| What sport allows you to get some exercise, | | | | are specific golf instructions and rules that you, as |
| socialize and be with the elements? Golf does! It | | | | a beginner will need to abide by, as there is truly |
| may seem intimidating to get into the sport, but | | | | an honor system when you are playing golf. |
| there are some basic beginner golf instructions | | | | There aren't any officials watching over you |
| and rules that you need to know. By knowing | | | | (unless you're playing in a tournament). In order to |
| these rules, you will not only blend in with your | | | | play the game, you'll need to make sure you |
| fellow golfers, you'll have an awesome experience | | | | keep these rules in mind. |
| and will be itching to step onto the green again. | | | | Basic Rules When Playing Golf: |
| Rule #1 - Before you even go onto a golf course, | | | | |
| you should consider what golf clubs to use. Go to | | | | 1. You can only have 14 clubs on the course. |
| the nearest sporting goods store and check out | | | | 2. If you swing and miss the ball, it counts as a |
| the different types. See what type of golf clubs | | | | stroke |
| feel most comfortable to you. You may be on a | | | | 3. You and the ball must hit behind and between |
| budget and may feel that you are unable to buy | | | | the markers when teeing off from a new hole. |
| the clubs you like at the store. So an option would | | | | 4. Loose natural objects, such as leaves, tree |
| be to go online. Check out eBay, and see how | | | | branches and rocks may be moved on the |
| much the golf club set you like costs compared | | | | course, but growing vegetation such as bushes, |
| to that at the store. You may be surprised on | | | | tall grass and tree branches cannot. |
| the deals you find. If you don't mind using a used | | | | 5. If you hit someone else's ball by accident, you |
| golf club set, that may also be another option. | | | | will be penalized two strokes in stroke play, or in |
| Rule #2 - It is recommended that you go to a | | | | match play, the hole will be lost. |
| driving range before stepping onto a full fledged | | | | 6. If your ball becomes unfit for play, you can |
| golf course. Many people that are experienced at | | | | replace it and not be penalized on the hole where |
| golf have told this to beginners as you need to | | | | it becomes unfit or between holes. |
| master being able to hit the ball with all the golf | | | | 7. You can only get advice from your caddie or |
| clubs you have. By practicing your swing, and | | | | partner. |
| distance, you will be prepared to hit golf balls on | | | | It may be intimidating at first, but not everything |
| the actual course, not to mention hitting at certain | | | | is easy, especially for a beginner! Make sure you |
| angles. | | | | practice and understand the rules. If you keep |
| Rule #3 - Once you've mastered hitting golf balls | | | | these rules in mind, you're well on your way to a |
| at the driving range, you'll be ready to go out | | | | great game of golf! |
| onto a real golf course! Exciting huh? But, there | | | | |