Golf tips - Getting Started On Your Game
The game of "gowf" was born in 15th century Scotland. The first rules of the game were codified at around 1744, by the Company of Gentlemen Golfers, which was established in Edinburgh. This as given rise to one of the most popular sports in the world, and is played in countries such as China, South Africa, Mexico, Ireland and of course Scotland. You can even get a major in golf at some universities.
 Golf is a very challening game. It entails many facets for the novice and has a history that is rich and varied in many ways. For the newcomer it can be a potentially major investment of time and money, and may involve a high mental and physical learning curve. At the same time it can be provide a joyful and fun experience. If you are a beginner, the first the to learn is what NOT to do.
It is best not to go out and spend a large amount of money on golf equipment, course fees, clothing, lessons and so forth. The novice will be unfamilar with the best courses, and what equipment to use. Holding off on golf lessons can wait a short while as well.
The best advice for starting out is to take a little time to find out what it is you need to know. Many professional golfers will advise against spending a large number of weeks on a driving range when first starting out. This is to avoid having you develop bad habits that can be difficult to break. Try to spend some time on the range to get you muscles moving, and to see if you have an interest or aptitude. This can give you an idea of the different types of balls and clubs to use.
To save money, you might want to find a cheaper course and choose to wear more looser,and comfortable clothing. You really only need a simple four club set that consists of a wedge, nine iron, number 5 wood and a putter.
At first try to observe others and gather tips on their stance, grip and posture. Tee up, and always keep your eye on the ball as you swing. At first you are just trying to teach your body what the swing feels like.
When putting, start close to the hole... no more than a couple of feet away. After approximately 24 consecutive putts in a row, you can then move back to six feet, 10 feet, and 20 feet.
The key to golf is concentration and balance as well as some simple laws of physics. |
