Tips for Golf Beginners

If you've played golf a couple of times, you know how addictive the game can be. Golf is a great game, but it can be complex. Here are some tips to get acquainted with the game of golf as well as equipment that is needed when you first begin playing golf on a regular basis.

You can spend thousands of dollars on golf equipment, but the truth of the matter is if you are a beginner save your money until you have mastered the basics and know enough about your golf style to buy equipment properly. You don’t need that much to start. You can always rent clubs or you can buy decent clubs that won’t cost that much. A decent golf set can be had for less than $400 and if you have a good pair of shoes for the course that is all that is really needed. Later on as your game improves you can hand pick each putter, woods and irons, but for now just start off with a basic set that fits or feels right.

You might want to take a few lessons to learn the basics. While you probably have a friend or two that will be willing to show you the right way to golf, professional instruction may be a better choice. This way you’re instructor can tell you the truth about your game and not hide how bad your game is so he doesn’t upset you.

There are also lots of DVD videos that you can watch and books to read on the theory of golf. So if you are starting out, check out some of the above tips and enjoy the game of golf.