| Over the years golf has developed with | | | | These are hard balls, and hard cover creates |
| different opinions among the golf trainers, | | | | negligible back spin. |
| most of them concerned with techniques - | | | | |
| stance, pivot, or swing. These opinions may | | | | |
| suit one player but may not necessarily be | | | | |
| as fruitful to another. | | | | 1. Surroundings Weather plays a major |
| | | | role along with conditions of the course. |
| This article familiarizes beginners and | | | | |
| inexperienced people with golf. | | | | For e.g., on a rainy day, it is better to |
| | | | choose a ball which can travel far and |
| To begin with, let's choose a golf club | | | | produces less spin |
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| Most common mistake made by people who want | | | | On a hot, sunny day, softer balls with spin |
| to start playing golf is that they get brand | | | | are best suited. |
| new and expensive golf clubs in a hurry. The | | | | |
| clubs these days come in different varieties | | | | Now that we have the golf clubs and the golf |
| as per golfing needs and the ability of the | | | | balls, let's see the ideal position to place |
| golfer. As a beginner it is hard to know | | | | the ball. |
| which of those sets are suitable to a | | | | |
| person. Almost all get the most expensive set | | | | The best position of a golf ball would be |
| which may not suit them, and get embarrassed | | | | between the centre of your stance and heel |
| at the golf course. Now, then they sell | | | | targeting the side foot. It is a self |
| their costly set to someone at a lesser | | | | preferred area, and as a beginner, one can |
| price. | | | | try out various positions until optimized |
| | | | position is achieved. |
| So, what is the way out? | | | | |
| | | | Getting started |
| Most of the driving ranges have golf clubs | | | | |
| for hire. Also some have second hand golf | | | | Never get to a golf course without getting a |
| club sets and beginners can try them out and | | | | few lessons, as it can be very frustrating if |
| buy the set which suits them. | | | | not one shot goes right. It can further be |
| | | | embarrassing and annoying to others who are |
| Now let's see how to choose the right golf | | | | waiting for their turn. It is advisable to |
| ball | | | | start from a driving range where a few |
| | | | lessons can be obtained before going to the |
| The worst thing that can happen to a | | | | 9 hole golf course and finally to an 18 hole |
| beginner is that a good swing is wasted just | | | | golf course. |
| because the ball was not suitable for the | | | | |
| situation. If the right golf ball is not | | | | To sum it up, remember the key points, |
| chosen, the overall result is eventually a | | | | |
| bad one, which discourages a learner. | | | | |
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| There are 3 types of balls used in golf, | | | | 1. Do not throw away money for buying |
| viz. Balata, Two-piece or a combination of | | | | expensive clubs, |
| both. | | | | |
| | | | 2. Do not go to a golf course without |
| The two aspects of choosing a ball are, | | | | reaching a basic level of competency, |
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| | | | 3. Do not get lessons on golf from people |
| | | | other that professional trainers, |
| 1. Spin or Distance? For ultimate spin | | | | |
| and control, use balata. These are softer | | | | 4. Learn the Basics, and |
| balls and softer cover allows more spin. | | | | |
| | | | 5. Keep Practicing. |
| For getting the distance, use Two-piece. | | | | |