New to golf?

Question

I've been wanting to try playing golf for a while so this year i joined my high schools golf team. I've actually never played golf before. Just hitting golf balls around in gym class and the occastional game of mini golf but thats about it. What are some of the important rules and things that i'll need to know.

Answer 1

try reading these.

basic rules =

http://www.getintogolf.org/page.asp?sect...

golfing tips =

http://golfing.lifetips.com/

Answer 2

it's a very challenging game, good luck , don't give up if you like a challenge that's the game for you .take one thing at a time ,don't worry about the rules . just have fun .and try walking the courses you play.it's better for you.

just remember practice make perfect.

you have to pratice to get better, lots of practice.

it's a challenge for the rest of your life .

Answer 3

How to Play Golf? Simply follow our 272 Page Golfing Guide for Beginner Golfers and get started with Golf the Right Way.

Answer 4

First of all DONT GET FRUSTRATED!!! Golf is a very hard game and you must have a good attitude otherwise you wont play good. get a golf coach so you can have lessons. buy a USGA rules book, or maybe your school/golf pro can give you one. search things on google to find more out about golf. Its an AWESUM game!!!! i luv it. nd u will too

Answer 5

Holding the club correctly is more important than you think.  You must know how far you hit all of your irons.  Once you start to improve then you will understand why that is important.  Chipping and putting are the way you score in golf so that part of your game must be solid.  Practice this part of your game more than anything.  Use a tee every time you are allowed.  Golf is hard to learn so you may want to get some lessons if possible.  As far as rules, there are so many that you're better off buying a book with the rules in it.  Your local golf store should have one.

Answer 6

1.  Golf is very hard;  dont be discouraged and keep practicing.

2.  Get a lesson or two to get the basics down.

3.  Grip the club lightly;  a 'death grip' will restrict your swing.

4.  Swing about 75% of your max;  never try to 'kill' the ball

5.  Have fun no matter what you score....walking is the way to play.

Answer 7

Good for you!! It makes me so happy to hear that more young women like me are interested in golf.

I would ask your coach for the USGA rules book and to go over important rules with you. Sometimes the best way to learn rules is to put yourself in the situation on the course.

Like the answer above, golf is a tough sport. But stick with it because it can be the best thing that has ever happened to you. It was for me!

Answer 8

Just try too play it as it lies for now