100%. Also don't talk while others are swinging or putting. Praise good shots by others even if you are having a bad day or are losing to them. I think golf is a gentlemans/womans sport and I try to keep it that way.
ive grown up around private courses due to my mother working at them and my eddiquet and dress is all there, I took lessons from a pro at young age so im constantly told I have such a great swing but I didn't start getting really serious untill 4 years ago and im 29. im 6'3 so using my 5'5 dads hand me downs always hindered me unknowingly I just wish I took it more seriously, im a 25 handicap but when playing with closer to scratch golfers i keep pace and have great eddiquet so ive been invited back to play even though im such a lower caliber player. so eddiquet is a big thing forsure id agree
The great thing about golf is that you can start playing at any age; no matter your score or skill, it is enjoyable. I'm 84 and although I'm not as physically agile as I once was, I enjoy the sport as much as anyone else. And a bonus is that my partners envy that I can and still do play at my age.⛳ So keep your head still, your weight forward, and your lead arm straight, and enjoy.
@@mrbill2600 I went out this morning for my 1st lesson.... The instructor said i'll be fine after a few weeks of practice. Guess what? I was invited to play with some friends Saturday afternoon! Btw... Where we live there is a 27 Hole PGA course and I'm a homeowner so I play for free!! Don't get much better than that.
@@Robertgoodman1313 Enjoy ... you've earned it. Although it's not PGA and only 18 holes, my backyard is a beautiful golf course as well. Nothing better than getting up with your first cup of coffee and watching the sun rise over a golf course. ⛳
I've been playing a lot more this year. Went from like 2-3 times a year to 2-5 times a week! This game's quite literally saved me from myself. Recently I started playing solo just because.. and I actually have a few new friends that I'm golfing with today because of that
I play boldly and enjoy every minute of the ups and downs. It’s the one place where safe isn’t an option for me. I understand your logic but it’s just numbers at the end of the day.
Some really good common sense points here. I have been playing for three years and have literally never bought a ball though. My record is finding 17 balls while looking for one of mine in the rough, but I always find more than I lose. And I lose a lot!
I’m about to get started. I’m the garbage man in Sanibel fl and my biggest stop is a golf course community. Lots of balls, clubs and bags rolled out to be dumped lol. I’ve only found one lefty club so far though 😂
I'm by no means a scratch golfer but have improved drastically over the past few years. The things that really changed my game are: 1) Shoot your own shot. It's ok to play a slice. Work on it at the range when you can but play the shot you hit regularly, not the shot you wish you could hit. 2) Stay loose. Most new golfers have a death grip on the club which will actually hinder the swing. 3) Visualize the shot before address. Picture the direction and flight of the ball. Humans are visual creatures and our brains try to replicate things we see. 4) Don't always go flag hunting. Sometimes if there is a though pin location or the green just beyond your range lay up or bail out to center green. Going in a bunker or thick rough will often times cost more strokes than playing safe and within your means. 5) Have fun and let the ball roll. Not every trip to the course is going to be your best. Embrace the tougher days when nothing is going right and learn from the mistakes made.
You are outside and in a beautiful place most of the time. Take a minute and look around every few holes and just take it all in. There are many that will never have that experience. Golf is supposed to be fun, try not to take it too seriously.
Had a family tournament yesterday for my grandmothers 70th birthday, it was my first time playing in about a decade and now i can't stop thinking about golf
I'm certainly no golf expert, but I would add one more tip. If you're able to, walk the course (vs using a power cart) When using a power cart, I feel like I'm rushing from shot to shot. And especially if sharing a cart, I'm rushing around to their shots too. I find walking the course is much more relaxing, giving time to think about the next shot, or just enjoy the scenery. You're going to be nice and relaxed when you get to your ball, vs having to mentally slow yourself down after zipping around in the power cart. Walking saves a few $$$ too! I will use a cart on hot days and hilly courses though.
Just right the time, I'll be playing my very first course tomorrow after almost a year practicing on driving range, so pumped and excited, and this video really helps me, thank you so much for the tips and support for us the beginners golfers, indeed golf is addictive, who would've thought I would jump into this, but man, I'm so thrilled! Thank you!
