Golfing alone?

Question

i want to to get into golf i have a few buddies that do it the thing is they only go about 2 or 3 times a summer i dont wanna buy the clubs to only go 2 times. can you golf alone do they let you on the course and do people do it.

Answer 1

You can but its best for you to pair up or join a flight of people, you wont feel lonely and you can also ask your fellow golfers to point out your wrong doing when you gonna hit the ball and watch and learn those guys swing :) you can improve that way

Answer 2

I play most of my rounds "alone". I live 30+ miles from a golf course so I have to drive long distances. Most people I know don't want to spend that much time to play. When I go alone the course almost always matches me up with 1-3 other players to fill out the foursome. If the course is having a slow day I may have to go out by myself. If you are new to the game a couple of things to do when you play with someone is be ready to hit when it's your turn. Don't take more than one or two practice swings. Play when ready to help the group keep moving. Have fun.

Answer 3

if your golf club lets you go around by yourself without joining 2 or 3 others, you will be moving around the course a lot quicker than those in groups.

Either stay back and keep patient or ask to "play through".

Going to the Driving Range or the practise putting geen is also handy when going solo.

You can also look for a 3/4 tent looking thing that will catch the ball just 10 feet in front of you when practising in the backyard.

Have fun and good luck.

Answer 4

Many courses will let a single person play during the week.  However on the weekend you will likely be paired up with another group.

Answer 5

Absolutely! IT's OK to go alone. During vacations I usually call courses and get put into a group of three or get out first alone. It's a great way to meet people.

Answer 6

Don't let that stop you, if you like golf go ahead and play alone, or with whoever you get paired up with. I've gotten some of my best tips from kind people I didn't even know before that round.

Answer 7

Heck yeah, you can go alone.

Be first on the course Sat or Sun, blaze your trail.

If you want to play with anyone, the pro shop will try to pair you.

Have a ball, To learn to play , I would race over to the course at lunch, get a cart and play speed golf alone (9 holes) and return to work in close to an hour.

Answer 8

its just fine to go alone.  its usually more fun to go with one or two other people because you have company, but theres nothing wrong with going by yourself.

Answer 9

It depends on the course.   I was a member at an out of the way 9-hole course a few years ago and I golfed alone all the time.   If you are going to an 18-hole course, you will probably get paired up - I do know one course near me who will not let singles make tee times though....

Answer 10

sure you can, however if you go on the weekend they will usually pair you up with another group to help speed things up.  If you plan on playing a lot M-TH you will be OK.

Answer 11

heck yeah! I do it all the time since I started two years ago!

Answer 12

I do it all the time. When it's slow, you can probably walk on to a course and get a tee time by yourself.  If there are other people they will pair you up.

Playing alone gives me the opportunity to practice different shots - if there's nobody behind me. I usually play two balls and try to use different clubs.

Sometimes I play a game within the game like WORST ball. Instead of playing two balls where they lay, I play two balls and hit where the ball lies in the worst spot. It gives you the opportunity to work the ball from a longer distance, bad lie, in the trees or bunkers, etc. (if that's where the worst ball is!)

Answer 13

Yes, you can go solo.  A couple tips on how to keep yourself in the good graces of the local course(s).  I highly reccommend two books:

Golf for Dummies & Golf by Design.  The first will give you great info and is really funny.  The second will teach you how course designers design holes and how to play them smart.  You will never look at a golf hole the same after reading the second book.

On to your game

1 - Learn to put

2 - Learn to chip

3 - Learn to get out of the bunkers

4 - Take the time to learn to hit the ball on the range.  Basically, learn to not miss, learn to hit it somewhat straight.

5 - Memorize about how far you hit your odd numbered clubs.

6 - Place Driver, and even numbered clubs in storage for about a year.

Hit the putting green for 20 minutes for each 10 minutes you take full swings.  

There are dozens of similar questions like yours and I would certainly review the best answers.  You will see that most of them have very similar "programs" in mind.

As for keeping you in the good graces of the courses:

Once you have a bit of a game, keep to playing on the slowest days

If you 'have' to play when the place is busy, let the starter/pro know that you can fill in a foursome when they need you to.

Pay for a meal, soda, fruit every once in a while for the pro.

Take a lesson once a month to keep him/her interested in your game.

Offer to marshall the course on the weekends =  FREE golf during the week.

Answer 14

You can go alone, however certain golf courses like to run pairs on busy days.Some golf courses do however frown apon solo playing. Going by yourself is not as much fun as going with a buddy, but if your trying to improve your game get out as much as you can. This summer i recently went on a Thursday to play alone, when on the 3rd hole a guy came up to me and wanted to join me..i said yes and shot the best i did all year long. Playing by yourself, or with a stranger could enhance your skills. You learn how to relax, and take better shots. Good Luck!

Answer 15

Heck yeah play alone. That is when I really get to work on my game.

Usually if you play early or late you can get though quick.

Answer 16

Of course you can!!

I do it all the time..

Except if you are playing at a course  that is really busy, they will usually put you with another group!

Answer 17

yes yes and yes. You can golf alone, it is allowed, and every good golfer has to do this. Good luck

Answer 18

Oh yeah, you can definitely go by yourself. A few helpful hints though. Learn to hit your clubs straight on the range before going out on the course. The key is to know what club to hit at what distance. When you first start out, keep a log of each club and how far you hit it and/or if you hit it straight. Usually just use a small pad of paper and a pencil. After doing this you should be able to have a respectable game (since you are starting out, probably way above 110 on a par 72). Bottom line is learn your clubs then go play. Sometimes you'll get paired up with real good players, but odds are you'll probably get paired up with average players who might make a couple of good shots. The key is that you listen to the veteran players for anything you can use in your game. Good luck!