Whats the best way to learn to play golf?
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Take a class called First Swing or Link Up 2 Golf.  They teach you everything you need to know at a great price.  They will provide the equipment also.  You can go to www.playgolfamerica.com to learn more about it and to find a program near you.  You can start with a free golf lesson in May, to make sure you like it.
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Go to the driving range and practice a lot more. On the range, you could pretending you are practising and accidentally hit the ball. I use to think that the practice swing is better, too, but in fact it is not as you are not committed to it. Cure your real swing is better.
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109, you are well on your way to breaking 100 in the next round or 3, if you haven't already. Point being you are a fair to good club swinger who is improving. \nMost of the above answers are good, but just getting it out in play will not teach you how to hit a long bunker shot which you are going to need as your game improves. If the smart play is to punch it out because of the situation like the lip, trees, lake etc. then do it, but you still need to hit a few long ones because this won't be the last time you are in one.\n   Greg V had most of the components right, but he got confused on ball placement. In order to hit the ball first you have to put it a little BACK in your stance (and I mean a little) so you strike the ball first not the sand. The idea being to slightly hit it into the sand which repells the ball out or get it out clean. In a green side bunker you play the ball a little forward so you strike the sand first which explodes under the ball and forces it out. I don't know about the feet digging in part, but I always waggle my feet in so as not to loose my footing, which as you know if you ever played in sneakers on wet grass, can really ruin a shot.\nYou don't necessarily have to go for the green either. If you think you can make it, or,  if you don't you won't leave a hard chip (like another bunker shot) then go for it, that's the fun of the game.. My guess if you were 200 out it was your 2nd shot on a par 4 or 5. To make par, hit it to a distance you are confident from, say 100yds. So say you hit your wedge 100yds.usually, in this bunker trap you would hit a 9 or 8 to make it go 100 yds because you loose distance from the sand which is not as solid as the fairway. Chip up and hopefully make the putt for par.
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Every ones a little different, you may want to try this. The first move should be to start the downswing by replanting your left heel-(Ben Hogan's-5 easy lessons). This will solidify your left side. The downswing 'motion starts with a slow and deliberate pull of the LEFT ARM...On an 'inside path' while simultaneously clearing the left side or rotation to the left (Assuming you are a right handed player) in a smooth fluid motion...accelerating in an increasingly moderated amount. By letting the left hand guide the swing you will automatically find you will clear the left side and hit a more powerful shot...make sure not to sway left...it will lead to an open club face and a fade or slice. May I recommend Ben Hogans 5 easy lessons as a fundamental base for your swing...A fabulous and very helpful guide! Best of luck!! J
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The best thing to do is go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a program called Link Up 2 Golf.  You can also sign up for a free golf lesson.  There is a improve your game section on www.pga.com that can help.  I have a golf group with a lot of information in the files part that can help you.
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shorten your backswing and make a conscious effort to swing through the ball( also called releasing the club)\nGo to the driving range and try this, just focusing on making good solid contact with a good follow through and don't try and kill it. nice easy swings and see how far it goes.
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i was told to take classes. while you could eventually get the hang of it on your own with much practice, it's easy to develop bad tendencies and even more difficult to correct them. with instruction, you have someone (hopefully) experienced in observing your swing and instructing you on the basic fundamentals.\n\ncost effective instruction is offered by many cities and even local community colleges. private instruction can be found at the local pro shop. some instructor may even do side gigs.
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Practice, Practice Practice and then, More Practice.\nThat is the only way to become a proficient putter.
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Learn to play golf! No, serously, go out to a golf course and drive a golf cart around for about an hour. It goes slow enough that you can get in practice, and not die in a crash. Just getting behind the wheel were you dont have high speeds will help ease your nerves. \n\nAnother way might be to go out and drive on an abandonded drit road in the country where there isn't a lot of traffic. Take it slow and take someone with you whom you trust incase you can't do it. they can talk to you and encourage you.
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I dont personally know of any golf schools there but an internet search of California golf schools will provide you with a great many options.\n\nNow without going to a golf school you can always get lessons at your local course from the pro there , they are generrally around 60 dollars an hour.\n\nHowever the quickest way to lower you score is to work on your short game , chipping and putting. Get proficient at this part of the game and lower your scores by 10 strokes very quickly. \n\nLeon
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You can get some good tips from www.pga.com improve your game section\nor\nnext month get a free golf lesson from a local PGA golf professional  www.playgolfamerica.com to find one near you
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Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson in May from a local PGA pro.  The search engine will aslo help you find other programs in your area
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You could sign up for a free golf lesson at www.playgolfamerica.com.  You don't need to purchase anything.  You try it tell her you gave it a fair shot and your decision is-----------.  No one could hold that against you
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Practice putting like a mad man... I'm talking several times a week for a couple of hours at a time.  If you can one put or two put everything then becoming a single golfer should be easy.\n\nShort game is important too, but that takes more practice time.  I think you'll see fastest results from developing solid putting skills.
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three best ways to practice your putting\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_beck110904.cfm\na drill to help hone your putting stroke, \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_nesbitt120505.cfm
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How about this site?\n\nhttp://www.learnaboutgolf.com/index.html\n\nHope this is helpful!
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May is free golf lesson month go to www.playgolfamerica.com to sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro\n\ntrying your 3-wood instead of your driver.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_anderson061504.cfm\n\nIf you struggle with your tee shots, try a couple of these drills to help you build confidence and consistency\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_polites110104.cfm