| Golf can start an afternoon hobby and turn into a real | | | | Golf coaches are a better alternative than friends |
| passion as you get more involved with it. Learning how | | | | when it comes to teaching you how to properly play |
| to play golf is not difficult and going through all the initial | | | | golf. However, if you are just starting golf for the fun |
| steps is actually fun and rewarding. Here are a few | | | | of the game, a friend might be a good tutor initially. The |
| golfing tips that will help you start of on the right foot | | | | only problem with friends teaching you how to golf is |
| and turn into a real golfer: | | | | that they do not have the necessary skills to explain all |
| Don't go for the shiniest, most expensive set of golf | | | | the complexities of the movements, swings and |
| clubs. As a beginner you will miss a lot of the subtleties | | | | strategies. A golf coach is experienced in getting you |
| of professional golf equipment, so it's not worth | | | | complicated terms in plain English. You can sign up for |
| spending thousands of dollars on the latest technology | | | | golf lessons at most golf courses, and this is a good |
| and golf club models. Start with a cheaper set of clubs, | | | | investment if you have a competitive nature and a |
| maybe even a used one. A good golf set would have | | | | few friends that doubt your golfing skills. While costs |
| a putter, two woods and five irons. The irons are | | | | can range from $20 to $50 per hour, you can also get |
| usually the odd numbers, such as 3, 5, 7 and 9 plus a | | | | a group booking that will save you some money. |
| wedge. If you want to experience different club types | | | | Golf for fun |
| without actually purchasing them you can always rent | | | | Once you have the basic notions about golf it is time |
| a set from the golf course. As in most cases, | | | | to make the most out of this game: have fun! Ambition |
| beginners play their first golf rounds with a more | | | | and determination are great when developing your golf |
| experienced friend - you can also borrow some clubs | | | | skills, but do not let these reduce the enjoyment levels |
| from them. | | | | of the game. |
| Getting golf lessons | | | | |