Hope its going good! Dont get discouraged if it isn't going as you expected. Biggest thing i can say is practice makes perfect and having a good grip +correct grip will do wonders! Also be careful about RU-vid and people claiming this or that gimmick will work. They can do you more harm than good.
I am still a novice but this season was by far my best and I improved massively! I wish I had learned earlier that relaxed muscles move faster than tense muscles, so it is critical to NOT swing hard! The other game changing tip I got this year was to stop thinking about hitting at the golf ball. The best approach is to take a nice, easy, smooth practice swing and then repeat it and just let the ball get in the way! As a person who is technically "disabled", I do take issue with the 5th tip, Carry Fewer Clubs. Not everyone is walking when they golf and I'm glad that I learned with a full bag because it allowed me to learn to use every club and also which ones I preferred.
About playing with other people; my friend and I are high handicappers, we got paired up with a guy who plays off scratch. He was more annoyed with his bad shots than we were with ours. So don't worry about playing with people who are a little better than you.
New golfer here. Been to a driving range only twice and held a club those two times besides putt putt at Magic Mountain. I’m super addicted and the local golfers have helped me multiple times and I see improvement every time they teach me something new. I can’t wait to try a course. Thanks for the video
Thank you for this video. I’m 55 and new-ish to golf. I played back in my early twenties, but quit when my clubs were stolen. The Mrs bought me clubs the other day and I’m ecstatic! I can’t wait to get out with friends and family.
#11 - agree with this BIG TIME! I saw a RU-vid recently where the subject of the video was comparing a whole swag of golf balls. What I got out of it? It really doesn't matter WHAT golf ball you use. Unless you're a single figure handicapper, the difference in how well you strike the ball is going to make a LOAD more difference than the quality of a golf ball. Srixon AD333 are the ball to go with. Cheap enough to not mind losing so much, and generally a pretty good all round ball. Once you can place the ball on the putting surface in regulation, THEN worry about the ProV1.
@@joecoolioness6399 yeah, I’d agree with this. Play with what you like, but don’t buy the spin (pardon the pun) golfball manufacturer’s spruik about their products. It will make minimal difference to your game.
I only started my golf journey a month ago. I am only practicing in the driving range. The simple reason is that I am quite nervous about it. But I had my first lesson with a coach and he told me he's got no reason why I shouldn't go and have a round on a golf course as I am hitting the ball straight most of the time in the fairway. Yes my swings are not going that far yet😁. I think having a coach is really important, because, yes you can learn alone or from videos, but you need someone who can assure you what you doing is right or wrong. I am having a couple of private lessons before I start a group lesson. Next year. And it's true golf is addictive! 😁😆 I cannot talk about anything else.
You’re missing out on a lot by not getting out on the course. Understand the etiquette and get out there and play! Most golfers understand how difficult the game is and will sympathize with you when you struggle, and celebrate your successes. As long as you have a strategy to keep pace, you will be a great partner. So much more you can learn on course vs. the practice range. Results on the course will determine where your practice time and lessons should focus on. Enjoy the game.
Just started, had a few lessons, bought my first club a driver, now considering what irons etc to buy next. Female, definitely can see the addiction. Went to a range for first time to practice.
Just turned 40 and treated myself to a fitting and 6 months of lessons. Wasn’t too crazy expensive considering my other expensive hobbies and honestly it’s really helped. Makes it much less stressful. I also think some people with awkward body shapes need custom clubs regardless of skill level. I have super long arms and when I got my clubs it felt like night and day.
Great advice and useful reminder. Thank you. Key to enjoying golf is have fun but be aware of the people around, keep up with the group in front and look after the course (repair pitch marks and replace divots).
Brilliant video! I was a beginner golfer 60 years ago and I have worked out some of these tips for myself since. For example, I often play nine holes with half a set and lake balls; sometimes I join up with another golfer doing the same thing, sometimes not. This hot dry summer is perfect for that.
GOLF IS VERY VERY ADDICTIVE!!! Started playing 15 years ago and haven't stoped ...I'm a 7 handicap and have to... I mean have to play atleast once a week...and spri g and fall?? Twice a week for sure... I really get the blues if I have to skip a weekend...good luck everyone
I am a brand new golfer so, right now I am on the driving range and putting green. Logging in my hours of practice. Work, work, work is the name of the game. I am thinking about purchasing an in home golf simulator for the summer and winter months. Thanks for making this video for all of us, Sir!!!
