Just How To Play Golf - A Professional Coach's Guide For Beginners

This is a beginner's guide to golf. How to play, where you can play, the basic of golf swing, what equipment you'll need, and, most importantly, how to have fun while getting better. Before we get into the swing and equipment we'll start with how to best learn the game. Each section has links to further information on the topic. I hope you will find this guide helpful and helpful. Click here to jump to a deeper section.

Where to play & play golf

Learn to play golf at three locations:

Driving-ranges

9-hole pitch and putt course

18-hole courses

Best way to get started on learning golf

The top two spots are the most effective to master the game.

Driving ranges usually allow you to hire equipment. You can arrive, take 50 or 100 balls and just have a go at hitting the ball. I'd definitely recommend taking several attempts on a golf range before taking a trip to the course. it helps if you can consistently hit the ball!

If you're interested in learning more, here is a brief guide to aid you in mastering your time on the range.

After you've played the course, try out the local 9-hole short course or pitch and putt course. They're a great step in learning to play golf. The shorter holes take the stress off hitting the ball for 300 yards and let you to learn the fundamentals of chipping and putting.

After you've completed the two steps above you can consider a full 18-hole course. Don't be adamant that you have to keep an entire scorecard. The best approach is to treat your first few rounds on 18-hole courses as learning moments - hit and then locate the golf ball, hit the same thing again, then get it up and go to the next hole after you've been through enough.

This will take the pressure off of making great shots and ensure that you and your golf buddies are playing at an acceptable pace. Don't worry if other golfers are following your. Ask them if they'd like to play that hole or next. This allows you to take a break and relax on the course.

How to play golf and score

The aim of golf is to put the ball in the hole in the shortest number of shots as feasible. When starting golf, beginners generally fall into two groups:

Take me to the course and let me swat at it.

I'll be at the range until I'm sure my swing is perfect, then I'll move on to the fairway.

Combining these techniques is the most effective way to enhance your game. A few hours at the range can make you feel more comfortable with your swing . It will also allow you to maintain steady contact with the ball.

However, don't be fooled to believe that hitting the ball perfect on the golf course will result in you becoming a pro golfer. Range time is useful however, make sure to get out and play on 9 holes on a short course when you can.

You'll find your ball in the grass that is 6 inches deep in the golf course. Trees will stop your back swing. This is your first experience of realizing that golf isn't just hitting the ball with ease.

You can also learn more about how to plan the areas you'd like to hit your shots and how to manage distance. These are skills that are known as course management and they can be a huge component of your success.

Learn the fundamentals of the swing

The mechanics of a golf swing can be very complex when you get into the science behind it. However, the game itself isn't that difficult. Your goal is to:

The ball should be lifted into the air.

Make sure that the ball is moving in the right direction.

You can control how far it goes.

For the beginner, golf lessons

If you're looking to enhance your golf game, find the right professional in your community who can make learning to play enjoyable.

There's plenty of great information online but having personal coaching in person will allow a professional to observe exactly how you're doing and speed up your progress. Beginner group lessons are a great way to get acquainted with other beginner golfers and meet new golfing friends.

In this article, we'll review some basic aspects of golf swings to get you in the swing. If you'd like a more detailed instruction for swinging with a golf club, check out this article.

Basics of golf swing

The golf swing is a sequence of activities. What you do to setup to hit a ball is one of most important aspects of the game. If you can get your setup correct hitting a golf club becomes much simpler.

Three simple steps you need to master that will be referred to as G-A-P

Grip

Aim

Posture

These three basic rules will assist you create great golf shots if you are able to master them.