Getting Started

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world and it can be played by just about everyone, regardless of age and fitness level. In addition, it gives you an opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and spend some quality time with your friends or family. However, playing golf isn’t as easy as it may seem if you don’t know anything about it and if you have never played it before. To learn to play golf and enjoy the game, we recommend you to:

Learn the basics from a pro. If you have any friends who are golfers, they have probably offered themselves to teach you the basics. But to learn the proper posture, stance, grip, swing, putting, etc. it is best to politely decline their offer and take lessons from a pro instead. Why? Because the style of playing that works perfectly for your friends may not work for you too. So ask for beginner lessons at a nearby golf course.
Buy only a few clubs. There is no need to buy the entire set of golf clubs right away. To learn the basics, you need only the basic clubs.
Read a book or watch an instructional golf video. A pro will teach you everything you need to know to start to practice. But it is also a good idea to read a book or two about how to get started with playing golf, or watch an instructional video (you can find many for free online) because the more you know the better. Also, it is of utmost importance to learn the rules. Well, at least the basic ones since the Rules of Golf has 182 pages.
Practice. Very few people are natural talents and learning to play golf requires practice. Lots of practice. You are therefore recommended to consider buying a few training aids to be able to practice at home such as a practice net and putting mat. But don’t be shy to go to the court though.
Choose the right course. It is highly important to be realistic about your golfing skills and keep in mind that a few lessons with a pro don’t mean you are ready for a 18-hole championship course. You are recommended to look for a course nearby that is short and doesn’t have many hazards.
Watch where you stand on the course. Remember that you are not the only golfer on the course and that you don’t want to be hit or hit someone else either with your club or ball.
Stay positive. It takes time to master the basics and even more time (and practice) to become an advanced golfer. So give yourself time and don’t get frustrated if you can’t keep up with your golfer friends just yet.