Beginner Golf Tips

Have you decided to take up golfing? Perhaps it isHowever, most private or even more upscale public
popular with others in your office or your friends saycourses will accept tips. This includes the person who
it is a relaxing pastime. Whatever your reason, therebrings you a cart when you arrive, the men or
are some basic ground rules that you should know towomen who drive a beverage cart around the
make your first time on the golf course a little easier.course, or the jockey who carries your golf clubs and
Understanding the course on which you are playingequipment to and from your vehicle. Consider the
will help save a lot of hassle when you arrive, andprice of the green fee when determining how much
having the right golf clubs and equipment will make itto tip.
easier as well.In addition, it is extremely important that you pack
First, check with your playing partners to find out ifthe right equipment. You should have as many golf
someone has already reserved a tee time. If no oneclubs are you will need, up to the maximum allowable,
has done so, offer to call and make reservations.which is usually fourteen clubs. This will eliminate
Some golf courses only require one day's notice whileborrowing from others, which is typically not allowed.
others will want you to call several days ahead. OnceBe sure to pack plenty of golf balls and tees. If you
you set up the reservation, make sure that youare beginner, you will most likely lose a lot of balls, so
actually arrive on time. In fact, it is often wise to getit is imperative that you have plenty of extras. While
there about 30 minutes early. You can always useyou may not play by the strictest rules as you learn,
that time to do some practice on the driving range.you do not want to annoy those playing with you by
Before you hit the green, be sure to find out if theconstantly borrowing equipment from them.
golf course you are using has a dress code. TheFinally, it is imperative that you pay close attention to
typical dress code is a pair of khaki pants or shortsyour plays on the golf course. Have your golf club
and a collared golf shirt. Golf shoes and golf glovesready when it is your turn, and always be prepared
are usually optional but are pieces of equipment thatto play. Groups who play slow are often found as
many golfers find helpful. Just make sure you knowproblems on the green, and it is even easier to slow
the rules before you arrive to save yourselfothers up when you are a beginner. Make use of
frustration and embarrassment.others' turns to decide which golf club you will use
Also, it is important to know what type of golfand what putt you will make. If your group continues
course you will be using because, in some cases, youto be slower than a group that is behind you and
will need to bring money to tip employees. If you arethey are being held up by your group, it is common
at most public golf courses, this will not be an issue.courtesy to let them play through your group.