| You've just retired. You've never been much | | | | intimidated, it is essential to learn basic etiquette so |
| interested in golf but now that you have some time | | | | as not to upset others that you might play with. |
| on your hands, you're wondering if you should pick | | | | Most golfers are very patient with beginner golfers |
| the game up. Your friends play a lot and you feel a | | | | that will hit the errant shot. However, they will get |
| bit left out. So the big question for you is "Am I too | | | | frustrated if you are oblivious to your shadow on the |
| old to start playing golf?" | | | | tee and green, walking or moving while they are |
| In short - no way! Of course, you've got to be | | | | preparing to hit, or other etiquette miscues. Simply |
| realistic about the skill level you may actually achieve | | | | talk to one of your golfer friends and they can give |
| but golf is a game for everyone...young and old, | | | | you the short list of etiquette. Better yet, walk with |
| beginners and experts. You're never too old to pick | | | | your friends for a couple of rounds and watch how |
| up the great game of golf. You'll have the wonderful | | | | they act. You'll get some great exercise and learn the |
| opportunity to spend time with your friends and | | | | game as well! |
| spouse on the golf course and perhaps travel to play | | | | When you are ready to play, consider playing when a |
| beautiful courses across the country and the world. | | | | course is less crowded - usually late afternoon on |
| There are two things you need to do to get started: | | | | weekdays. That way you won't feel stressed about |
| 1. Take some lessons. Don't just go to the driving | | | | slowing down play. When you are just starting out, |
| range with your golfing buddies and have them give | | | | it's also OK to simply pick up your ball if you're |
| you some tips. You might get your game to a level | | | | struggling on a hole. Don't slow down play. Not only is |
| where you can get on the course but you will soon | | | | it disrespectful to other golfers, it also will stress you |
| get frustrated. Trust a golf professional so that you | | | | out. Simply pick up your ball and wait to play with |
| can learn solid golf fundamentals. Every golf course | | | | your group on the next hole. |
| has a staff golf professional that can give you | | | | Don't worry about your score when you're just |
| private lessons. You could take a golf clinic but I'd | | | | starting out. Simply enjoy the game and the |
| suggest you take a handful of private lessons so | | | | challenge. You'll get bit by the golf bug before too |
| that you can get the special attention you need to | | | | long...it only takes one of those well-struck shots that |
| get started the right way. | | | | feel soooo good to get you coming back for more. |
| 2. Learn golf etiquette. New golfers sometimes feel | | | | Golf is a great game and it does not discriminate on |
| intimidated by the informal rules and etiquette | | | | the basis of age! |
| associated with golf. While there is no reason to be | | | | |