Awesome tips as a beginner golfer I came to learn to get “ cheap “ golf balls after loosing so many more expensive golf balls 🤦🏻♂️ nitro balls are great packs of 45 balls for about $13 Dollars
With the pace of play aspect. When you are truly new. Play double par then pick up or pickup and put the ball on the green and putt out. I coach high school and we do this with the new kids. Playing the right tees, my dad moved up to the red tees this year and is enjoying it more.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you. I am a new subbie. I am a mature beginner lady golfer in South Africa. I live on a golf eco-estate and I am truly hooked. We have Impala buck, bush buck, duiker (deer), many bird species, rock rabbits, terrapin and hares on the estate. Such a great game. We have a ladies 9 Holers group and we play every week. We have beginner lessons with our club pro too. It is the best fun. I will remember your tips going forward ⛳️💫
As someone getting back into the game after years this is a great little reminder series for starting again. Etiquette was always a big deal at the local club and your tips are perfect.
I always like showing up early and hitting the driving range and hitting a small bucket of balls to get my swing going. It made a big difference in my game . If your a beginner hit your 1 wood at the range but leave it in your car when you go out to play . Until you have mastered your 3 wood it's a real stroke saver ! Hit the putting green as well . Putting is half your score 👍
Absolutely with you on the half set thing. Last three stablefords 35, 33, 29. The last score was with full set ( well 11 clubs) Three club challenge is also helpful with creativity and is good for a laugh
I wish the pro added tips/ideas for playing faster. Most golfers have no idea what "ready golf" is. When one in the group is looking for a ball, hit your shot first, then help look. mark all scores on the score card on the next tee (this is a big time saver). When on the green with extra clubs, take out the pin and lay the extra clubs on the pin. This saves having to look for your wedges after hole is completed and you won't lose any clubs. When you're done with a hole, head back to your golf cart immediately. Play from golf tees suitable to your golfing distance. Keep your ego out of the game. All suggestions above are good.
I would say number four is the most important. It's one thing to go knock around once every couple of weeks but if you're playing 2 to 5 times a week yeah you need to get TPI. When I used to give lessons my clients always wanted to be able to hit the ball like they see on TV. First thing I tell them is you're not flexible enough and to prove it I would do two things I would take the club across their chest have them cross their arms and just try to do hip rotation or take the same golf club put it above their head with their arms locked at a 90° angle and try to do a full squat with club raised above your head and feet perfectly straight without moving. If they can't do either of those two then golf fitness (TPI) was definitely recommended.
I agree with most of the tips, but i do have one that i have a small issue with. As a pensioner on a tight budget and with clubs charging anything from 25 to 60 pound, i do not like the idea of not being allowed to finish out a hole if i cannot score. It does not add much more time to have a chip and a putt if getting to the green has taken five shots. I always call people through if my group is a bit slow. Thanks for the video.
I’m not sure there is value in continuing to hit many strokes which will not be counted. If practice is the goal, the driving range and putting green are best suited to that. There is nothing more soul destroying than to watch a friend struggle to finish a hole, while keeping everyone else waiting. I once saw a fellow golfer take 21 strokes on a par 5. It ruined the rest of her game. At that time, our League had a strict rule that we had to hole out no matter what. However, the current Rules of Golf suggest that Committees adopt a Maximum Score (Rule 21.2b). The Maximum Score can be a double bogey, double par or some other number that the Committee decides. My league has been using a maximum of 10 for the past 3 years. We feel it’s a fair number that is a good compromise between allowing players scope to finish a challenging hole, avoiding frustration and keeping a reasonable pace of play. It has been very well received. Note that when you submit your hole by hole scores to your official body for handicap purposes, they will be adjusted according to the formula Maximum Score = Par + 2 + your Handicap on that hole. For example, on that Par 5 hole I have a Handicap of 2 and a Maximum Score of 5+2+2=9.
One of the worst things people think about golf is its not a hard sport physically, its honestly very frustrating when people are so disrespectful about it. Every full swing is a power move, similar to training power and acceleration in the gym which is quite demanding on the nervous system. People are surprised just how exhausted they are after playing their first round. Its very difficult. Keep up the fitness for sure
This next season will be my fourth summer of golf. The biggest thing I learned on my own and seems to be a big secret is to get a chipper jigger club for around the greens, much more accurate and easier to hit it close to the pin.
