How To Learn To Play Golf Can Be A Challenge

By Patty Goff


Many might assume that golf is very complicated, especially with all the terminology associated with it. Some may even be intimidated by the high cost that comes along with this sport. However, it is very popular and loved by people across the world. How to learn to play golf has become a common challenge for the sports fanatic that no longer wants to watch the sport, but become an active participant.

When learning about golf, it is so important to first learn the basics. Part of that is learning the object of the game. It is simply learning how to guide a ball with a clubbed instrument and hoping that it gets into each hole on a golf course, but in the correct order! Normally, there are either 9 or 18 holes that are played. The winner of the game is determined by tallying up the results after the last player puts the last ball into the last hole.

Score keeping is an important part of learning the game. The player with the lowest score instead of the highest; wins. Every time a player swings and hits the ball earns them a point. The person who takes the fewest swings while landing the ball into the hole has a pretty good chance of winning.

There are certain terms such as par, that are very important. Par is the assignment of the number of points attached to the hole. Once a golfer meets the point value, he is said to be "on par." Other terms that need to be learned are bogey, birdies, and a hole in one.

It's also wise to know the course, which usually consists of five parts. One of them is the tee box, where players first start off. Next is the fairway which is often located in the middle of the green and tee box. Putting greens are holes in which each fairway is located. Whereas the rough is the less-groomed area, and hazards are places that players don't want their balls to end up in such as sand and water.

New players are encouraged to learn the difference in club usage. Clubs types fall into the category of putter, iron, and wood. Certain physical properties and advantages are often associated with the club chosen.

Standing properly often takes practice. There is power in knowing how to stand and where to stand. How a player swings can determine how far the ball will soar. The game begins when every player hits the ball out of the tee box. It is hoped that it lands on the fairway or green. Every player gets a chance to get their balls in the hole by following the starting order.

Golfing is somewhat dangerous, so golfers should stand away from the fairway as the player swings as to not get hit by a soaring ball. Each player must tally their scores for one hole, and then move on to the next. Golf rounds can last anywhere from three to five hour.




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