I love playing golf, and I know I am not alone because the sport is becoming more and more popular with millions of people playing it around the world. I think the best think about golf is that you can enjoy it anywhere and at any time, you can even go to beautiful places like Spain and enjoy the scenery and weather while playing a round. Imagine going to Spain on holiday and then trying to enjoy a game of baseball, you’d never find anyone to play with, you’d be exhausted, hot and sweaty, and probably wouldn’t enjoy yourself much!
Golf is actually a really simple game so anyone can enjoy it, although remember simple is not the same as easy! It is the kind of game that would take a lifetime to master, but anyone of any age can be playing in minutes, so how do you learn to play golf?
I think the quickest way to get started is to pay for some lessons, then you get taught exactly how to swing properly, and you get feedback right there and then as you have a go yourself. After a few lessons you should be able to hit the ball straight down the fairway most of the time, and can then start to practice on your own or play a round with your friends without them laughing at you.
When you think you are ready to go it alone, then have a chat with your instructor about the best golf irons they recommend for you. You can actually hire clubs from most pro shops, which is great if you only play twice a year. However the problem with that is you never get used to how your clubs feel so you can never get the most out of them like you could with your own set.
