Golf - how to get started?Written by Frank Peter
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As a beginner at great game of golf, start off at a driving range, take at least four or five lessons, learn fundamentals, progress to a 9 hole course and eventually venture out into 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 of people at range who will teach you 'innermost secrets' of golf. Fact is that most of them have started playing not long before you. So answer to above question is: go to a Professional. As you have seen on TV, even world’s top players have a coach. Tiger Woods, probably best golfer world, still takes lessons. Certified Golf Professionals are only people qualified to teach you how to play game. Lessons from a Pro will cost you money but will be best investment you'll ever make. Taking advise from 'know-it-all' people at range will likely screw-up your game at very early stage, and it will take a long time to correct 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 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 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 basics. To build a sound golf swing you will need three fundamentals: Grip, Stance and Posture. There are some very good books and videos on market that will help you to establish three fundamentals. And watch Pro's on 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 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 until you have reached a basic level. 3.Get lessons from a qualified professional. 4.Learn three fundamentals 5.Watch Pro's. 6.Practice. 7.Learn rules of golf and basic golf etiquette . I hope that this article has been of some help to avoid costly mistakes many people made, including myself. Follow above basics and you are on your way to all fun (and frustration) golf can offer. Enjoy!
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
| | Are You Adicted to GolfWritten by Dr. Richard Myers
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Few amateurs can devote that amount of time, energy, and money to their golf games, but that shouldn’t stop them from making positive changes in their games by improving their strength and conditioning. Golf is a game of balance, discipline, and touch. Enhancing and improving those specific shills, requires a balanced regimen with four important components: strength, flexibility, endurance, and diet. There are many books and videos one this subject and I would suggest that all golfers invest in a good golf fitness program. Good Golfing. Dr. Richard Myers richard@thinkandreachpar.com www.thinkandreachpar.com
An avid golfer, we maintain a golf training website with golf tips, weekly golf training, golf related articles, and a weekly newsletter. We try to cover everything from the tee to the green and health related articles as well.
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