
Golf is a great game: sometimes rewarding, often frustrating but highly addictive. Getting started in it is actually not so difficult, and hopefully this article can help you avoid some of the pitfalls and point you in the direction of a lifetime of fun.
The biggest mistake is players rushing out and buying a brand new set of shiny expensive golf clubs. While they are nice to look at you should keep in mind that today's golf equipment comes in great varieties to cater for different golfing types and abilities. Since you're just starting out you do not know which set fits you best. Just imagine the envious looks you get at the driving range or course when you show up with your $2000 set, and the subsequent laughter when you just 'hack away' - not worth the embarrassment! Some alternatives are: most Driving Ranges will have clubs for hire, so you can try out a few different ones. You can also borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron (nine iron) or a wedge are the best clubs to start, practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward.
You will meet plenty of people at the range who will teach you the 'innermost secrets' of golf. Fact is that most of them have started playing not long before you. So the answer to the above question is: go to a Professional. As you have seen on TV, even the world's top players have a coach and take lessons. Golf Professionals are the only people qualified to teach you how to play the game. Lessons from a Pro will cost you money but will be the best investment you'll ever make. Taking the advise from the 'know-it-all' people at the range will likely screw-up your game at the very early stage, and it will take a long time to correct the faults later. Lessons from a Professional usual cost is about $35-45 per 30 min session, but you will get reductions for a per paid package of lessons.
Golf Instruction Programs - Improve your golf game at Sonny's Golf Range with affordable professional lessons. Whether you are looking to break a 100 or break par we can put on on the fast track to lower scores. Our Professional Staff can assist you with every aspect of your game from tee to green regardless of skill level.
