When starting to play golf, it can feel challenging to understand all of its complex rules and techniques. But do not worry, as in this blog post, we provide you with some valuable tips for beginners, so that you can start your journey towards better golf. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing for a while, these tips will help you improve your game and enjoy golf even more. So, make sure you are ready to take these tips on board and put them into practice on your next round on the course!
- Practice your swing routine Preparing for your swing is crucial when it comes to creating a consistent posture and swing. It is essential that you never rush your own swings. Every top golfer has a "pre-shot routine," so you should always start with a practice swing.
After that, walk backward and position yourself directly behind the ball to get the right direction. Then walk up to the ball and go through your checklist in your mind to ensure that your stance is the same every time. Only when you are ready, you should swing the club.
- Grip There has never been a top golfer in history with a bad grip. It is essential to make sure that you hold the club well and firmly. You can learn a bad grip even in the early stages of your golf hobby, and it can be difficult to change it later on, so it is worth paying attention to the grip right from the start.
Many beginners grip the club too tightly, which only wastes the golfer's energy, makes hitting harder, and causes blisters on the fingers. The club should be held gently enough to barely stay in your hand. Start by gripping the club with your weaker hand (left hand for right-handed players). First, try a neutral grip and change it only when you have developed as a player. A neutral grip generally means that about two knuckles on your left hand should be visible when you hold the club.
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Quality of practice over quantity Many players go to the driving range, buy a massive amount of balls, and hit them wherever in 10 minutes, thinking that they have done their daily practice. A much more effective way to practice is to focus fully on practice. Take fewer balls and focus on every shot. Think of a target for each shot, go through your swing routine carefully, and then hit your shot. Take a break between each shot and reflect on what works and what needs improvement.
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Practice your short game too Although hitting balls on the driving range is great fun, it is also good to spend time practicing putting, chipping, and bunker shots on the practice area. Shots should also be practiced from different types of grass and slopes, as in the beginning, you will spend a lot of time hitting from places other than just the fairway. It is good to find a method that works for chipping in the beginning and only later on try to master more difficult 60... shots. For example, using a 46-52 degree wedge putter grip is a very good way to start chipping from near the green.
- Keep your clubs intact and clean Starting golf can be relatively expensive, as golf clubs can cost a fortune these days. That's why it's very wise to try and take good care of your clubs so that their resale value remains if you don't continue the hobby or if you want to upgrade your clubs to new ones at some point. Skymarx Golf's wooden club covers provide excellent protection for wooden clubs, especially popular among beginners for the so-called "candlestick shot". In addition to protection, stickers can be used to customize the appearance of the clubs and make them even more eye-catching.
- Keep your clubs intact and clean Starting golf can be relatively expensive, as golf clubs can cost a fortune these days. That's why it's very wise to try and take good care of your clubs so that their resale value remains if you don't continue the hobby or if you want to upgrade your clubs to new ones at some point. Skymarx Golf's wooden club covers provide excellent protection for wooden clubs, especially popular among beginners for the so-called "candlestick shot". In addition to protection, stickers can be used to customize the appearance of the clubs and make them even more eye-catching.
