| Golf can start an afternoon hobby and turn | | | | |
| into a real passion as you get more involved | | | | Learning Golf from an instructor would be |
| with it. Learning how to play golf is not | | | | ideal because he is the one who will not only |
| difficult and going through all the initial | | | | teach you ABCs of the game but will take you |
| steps is actually fun and rewarding. Here are | | | | to the next levels one by one. |
| a few golfing tips that will help you start | | | | |
| of on the right foot and turn into a real | | | | 1.The Instructor should be able to chalk out |
| golfer: | | | | a personal plan and then he should ensure |
| | | | that the plan works as planned and desired. |
| Don't go for the shiniest, most expensive set | | | | |
| of golf clubs. As a beginner you will miss a | | | | 2.Swing, which is natural and is difficult to |
| lot of the subtleties of professional golf | | | | change. Due emphasis must be given to swing. |
| equipment, so it's not worth spending | | | | It is for the instructor to improve your |
| thousands on the latest technology and golf | | | | swing. The instructor should be knowledgeable |
| club models. Start with a cheaper set of | | | | enough to explain the fundamentals leading to |
| clubs, maybe even a used one. | | | | swing. |
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| A good golf set would have a putter, two | | | | 3.The instructor must ensure that your game |
| woods and five irons. The irons are usually | | | | improves everyday. There is a saying that |
| the odd numbers, such as 3, 5, 7 and 9 plus a | | | | You'll get worse before you get better! but |
| wedge. If you want to experience different | | | | you and your instructor should try to prove |
| club types without actually purchasing them | | | | it wrong. |
| you can always rent a set from the golf | | | | |
| course. As in most cases, beginners play | | | | 4.The instructor must behave like a friend; |
| their first golf rounds with a more | | | | he should encourage you for a good shot and |
| experienced friend so you could always borrow | | | | should correct it if there is something wrong |
| some clubs from them. | | | | or not-so-good shot. |
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| Golf coaches are a better alternative than | | | | 5.The instructor must have the habit of less |
| friends when it comes to teaching you how to | | | | talking and more teaching. He should always |
| properly play golf. However, if you are just | | | | focus on the training, similarly as a learner |
| starting golf for the fun of the game, a | | | | one should also follow it but aim at learning |
| friend might be a good tutor initially. The | | | | only. |
| only problem with friends teaching you how to | | | | |
| golf is that they do not have the necessary | | | | 6.The instructor is like a life partner as |
| skills to explain all the complexities of the | | | | far as the Golf is concerned, he is always |
| movements, swings and strategies. A golf | | | | there to help, guide and support you. |
| coach is experienced in giving you | | | | |
| complicated terms in plain English. | | | | That is why Learning Golf is not as easy as |
| | | | any other sport. One has to put all necessary |
| You can sign up for golf lessons at most golf | | | | efforts to learn and become a good player. |
| courses, and this is a good investment if you | | | | Once you have the basic notions about golf it |
| have a competitive nature and a few friends | | | | is time to make the most out of this game. |
| that doubt your golfing skills. While costs | | | | Ambition and determination are great when |
| can vary from one extreme to the other per | | | | developing your golf skills, but do not let |
| hour, you can also get a group booking that | | | | these reduce the enjoyment levels of the |
| will save you some money. | | | | game. |