Golf Help - Just learning!?
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Recommend the following -\nEverybody in the world it going to give you advice.  Stick with the basic and don't change every time someone tries to help or you'll never improve.  Picture of great swings are very good.  \nSuggestion One - Go to www.playgolfamerica.com Sign up and take the free golf lesson.  I also suggest taking First Swing OR Link UP 2 Golf.  Besides finding golf instruction you will find a lot of great information for a new golfers.  \n\nThe next place to go for great information is \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/ great articles and examples \n\nThis can be found on www.playgolfamerica.com the chart is for beginner golfers. You can sign up for a free golf lesson from a PGA pro at that site.\n1 Wood (drive) – 180 Yards\n2 Wood –170 Yards\n5 Wood –160 Yards\n4 Iron –150 Yards\n5 Iron –140 Yards\n6 Iron –130 Yards\n\n7 Iron – 120 yards\n8 Iron – 110 yards\n9 Iron – 100 yards\nPitching Wedge –90 yards
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The first answer is a good tip but if your just get started go to www.playgolfamerica.com find a course that has Link up 2 golf or first swing.  The fee should be around $99.00 and they should provide clubs if you don't have them.  The course covers the following\nThe basic instructional program of Link Up 2 Golf focuses on the following:\n Eight hours of group lessons (four 90-minute clinics, and the last 2-hour clinic dedicated to on-course play).\n 3 additional on-course playing experiences.\n Maximum ratio of six students per instructor.\n An age minimum of 18 years old.\n Follow-up activities such as a reunion scrambles (can be less than 9 holes), end of the season events, beginning of the season events, etc. \n\n\nYou can go to the www.pga.com check out the improve your game section for great tips
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Here is what each club will do for a new golfer\n\nThis can be found on www.playgolfamerica.com the chart is for beginner golfers. You can sign up for a free golf lesson from a PGA pro at that site.\n1 Wood (drive) – 180 Yards\n2 Wood –170 Yards\n5 Wood –160 Yards\n4 Iron –150 Yards\n5 Iron –140 Yards\n6 Iron –130 Yards\n\n7 Iron – 120 yards\n8 Iron – 110 yards\n9 Iron – 100 yards\nPitching Wedge –90 yards
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Whatever you do...don't force it upon him.  If he wants to learn to play golf that's great.  Don't make it a pressure.  As long as he's having fun.  I believe it's best to start with the driver at the range and then the other clubs (some instructors might disagree, but if you think about..the driver needs the most practice and if he can hit that he'll hit'em all).  Show him the proper grip.  That's one of, if not "the" most important fundamentals.  He'll probably do better with an interlocking grip to start.  Allow him to not be absolutely perfect and allow him to take a full swing and stay in balance.  Teach him the proper foot work to develop rhythm.  Spend a lot of time putting and chipping.  Let him watch a good golfer swing and allow him to emulate.  Don't let him play on a public course until he can make decent contact so he will enjoy it more and not frustrate the 4 some behind you.  Unless there is a shorter, less traveled golf course available.  Seeing him hit his tee shot down the middle will be worth all the patient it takes to get there.  ENJOY and Good luck.
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Asked and answered many times my man....see here:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=AlyceLVF1Z0Z0kyra7w9MWLzy6IX?p=golf+fore
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting in golf is they want to start rush out and buy a brand new set of shiny and expensive golf clubs. While they are nice to look at you should keep in mind that today's golf equipment comes in great varieties to cater for different golfing types and abilities. Since you're just starting out you do not know which set fits you best. Just imagine the envious looks you get at the driving range when you come with your $2000 set, and the subsequent laughter when you try and just 'hack away' - not worth the embarrassment! Once you spend a few hundred or even thousand $$ on a set that doesn't suit your style you're stuck with it or you have to sell it to somebody else at a loss. \n\nIf you feel you want your own clubs get a half set. This generally comprises five irons and perhaps two woods and a putter. Usually the irons are the odd numbers 3,5,7,9 and wedge. These clubs are more than enough to get you started.\n\nA better alternative: most Driving Ranges will have clubs for rent, so you can try out a few different ones. You can also borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron (nine iron) or a wedge are the best clubs to start, practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward.
