Golf - how to get started?Written by Frank Peter
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 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 today’s 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 envious looks you get at driving range when you come with your $2000 set, and subsequent laughter when you try and just 'hack away' - not worth 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 irons are 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 best clubs to start, practicing with it will give you feeling of hitting ball in air and 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 hang of it. Or ask other people at driving range, you will soon find out that many have another set of clubs at home because they made 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 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, other people having to wait for you will also not be happy.
| | Are You Adicted to GolfWritten by Dr. Richard Myers
Are You Addicted to GolfThere are millions of people addicted to golf. Why? Golf can be played on a beautiful course with as many people as you like, and in very pleasant weather. Golf if very gentle on your body, and is truly sport of a lifetime. Golf has many physical benefits and is a very efficient way to stay in shape, and has many physical benefits. With golf, you will get most out of a round if you walk course; this will also burn a number of calories and improve your cardiovascular health. Carrying your clubs will strengthen your upper body and actually hitting ball improves your hand to eye coordination. Golf can be played by yourself or with as many friends as you like. You can also chat and visit between each hole while you are waiting on others to finish their holes. Or if you enjoy playing by yourself, you can enjoy great outdoors, at your own pace. Professional golfers make game look easy. Their swing seems as fluid and effortless as running water, and they look as thought they are on a leisurely stroll as they pound drives more than 300 yards and hit high soft iron shots. The truth is they young professionals are strong and fit enough to make a complicated athletic move look simple.
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