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Golf anybody? By Frank J. Peter, editor at LearnAboutGolf.com
Golf is a great game: sometimes rewarding, often frustrating but
highly addictive. Getting started in it is actually not so
difficult, and hopefully this article can help you avoid some of
the common pitfalls. The very first steps. The biggest mistake
by people wanting to start in golf is to rush out and buy a
brand new set of shiny and expensive golf clubs. While they are
nice to look at you should keep in mind that todays golf
equipment comes in great varieties to cater for different
golfing types and abilities. Since you're just starting out you
do not know which set fits you best. Just imagine the envious
looks you get at the driving range when you come with your $2000
set, and the subsequent laughter when you try and just 'hack
away' - not worth the embarrassment! Once you spend a few
hundred or even thousand $$ on a set that doesn't suit your
style you're stuck with it or you have to sell it to somebody
else at a loss. If you feel you want your own clubs get a half
set. This generally comprises five irons and perhaps two woods
and a putter. Usually the irons are the odd numbers 3,5,7,9 and
wedge. These clubs are more than enough to get you started. A
better alternatively: most Driving Ranges will have clubs for
hire, so you can try out a few different ones. You can also
borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron (nine
iron) or a wedge are the best clubs to start, practicing with it
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should be fairly straight forward. Where to get golf clubs? Most
Pro shops and driving ranges sell second hand clubs. They will
also be able to offer you advice and let you try some clubs out.
Alternatively, nearly all driving ranges will have clubs for
hire if you want to have a go without committing to a set until
you get the hang of it. Or ask other people at the driving
range, you will soon find out that many have another set of
clubs at home because they made the exact same mistakes I
mentioned above. Make sure you try before you buy, if they fit
(and only if they fit!) you can often get them for a steal. Make
use of these opportunities, and also take a look at our website
LearnAboutGolf.com as to how to choose a club. I again stress
that you need to have a basic understanding on which club suits
you reasonably well before you buy. DO NOT buy expensive brands
at this stage. "I want to play, I want to play!" As hard as it
will be to contain yourself, don't even contemplate going
anywhere near a golf course. Golf is technically quite
demanding, and without at least some basic training you'll end
up with a lot of frustration. You've seen the top players on TV
loosing their cool in frustration, imagine how you will feel if
not even a single shot goes where you want it to. Besides, the
other people having to wait for you will also not be happy. As a
beginner at the great game of golf, start off at a driving
range, take at least four or five lessons, learn the
fundamentals, progress to a 9 hole course and eventually venture
out into the great unknown of an 18 hole golf course. Believe
me, it will be a lot more fun for you and those around you if
you follow this path. Where to get lessons? You will meet plenty
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secrets' of golf. Fact is that most of them have started playing
not long before you. So the answer to the above question is: go
to a Professional. As you have seen on TV, even the worlds top
players have a coach. Tiger Woods, probably the best golfer the
world, still takes lessons. Certified Golf Professionals are the
only people qualified to teach you how to play the game. Lessons
from a Pro will cost you money but will be the best investment
you'll ever make. Taking the advise from the 'know-it-all'
people at the range will likely screw-up your game at the very
early stage, and it will take a long time to correct the faults
later. The two places to get golf lessons are at driving ranges
and golf clubs. You don't have to be a member of a club to get a
lesson from the Pro. You bring in money, so they will be glad to
help. The usual cost is about $25-40 per 45 min, but you will
get reductions for a block booking. If you are a bit on the
budget see if they do group bookings, those are also cheaper
than individual lessons. What else to do? Books and videos can
be invaluable in learning the basics. To build a sound golf
swing you will need the three fundamentals: Grip, Stance and
Posture. There are some very good books and videos on the market
that will help you to establish the three fundamentals. And
watch the Pro's on the TV, or better still video them and play
back in slow motion, you'll learn a lot this way. Don't get
blinded by too much science, you're still a beginner. Stick to
Grip, Stance and Posture and you'll be on your way. Take a look
at the golf tips and golf lessons on our website
LearnAboutGolf.com for some advice as well. Summary 1.Don't
waste your money on expensive clubs until you have reached a
basic level of competency. 2.Don't go near a Golf Course, again
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qualified professional. 4.Learn the three fundamentals 5.Watch
the Pro's. 6.Practice. 7.Learn the rules of golf and the basic
golf etiquette . I hope that this article has been of some help
to avoid costly mistakes many people made, including myself.
Follow the above basics and you are on your way to all the fun
(and frustration) golf can offer. Enjoy!
About the author:
Frank Peter is the webmaster of learnaboutgolf.com where he
offers valuable tips for beginners and intermediates in Golf. To
find more advice, lessons and resources to help you succeed in
your game, visit: http://www.learnaboutgolf.com