How to Play Golf for Beginners: A Brief Guide

So you’re thinking of going out on the green soon and trying your hand (or your swing) at golf? 

Well, you would be joining over 23 million golf players globally, only counting those over six years old of course! Interestingly, you’d also be playing one of two sports ever played on the moon, in case you ever find yourself there. 

On a slightly more serious note, golf is a game of tradition and patience, understanding how to play golf for beginners is key to starting on the right foot and playing on par with your friends. Keep reading to find out more. 

What You Need To Get Started 

The game of golf is not one that you can simply step into gingerly, there are some tools you will need to get your game started. 

There is a minimum requirement of clubs and equipment you’ll need to kickstart your game, particularly if you’re heading straight for the course and not the driving range. You’ll need the following:

•  A decent set of Golf clubs
• A good pair of golf shoes
• At least 15-20 balls, new or used
• An outfit to match the club’s regulations regarding clothing
• A bag for the clubs with wheels or without
• This app to keep score and find different course ranges

How To Play Golf For Beginners

 Now, that you’ve got the equipment sorted it’s time to tee-off. We highly recommend that you go to the driving range a few times before you go to the course and practice your swing. Golf is a game that might look easy enough but takes quite a bit of hand-eye coordination to play properly.

If you do decide to head straight for the course then it’s better to phone the clubhouse before and book your tee-off time, if you merely just pitch up, it might be a while before the club has an open slot for you.

Once you’ve made your way to the first-off box, depending on how far away the green is, you want to choose an appropriate club. If the hole is a par 4 or 5 then you can start off with a driver. 

When using a driver you will want to place your tee at the height of the driver’s head. Once you’ve placed the ball on the tee, relax your shoulders, grip the club, and swing away, remembering to keep your head down. 

Should the ball not be on the fairway and out of bounds you can try again until you get into the fairway. From their try to get as close to the green and sink the ball into the hole.

Amateur Today, A Pro Tomorrow

Golf is one of the sports that will take a good while to get anywhere good at it. Learning how to play golf for beginners will set you in the right step and before long you will be well on your way to becoming a decent player.

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