| If you are just getting into the sport of golf, you have | | | | money for more important things - like clubs, balls, and |
| probably heard thousands of golf tips from | | | | tees! Used clubs aren't very good - used training |
| well-meaning golfers. However, what many golfers fail | | | | equipment usually works quite well. |
| to realize is that many of the golf tips that work well | | | | Golf is great exercise. Riding in a golf cart defeats that |
| for one golfer, simply do not work well for another. | | | | purpose though. Walk, don't ride! Save the cart for the |
| Here are some golf tips that work well for everyone. | | | | days when you really are too old to walk a short |
| As a beginner, do not rush out and buy a set of high | | | | distance - take advantage of the exercise that you will |
| priced clubs. Buy a set of used clubs, or better yet rent | | | | get by walking from one tee to the next, and take the |
| your clubs. Take a little time to see if you really enjoy | | | | time to actually enjoy the walk! |
| the game of golf, and if you will stick to it first. The | | | | Alcohol is often served at the clubhouse - but you |
| used or rented clubs won't be the top of the line, but | | | | should wait until you finish your round of golf before |
| they will get you through several games of golf to see | | | | consuming any. First, the alcohol will greatly alter your |
| if you are going to stick with it. This is also a good | | | | game. Second, alcohol is a dehydrating substance, and |
| opportunity to start researching exactly what clubs | | | | this isn't safe in the hot sun. Carry water with you |
| you need when you are ready to buy a new set. | | | | during your game, and make sure you drink plenty of it! |
| Golf is fun, but the sport should not be taken lightly. It is | | | | Becoming good at the game takes a lot of practice. |
| a sport - it isn't just a bunch of retired men knocking a | | | | Use your practice sessions to learn what mistakes |
| ball around. It takes a great deal of skill and technique | | | | you are making, and work to correct them. Don't just |
| to master the game. The pros you see on television | | | | keep making the same mistakes over and over, |
| make it look quite simple - but it isn't. The concepts you | | | | thinking that it doesn't matter, or that it is too hard to |
| will learn from more experienced golfers will sound | | | | learn! If you're going to play, play to win! |
| easy - and look easy - in theory, but in practice, they | | | | Use training aids, and if possible, video tape yourself |
| are quite difficult. The sooner you realize this, the | | | | playing a round of golf, making sure that you get close |
| faster you will start to improve your game. | | | | up shots of you teeing off, close up shots of the club |
| While golf does require skill and technique, it is still | | | | hitting the ball on the tee-off, and even shots of you |
| meant to be enjoyed and the experience should be | | | | putting. Have a friend run the camera for you for best |
| relaxing. If you get angry over bad shots or you find | | | | results, and review the tape in slow motion to see |
| that you are not enjoying the game, you should back | | | | what needs the most work. |
| up and re-evaluate your reasons for playing the game. | | | | The most important golf tips you will ever receive are |
| Try to look at things from a new perspective. It is a | | | | the ones that focus on good sportsmanship. Never |
| game that tests your skill - but it should not test your | | | | make fun of other players. Some people do look funny |
| patience! | | | | playing golf - but those funny looking people can |
| Choose your golf aids carefully. A great deal of | | | | probably beat every aspect of your game, and they |
| money can be wasted on aids, courses, and videos | | | | will have the last laugh. Be respectful of your fellow |
| that turn out to not be any help at all. When possible, | | | | golfers, and listen closely to the advice of the |
| buy used aids, courses, and videos. Save your golfing | | | | seasoned players. |