GOLF TIP by Tim Peightal
Summit Golf Academy
Port Orange, Florida
(888) 563-5132
" So You Want to Learn to Play Golf "
The best advise that I could give anyone that wishes to undertake the greatest game of
all is this. Go to a range and just begin to hit some golf balls mimicking what you think
you saw on TV or what you believe you witnessed your friends doing. Let your own
athleticism take you as far as it can. If you still have the need for more punishment,
find a facility that offers clinics and provides clubs. Inquire and make sure the class
sizes are small. Between 2 - 5 people is plenty for your first formal introduction to the
game. It also insures that you will get some individual attention. You may want to take a
series of these clinics. They can be very informative and inexpensive. At this point you
may want to get a rule book and see what kind of rules govern this insane game. It will
also give you some insight as to what you are getting yourself into.
If the bug has bitten you and the game gets into your blood, the next step should be to
find someone that you consider a really loyal friend that already plays the game and plead
your case as to your probable addiction and talk them into taking you to a local club for
a round of certain bliss. I would suggest a par 3 or a course that is not to busy and one
that is golfer friendly. (This is where you have to have complete trust in your so-called
friend.) While playing ask your friend questions about why they do certain things, like
why you probably have to take a cart, why they parked the cart where they did, fixing ball
marks, the proper way of marking your ball, etc. These are all things that pertain to
helping you understand how to get yourself around the golf course.
If you are still convinced that this is a wonderful game, then I would begin to get
serious about it. Find out what golf professional in your area has the reputation for
being an excellent instructor and has the patience of Job. See if you get along, and
understand the concepts of the game. If so sign up for a series of lessons and make a
commitment to set aside some time to begin practicing. Its not enough just to take lessons
you must apply what you are learning. Remember to be patient with yourself as well as with
the golf professional. You must practice to get better but its very important that you are
practicing the right information.
For this reason I make my final suggestion. Make sure to see a PGA/LPGA professional
because their goal is to make this game as enjoyable for as many people as possible.