Golf

[darren9]

I've recently took up golf. I have bought a cheap set of second hand clubs, been on the driving range a few times and on the local 9 hole course a couple of times and really enjoy it.

Is there any golf websites aimed at beginers? Everywhere seems to be full of people who know what they're doing (ie not me). I just want to ease myself in, I'm still unsure which club I should be using and when.

Links to any websites would be good.

Thanks.

[Blib]

I strongly suggest that you invest in some lessons from a qualified pga pro.

You'll enjoy the game a lot more once you've been taught the basics of the golf swing.

[Tycho]

Blib said:

I strongly suggest that you invest in some lessons from a qualified pga pro.

You'll enjoy the game a lot more once you've been taught the basics of the golf swing.

+1 I took up golf @ 21 and within 6 months I was shooting similar scores to my mates who had been playing since they were early teens. Lessons and the range a few times a week when starting are the key.

[bridgdav]

Get yourself down to your local Library.
There will be books on how to get started in Golf. Giving information on Grip, Swing, hook, slice Equipment, etc etc.

Have a read through, learn the basics (in your own time) Go to the range and see if you enjoy / improve. Spend time on the Range rather than on the course to get better.

Once you can hit the ball properly - as in , forward and in the air, a distance which can advance you around the course (not slice it into the woods), chip the ball up in the air, putt on a proper green.
Then Get yourself out on the course.

Next step is a lesson with a Pro.

[Blib]

bridgdav said:

Get yourself down to your local Library.
There will be books on how to get started in Golf. Giving information on Grip, Swing, hook, slice Equipment, etc etc.

Have a read through, learn the basics (in your own time) Go to the range and see if you enjoy / improve. Spend time on the Range rather than on the course to get better.

Once you can hit the ball properly - as in , forward and in the air, a distance which can advance you around the course (not slice it into the woods), chip the ball up in the air, putt on a proper green.
Then Get yourself out on the course.

Next step is a lesson with a Pro.

That way, you teach yourself bad habits which the pro then has to iron out. You can't learn golf from a book.

[bridgdav]

Blib said:

That way, you teach yourself bad habits which the pro then has to iron out. You can't learn golf from a book.

I was referring to Basics - The OP was asking as an absolute beginner, not knowing what club to use and when.. Probably doesn't know simple golfing terms like Slice, Hook, Lob, punch, chip & run etc etc.

A PRO isn't going to sit there in his 20 minutes and teach him that..! £20-30 spent on a lesson will be worthwhile, as long as the teacher and student can converse.

Lesson 1
The grip - Overlap, Interlock or Baseball (The main thing is confort and feel)
Easily learnt from a book
Lesson 2
Basic stance & Posture - Ball position, relaxed knees, straight spine, arm position
Easily learnt from a book (might not be right but a lot of it comes down to feel again)
Lesson 3
Equipment - What clubs to use and when, woods, irons.. what is loft etc etc
Eaisly learnt from a book

Check out this website: http://www.learnaboutgolf.com/beginner/beginner.ht...

It is an American site, but offers plenty of professional advice on how to best get started.

Edited by bridgdav on Tuesday 4th August 10:32

[darren9]

Thanks for all the advice.

[johnfm]

why would you need a website?

Get some lessons booked, then hit the range, then sharpen up the putting at home on the carpet every night, then play.

Website not needed.

[darren9]

Because I want to look at a website!I know that there is no substitute for practice but sometimes practice isn't possible and the internet is always there.

I've beem going to the driving range for a good couple of months now (been this morning actually) and have had one lesson, planning on another very shortly. I've also been on the 9 hole short course a couple of times and seem to be coming along quite well.

Thanks for the advice