No matter what type of sports you love, you will no doubt have watched people playing competitive golf at one stage or the other. When watching this game, it appears that all the players do is hit a c...
No matter what type of sports you love, you will no doubt have watched people playing competitive golf at one stage or the other. When watching this game, it appears that all the players do is hit a couple of balls into a little hole in the ground. Although this is what it seems, there is a whole lot more to it than just that.
Golf is for everyone, and it seems that the average age of a golfer is roughly 42 years. People play this sport for many reasons, but the most common is that once the golfing bug has bitten you, you simply cannot put it down. One will find all sorts of people playing this game.
Being a very social game, you will find yourself making many new friends on the green. Many outrageous business deals are done on these courses and many great friendships are mastered. The thing about the game is that due to it's popularity, you will want to go out and buy all the equipment as soon as possible. This is however not necessary.
The first thing you should do when going to play, is to hire to a professional coach. He or she will get you comfortable with all the rules and regulations pertaining to the game. One will find that there are many rules involved, including etiquette do's and don'ts, so before heading out, make sure you know what you can and can't do.
A good place to start is at the range where you will get to practice all the different shots. While you are in the beginning stages it is a good idea to get yourself a coach. You will give you a number of lessons before you can go onto the course with some moderate success.
Good coaches do not come cheap. They cost a lot of money and are paid per hour, so make use of their time wisely. Take in as much as they can teach you. Most of the time this is what these people do for a living, so they will do their best in order for you to go back for more success. Usually, a game takes about 4 hours to complete. You will walk for approximately 4 miles across the green.
Generally, a game will take up to 4 hours to complete, and one will walk approximately 4 miles. Thus the reason for a whole morning or afternoon out to play this awesome game. This is not a sport that can be done in a hurry, so patience is a definite must.
One will however want to get the right attire for the day. A good comfortable pair of golf shoes will be required, as you will be walking for approximately 4 mile per game, and no one wants to end up with sore feet. A good idea is to get some clubs as well. You need not get an expensive set, but you would be strongly advised to get a professional opinion from a pro before you make any purchase. This is truly a wonderful sport, and one which can be enjoyed by anyone, so get out there and start practicing your swing.
