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Golf Guide Spring 2013

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GOLF2013 Tips for newcomers to the game of golf Few hobbies can be as enjoyable one moment and as frustrating the next as golf.

Golfers know a great putt can be quickly followed by a bad tee shot, and maintaining their composure through the highs and lows of the game is a key to success on the links.

Maintaining that composure isn’t always easy, even for the professionals. It’s even more difficult for beginners, who quickly learn the game of golf involves more than spending sunny weekend afternoons on pristine golf courses. In fact, golf can be quite demanding, and beginners would be wise to heed a few tips before hitting the course.

Don’t commit to an expensive set of clubs right off the bat. Golf clubs can be very expensive, so beginners should buy an affordable secondhand set of clubs so they can get the hang of what they like before committing big dollars. Visit a pro shop and explain that you are just beginning. The shop will likely make some valuable

suggestions and might even let you try out a pair of clubs.

In addition, many driving ranges allow customers to rent clubs, and this can be a great and inexpensive way to find the right clubs for you.

Take lessons. Even the very best at self-teaching might find it extremely difficult to become a self-taught golfer.

When first trying your hand at golf, take some lessons and don’t expect to be playing 18 holes any time soon. Before hitting the course, where you might be discouraged and frustrate those golfing behind you, learn the fundamentals by taking a few lessons at the driving range. Learn from a professional, who won’t offer you any hidden secrets to golfing glory (there aren’t any), but will offer sound advice on the game’s fundamentals.

Take the game home with you. Beginners can even take advantage of golf’s vast popularity by taking the game home with them. This doesn’t mean building a putting green in your backyard.

Rather, purchase some instructional DVDs to learn the game during your down time throughout the week.

Many golfers don’t have time to hit the links during the week, but they do have time to watch some DVDs when they get home from work.

Such instructional DVDs can help you master your grip and stance, which you can then take with you to the course over the weekend.

Have fun. Golf is a fun game, it just takes time to hone your skills. But even if you aren’t ready for the professional tour after your first few rounds, you can still have fun. Don’t let some beginner’s frustration, which every golfer experiences, ruin the fun of the game. Take note of your surroundings when you hit the links, and appreciate the time you’re spending with your group. If the game becomes more a source of frustration than fun, then take a break and put in some more work away from the course, be it at the driving range or studying at home.

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