Well, not really, take your pitching wedge or the 9 iron of your set and train your chipping. Its just a very easy wipping movement. First: Stand still. After a while: give more movement in turning shoulder, then shift your center. You will play very good at the end, not because you have a certain club but because you know what you do. Go on
I buy used balls off our Marketplace....dozens of inexpensive ones so I don't worry about losing the higher-end ones...so when I am in a tougher area (water/pond)....I don't sacrifice my favourite ones.
If you're new you can call courses and ask when they are typically slower. Some courses 30-40mins from cities don't even do tee times cause its so slow. Go very early. You can go whatever pace you want as you don't have people ahead or behind. Couple courses I play I usually go a whole 18 without anyone being within 4 holes of me. So peaceful. Can take an extra hit or two, practice chipping or putting. Sometimes I'll play two balls for a hole and see which I do better with lol.
to new golfers, you will hit all over the place when you first start and feel frustrated but that first par hole or long chip putt hole and you will be addicted and be back every time you can. Be wary of accessorizing with gear you think you need but you don't but you buy anyway, youtube videos will help alot with little bits of your game. The most important thing is your significant other, explain that you are not addicted to golf but using it to give them time to do the things they want to do without you nagging that your bored or you want to go home. Good luck new golfers and happy fairway hunting.
A pretty comprehensive list - I can't think of much to add. I have recently started to thin out my bag. As a senior golfer I just don't get the distance gaps between club I used to and have learned to get more out of each club in my bag. Actually makes the game more fun to learn how to use clubs with a 20-30 yard variances. Also agree with the nine holes, which is what I normally play now. It just takes so long to golf 18 and I am usually by myself. Plenty fit for 18 holes, but I'd rather shoot 9 holes 2-3 times a week instead of one 18 hole round. And twilight golf is absolutely the best. I guess one more to add on that point, is to stop and appreciate the beauty of some golf courses. Some of the better ones are just to picturesque and sometime with breathtaking views. Enjoyed the video....well done.
I agree with all 16 points, but the advice to hit from the red tees if you only hit 200 yard drives might be a bit much. If you can consistently hit a 200 yard drive, the yellow tees are really enjoyable. And, a 200 yard drive is perfectly reasonable for the white tees, with the exception of the 600+ yard par 5s. A 200 yard drive on a 550 yard Par 5 from the whites puts you 350 yards from the pin. For me, that is usually a 2 hybrid (200 yards if I hit it solid) or 3-wood followed by a 5-hybrid or a 3-hybrid to try and cover the remaining 150-175 yards. I do occasionally hit all three shots solid and get on the green in 3, but more often than not, I either have a mishit or come up short or offline and need a wedge to get on the green in 4 (or 5).
Number one tip on my list is (and I can't understand why you omitted it) is replace fairway divots and ball marks on the green. There is never an excuse for not doing these simple tasks. When you get to a new course or the first time you play your favorite course in the new season, read the scorecard. There are always bits of local wisdom and special rules for each course. Never hit into the group in front of you using the excuse: "well they hit their second shot". Sometimes a beginner's second shot is only 150 yards from the tee. Golf is a gentle person's game. Please act accordingly. It is a privilege to play. Feel blessed that you're there.
1 thing that's rarely talked about in videos that has to be the 1st step in learning a golf swing is relaxation of both the body & mind. If you can't swing a club with a relaxed body, you'll never reach your potential. Let's assume you have a proper neutral grip. For 99% of weekend players, the 1st mistake made is too much grip pressure before you start to begin the backswing. As soon as you get over the ball, you put a death grip on the handle which causes tension in the fingers, hands, & arms which is the immediate downfall of the swing, because tension tightens muscles which is what makes your swing stiff & makes clubhead speed impossible. A swing is exactly that. A loose swing back & forth, not a push or pull. As soon as you pull, your grip on the club will tighten which will prevent your arms from fully extending as they must. You can get the correct amount of pressure by merely making sure you can feel the weight of the clubhead throughout the swing. If your pressure is too tight, the club will feel light when what you want is for it to feel heavy. You don't want it to be so loose that the club can move around in your hand but just enough to be able to control it, & again, feel the weight of the clubhead. Even before you start hitting balls, & you can do this at home or anywhere you can, just practice gripping the club to be sure you get the proper pressure while you make practice swings. Eventually, you'll develop the proper pressure without having to think about it. Only then should you start hitting balls. You must be able to stay relaxed throughout the swing without pulling the club down but rather letting gravity do the work for you. I still occasionally grip too hard & must remind myself of the most basic things. It sounds so easy but is very difficult for beginners & high handicappers to do. When I'm standing in the address position over the ball, in my mind, I use the image of Fred Couples long loose swing & try to swing the club as easily as it appears during his swing & it really helps be keep my body relaxed & swing the club much more easily which is the key to a stress free swing.
