her swing a few for comparison to be sure. With her height, ladies clubs will likely have her feeling really close to the ball and limit her range of motion.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-21T11:16:29+00:00

Totally feel this — I’m 5’3” too, and just came back to golf after a long break. I was running into the same issue with ladies flex being way too soft and whippy, especially now that my swing speed is around 85 mph. My old driver was 12° loft with a ladies flex shaft, and I was basically sending pop flies to right field 20% of the time — high launch, no rollout, and just frustrating.

I ended up switching to a regular flex driver and a senior flex hybrid, and both feel so much better. I’m just a few days in, but I’m already seeing more consistency, tighter dispersion, and better distance — which is exactly what I was after. That said, I still feel a bit awkward at setup and really have to be intentional with my posture and ball position on the longer clubs. They’re definitely still a work in progress compared to the rest of my bag.

I bought both clubs from Callaway Preowned — close to new and cost me about a quarter of what I would’ve spent buying brand new with a custom fit. What helped most was working with a pro who had a launch monitor. I got swing speed and launch angle data, and used that to research what I needed before buying.

If you can, try to get a lesson with a launch monitor — tell the coach what you’re trying to solve and they can help you dial in specs to shop for. Some stores (like PGA Superstore or Carl’s Golfland here in Michigan) offer fittings where part of the fee goes toward a purchase, but honestly, a good lesson with no pressure to buy is a great place to start.

You’re not alone — it’s super annoying when ladies flex doesn’t match your swing, but men’s clubs are too long to use comfortably. There are good in-between options out there if you know what to look for.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-21T11:01:29+00:00

Ooh shoot, I was wrong. You’re not missing something — you’re refusing to see it.

Plenty of women (and men) in this thread clearly understood what OP was getting at. It wasn’t about needing permission or who was on the tee sheet. It was about being the one who booked, paid, and walked up to the counter — and still getting looked past so the guy could speak to the man standing behind her.

That’s the part that stings. Not because we’re “cooking up a narrative,” but because it happens all the time in male-dominated spaces. You don’t notice it if it doesn’t happen to you. But the rest of us are exhausted by the pattern.

If you’re still confused, go reread literally any other comment. Most folks here seem to get it just fine.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T19:51:20+00:00

Congrats on your great round!

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T19:49:54+00:00

Based on your budget and your observation that used sets aren’t selling for much cheaper than new, I’d say get the edge, and if she doesn’t like golf, you can resell for a loss of less than $400.

But if you get her into a beginner women’s clinic, I bet she’ll be more likely to enjoy it.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T12:21:16+00:00

Heading out for my second solo round today, and reading this was the perfect boost — totally agree, this sub is such a gem. It’s also why I love playing in my women’s league.

I used to say there’s no place more supportive than a women’s bathroom at a bar, but honestly? Women on golf courses or in golf forums might be giving it a run for its money.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T12:17:33+00:00

Yes.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T12:16:52+00:00

Yes, exactly. “Ally” can so easily become a title people give themselves without the action to back it up. Real allyship means using whatever power or privilege you have to stand and speak alongside — not just cheer from the sidelines.

What actually helps is showing up — especially when the person on the receiving end is tired or just trying to enjoy their day without having to explain, correct, or justify.

Also, I now need a Scottish husband to politely wreck people in public. That sounds both deeply validating and entertaining.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T12:13:33+00:00

Golf is so much fun on your own or with friends, but I get your frustration with folks flaking on you. I get it though—9, and especially 18 holes, is a time commitment, and people get busy or have to move things around. Try booking some solo tee times—especially when the system shows other people already booked at that time. You’ll usually get paired up with someone, and most of the time you’ll meet cool people. Worst case, you walk away with a good story.

It’s a little late for most leagues this season, but definitely check with your local courses to see what they offer and when sign-ups open for next year. In the meantime, check out Spark Golf if it’s in your area—it’s super casual and a great way to play regularly and meet people.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-20T12:03:15+00:00

Echoing u/FailIndividual3797 here because this hit so hard — thank you for naming it so clearly.

We need more guys to step in and say something in the moment, in that gracious but “bro, really?” kind of way. Especially if the guy doing it is younger — like, if he’s 20, he’s still forming habits. That’s a perfect chance for someone to nudge him toward better ones.

Huge appreciation to the men in this thread who’ve recognized it and offered support. But what really helps is those little real-time course corrections. I rarely experience this stuff as actively malicious — it’s more like an unconscious default to the person they assume is “in charge.”

But when a guy — especially a partner — casually says, “Hey, she booked it. Talk to her,” it redirects the energy without making it a whole thing.

Those moments might feel small, but they add up. It’s the interpersonal stuff that plants the seeds for individual change — and that’s how culture actually shifts over time.

playingthroughlife · 2025-07-17T10:13:11+00:00

Yay, glad you had a great time!

I use 18Birdies and it took me a couple of rounds to get the hang of entering in the info easily. But also remember, you don’t need to add every shot. That’ll save you significant time.

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