Sunday, February 22, 2009

Basic Guide on How To Play Golf

You probably know the famous Tiger Woods, who conducts
business in the golf course, and maybe you also have the
desire to become like him and you want to experience life
in a golf course. This guide on how to play golf will help
you understand the intricacies of this game. Golf is unlike
any other game that requires power. Golf is more of strategy.

The most common mistake of golf beginners is that they are
giving so much power to hit the ball. And this is not
the proper way to play golf. This article is aimed at
helping you to learn how to get started and learn the tricks
so that you will not only enjoy this game but be successful
in your business while playing.

Of course, you know that you will need a golf club.
However, you will need many types of golf clubs.
What are they?

Putter
Wood
Iron
Wedge
Driver

All these golf clubs differ in characteristics and
while playing a single game, you may need all of them.

Additionally, you will need to be comfortable with
your golf club;this is to ensure that you will be able
to swing the ball easily.

One important thing however, you do not need to spend
hugely on a new and branded golf club. The reason is
that each golf club has its own weight, function and if
you buy a golf club that does not fit your competency,
you may play poorly and your money spent on the golf club
will be useless.

The wise thing for you to do is to try renting golf club
for your first few visits to the golf course, and when you
finally found the right golf club for you, then it's time
that you may venture into buying your first golf club. The
price of the golf club will not speak for your game play,
thus, choose your golf club wisely.

By the way, the subject of our article is how to play golf,
so let us move on.

We have discussed the golf club already, so the next steps now.

* Learn the swing
* Find a mentor
* Enjoy the game

Learn the swing
The common mistake of beginners is to give their swing
all the power they can muster. This may bring your ball
forward but the direction may be the problem. What you
need is for you to learn how to comfortably swing your golf
club that it will give your ball direction and distance.

You can achieve this by constant practice. Also, try to
observe other players around you.

Find a
Mentor!
This is important. Even professional have mentors that gave
them the guidance on how to play the golf well. Especially
for beginner like you, your mentor will guide you on the tricks
of how to play golf. Or you can join a community of golfers that can help you in mastering the game. Check one golf community to join.

Enjoy the game

This is the most important trick of all.You will find it hard
to learn the swing, you may bring your ball north, south, east
or west, and you surely will become frustrated. However, all
of the above are part of beginning a certain endeavor, thus learn to laugh at your mistakes and bring home the enjoyment of playing golf.

There is nothing more important in any game but enjoying it.
Golf is no difference, so hit the green and go for it.

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