3 Golf Tips for Beginners
Looking to try your hand at golf? These three basic golf tips for beginners will get you started. Plus, check out some cute women’s golf styles for Spring!
My journey getting back into golf continues…
So far, I’ve taken a couple of lessons, hit the driving range a few times, and poked around on the putting green. I’m feeling strong and ready to hit the course!
Since I’ve picked up a few pointers along the way, I figured I’d share them with you guys.
These easy golf tips for beginners, brought to you in partnership with Adidas Golf, will help anyone who is interested in trying their hand at the sport but doesn’t know where to start.
With these helping hints, you’ll have the confidence to pick up a club and hit the driving range with some pals — try out a ladies’ date at the driving range, perhaps?
1. Keep it simple with the clubs.
When you’re first starting out, you only need a few clubs — a driver, a sand wedge, and a putter will do the job while you’re perfecting your practice.
Go for clubs with a lot of “loft,” which will help you get the ball in the air. Look for drivers with 10 degrees of loft and woods with 17 degrees. Wider, weightier irons will also help you get more air.
Finally, hybrids are a good option if you have the funds, and often easier to use for beginner golfers than regular irons.
2. Start with your stance.
Make sure you have a wide, solid stance. Your inner feet should line up with the outside of your shoulders. A steady foundation is the starting point for a successful shot.
Your toes should be pointing straight forward. Put a slight bend in the knees, and hinge forward at the waist.
Arms should be straight out in front of you, comfortably extended toward the ball so that you’re not standing too upright, but also not reaching too far forward.
Line the ball up directly between your legs, a club’s length in front of you.
3. Get a grip.
There are three types of golf grips — interlocking, overlapping, and a baseball grip.
I was originally taught with an interlinking grip, but I’ve been preferring a baseball grip lately. Try them out, and figure out which works best for you.
This article has a good rundown on how to determine the best grip for you and adjust your pressure throughout your swing.
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*This post is sponsored by Adidas Golf but all opinions are my own.
Alisa Fleming says:
These tips are so helpful. I attempted golfing once, but the “teacher” was just someone impatient and I really had no idea where to start so I could just hit the dang ball!
Whitney English says:
How upsetting! That is definitely not what you need when you’re trying to learn!
Laura says:
I’m definitely a beginner as I have only ever gone mini golfing lol! But you look super cute!
amanda -runtothefinish says:
David and I actually went to the driving range for our very first date :) I don’t golf as often, but enjoy the par 3 courses!
Whitney English says:
Oh how cute!! I prefer the shorter courses as well! :)
Taylor Kiser says:
Thanks for sharing your tips! So helpful for a beginner! Loving the cute outfit too!
Lorie says:
Top Golf just opened in my city. I struck out every swing essentially. These tips will help for next time!
Maria says:
I will def be circling back to this post prior to my first gold outing!
Jenn says:
This is perfect for me since all I’ve ever done was hit the driving range. Love your cute outfit too!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says:
These are great tips! Makes me want to go out and do some golfing!
Jordan says:
I’ve only been golfing ONCE in my life. I’d really love to go with my hubby as a fun date sometime this fall. I’m pinning these tips for when we do. PS – I love the color of those shoes!
Wendy Lars says:
Excellent tips! I’ll put them on test!
Arifun says:
Wow!!! Awesome tips. It’s really informative. Your shoes are looking scrumptious.
Dominic J.Leon says:
Great tips on golf. Would definitely try this next time.
Benny K. says:
Hi. If you’re a golf fan and want to play golf in Scotland, then gather friends and go on links golf course/. This golf course is very good because it is in open nature. Also, there is a luxury hotel in which you can stay if you want to spend not alone, but a few days in this wonderful resort