Golf Tips for Beginners
Learning how to golf can be a difficult experience. I remember the first time I went out onto a course, and attempted to play. “How do they make it look so easy on T.V.?” I thought. Just completing the first hole was a huge challenge for me!
Although it can be intimidating at first, stick with it! Golf is fun, if you can keep in mind that it’s just a game. Keep these few tips for beginners in mind when starting out.
Tip for Beginner Golfers 1: Equipment
I know it is tempting to think, “I’ve got to have the best of the best clubs in order to be good!” The truth is, when you are just beginning to golf, the clubs you buy will probably not matter much. I suggest finding a used set from a friend or a cheap set of clubs from K-mart. No need to waste one thousand dollars on a nice set, when you may decide later that you don’t like golf very much. I started out with a set of my friend’s old clubs that I got for free; and when I started becoming more consistent with those clubs, I moved up to a nicer set.
The same goes for balls too. A lot of golfers will spend 40 dollars on a dozen Pro-V1’s, but when you are just starting out that is not necessary. Cheap used balls will do just fine. After four years of golf, I still score the same with a used dirty ball as I do with Pro-V1’s.
Tip for Beginner Golfers 2: Where to Start
For people that are really serious about becoming good golfers; get a lesson from your local golf pro. Even if it is just one lesson, the pro will be able to show you the proper way to swing the club.
Watch golf videos, and try to study the swing as much as possible. Practice swinging in your front yard. I know a teenage boy that just started playing less than a year ago, and he has an amazing swing, and a good game. He started practicing in his front yard about a year before actually stepping out onto the golf course. Now you don’t have to wait a year to go on the course; but the more practice you get before stepping out onto the course, the better you will be.
Go to the driving range a few times a week and hit a bucket of balls. Then once you feel confident enough at the range, try out a par-3 course. They are great for beginner golfers.
Tip for Beginner Golfers 3: Out on the course
Once you make it out to a regular eighteen hole course, keep in mind golf course etiquette. People behind you are not going to want to wait. Don’t rush, but if you are taking more than 10 strokes to get the ball in the hole, and people are waiting behind you, pick the ball up and move on. Remember to fix your ball marks (the “dent” in the green that is made when you hit your ball onto the green). Also replace your divots (the grass that is torn from the ground by your club when it is swung.)
Remember, golf is just a game. It may take a bit of patience at first, but once you learn it, you’ll be addicted!
Savannah Durbin
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Golf Tips for Beginners?
I’m a total beginner at golf, but my coach wants me to practice a round (probably 9 holes). Here’s the thing, I’ve never been on a course before only on driving ranges, and I can probably only hit a driver 140 yards (5-9 irons vary from 70 – 110). My consistency and direction isn’t that good either, but I really don’t want to look like a complete fool playing. Any tips, golfers? ((:
NB; I do take lessons from a pro teacher.
the idea of playing is usually not a source of anxiety for people. first time out on a course I suppose can be a little wierd. When i first started playing … my dad took me to the course so i can’t really sympathize … cause I never experienced a driving range.
My inclination is that you are girl. my wife gets nervous to play golf and it actually causes her anxiety. I’m a pretty good golfer … so it’s probalby hard for me to understand. just remember it’s a sport … and practicing on the course is bout the only way to guage your ability ..
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You are suffering a little stage fright. Once you tee off of that first tee, you’ll be fine. The key to that first shot is to think positive thoughts before teeing up. When you swing, think 50% power and just get it on the fairway. You’ll be shocked at how far and straight the ball will go. But If you get all tense and try to really smash the ball, chances are the shot will be short and off the fairway. Take your mind off yourself. No one is going to laugh at you or even think bad about your game. We’ve all been through the first game jitters and we all hate to look foolish, but golf is the great equalizer. I’ve even seen the pros whiffle a drive (miss the ball altogether). Relax and enjoy.
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Something you could do before you even get out there is to look over the basic golf rules (i.e., Out of Bounds, penalty strokes, etc.). Another thing is to learn course etiquette. Basic etiquette includes hitting when its your turn only (person farthest away from hole has to hit), dress code (collared shirt, slacks/shorts w/o cargo pockets), don’t stand in people’s way/line of sight.
Probably the best tip for a beginner out on the course is to be respectful of other golfers. Know when to pick up and simply quit a hole (the rule is pick up after 10 shots no matter where you are.) This way you won’t ruin the round for others in your group and behind you. Don’t take too many mulligans (re-do’s) because that also can really slow up the game. Don’t look for any golf ball longer than five minutes. Also, have the right attitude out there. Look to just have fun since you are a beginner and go out there with the goal to improve a little each time.
As far as actual game/hitting shots, just try to keep the ball in play and when in doubt go back to the fundamentals (grip, posture, stance). Try not to think too much right before you hit though, because that always leads to screw-ups.
good luck
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I remember being nervous my first game, I remember being nervous the last time I played (over a week ago due to weather). I see people on the course every time I play that it looks like it is there first time out. The only time I notice other players is when I am having to wait, otherwise, I am focusing on my own game and don’t even think about them. There is an expression that people spend more time worrying that people are talking about them than the time that they really are.
Bottom line, don’t worry what other people think you look like, we have all been there.
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Everyone who sees you on the golf course will know you are a beginner by the way you play and will accept you for that because not only have they all been there, to a certain extent many of them still are there. You probably won’t see too many pros out there or even too many scratch golfers. Everyone has their problems because golf is game that requires constant effort for personal improvement.
What they won’t accept is a know-it-all but judging from your question I suspect that you are safe in that area.
Just have fun. Quietly so that you don’t disturb others.
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It sounds like you’re anxious. You don’t have to be the best golfer or play like a pro on your first round.
Just go out and have fun. Continue to practice and work on your short game. You’ll get better.
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