Free Golf Training Tips

In my experience I seen a lot of golfers go from beginner to intermediate and even some even become advanced. It seems that golf usually starts out as a hobby but then can easily turn into a real passion. In fact, I’ve seen it almost become an obsession to some people (but in a good way).

Learning to play basic golf is not difficult, but as you play more and more you’ll find that it can be a life long journey of continuous self improvement.

Here are a couple of tips will help start you off on the right foot.

Don’t worry about going out and getting the most expensive, shiny, and latest greatest “state-of-the-art” golf clubs. Unless you got pockets of cash, there’s no need. You’re not good enough to utilize them yet. You are better off staying with a beginner set or a used set of clubs until you figure out if this game is really for you.

Trust me, if you like the game and you stick around you’ll be better off in the end because you’ll know exactly what you like and what what you need to look for when you’re ready to buy some better clubs. You also appreciate them much more.

I recommend starting off with a set that includes odd-numbered irons (3, 5, 7, 9), a 3-wood, a driver, a pitching wedge and a putter. This is a good starting point and will get you far. You might even consider renting a set of clubs from the golf course. This can allow you to experience different club types without having to buy them.

Once you’ve been playing for awhile and are ready to upgrade to a better set, talk to your local pro shop. Many times if a pro shop knows that you’re looking to buy a set of clubs, they may even let you play a round with a set. This can be a great way to get a feel for a set before you buy them.

OK, so now you’re set up with golf clubs. What’s next?

Now you going to need some instruction.

The golf coaches are always a good bet because you’re likely to get some solid skills from someone who knows how to teach. It’s important that you get the fundamentals right at the beginning, otherwise you’ll have to relearn some things later. However, if you just starting out and wanting to have some fun, a friend who knows what they’re doing might be a good initial teacher. Keep in mind that a friend may not be able to clearly explain the mechanics of the movements in a clear non-frustrating manner. Your friend may know how golf but they may not know how to break it down for a beginner.

A golf coach will be able to put the fundamentals, and instructions into plain English. That’s his job. He’ll also know where best to start at to create the right foundation. Golf can be frustrating when you are first starting out, but he’ll likely build help you through it better.

You can generally sign up for golf lessons at most golf courses. Costs will vary but you can expect to pay somewhere in the range of $20-$50 per hour. If you have a couple of friends are interested, you may also be able to get a group booking to lower the overall cost.

One last thing of note, is that you will not need to take very many golf lessons to get going. Two to three lessons right at the beginning might be enough to get you going. Even a single beginner lesson can go a long way.

This should give you a great feel about the game and definitely let you know if you want to continue or not. I suspect however after the first couple of rounds, you’ll probably be hooked.

Have fun!