| Golf is a fun sports and may start out as hobby | | | | lessons for free. However, it is still better to learn |
| that can soon become a life passion. If you are | | | | the game from a school or a pro golfer, in order |
| just starting to play the game, here are a couple | | | | to understand the technicalities of the game |
| of beginner golf tips that may help you improve | | | | better. |
| your game: | | | | 3. Find a good place to practice. |
| 1. Don't invest on an expensive set of golf clubs | | | | Some golf schools will also have practice areas. |
| right away. | | | | Usually, there are some driving ranges within your |
| While you're still learning the subtleties of the | | | | area, but if you can't find one, or one is just too |
| game, you don't really need to spend so much | | | | expensive, your own backyard may be a good |
| money buying the fanciest set of clubs. In fact, | | | | place to practice your swing. You may not have |
| you can even start with used clubs, or even rent | | | | the space to use real golf balls, but you can still |
| a couple of them from the golf course. You will | | | | practice your swing. There are also some putting |
| only need the very basic irons, a putter and two | | | | equipment that you can buy which are good for |
| woods to complete your set. | | | | small spaces like the living room. |
| You can find some cheap ones in garage sales, as | | | | 4. Choose the best golf course that suits your |
| most pro golfers change their sets yearly, so you | | | | playing level. |
| may find some good ones that are not so worn | | | | As a beginner, you may settle for easy golf |
| out for a few bucks. Usually, golfers start playing | | | | courses first, usually those that are only good for |
| with their friends, so just borrowing a few clubs | | | | a nine hole game. When you feel you're ready for |
| from them may not be such a bad idea. As you | | | | a full sized, 18-hole golf course, ask your golfer |
| improve your game and become engrossed in it, | | | | friends where would be the best place to play. |
| you may start investing some money towards | | | | For beginners, places that are not too sandy nor |
| buying a top notch golf set. | | | | have too much water would be ideal. You may |
| 2. What you save from buying the most | | | | choose a quiet, not too crowded golf course as |
| expensive golf clubs, you might as well just to | | | | well, if you prefer to play without a lot of people |
| pay for golf lessons. | | | | watching. |
| Some schools offer golf lessons, although you can | | | | 5. Don't take it too fast, too soon. |
| actually hire a pro to help you improve your | | | | Lastly, play the golf for fun first, and not really to |
| game. Some pro golfers usually charge about $30 | | | | become a pro right away. That may be asking |
| for a 30 minute or 1 hour lesson. If you can't | | | | too much of yourself, too soon. Have fun playing, |
| afford it, try finding a friend who can give you | | | | love the game, and the rewards will come later. |