So, you're considering diving into the world of golf?

Whether it's a friendly bet or peer pressure from your golf-loving buddies, you've decided to give it a shot.

Whatever the reason, taking up golf later in life is a fantastic journey filled with excitement and learning.

As a PGA Golf Professional, I find immense joy in helping beginners, regardless of age, take their first swing.

Here are some favorite tips to guide you as you embark on this golfing adventure.

Tip 1: Seek Guidance from a PGA Golf Professional

Don't hesitate to seek professional assistance right from the start.

Getting a lesson early on can set you on a more enjoyable path to learning the game.

A PGA Professional will guide you through the basic fundamentals, ensuring you understand the technical aspects while addressing any questions about rules or on-course etiquette.

Tip 2: Keep It Simple

Golf is often over-complicated. Many golfers stand over the ball like they're decoding Einstein's theories.

Good golfers keep it simple, focusing on learned habits from the beginning.

Learning these habits early on allows your mind to be calm, just like the pros, leading to more fun on the course.

Tip 3: Enjoy the Process

Understand that you're in for a ride!

Golf will make you feel every kind of emotion, but that's what keeps us coming back.

Embrace the process, and love the journey.

Having the right attitude, a goal, and an action plan will help you reach your golfing potential and make the game more enjoyable.

Tip 4: Make Practice Fun

The biggest reason golfers don't play as well as they'd like?

They don't practice enough.

To make practice enjoyable, do it at home, with a friend, play some music, and maybe have a glass of wine.

Making it fun increases the likelihood of practice, and significant improvements can be made without hitting a golf ball.

Tip 5: Who Needs a Handicap?

Don't rush to get an official Golflink Handicap.

While it's an average of your scores allowing you to enter competitions, golf can be enjoyed just for fun, socialising, and exercise.

Sneak out for 9 holes alone or with friends without worrying about official handicaps.

Tip 6: Get Excited About Golf Courses Worldwide

One of the most exciting aspects of golf is where you play it.

Golf courses are beautiful and unique. Once you've mastered the basics, explore the plethora of amazing courses around the world.

Enjoy the variety that each course offers.

So, whatever has sparked your interest in this great game, give it a go and relish the journey of becoming the best golfer you can be.

Golf is about the people you meet, the places you go, and the courses you play.

Keep it simple, make it fun, and savor the adventure.

For more advice on improving your game, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Happy Golfing!

Wade Hooper

PGA Professional