How To Play

Playing golf is not as simple as hitting a ball off a tee and seeing how far it travels. That might be good practice, but playing golf is actually much more technical than you might first think. There is plenty to learn, and we bet that you’ll want to do it in as little time as possible, so let’s get started. 

Finding the right clubs for you

Before you even step foot on the course; however, you’re going to need the best equipment for your personal style. Clubs are a big component in playing golf, so you need the correct ones for you. Everyone will benefit from different clubs depending on their height, so you should have an up to date measurement ready. 

Using clubs that are too short can severely damage your performance, so make sure that you opt for the right shaft length. You can either do this by customizing your clubs or shopping around for the best ones for you. You can give various lengths a test run by renting clubs before you purchase them. 

Finding your swing

Again, hitting the ball is not as simple as swinging randomly and watching the ball fly away. Depending on the club that you are using, you might not be able to rely very much on forgiveness or the sweet spot, so you have to know the basics of swinging a club

Learning how to hit the driver is a very useful tool as the driver shot is one of the most important shots to take. If you hit the driver poorly, it could be a testament to how your entire game is about to be. Similarly, a bad tee shot can knock your confidence and put you in a bad mood for the rest of the game. 

Much like the driver, putting is equally important in a game of golf. If you don’t want to be stuck on the green for multiple shots without sinking the ball, you should learn how to putt right off the bat. Putters are very important and they require more thought than you originally might think, so don’t neglect the final shot of your game. 

Finally, being able to read the green distinguishes the good golfers from the great. Reading the green will help you understand and connect more with the golf ball. We never said putting was easy! You need to be able to feel the green while putting the ball into the hole to ensure that your shots are as accurate as possible. 

Understanding handicap

Using your handicap is a great way to evaluate your ability in a game of golf. The lower your handicap, the better you appear to your competition. Every golfer is striving to achieve a low handicap and achieve singular status. Beginners will almost certainly have a high handicap, but don’t worry – you can work to lower it. 

Most people get their handicaps by joining a club, and this is called an official handicap. However, there is a way that you can get your handicap without joining a club. These can be free or paid services, but it’s nice to know that you don’t have to invest in club membership to track your progress. 

Once you achieve mid handicap status, you’ll feel more confident and comfortable around the course. However, this isn’t good enough for many golfers – they want to become a low handicapper. Low handicap golfers are able to break 90 or even 80, and isn’t that the dream? 

Final tips

Now that you’ve grasped the basics of playing golf, you can focus your attention on finalizing tips to help you lower your handicap as fast as possible. A great example of this is preventing you from slicing in golf. Slicing the ball is allowing it to veer off in the wrong direction rather than heading straight. 

Do you know everything there is to know about loft? If not, get to learning. The loft regards the angle of the clubface and allows the ball to fly high into the air. Different shots need different variations of the loft, so it’s important to differentiate between high and low loft. 

For example, using a lob wedge with 60 degrees of loft on a tee shot is pretty useless. Your ball won’t travel much further than 100 yards and you’ll have wasted a shot. Similarly, using a 3-iron right next to the hole will cause the ball to travel past and away from the hole. 

There is much more to learn about how to play golf, but we hope that you feel more secure by learning the basics. The most important things to remember are how to begin and finish a game, using the right clubs, and lowering your handicap. Enjoy and have fun on your golf journey!