Comments on: Top 10 mistakes all newbie golfers make

By: Amusitronix

Amusitronix — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:03:55 +0000

Golf simulators have done wonders for newbies as well!

By: Dapperdan

Dapperdan — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:16:40 +0000

I have a set of Dunlops from walmart and shot a 81 today. The time on the range and a couple of lessons helped me score better than any of the new gimmics out there. I did buy a used taylor made driver for 100 dollars and it did give me some more distance. Now I can hit my drive 30 yards farther into the woods.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:23:06 +0000

The best tip is don’t read blogs that give tips, online tips, the golf channel or the PGA Tour. All these things encourage bad habits to the beginner. Get an instructor and learn to play golf. Don’t worry about calling it a trap (and yes pros do call it a trap) or worry about shoes, you can swing in tennis shoes (there is a pro that plays on tour with tennis shoes, the guy with smooth swing), watch the PGA Tour only encourage people to try to hit long, but there are other perfectly good ways to play golf. This in turn encourages golfers to keep buying more equipment when they rarely help the amateur golfer.

By: KC

KC — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:53:33 +0000

Nice post. Absolulty agree with pick-up to save time..Nothing worse than slow players who can’t realize a lost cause. And lessons over equipment is also a must. Even one lesson to help with a proper grip, stance, posture, and tempo will help more than any top-end club. And finally, learn to play golf, not just learn the golf swing. Get a lesson on the short game, and especially putting…You may not believe it, but a lesson from a PGA pro on putting may be your best $$$ for scoring you can spend..

By: Maricar Selirio

Maricar Selirio — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:55:57 +0000

Nice post and fun game..

By: How to Golf

How to Golf — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:51:10 +0000

It is great guide for me. Thank you so much!

By: greenguy

greenguy — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:41:19 +0000

Most newbies don’t seen to realize that they will be out in the sun for several hours. You should apply sun screen before play. You should wear a hat and bring a snack and a drink. Get a good stainless steel bottle as plastic leaches toxic chemicals. I found the best deal ever on Stainless steel bottles and I even found a promo code to get an extra 10% off. Enter promo code 10off. Go to http://www.greenvirginproducts.com.

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:00:06 +0000

I love “shooting some balls at the range”, with what, a shot gun or pistol? And the teeing technique is also a classic. Thanks.

By: Jonas Crawford

Jonas Crawford — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:47:07 +0000

I taught golf for nearly 10 years at golf school, coached at college, and was a “newbie” once. Some other funnies are: “shooting some balls at the course or range”, “sand pit/hole”, picking the ball out of the hole by bending at the knees, and teeing it up by pushing the tee with your finger and not the ball.
Keep up the great information.

By: GolfinLove

GolfinLove — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:02:25 +0000

Hey Christian,

LOVE this post!! I taught golf for ten years and loved helping beginners feel more comfortable out there. My favorite story is about a male student who could play pretty decently with his irons but sprayed his woods all over the place.

I told him if he brought me a signed and attested score card that he played with all irons, I would give him a free lesson. It was the only way I could get the driver out of his hands. He broke 40 for the first time. Point taken.

Then, I told him to keep the driver out of the bag and use his three wood off the tee. You would have thought I asked him to cut off his arm! He squawed that the guys would give him to much s–t. But, he loved the lower score.

“Put your driver head cover on your three wood, they will never know the difference.” I suggested. He bought that and his lower score reflected his new game plan.

Beginners need a lot of good solid coaching and I love your suggestions! Funny and true!

Cheers!
Catherine