Stupid Golf Question
Can I play golf if I am bad?
You want to book a round but think everyone else earned a secret license first
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Yes. You do not need to be good before playing a casual round. Being ready when it is your turn, keeping up with the group, and picking up when a hole gets out of hand matter more than posting a low score.
The NPG answer
The course is already full of imperfect golf. Your imperfect golf will fit right in.
When it matters
It matters when fear of embarrassment is keeping you from taking the normal next step from the range to the course.
What to do next
Choose a beginner-friendly time or shorter course, tell your group you are new, and focus on pace rather than score.
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