Golf - tips and tricks

[Dom]

Chip in with any advice for amateurs, beginners or anyone really.

 

[Qui_Illustrati]

Best tip I can offer - find something other than golf Literally ANYTHING is better). You're way too young to go down that rabbit hole just yet. Still a whole lot of living to do engaging in stimulating and fun activities before all your will to live is gone and you turn to golf as a 'pastime' or 'sport'

 

[Kav33r]

Some items that helped me:

I would say - look for tutorial videos like these that show you drills you can practice without even holding a club. They help a lot.

When using the range - do not get used to practicing iron-play on the astro-turf. That compared to grass is very very different.

Get away from the range and play on a mashie course. More realistic.

 

[Graafmonster]

1) Get training by a pro early on, before you get a bad habit and eventually have to try and correct it later on.
2) Don't just stick to the driving range, it gets boring. Book 9 holes during quiet times and go play the game.
3) If you are struggling on a hole and you are on 8 shots no where near the green, pick up and try on the next hole. The frustration sukkeling on a hole will mess you up on the hole after.
4) Walk the course in the beginning, don't ride. Gives you time to relax between shots and think about what you want to do next.
5) Get a caddy or a spotter. Will waste a lot less time looking for balls in the rough , adding to your frustration.

 

[Dom]

Best tip I can offer - find something other than golf Literally ANYTHING is better). You're way too young to go down that rabbit hole just yet. Still a whole lot of living to do engaging in stimulating and fun activities before all your will to live is gone and you turn to golf as a 'pastime' or 'sport'

I am well aware - plan to do it more in the thirties (no time with studying or budget for it).