So You Want To Play Golf By golfdigest.com June 07, 2011 Share this story Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What you need to know about clubs No doubt, the right equipment always helps, but it's not as if you'll need to empty your savings account to get started. Here we help with finding the equipment that will allow you to develop your imperfect skills with minimal expense. Learning To Play The hardest part about golf can be getting started. Where do you go for a lesson? What do you do on the driving range? How do you practice your short game? We offer some guidance on learning to play. Basic Shots You Should Know There are parts of golf that will elude you your entire life, but certain fundamentals are essential. From driving to chipping, you need some basic tips to help you build your foundation. When You're Ready For The Golf Course So now that you've got some clubs and you've learned the basics of the golf swing, you're thinking about testing yourself on an actual golf course. Here's how to make your first experiences on the course positive ones. Etiquette Congratulations! You've been invited out for a round of golf by a friend or a family member or (gulp) maybe even your boss. You're excited, but you're also petrified you might embarrass yourself because you're not quite sure of the protocol either on or off the course. All you need is some basic lessons in golf etiquette and you'll be good to go. Those Pesky Rules Don't worry. Most golfers, including those guys who turned their noses up at playing with a newcomer like you, have very little knowledge of how to play the game correctly. Just remember these key points and you'll do fine for now. Getting In Golf Shape If you want to play well, and play this game for the rest of your life, you have to exercise and pay specific attention to the muscles that will allow you to do it. Start with these areas and you'll be in great "golf shape" in no time. What To Wear Learning how to play may be the most important part of becoming a golfer, but not to be overlooked is knowing what to wear. We provide five pointers to make sure you're outfitted right for the course. Outings Play this game long enough and you're going to end up in something other than a casual round with your buddies. It might be a charity outing. It might be a member-guest. Regardless, it's a whole new world when your score can actually matter. Here's what you need to know. Shop This Look Powered By:Wayfair.com We may make 💰 from these links. Next Up Golf For Beginners: So You Want To Play Golf 54 Photos So You Want to Be a Caddie 8 Photos Where To Play Golf In Atlanta 8 Photos Where To Play Golf In Phoenix 10 Photos Where To Play Golf In Austin 8 Photos Where To Play Golf In Denver 9 Photos Where To Play Golf In Orlando 7 Photos Where To Play Golf In Chicago 10 Photos 11 Texts You Don't Want To Receive On The Golf Course 11 Photos Where To Play Golf In Palm Beach 9 Photos We Recommend Golf For Beginners: So You Want To Play Golf 54 Photos So You Want to Be a Caddie 8 Photos Most people want to retire to play golf; Andy Murray wants to retire to caddie Want to play golf with Bill Murray? Here's your chance 5 rules to follow if you want to play more night golf He wanted to talk to the president. So he stormed Augusta National