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http://www.golfgreenfees.com/ ...try this..;)
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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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For equipment advice check out the recommendations from the advisors at Golf Digest. \n\nhttp://www.golfdigest.com/hotlist
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You hit your first shot on that hole into the hole.  You can go to www.playgolfamerica.com and they have a lot of information on term for people who want to learn about golf.
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You can't just practise you have to practice the right thing.  Take a look at the topics on the improve your game section of www.pga.com.  I suggest starting with this one http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/general/improve_alexander051005.cfm That will help you find what part of your game needs the most work.  Putting and chipping can always improve and help lower you handicap.  Also go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson with a local PGA golf pro\nGood Luck
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Here ya go sporty:\n\nhttp://readygolf.com/catalog/pdetail.php?prdid=263
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Some believe that the best way is to go straight for lessons .\n\nI think you need to just go to a driving range a few times and hit some balls, also read up on the rules and ettequette of the game which is very important. There are a great deal of web sites to show and explain the proper grip and swing so that should get you started.\n\nOnce you have done this I then would go for some lessons and after the lessons get a set of clubs fitted. Its always good to play golf with someone that is fairly good and enjoys the game because you can learn a lot from them by simply watching.\n\nJust remember, it wont happen over night, be patient and enjoy the journey into this great game.\n\nLeon
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None, Save the $250.00 bucks and use $99.00 of it to sign up for Link Up 2 Golf or First Swing.  Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and find a program in your area.  They will supply the equipment.  They will teach you everything you need to know and take you out on the course a couple times.  Make sure when you sign up that they do take you out on the course.  During this time you will get to hit several types of clubs.  \n\nThings to think about\n1. Budget\n2. How often will you play\n3. Clubs you hit that you like\n\nI even suggest going to some demo days have them fit you for clubs.  Once you know what you want you can look for great deals on E-bay, Play it again sports, or newspaper.  \n\nYou can always buy a cheap set with the understanding you will get another set in a couple month.  The cheaper sets do not have a resale value.
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Your game is going to change a lot, it sounds like your going to be playing a lot.  May is free golf lesson month you can sign up at www.playgolfamerica.com to get a lesson with a local PGA pro.  I think a good 3 wood and maybe a Hybird would be the best things for you.  Even if you purchased the right driver for you now, it may not be the one for you by the end of the season.  Once you get down to the 90's you can start looking for a good driver.
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The only thing that will hold value is a brand name.  I suggest you hold off as long as you can.  I'm sure someone has an old set you could use.  You want to hit as many clubs as you can to see what you like.  All you need is a couple to practice with.  The PGA is kicking off a big trade in net work and offering free fitting.  You may be able to find something  there.  Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and click on the logo.  I see so many new golfers purchase sets the first couple weeks they start the game and always regret it.  After 3 months that have an idea on what club they would like.  You best bet is to borrow or buy some real cheap cavity back clubs for that first 3 months.  I also suggest taking Link Up 2 Golf.  The cost is $99.00 you get 6 to 8 hours of lesson, with some of it on the golf course.  Best deal in golf for beginners, plus they supply the clubs.
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The best thing would be to see a professional golfer and he can advise you on how to improve your game. Yahoo's golf tips suggests selecting a target area and focussing on that. \n\n# Stand behind your ball on the tee and pick out a 10- to 15-yard landing area, then picture an imaginary line from that spot back to your ball.\n# As you address the ball, focus on an intermediate target a few feet in front of you. Align your ball square to that point, and don't worry about hazards, distant mountains or anything else.\n# Right before you pull the trigger, take one last look at your landing area. Take a cue from the Tour players, who by this point are only thinking about getting their ball to that spot.\n# Make a confident swing, knowing that you've done what it takes to line up the shot. Practice this on the range, and you'll be ready to conquer any intimidating visual tricks.\n\nThere are also plenty of training aids available see Yahoo directory.