| Over the years golf has developed with different | | | | For getting the distance, use Two-piece. These |
| opinions among the golf trainers, most of them | | | | are hard balls, and hard cover creates negligible |
| concerned with techniques - stance, pivot, or | | | | back spin. |
| swing. These opinions may suit one player but | | | | |
| may not necessarily be as fruitful to another. | | | | 1. Surroundings Weather plays a major role along |
| This article familiarizes beginners and inexperienced | | | | with conditions of the course. |
| people with golf. | | | | For e.g., on a rainy day, it is better to choose a |
| To begin with, let's choose a golf club | | | | ball which can travel far and produces less spin |
| Most common mistake made by people who | | | | On a hot, sunny day, softer balls with spin are |
| want to start playing golf is that they get brand | | | | best suited. |
| new and expensive golf clubs in a hurry. The clubs | | | | Now that we have the golf clubs and the golf |
| these days come in different varieties as per | | | | balls, let's see the ideal position to place the ball. |
| golfing needs and the ability of the golfer. As a | | | | The best position of a golf ball would be between |
| beginner it is hard to know which of those sets | | | | the centre of your stance and heel targeting the |
| are suitable to a person. Almost all get the most | | | | side foot. It is a self preferred area, and as a |
| expensive set which may not suit them, and get | | | | beginner, one can try out various positions until |
| embarrassed at the golf course. Now, then they | | | | optimized position is achieved. |
| sell their costly set to someone at a lesser price. | | | | Getting started |
| So, what is the way out? | | | | Never get to a golf course without getting a few |
| Most of the driving ranges have golf clubs for hire. | | | | lessons, as it can be very frustrating if not one |
| Also some have second hand golf club sets and | | | | shot goes right. It can further be embarrassing |
| beginners can try them out and buy the set | | | | and annoying to others who are waiting for their |
| which suits them. | | | | turn. It is advisable to start from a driving range |
| Now let's see how to choose the right golf ball | | | | where a few lessons can be obtained before |
| The worst thing that can happen to a beginner is | | | | going to the 9 hole golf course and finally to an 18 |
| that a good swing is wasted just because the ball | | | | hole golf course. |
| was not suitable for the situation. If the right golf | | | | To sum it up, remember the key points, |
| ball is not chosen, the overall result is eventually a | | | | |
| bad one, which discourages a learner. | | | | 1. Do not throw away money for buying |
| There are 3 types of balls used in golf, viz. Balata, | | | | expensive clubs, |
| Two-piece or a combination of both. | | | | 2. Do not go to a golf course without reaching a |
| The two aspects of choosing a ball are, | | | | basic level of competency, |
| | | | 3. Do not get lessons on golf from people other |
| 1. Spin or Distance? For ultimate spin and control, | | | | that professional trainers, |
| use balata. These are softer balls and softer | | | | 4. Learn the Basics, and |
| cover allows more spin. | | | | 5. Keep Practicing. |