Good stuff Mike. One early lesson given to me as a teen, has been more important (to me) than any other off the tee. At the start of the backswing, I take the club head back low and slow. Helps me to get grip and tempo just right. I feel locked in. The consistency also helps with relaxing over the ball. Also, when I think of Fred Couples I want to quit the game! 😂 That’s low key greatness there. A TRUE natural. Regards
@@ronaldelliott4373 His swing makes every weekend warrior want to quit. When asked why he chose golf over other sports, he said it came easily to him. Imagine golf coming easily to you. That type of natural grace to swing a club. I wonder, given it's similarity, if he'd swing a baseball bat the same way. He'd probably crush a baseball too.
If you get a hole in one you buy a round for your playing partners, and anyone else at the 19th Green. That said yes, golf fitness is key and I will tell you I was never at my best until I started doing yoga weekly. Improved my flexibility, stamina and strengthened my core, back, legs, arms, shoulders, wrists, etc.
I'm a high handicapper but I'm very conscious about my group's pace and speed of play as I don't want to be "that group". I have no issue playing behind a group of new golfers if they pick up where necessary to keep pace with the group ahead of them. The ones that bother me are those who don't go to their ball and get ready while other people are hitting or those who are story tellers and want to stand on the green and chat after everyone has holed out. Nothing worse than waiting 20 minutes by a tee box after every hole.
Little side bit here. Some of the best lessons I obtained whilst learning golf, came at night. Hitting those glow balls really puts you into a different mode of "senses". Give it a try if you're reading this. On top of that. If it's a full moon, it's usually beautiful. Just don't get yourself in trouble. Be courteous. EX: don't hit off tee boxes, hit off on the side so you don't take divots. It's tough to find them.
Also, if you want the best secret for a "budget" golfer. Get a rechargable black light, and go out on the sides of spots on the course where balls are usually errantly hit. You'll see that the light really makes them shine at night! I haven't used new balls for anything but tournaments since discovering this!
Lean forward. I was playing golf badly for years, standing upright. I did not realise you are supposed to lean forward until I finally started having golf lessons. My game immediately improved when I started leaning forward, but for years NOBODY told me this. Applies to putting as well.
May I please add just a couple of tips to this? Please, please, please can you correctly repair your pitch marks on the green, and a couple of seconds scanning the green and repairing others. It’s so important to do this. Next tip kind of goes the same for divots created on the course and raking the bunkers after you have paid them a visit. Great video, enjoy this wonderful game as the benefits of playing are immeasurable.
Imma save up for a set of golf clubs. I recently just thought about getting into a sport and golf, bjj, and table tennis is some of the sports I want to get into.
I have always wanted to learn how to play golf. I don’t think I’ve ever watched a full round of golf on television. I’m not sure where to start to learn. My boyfriend plays, and I would love to learn enough to enjoy it with him.
Excellently put over. One thing from a new player playing on public courses is please put your rubbish in a bin. I'm always amazed by beer cans thrown in the rough. There's usually bins at the tee's. Use them.
Do they not have pushcarts overseas at golf courses? Much like a stroller (3 wheels). So much easier to do the 9-18 holes....especially as a girl. I think the tip of reducing the number of clubs in the bag is great. I don't even use 1/2 of my set.
