How do i start out golfing?

Question

i played golf with my friends and i really liked it. i had to rent clubs tho so i want to buy some left hand ones. also the golf team try outs are 2moro so and tips would be good.

Answer 1

Start out by having fun. Don't take it too seriously because you will only end up ripping your own hair out.

Buy some cheap golf clubs to learn with and play when you can.

You will start to learn the rules through playing, for example when you hit somebody else's ball on the green with yours, you will want to know the ruling for this so you will find out and know for next time.

You can not learn to play golf in one day. So take it steady and enjoy being out on the course and range or wherever you are.

You never learnt to ride a bike right away, or run, or to read, write. The same is with golf because it can be very complicated....wait untill you start to learn the rules

Have fun and I wouldn't worry about getting onto a golf team, start out by practicing, get some lessons if you really enjoy it because this will stop you from hitting any bad habits early on and you will improve faster.

Answer 2

Practice your chip shots at home using a bucket if you have adequate space i.e. 40 yards or more.

Practice your drives either with a stand alone net or at the driving range.

Practice your putting by putting a piece of tape down on the grass or carpet and making sure that you keep the putter on that line. Practice how far you need to pull back on the club to get a given distance forward.

Many golf courses have used clubs for sale at a greatly reduced price. My husband bought mine at K-Mart for under $200 and then I added additional clubs. Try to keep the same brand because it will affect your game. If you can afford it, go to one of the golf stores and try out golf clubs in your price range. Try them out. Choose the club that gives you the straightest, cleanest hit most of the time during your try out.

More articles on golf including a beginning article at www.sfharper.com

Answer 3

Learn the game from the green out.  Putting and Chipping are the most important.  I play with an older guy and he can't hit the ball far at all but he always puts up a decent score because he is very good with his 7I-SW and putter.  Hitting drives at the range all day long will not help your scoring average if you are not good around the green.