What are some bad golf tips that people should avoid?
Giving people unsolicited advice is in poor form and you might even hurt their game by making them think too much which can throw off their swing. Hitting your ball near other people. If they could be in range, just wait. If you accidentally hit it near them, yell “Fore!” or something to warn them. Not letting people play through.
Should I buy new or used golf clubs?
A lot of people will start golf by just using friends’ clubs or renting them from the golf course. That way you can decide if you like it enough to invest money in your own set. If you're ready to buy, then I think your safest bet is going to be buying a used set on Craigslist or buying used clubs piecemeal.
What are some common golf mistakes that can ruin your putts?
Not repairing your pitch marks. When the ball lands on the green, it can sometimes leave an in indent which will screw up putts. If you don’t repair it properly, you can destroy the root. Watch this video to learn how to repair your pitch marks. Also fix your divots and rake sand traps. Not keeping up with the pace of play.
What to do if your group is slower?
If your group is slower and the group behind you has to wait a lot for you to finish, let them play the next hole first. Parking the golf cart or pull cart on the green. Greens are super sensitive and very expensive to repair so don’t risk damaging them. Standing very close to the cup.
What happens if you stand too close to the lip of a putting cup?
The ground around the cup is not going to be very strong so if you stand near very close to the lip of the cup, you risk damaging it. Walking or casting a shadow on people’s putting lines. Putting is hard enough as it is without other players distracting you. Standing too close to a player swinging his club.
Do you need golf shoes when the grass is wet?
Golf shoes. Very optional. They definitely help when the grass is wet, but unless traction is an issue, you don’t really need them. When you do get them, make sure to get ones with plastic, not metal spikes as a lot of courses don’t allow metal spikes anymore.
Is golf a good game?
Golf is a very rewarding game. For many of us, it doesn’t get better than spending a sunny day with friends out on the course. Plus, there’s usually beer. This guide is going to cover almost all of the information you’re going to need to effectively get up and running with golf while avoiding a lot of common mistakes.
How to Get Better at Golf – The Beginning
Before I get into the details of how to get better at golf, I want to provide you with some helpful background information. I believe it is important for you to understand the context of my advice.
How to Get Better at Golf – The Transition
A couple of months before our first son was born in March of 2017, I thought back to an experience I had the previous summer.
How to Get Better at Golf – The Process
I didn’t know much about my swing, but what I did know was that it was wildly inconsistent. I was a good player. Some would say I had “natural” talent. But if I had an off day hitting the ball, I had no idea why. I was just as clueless as the poor souls playing with me that day.
How to Get Better at Golf – The Principles
Part of the learning and growing process in anything is distilling what you think you know into writing. When you write, you force yourself to clarify the good from the bad, the gold nuggets from the muddy soil.
How to Get Better at Golf – The Tools
There are a handful of tools that I have used to improve specific areas of my golf game. Most tools are not helpful, but these are!
