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Without an iota of doubt, Golf is one of the most popular sport on the planet, especially with the rich and famous. In fact, it is often said that some of the biggest deals are not worked out in boardrooms but on the golf course. So, before you pick up the club to swing in the tee, here is a basic guide on what you need to know:
Start with the Gear
The biggest issue for a beginner is to decide on which club to use for which shot. The best thing to do when you are starting out is to stick to just a few clubs, using only those. After you practice a little, you will get the feel of what is required, understanding the differences between each club.
Gripping it right
How to grip the club is another bewildering thing for most beginners. Well, here is one. Both your hands should work like a single unit, each palm facing the other, as if joining your hands to pray. In order to check this out, get into the starting position, standing with your feet apart with your knees slightly bent, and then just bend your wrists and lift the club-head up. If you find that you can swing the shaft up straight, to the middle of your head, without the angle of the face changing, that means you have a good grip.
Pre-Shot Routine
Before every shot, most, if not all golfers, have a specific routine for getting ready. They may move a certain way, practice visualization of a successful shot, or concentrate on something motivating. This would be defined as a pre-shot routine. Every player has a unique prep ritual.
Tips For Putting
Putting is probably one of the most important skills you will need to develop. You need to master the pace, first of all. You can do this by practicing acquiring a smooth rhythm of putting. There are no particular rules about addressing the ball, just keep practicing until you get a reliable and smooth stroke.
Matchplay
This term refers to the original way that golf was played, which is actually played hole-to-hole. Whoever scores lowest on the first hole is the winner of that hole, and then goes one up. Then the winner on the second hole goes two up. This score pattern continues for each hole thereafter. If you lose a hole then you go down one. If a hole is tied you then halve the hole. The final outcome of the matchplay is decided by how many holes you are either up or down by, compared to the number of holes left. For example, if you are 4 up with only 4 holes left in the game, you are the winner of the match.
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