Golf Tips For Beginners

This article will give you some more important golf tips for beginners. Golf can be a very enjoyable game and it is good exercise. Nothing can compare to an beautiful afternoon on the golf course. It can easily become a real passion for you. The most important thing about learning to play golf is to just get started and practice a lot.

When you are just starting out, do not purchase a set of expensive golf clubs. Get a used set or rent some from the golf course. A basic set should include a putter, two woods, a wedge and five irons.

It is probably a good idea to take some golf lessons. Friends are okay for teaching you the basics, but if you really want to learn the finer points of the game, sign up for lessons from a professional. It can be a little expensive, but is well worth to it.

The next thing you should know is basic golf etiquette. These are the unspoken rules that make you a considerate golfer. No one wants to share a golf course with an inconsiderate jerk, so learn the basics of good golf etiquette. Here are a few tips on etiquette:

- Be respectful to other players on the course.

- Don't delay the game by standing around talking with a friend or just goofing off. Other people are waiting on you to play through.


- Be quiet on the golf course, especially while other golfers are getting ready to play.

- Keep your distance from other golfers when they are getting ready to make a shot.

- Always replace divots and do other repairs to the green that may be caused by your spikes or clubs. Do this immediately after playing through.

- Be observant of other players on the course. Do not hit your ball if there is a possibility of hitting other players on the course. Allow them to play through and move forward on the course before you play.

- Be careful of where you drive your cart. Do not drive it over the green or through the sand bunkers.

- Keep your eye on your ball and the other players golf balls while in flight. This will save a lot of time searching for the balls after they land.

- Be very careful about standing too close to the hole when holding the flagstick. You don't want any part of your body or a shadow from your body to interfere with another person's shot.


These are just basic tips for the beginning golfer. There are a lot more tips and pointers that you can find online. It may be a good idea to sign up for a couple of good golfing magazines. These contain articles that can teach you a lot. The most important thing that you can do to improve your game is to practice, practice, practice. Golf is not as easy as it looks, but it can become very enjoyable once you master the basics.

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