Any suggestions for a beginner at golf?
Question by Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean: Any suggestions for a beginner at golf?
Yesterday was my first try at golf and I finally found just what makes golf so addicting! I used to pick on my boyfriend for going to the course twice a week, but I’ll be joining him soon! =D
I’ve always been more of a competitive sports type girl (softball, tennis, soccer, etc.), so trying something as laid-back as golf was quite interesting!
I know I won’t be in a WPGA tournament anytime soon, I’d just like some tips: stance, clubs, anything you can suggest!
Thanks!
One more thing, I know golf can get pretty expensive. Really, what sport can’t? I know I shouldn’t get a top of the notch set of clubs or anything like that being so new at the game. Trust me, I KNOW! I just want simple tips.
Just FYI ?
Best answer:
Answer by Basketball 4 Life.
never hit a person with your golfclub -.-
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
September 8th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Keep your head down
September 8th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
face forward, don’t let go of the club…
September 8th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
I would very very strongly suggest you get a couple of golf lessons from a pro. Don’t ask your boyfriend or people on the course for advice. It will get you in trouble.
Just get a really inexpensive complete set of clubs and you’ll be fine.
Have fun.
FP
September 8th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
yeah play soccer instead why would you want to golf.
Advise, make sure your had are not sweaty, that you have good control of them when placing them. and that your swing becomes as natural as if you were kicking a soccer ball
September 8th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Its not a sport.
September 8th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Hi!! Golf is awesome Ive been playing since I was 10.. I am 21 now and still loving it!
Well first borrow some clubs, borrow different kinds of clubs and find out what kind of grip you like best. There is different kinds of grips like leather, synthetic, and plastic.
- Grab a pitching wedge and try hitting the ball up about 2 feet in the air consistently. This will improve you hand and eye cordination. This helps you to hit the ball directly and make it go straight.
- Go to the driving range and just try different stances and grips.
- Have an instructor show you how to grip a club and show you how to stand. If your at a range the instructors are free just ask one to help
Umm anymore questions ask me…
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September 8th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
an awesome sense of humor……..
September 8th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
The best advice for anyone starting out is to go to a local course and take lessons from the pro. These lessons will help you develop all the good habits and avoid the bad habits. This will advance you way beyond someone who has not taken lessons and make it even more enjoyable.
September 8th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Best advice for any beginning golfer: Leave your accordian at home.
September 8th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
You can get a good set of knock-off clubs online really cheap
My clubs are nearly exact replicas of the callaway fusions but were 20% of the callway price.
September 8th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
First off, welcome to the world of perpetual frustration called golf. First off get a set of clubs for yourself. If just starting, go to Target, Walmart, wherever and get something you like at an affordable price. You don’t have enough experience to really be able to tell between decent clubs and great clubs….yet. After a year or two of playing, you will have a better idea of what kind of clubs you may want to get that are more expensive. When you make that next step, buy a combination of brand-name clubs and clones. The clones will save you money. A web site like http://www.GenericClubs.com will show you such clubs that play like the expensive name brand clubs but at 1/3 the cost.
Finally and maybe most importantly, GET LESSONS. As your local golf pro if he/she gives lessons or can give you a referal. I used to have about an 18 handicap for many years. I have the expensive clubs, training aids, practiced, etc. etc. Upon taking 4 lessons (and usually an annual one each year) I have gotten my handicap down to 8. Thats 10 strokes a round. Tiger Woods and all the rest of the touring pros still take lessons to maintain or improve their game. Hope this helps.
September 8th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
take golf loness