| You are just learning to play Golf. What are some | | | | relaxed and in condition to enjoy the game. After |
| tips to make learning the game of golf less | | | | all, enjoyment is the reason you play the game. |
| painful? | | | | Next, you will want to check with your golf |
| 1. Choosing the right clubs. Remember you are | | | | course to see what types of shoes they allow on |
| just beginning and it is not necessary to buy the | | | | the course. |
| most expensive name brand clubs. You can pay | | | | There are some basic rules of golf that every |
| less for clubs that are not name brands, and | | | | golfer should adhere to. |
| these clubs are great for learning on. | | | | 1. You must continue to play with the same golf |
| 2. What clubs do you need to have in your bag | | | | ball that you teed off with on a particular hole until |
| for a beginner? | | | | youput the ball into the hole. You can change balls |
| #3 -- Wood | | | | every hole, but not midway through a hole. |
| #5 -- Wood, #7 -- Wood | | | | Theexceptions are if the ball is hit into water and |
| #5 -- Iron through #9 -- Iron | | | | is thought lost, or if it is lost in woods or out of |
| Pitching Wedge | | | | boundson a road. |
| Putter | | | | 2. You must play the ball where it lands. The |
| Now that you have the clubs needed you should | | | | exceptions are: if the ball ends up on a cart path |
| arrange to take some golf lessons from a local | | | | orbehind or on top of a sprinkler head, or in a |
| pro or view some golf videos. There are many | | | | puddle of water. |
| excellent videos available. Golf lessons could cost | | | | There are also some basic rules of etiquette you |
| around $30 for lessons that run for 30 minutes to | | | | should be aware of. Remember no talking when |
| one hour. After you have had a few lessons, | | | | another player is teeing up a shot, and be ready |
| practice, practice, practice. Go to a local Driving | | | | when it is your turn. If your ball should land in a |
| Range or practice on a Putting Green. Also there | | | | sand trap, be sure to rake the trap after making |
| is always your back yard to practice swinging. | | | | your shot. |
| It is important to be relaxed and there are | | | | Always be a good sport, and remember no |
| stretching exercises which will increase your | | | | cheating. Now that you are a Pro, go out and |
| strength and get you in good physical condition. It | | | | have fun! |
| is important that you are not up tight, but are | | | | |