I’ve have slowly got into golf the past couple of years, and so many people do not have great golf etiquette. Letting people play through, teeing off multiple times when there are groups behind you, and skimming the water to find extra balls. So frustrating
Let people through!!!! I played Cape May National a few weeks ago with a mate and we got stuck behind THE SLOWEST foursome I've ever seen on a course. They were all over the place and taking way too much time per hole with no awareness that we were waiting. On 18, we were 3/4s up the fairway and they were STILL on the green with 2 groups waiting on the tee. My friend got fed up and hit the ball to keep movin (since we both stink and didn't expect it to go near them) and it happened to land on the opposite side of the green to this group and these people had the nerve to tell us to try waiting. So many golfers at public courses have no respect for others.
Im retirement age, but I was an athlete since grade school. I was good at every sport I tried. Football, wresting, track, baseball, tennis, martial arts. Then I took up golf. Damn, golf is hard to play well consistently. I can shoot in thelow 80s. , but its not easy at times. There are so many variables in the game of golf. Its never boring.
When parking your cart next to the green, do so on an imaginary line drawn between the pin and the tee box of the next hole. In other words, don’t part the cart short of the green, or even next to the green parallel to the pin. Rather, park past the pin so that when you’re finished with the home you are walking away from the hole and out of the way for the group behind you waiting to hit.
Hey mate.. Thanks for the tips, As a high handicapper i need all the tips i can get.. Im about to upload my very first video so a little scared to show the world how bad i am haha cheers mate
I play 1 or 2 rounds of golf a year. I can make it to about the 15th hole and then I am DONE, even with a cart. I love playing 9 holes, it's just enough golf, for me.
12:40 - I always say you get at least one great shot per round, otherwise we'd give up too fast. The trick is to find what made it great, and do it again.
Also, you will occasionally have a round of golf that makes you wonder why you ever took up this stupid game, or feel as if you have never played golf before.
New golfer, had a question about the scoring topic he had: when he mentions not being able to score on a hole, does he mean if you go past triple bogey?
If you are keeping a handicap, the highest you can score on a hole is net double bogey. Par + strokes for that hole + 2. If you are establishing a handicap it’s +5.
Younger lad here sometimes you guys are quite snobby if someone breaks an arbitrary rule, news flash golf is supposed to be fun! Instead instruct them nicely the correct way. I remember going to a course for the first time and of course I did a bunch of things that may irritate others but I didn’t know any better! There’s a whole new younger crowd coming into golf let’s be welcoming!!
I was gifted a fitting session from my father as a retirement gift. As a new golfer who plays maybe twice a year, but want to get more into it. Is it a waste of money to do it now? (Question for the group)
Hi very good. As a newbie brought a full starter set, nine clubs. Be interesting to see footage of why people carry 14 (know maximum) and the real benefits, and what should be looking at next.
Once you get into the swing of things and figure out your distances adding clubs to your bag can lessen up the range between distances. An example could be instead of doing a half swing with a Sand wedge, you can do a full swing with a lob wedge. And a full swing will always give you a better idea of your range than a half swing.
Don’t pick up plating Stapleford unless you are under time pressure. On most courses you’ll be backed up behind a group or groups who won’t line up their putt until their partners have putted.
my tip, having started a year ago, don't let people pressure you into scoring your game if you don't want to. My mother, who has been playing for ten years, pushed me into getting a handicap before I felt I was ready. It almost killed my enjoyment of the game. Luckily I went out on my for a few games after that and just had some fun.
Agreed I had a friend insist that I score his card his first time out, after 4 holes with a 15 stroke average I tried to explain to him don't worry about your score end of story he felt great with a 154 and 20 groups behind us pissed 😂
I haven't played in almost 20 years (outside of a couple charity events), and am just now getting back into it. I was a mid to low-mid handicap back then when on my HS team. The thought of playing from any tee but the male tournament designated one was not even a thought. You would have been laughed off the course... Is it really now ok for someone getting back into it with a high handicap? I can hit my 7 iron 160-170 yards, but my driver rarely exceeds 210. I'm super nervous about going back to a course, because of how much the game has changed. We all know the game can be "snobby", and I don't want to be the butt of any jokes. So far I'm just sticking to range time, because of how judgy I know the game can be. Maybe that has changed? But, I doubt it.
I always go flea markets and pick up used clean golf balls in a dozen egg cartons for about 5 bucks. I'm not worried about hitting them into a water Hazzard.
