| Golf for beginners can be a very exciting sport | | | | out of bounds markers) and the putting green |
| especially if one favors outdoor interactive | | | | (area where the ball is putted to play a stroke on |
| activities. One of the most popular outdoor games | | | | the green). There are about 18 holes in the whole |
| is golf, anybody could easily learn to love. | | | | golf course but common ones have 9 holes only |
| Here players known as golfers attempt to hit the | | | | but can be played twice for an 18-hole play. |
| balls into different holes inside a golf course using | | | | Play of the game - a round consists of 18 holes |
| different types of clubs. The one who hits a ball | | | | played in a particular order based on the course |
| inside the holes with the smallest number of | | | | layout. The game starts when the ball is hit in the |
| strokes usually wins the game. It is often played | | | | tee area with the aim of directing it closer to the |
| as a competition either by individuals or by team. | | | | hole as possible. Each player is directed to get his |
| For individual category, each player plays for the | | | | ball holed in the smallest possible number of |
| lowest number of strokes he/she and this is also | | | | strokes. What makes the game exciting is the |
| known as the stroke play whereas playing teams | | | | presence of hazards typical of the general outline |
| aim for the lowest score on most individual holes | | | | of golf courses. |
| on each players of a team. Such is known as the | | | | Golf etiquette - players should be aware that |
| match play. | | | | there are strict particular rules for golf beginners, |
| Golf for beginners may seem very confusing as | | | | which contrast those who really are |
| well as complex game. However if you get to | | | | knowledgeable. For proper etiquette, a set of |
| learn the basics, you might just be one of those | | | | rules is given and this may not be entirely |
| who are thoroughly engaged with the sport. For | | | | different for amateurs and expert players. |
| starters, it might be very helpful if you get to | | | | Equipment - golf clubs, golf balls, tees, golf shoes, |
| understand the terms commonly used while | | | | golf bag, and golf cart are the common |
| playing this sport. Here are some terms and | | | | equipment when playing golf. There are different |
| descriptions: | | | | types of golf clubs depending on the type of shot |
| Golf course - this is the playing area where holes | | | | as well as the area to which the strike is to be |
| are stationed. It consists of the teeing area, the | | | | performed. Woods are used for long distance |
| area where the ball is placed so the player can | | | | fairway shots whereas irons are for varying |
| strike it, marked by two markers showing the | | | | types of shots. |
| legal boundary of the tee area. Also included are | | | | Now that you have this information regarding golf |
| the fairway (area between the green and the tee | | | | for beginners, are you going to take action? |
| box), rough (area between the fairway and the | | | | |