Advice for New Golfers

Golfing is a great sport, and I would like to wish a warm welcome to all new golfers. My first piece of advice for you is that you should spend quite a bit of your time on the driving range. Yes, you could go to a golf course to practice, but the best place for you to practice would definitely be a driving range because you will be able to hit more shots. Hitting more shots means you can work on your swing mechanics and be a better golfer for when you do go to the golf course.

Going to a driving range is also usually cheaper and easier than going to a golf course, not to mention more efficient. You don't have to walk to hit your ball each time, you can simply grab another one. However, if you would much rather go to a golf course, and money is not an issue, feel free to go to the golf course to practice. Practice at a golf course is certainly better than no practice at all, and it can definitely have its benefits.

You should also take into consideration that golf is an expensive sport. You have to buy clubs, balls, a bag to carry your clubs in, cleaning supplies for your club, tees, and entrance fees at golf courses. Golf is certainly not a cheap sport, but it is definitely worth the money once you begin to see what a great sport it is. It may cost some money, but finding a lifelong hobby should be great consolation for you. And on the bright side, after buying clubs and all of the equipment, all you will need to pay for is balls and the courses that you play on. Not too bad if you ask me.

Now, for cleaning materials. You don't need to spend lots of money when buying cleaning supplies for your golf clubs. Actually, most of the stuff you'll need to clean your clubs can be found inside your house! Just find some liquid detergent, a toothbrush, and an old towel. These will be your cleaning supplies. There is no need to go out a golf cleaning set unless you absolutely want to. Make sure that you clean your clubs after every game. Be careful with your clubs- you want them to last as long as possible.

You don't need to many skills to be a good golfer. Being fit and athletic certainly help, but having an open mind and a willingness to get better can help you if you are lacking in those areas. Anyone can be a successful golfer if they try hard enough, and that's why golf is such a great sport. Also, always try to analyze your swing. Why didn't the ball go where you wanted to go? Odds are that you did something wrong in your swing. If this happens, take a second and try to figure what you might have done wrong. Don't just blindly whack golf balls, think about what you are doing. This is the best way to become a better golfer.

Hopefully my advice helped. Good luck in the world of golf!