Golf Lessons For Novices

Most kids and women learn from their fathers or grandfathers or husbands and boyfriends. Hanging out on a golf course is a good way to build some friend time with a loved one doing something you enjoy. Or, drop by a driving range and watch the golfers while they practice. Talk to the pro in the clubhouse. Most golfers are pretty friendly and more than willing to help out a rookie golfer.

Take Lessons

If you are serious about learning the game then lessons are in order, even before you buy your clubs. All golf courses have teaching pros who give private lessons or group lessons at very reasonable prices. Choose beginner group golf lessons and make friends who are at your level of expertise. That way you have someone to play with outside of class. Learning what clubs to buy at the beginning is part of the beginner class, so do not sweat that. You can even rent clubs at the course or buy a good pair of used clubs. Golf clubs purchased new can be an expensive proposition especially when you do not know what you need. So put off buying new clubs until you know a little about your game and abilities.

Where to Buy Clubs

Once you have a basic understanding of the game, now is the time to get some clubs. Maybe your dad has some in the basement or garage that he is no longer using. Second hand clubs are good starting out because golfers sometimes will upgrade to the new stuff on the market before they have worn out their old stuff. So the second hand stuff may be only slightly used and will serve a beginner well. Eventually, every serious golfer goes for personally fitted clubs, but that is a very expensive proposition. So do not rush into it just yet. Look for good second hand clubs at yard sales, or Salvation Army stores, or ask at the club house for referrals. Remember, experience the game first by learning beginner golf lessons.

Recycle Golf Balls

The same rule of thumb holds true for golf balls. Do not run out and buy the most exclusive golf balls you see, because you are going to lose hundreds of balls when you get started and over the course of playing the game. Until you really get into the game, one ball is just as good as any other. So choose recycled balls or lesser expensive balls than you see advertised on TV. Remember, the pros get their balls for free, so do not jump out and buy the ball Tiger plays with. It will cost you a lot more money than it is worth to you.

Not all golf instructors work well with beginners. Even PGA professionals don't all like taking on beginner golf lessons. This makes it a bit hard to know where to go when looking for beginner golf instruction. You need a teacher that works well with beginners and understand how to move you along the right lesson plan, so that you can get on the course sooner rather than later.

When searching for an instructor to teach you how to play golf, you need to ask a few questions before spending your money. You need to ensure they will teach the game properly and give you the best advice possible.