I’m starting as a beginner in golf. I’m now in my 30′s, and this good summer weather is making me think of getting involved in something physical, but not too strenuous. So, I went to the driving range for the first time in forever yesterday. I practiced my swing with a driver, and with time, started to get good, straight drives in. Now I have to look for advice that will make my swing and an eventual 9-hole game "good enough".
Of course there a lots of websites out there, and I’ve already investigated many. I’ve also started shopping on-line and in stores for a beginner’s gold club set (complete) that can get me by for a couple years while I improve my game.
So do you all have any advice, tips, or references on playing the game and selecting equipment for an adult beginner golfer?
P.S. – I do have a friend who is quite good and experienced teaching me on the range. So please, no answers worth 2 points that read "take lessons" unless you are specific with directions on where or who from to find good lessons from.
I was just about in the same boat you were in. I started mid twenties. Started just playing nine holes here and there, was shooting high 50s. Worked majorly on my short game and started playing 18 all of the time. Hit the putting green before and after a round. Finally broke 100 last year, that was a bear. Now i know i have inconsistencies in my swing, therefore i am going to break down and take lessons. Tweaking my grip, trying different grips helped me find somewhat of a consistency which led to knocking off many strokes. Of course do this at the range. Club fitting helped as well, at 6′ 3" and my build i had to jump up a little over a half inch on my clubs. I didn’t break the bank on irons yet though. Just got a set of Tommy Armours fitted and am flirting with 90, but i slacked on the short game. I bought at Golf Galaxy, don’t know if you have one by your area. They let me try out a couple of clubs on their simulator which was a definite bonus.
take lessons
well most tips on here well be hard to understand i suggest if you havent already go to golf.com and click on the instruction link and clik on the aspect of the game you most need improvement if that be all? they have a really good data base with the top 50 golf instructors of 2007 so its pretty good advice and all have videos too. for a begging golfer here is the absolute best set of clubs not regarding cost your can buy to improve your game.
1. Cobra S irons
2. nike sumo 1 or 2 driver whatever more comfortable 4 you
3. Ping g5i putter
4. titelist vokey wedges
5. callaway warbird 3 wood
6. taylor made rescue 2 tp hybrid 17 or 19 degress depending on how strong you are.
7. also i would play nike one or dunlop loco balls dont buy pro v’s cause those are made for extra backspin on the greens which as a begginer you would not need to worry bout
P.S. all those clubs costs around 1300-1500 dollars.
these clubs are classified as super improvement clubs as your progresss as a golfer you will find that "players" clubs will offer a bettter suit for you.
{and dont worry if your good enough to play 9 holes cause as long ass you got your friend with you dont worry bout slowing any one down cause everytime i play i have to wait a couple minits before i play the next hole anyway}
Just be patient. For me, the better I get, the more frustrating golf becomes. When I miss a shot, I feel like I should be able to hit well all the time, but it just doesn’t happen.
Learn how to hit punch shots from under the trees . . . very important.
Hit the range pretty hard so you strengthen golf muscles and increase flexibility.
Don’t just hit ball after ball after ball. Aim at targets.
Don’t hit any club more than 3 times in a row.
Go out and have fun playing golf.
The most important thing before you go out and spend to much money for new clubs is to try and figure out if you will really like the game. The game of golf is very complex and not very easy to learn. Sure you can learn to hit the ball. But lets say you are on a 345 yard hole. Your drive has to be about 200 + yards then you have two more shots (as a biginner) to get to the hole. Now you have to know what two or maybe one club to get there… Now when you are on you have to putt out.. The only way even as and adult learning the game, You have to know how from scratch. So what I am suggesting is if even at 30+ a Professonal Golf Instructor will get you off on the right foot. With strokes and clubs and learning the game right. About the clubs, if you think you want to play first before the lessons, look in the newspaper and you can find some good but cheap (about $100) clubs. I wish you luck golf is a great game and not strenuious (well maybe on the nerves) Good luck and enjoy a great sport… Grant in Pennsylvania
I’d call some local courses in your area and see if they are having any group lessons or summer clinics. When I was a teaching professional we always had a few of these in the summer and its a very economical way to get some good advise from a pro.
The two points don’t bother me whatsoever. It is my suggestion that you take a few lessons from a teaching professional. That person will teach you the correct grip, stance, swing plane and so forth. Your friend may be an excellent golfer but I am willing to bet he has faults in his game. It is vital that you start with the proper basics. I started my golf by trying to teach myself and listening to others. Now I am taking lessons to "unteach" my bad habits and it has made a big difference in my ability. If I knew then what I know now is a well stated. You can find teaching pros that are very reasonable in cost, especially at local municipal courses. Take a few lessons, practice what you are taught and I bet you will be beating your friend in no time. You can find reasonable golf sets in a lot of places besides on line. I once found a nice set in a pawn shop. Local golf shops often have used sets, Play It Again Sports. Sports Authority is running a Father’s Day special this week.
Two tips for you
Slow down and dont look up. look at the ball, stay on the ball, see the ground after you hit the ball and finally look at the ball, that second one is really important.
take lessons from a pro
1. Learn the rules of golf.
2. Let faster players go ahead of you.
3. Fix your ball marks and rake the sand traps.
4.Leave the wife beater shirts at home.
It is best to have a professional club fitter help you with clubs. But, AMF is trying to get into golf and has fantastic value and quality. I give remote lessons with a camera if you want to try.