| There is no doubt that some creativity along with | | | | learning to play golf is not something you can do |
| plenty of time and practice. As a golf beginner | | | | lightly. You have to spend time on it. |
| you need to spend hours practicing different parts | | | | |
| of the game. I have suggested that you start | | | | I have suggested that you learn to play golf with |
| with putting and chipping to begin just to get the | | | | a friend - maybe two or three friends so that |
| feel for hitting your golf balls correctly in the | | | | you always have someone to practice with. |
| centre of the club. This will give you confidence | | | | |
| when you have your first pro lessons. Golf is | | | | And practice should be a pleasure - an opportunity |
| such a technical and precise game that you will | | | | to acquire and develop some skills in learning to |
| never improve unless you play and practice | | | | control the ball with your new Titleist 2010 AP2 |
| regularly. | | | | Irons. |
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| But practice doesn't need to be and shouldn't be a | | | | In previous articles I have suggested that you |
| chore. You need to have a commitment to | | | | devise some friendly 'competitive' games around |
| learning anything new and starting to swing your | | | | the putting green. When you are chipping, award |
| golf irons is no exception. There is no point in | | | | yourself points for getting balls closest to the hole. |
| being half-hearted about starting to play golf. If | | | | Earn enough points and your playing partner buys |
| you are not fully committed, don't bother because | | | | the beer! |