Beginning Golf – Important Things To Remember!

Beginning Golf – Important things to remember!
Golf is one of those sports that you get hooked on yet when starting out there are so many things to take in it can be daunting and even scary!! If you remember the following tips I am sure you will find the sport of golf enjoyable and your game, handicap and enjoyment levels should improve.

1. Remind yourself that you are playing one shot at a time and only focus on playing the current shot to the best of your ability.

2. Trying to recover from trouble will land you in more trouble. Everyone plays bad shots try not to let them bother you and focus on playing a better shot next time.

3. Very obvious but make sure there is no one standing behind you when you tee off!

4. Keep moving and don’t hold up other golfers. When you are first starting out take time to practice on the driving range so you are confident that you can hit the ball. When you go out on a full size course you will be more confident when playing with others and will be able to participate in a more enjoyable game.

5. Keep Your Head Down! When lining up for your next great shot keep your head down as looking up will lift your shoulders which will alter the flow of the club sending your ball slicing off into the wild

6. Remember that putting is 50% of the game if you can master this shot the rest of the game will not be as important so you can relax more.

7. Watch where you stand – Other golfers will not mind the level at which you play as handicaps take care of this however they will mind if you do not follow the correct etiquette, i.e keep away from someone’s line, don’t talk when someone makes a swing, repair your ball marks and divots and let faster players through.

8. Follow the rules of the game – Turn up on time; keep correct count of all your strokes, complete your scorecards correctly, don’t hit out of turn.

9. Keep a note of the shots you find most difficult then go away and spend time practicing that particular shot i.e a putting green, driving range or even consider some lessons.

10. Remember it is just a game! – Staying calm, mixing with others, exercise are all brilliant attributes of golf enjoy it and don’t take it too seriously and you will find you can play a sport and love it.

Beginning to play the game of golf is an exciting experience there is so much to learn and the scale of the golf course and the time it takes to complete a round of golf add to the event. If you can remember some of the above advice I am sure it will be the start of a long sporting relationship