The First Steps in Learning to Play Golf

You've done it. You've made the decision to startIf you can, ask members of the club or friends if
to play golf, but how do you go about it withoutthey know of the Pro and what they are like. At
looking silly? You will no doubt have an idea thatthe end of the day it is a personal relationship you
you will be entering a whole new World with awill have with the Pro, but hopefully your friends
language all of its own.should know your character and point you in the
What should be your first step? Without doubt itright direction of somebody that will suit you.
is to take a lesson from a local club or drivingThe second thing to do is practice. It sounds
range. You can pick up a club and start playingboring, but when you are on the first tee waiting
without a lesson, but you will not have theto play your shot, you will want it to be a good
consistency you will want to strive for. Do notone. There is a plethora of information about how
book up numerous lessons, just stick to the oneto tackle "first tee nerves", so don't
for the time being. This will give you a chance tounderestimate the feelings that will be flowing
see if you like the sport and also if you like thethrough your body when you have a party of
tutor. Not everyone who can play golf can teachfour golfers waiting for you to hit the ball for the
it and those that can may not be on yourfirst time - it is a nerve-wracking time.
wavelength, so just have a trial to start with.Remember that golf is a game designed to
Don't be put off by thinking that the Pro will notfrustrate, so don't get put off if it does not go
be on your wavelength. On the whole the Pro'sright first time. If you watch any of the
are there to teach and are very good at theirprofessionals play, you will see that they do not
job, but you need to connect to get the best outget it right all the time, so take heart from that.
of the lesson.