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Originally Posted by Nodnarb
I've been playing about 8 years now. I don't get out too often and have never taken lessons, although I would like to.
I would definitely recommend getting lessons early, before all your bad habits form. I know someone who took lessons for the first time recently (after playing 10 years) and it messed him up pretty good. He said it was like learning all over again.
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Same thing happened to a buddy of mine. Played over 10 years of golf, shot in the high 80s, hit a plateau. Decided to take lessons and is shooting in the 100s now.He's hitting the ball amazing but often out of nowhere his old swing creeps up and he shanks it..
Mentioned that he can't overcome his previous swing instincts.
Best to take lessons before you create bad habits. Find the best pro that you connect with. Not every pro is good.
Don't learn from friends unless they are trained professionals. Seen way to many people at the range train their friends when they can't even hit the ball well...