Introduction to Golf

Golf is a game for life. It can be enjoyed by the young and old. In order to get the maximum enjoyment out of golf one must get a good foundation and learn some basic principles for which you will grow and enrich your golfing experience over your lifetime. The results you get with your golf game will probably be reflected in the amount of effort and quality of effort you put into it.



The first thing you should do is to get some comfortable loosefitting athletic clothes. Your shirt, coat, or sweater should be loose and allow good range of motion. Initially, I would wear tennis shoes but if your interest grows you may want to get a pair of golf shoes with soft spikes. You should also have a visor or hat and sunglasses. I would also invest in some sunscreen if you are in the sun for a while. You probably will not need a golf glove,tees, or golf balls until after you have taken several lessons.



You should next look for a driving range or golf course where you can hit golf balls. Also you should look for a licensed PGA professional. This is important because he has met a certain standard of training to give lessons. He has an excellent understanding of golf and he can recognize your strengths and weaknesses in regards to your golf swing, stance, and grip. He also has experience in regards to different shots and strategies about golf. Hopefully, this location will be close to your home or work where you can go hit balls often. Practice in between lessons is important so that you progress in your knowledge of golf.



I will be writing a series of lessons in this blog. These will include grip, stance, swing mechanics, short game, and putting. Although there will not be a separate blog on tempo I will probably emphasize this many times as an important point.



I look forward to writing this series of lessons about golf. It is a source of great passion in my Outdoor Sporting Life.