The starting point of golfing..?

Question

Hii, so i am in college and have taken up a real interest in golf. Every now and then a few friends and I will go to the driving range when we have a little extra cash. When school ends I want to turn this into more of a hobby. Where do I start???? haha. what equipment is the best for starters but will last me a long while? Are there drills I can do indoors for those crappy rainy days to help me? What clubs are used for what situations? Wtf is a birdie? haha. Just some general info to help get me going would be more than appreciated, thank you.

Answer 1

for beginners i would suggest going online to Ebay. they will have some cheap clubs on there. I would also say that u could go to the course and ask around for the pro of the course and ask him for some lessons. u could also buy some DVD's from walmart or somewhere like that.

driver is the bigger club head and is used off the tee box

ur fairway woods are like ur driver but smaller and can be hit anywhere

irons look completely different but can be used from any place as well

wedges are for the short shots around the green

putter is used to putt the ball

A birdie is what score u can get on a specific hole it mean that u have made the ball into the hole one stroke under par. there are others like the word birdie such as par,eagle,albatross, bogey, double bogey and so on.

I put this website on there for you so u can go on to look at the different kind of clubs there are and

good luck and hit em hard

Answer 2

I would start by asking the driving range if they have a teaching professional to get you started in the right direction.

They can get you started with the basic such as stance, grip, and the basic swing. That way you can learn the correct way from the start

When it rains pratice your putting that is the best way to get the strokes off of your score.

As far as equipment I would start something very basic and not exspendsive. Then after a year or do have your self measured for a set of clubs  

Answer 3

Wow, you really ARE new to the game!

Well, let me be upfront with you and let you in on something most people don't tell you.  Golf, is a VERY expensive hobby.  Sure, you can get away with some cheap clubs you pick up at Big 5 but you're constantly buying golf balls and tees when you first start playing as you'll lose them on a regular basis at first.

You mention that you've hit the range with your buddies but have you ever played 18 holes on a real (par 72) course?

I ask because there is a HUGE difference between hitting at the range and hitting on the course itself.

You can pick up a starter set at any sporting good store like Big 5 or Sports Authority which will run you anywhere from $99 to $200 depending on the quality of the set.  Since you're new to the game, get one of these "off the shelf" sets and play with it for awhile.

Most pro's will tell you to get fitted for clubs but since you're just starting out, I wouldn't do this quite yet UNLESS you're a big guy as in, over 6'2 and/or have long arms. long legs, etc.  If you're built like a football lineman or a basketball player than you will NEED to get fitted as these "off the shelf" golf clubs come standard length and lie which will not work for you if you're a big/tall guy.  You'll actually make your swing/golf game worse by using these clubs.

Best indoor drill is putting into a glass on your carpetted livingroom/bedroom floor.  Practice 4 foot putts as these are the easiest putts to miss when you don't have a consistent steady rythm to your putting stroke. (don't break your wrists when you putt).

Club situational use will vary from player to player and the newer you are to the game, the less likely you will use you're long irons (2 iron, 3 iron, 4 iron) as they're difficult to hit if you don't have a good swing which most beginners don't.

Birdie is putting the ball in the hole one stroke before par for the hole.  Example, par 3 hole...you tee up and drive it and it lands on the green, you then putt the ball into the hole on the 2nd shot.  You just made a birdie since the par on this hole was 3.  Most beginners are more than happy with par.

The best advice I can give you:  Buy an inexpensive set of clubs and go play some rounds of golf with your friends.  You'll get a feel for the game and understand it a whole lot more by actually playing it.  Especially with friends that have played before as they will be able to guide you through the game as you're actually playing it.

Good luck, and try not to take the game too seriously, it's just a game.  Have fun!