Golf Instruction
Beginner's section
Nothing compares to the frustration that is the game of golf-but nothing can be so rewarding. A little white ball (coloured nowadays as well) has to be bashed into a little hole some 400 or so yards away in as few a shots as possible. Unfortunately this can be addictive!
Getting started is not difficult, but can be expensive and we hope that we can point you in the right directions to start your addiction, not only with some of the best information available but also without spending a fortune. Articles and e-books on the right are those we recommend to help.
Do not start by going to the nearest golf course-go to a range and do not listen to anyone other than a pro who has been booked by you for your first session of lessons. Basics of set-up and swing need to be understood- posture, grip and your stance . Don't practice faults. After your initial lessons golf books and instruction videos can and are a great cheap way to advance your game.
We really recommend totalvid.com There are an enormous number of very good videos for download, this is a membership site but at $9.95 a month for unlimited downloads it really represents some great material to be enjoyed by the fireside for all standards and ability of play.
What golf equipment should you start with? Don't get carried away, find some seconds or a cheap set of clubs before you start to understand your swing and needs.
One of the most important things to realize is this, there are thousands of teachers out there, guys on the range who have just started, but know it all, magazines mostly telling you the same things in different ways, all sorts of gadgets to put you on a path to glory-- be careful! It is only a game, a game of immense pleasure and should be kept simple and played within your body's capabilities -that means that you will not in all probability ever have a natural swing like Ernie Els, but remember you have a body that dictates how you can swing -NATUALLY AND REPEATEABLE. All our products are recommended with this in mind.
Perhaps the first most important golfing lesson often overlooked for the beginner is this---GOLF ETIQUETTE. Please study this, not only will you be welcome on any course but it takes enormous pressure off you when you know you are not bothering golfers of superior ability. Most is common sense but being such a single minded game many can and do forget that there are others on a course.
Etiquette tips --On the golf course
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Respect other players on the course. |
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Don't yell-speak quietly |
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Know your ball. |
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Leave your practice swing on the ranger, loosen up but away from the tee-box.. |
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Stan away from the player's eye line, never go directly behind him, keep quiet |
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Slow play is an irritant, so, be prepared to play your ball in order to avoid any delay in the game, although always in turn, the player further away plays first. |
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Don't pose! Play your shot and get on with it! |
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Be aware of those around you not just those on your own fairway/hole. |
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Don't play your shot as long as any player in front of you may possibly be within hit distance to you. |
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IMPORTANT. Replace divots and step it into place, repair any damage caused e.g. by your spikes, pitch marks etc. immediately you have played your shot. After any bunker play be sure to use the rake and leave the bunker in perfect condition. |
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Don't drive your buggy or trolley over tee off areas, greens or through sand bunkers. |
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Consider your shot whilst walking towards the ball, it saves time and gives you a mental picture. Throwing up grass and deciding where the wind is, is a complete waste of time-it should have been apparent. |
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Help others by watching their ball; should it get lost help, they should reciprocate! You have 5 minutes before declaring a lost ball, but you might want to let through those behind. |
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Don't step on putting lines of your partners and mark your ball on the green. |
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Don't stand on the putting line of others of when holding the flag and clear the green asap. |
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Do not damage greens, others have to putt out. |
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Be aware of local rules-found usually on the score card. |
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Enjoy yourself!! It's only a game!! |
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