To many, it is a good weekend social outlet. To some, the clubhouse is a good place to meet and develop friends. And to a serious few, it is a sport where talent is rewarded. If you are the latest in the block, it is not bad for you to know the following information.
Stick to what you have. It is nice to have the swing of Mr. Tiger Woods. But if your body does not allow it, it is better to stick to what your body can perform. Anyway, the quality of the swing is determined 18 inches before and after impact. So, do not be too concerned about your swing appearance.
Practice and actual swing must be identical. Every golfer is picture perfect when he or she swings the club without the ball. However, the swing abruptly changes when there is already a ball to hit. Do not be surprised if you see many of them.
It is a strange game sometimes. And it happens to every golfer. For instance, he or she hits the ball in the center of the fairway. Strangely, the golfer cannot find it. As the new kid in town, bring as many as 20 balls during a round. Strangely enough, you will lose a lot if not all of them.
Every day is always a new day. A satisfying game the other day does not mean that tomorrow will be the same or better. In most cases, it is not. Therefore, golf is not an easy game to play. In your case, it is too early for you to think about performance and result.
Practice does not make things perfect. It only makes them permanent. Therefore, you lose your skill if you do not use it. If you are a serious newcomer, keep practicing hitting balls to the green with your wedge shot until it becomes second nature.
Game of honor. Because nobody is looking or watching, a golfer is always on his honor to observe the rules. This is particularly more important in reporting correct score. Being new, it is better you do it right at the beginning. Bad habit is hard to break.
