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[Mebane5Iron]

I have read that golf cannot be learned after a certain age because the motion needs to be learned early in child hood. Reason being that you will always be thinking about your swing and a new motor skill cannot be learned after the teen years. Is this true, am I wasting my time if I want to play good golf?

Also I was looking around and wanted an opinion on the best training aid to use. I saw a swing circle training aid that is suppose to teach the movement and swing plane I believe. It is white and you stand inside of it and slide the club along the circle. Is this good and what are useful training aids on the market?

[shootin4par]

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if YOU believe that article then it is right

[Soaring Divot]

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I wish I had learned golf when I was younger. It is easier to imprint a good swing at an early age...however, I think it's ridiculous to asume that if you do not start young, you can't ever be a good player. If you are persistant and willing to work at it, you can be as good as you want to be. One advantage we have as adults is our ability to be diligent.

The circle you speak of is good to learn the feel of the swing plane, but I think for an overall training aid that not only helps with plane, but with timing as well...I would recommend the "Medicus". Either the 5 iron version or the dual hinge driver.

[Norman Bates]

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my father-in-law started golf at the age of 35
his best handicap was 9
now he's at 13 at the age of 65
so I guess it is possible to become a good golfer even when you didn't started as teenager ..

Me, I just started playing golf last december (age = 34): I'll let you know in a year where I am ...

[Norman Bates]

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if YOU believe that article then it is right

I can agree that it's all in the mind ...

[msklar92]

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It probably is harder, but not impossible to learn the game when you start at an older age. It probably helps if you have played any other stick and ball sport, or any other sport where you are aiming for a target. Certainly the equipment these days makes it easier to get the ball up in the air. In addition there are a number of strength and flexibility programs. However, it does take alot of time, patience and money. There is also a high drop out rate in golf.

[LowPost42]

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Give up now! Be thankful that you have the motor skills to use the remote control, or to bring a spoon to your mouth!

Be happy that you have the motor skills to bend over and reach for your toes (touch in some peoples cases). Be happy that you have the motor skills to sweep with a broom, to push with a shovel, to toss a ball with your kids (or grandkids, or at those damn teenagers).

Be happy that you can reach your hands above your head, that you can fold your arms across your chest, that you can lean from side to side, that you can bend to sit, that you can... wait a minute... that almost sounds like some of the stuff in a golf swing.

Never mind. I guess you learned the motor skills as a toddler. Enjoy golfing!

[Mebane5Iron]

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Thanks guys, just wondering if it was hopeless.

[GreeBoman]

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Thanks guys, just wondering if it was hopeless.

Oh its probably hopeless allright, just not because of age!

[shadowjack]

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I have read that golf cannot be learned after a certain age because the motion needs to be learned early in child hood. Reason being that you will always be thinking about your swing and a new motor skill cannot be learned after the teen years. Is this true, am I wasting my time if I want to play good golf?

Also I was looking around and wanted an opinion on the best training aid to use. I saw a swing circle training aid that is suppose to teach the movement and swing plane I believe. It is white and you stand inside of it and slide the club along the circle. Is this good and what are useful training aids on the market?

I'll guess the person that wrote that opinion was about 26 and full of himself, but of course that is just the opinion of a grouchy old hacker trying to learn (and succeeding, thank you!) this timeless, ageless game.