Golf in girne for a novice

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 15:22

I see there is a few threads about golf on here.



I plan to take up golf when i move there soon.



Are there shops to buy golf equipment in girne,or is it advised to bring your own.



I have only really done pitch and put a few times a year so far,and i want to play most days on a full size course.



Will they allow a novice to use the main course's straight away and what would the fees be.



thanks

Manta


Joined: 02/07/2010
Posts: 82

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 15:53

Good luck with the golf. The courses here are really good and I'm sure you'll get on well.



I have a full set of clubs and bag that i would like to sell for 200 quid. If your interested just message me.



Happy Swinging

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 16:09

There are only two courses on the North Side. One near Guzelyurt, the other a brilliant course, the Korinium.

The course is not for beginners, but there is an Academy course, where you can play 3,4, and 5 holes. There is also a driving range. Bring all you own golf stuff, anything you can lay your hands on, gloves, balls, golf bag, trolley, clubs. The club does sell golf stuff but it is quite expensive.



Call me if you want any info: 0533 876 2204

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 16:19

Thankyou very much



I will call you when i arrive in 2 months,thanks manta but i want to buy a complete set new,im looking in the argos catalouge today.



Any ideas on how much traing is needed before they let you loose

SourBrandy


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 16:20

Korineum has a very good professional who will help you in every way, just give them a ring. Yes bring your own stuff, however, the club does sell everything but at a rather large price. Very well run, professional club. CMC at Guzelyurt is a great course but offers not facilities for the novice.

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 16:32

Like I suggested, go round the par 3, 4, and 5 holes first and see how you cope? If you strike the ball any distance straight you are off to a good start. You don't have to be Tiger Woods to play the course, but if you have fair golfers behind you they may not be too happy :(

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 16:44

Yeah ill let them skip ahead i think.



As your all so helpfull could you tell me are the complete sets in argos any good,im hoping to get fairly good quick by playing most days.

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 17:38

Well, it would be no good buying a set of Pings then you don't like the game, or it dosent like you!!

Hoylemiller



Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 19:21

Steve ''DO NOT'' buy catalogue sets of clubs! Go to any well known pro-shop or see a golf professional at any local golf club, explain your circumstances, they will give you good advice on what clubs to buy.

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 19:45

Im glad you said that.



I may just wait till i get there,it will cost me the difference in excess baggage anyway.

Hoylemiller



Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 20:04

Steve if you are in the UK buy where you are and bring them with you, it will more than offset the prices you will pay here.

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 20:42

Check out 44's for sale section



There's always well priced clubs suitable for beginners.

gottheyips


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 444

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 20:53

stelee77



That's good advice from stockiefan and Hoylemiller,

another alternative I would suggest, is to wait until you get to the TRNC or ask now on the forum if anyone has a decent set off clubs for sale.

There are normally several sets going at anyone time, by the way this is not a plug as I have none for sale.



Good luck with your golf, contact Michael Jones PGA Professional at Korineum he will put you right.



Derek

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
05/07/2011 21:21

cheers guys