Do you have to get lessons to be good at golf?

Question

beacause iv only been golfing for 3 months and i can already break par at my local 9 hole course,, it is championship sized at 3400 yards.

Answer 1

How old are You? If you are under 20 and have been playing for 3 months and can break par I would like to sponsor you. At this rate we will win the Masters in 2009

Answer 2

You don't have to get lessons.  For most people it will allow them to become proficient at the game much more quickly than struggling along with trial and error on their own.  It sounds like you are one who does not need them since you are already under par after only three months.  By the way would you like to come out to my course and have a little match?  Maybe for around $100 a hole?

Answer 3

I would definetly recommend a swing analysis to see any corrections you might need.

Answer 4

for some people it come naturally but for others they def need lesson

Answer 5

No, but it will speed things up a lot to get lessons.  Otherwise, you'll go through a lot of trial and error to work out swing problems, and even then you're probably going to have some problems you can't fix on your own.  Tiger Woods still takes lessons.  I think that says it all about how valuable they are.

I have a VERY hard time believing you can already break par after 3 months.

Answer 6

I would say that it all depends on the individual golfer on what "good at golf" means that person. If breaking on a 9 hole course suits you then no don't get lessons. But lessons can only improve your game in the long term.

http://golf.about.com/cs/beginnersguide/...

Any golfer wanting to improve should take golf lessons. While this would include just about every golfer alive, there are several reasons why some golfers should not take golf lessons, and they are: 1) if you don't have the time or the inclination to practice 2) you aren't willing to make the effort to find a golf instructor who is a good fit for you 3) you can't afford an instructor who is a good fit for you 4) if you don't have patience and an open mind. An open mind is necessary because what you learn may be very different from anything you've worked on before. Patience is necessary because what goes into your head must eventually work its way into your body. This takes time and a strong degree of determination.

A special note for those who are beginning golf (and anyone who knows a beginning golfer). As a beginner, you can benefit the most from proper golf instruction and be hurt the most, possibly to the point of forever ruining your golf swing, from improper golf instruction. I can understand wanting to save money by taking inexpensive golf lessons, especially since you aren't sure if you will ever truly have an interest in golf. Don't do it! Saving a few dollars isn't worth the chance of ruining your golf potential. Keep in mind, it is much easier to learn a good golf swing from the start than it is to improve a fully developed bad swing.

If you aren't willing to find and pay for an instructor that is right for you then don't take any lessons until you're ready to commit to the game. Go to the range and do whatever comes naturally. Do not accept golf swing tips from anyone, including relatives, friends, etc.—they will almost certainly hurt your golf swing, even though they are well intentioned.

Answer 7

Lessons can help refine your game, but after only three months you are breaking par, you may be a prodigy.

Answer 8

from which tees can you break par.. and how far below par and with what consistency can you break par?.. no you do not need lessons if you have a natural talent for it.. however.. if you are inconsistent and bogey as many holes as you birdy then you need to have someone to look at your swing and help you determine any swing flaws. If I were you.. instead of seeking out a teacher, of which many are lousy, I would do this.. go to barnes and noble and buy Ben Hogans five fundamentals of golf.. it will cost about 29.00.. or less.. it will be the best money you have ever spent on golf.. the book was written in the fifties and it was written by the master himself.. Ben Hogan was the greatest shot maker who ever lived.. bar none.. I assure you that if what you read was good enough for Ben Hogan.. then it is good enough for you.. it is only about one hundred pages.. but it is the bible of fundamentals.. buy the book and learn the proper fundamentals.. then go play.. the more you can emulate Ben Hogan.. the better you will be.. combine those proper fundamentals with your natural ability.. and you should become a heck of a golfer.. of course the real test is from the championship tees and on a good tough course.. I play from the tips and I am a 7 handicaper on all the tough courses and scratch on the easy ones.... oh and by the way.. I am 67 years old..good luck

Answer 9

Lesson from the right instructor are always helpful.  If you are breaking par after 3 months of playing, then I suggest you consider one of the top instructors in your area.  It will take some one very knowledgeable with full swing mechanics, short game, sand game, and putting to help you out.  If you are breaking par already, you can work your way around the course.  You will just be giving money away to you local driving range pro.  You need a top pro.

By breaking par, I am assuming par for the 9 hole course is 36 or 35 and you are scoring 35, 34, or lower.  If you score 2 on a par 3, that can be considered breaking par, but normally it is called a birdie.  If it is the later, the local driving range pro may be able to provide you some assistance after all.

Answer 10

Get some lessons if you want to see how good you can be.

Answer 11

no u don't but lessons will teach u the right technique for different types of shots along with posture grip and stance