Taking up the game of golf can be very rewarding. It is a game that gets you outdoors in the fresh air, gives you a chance to socialize with like-minded people and a game that will challenge you every time you step out on the course.

As a beginner however you are probably looking for a way to help you improve your game quickly so that you can enjoy yourself even more.

There are many methods that can help you do this such as getting lessons from a professional and using golf training aids for beginners . The first place you should start is by having your swing checked by a professional.

Take the time and the money and get a few lessons in the first instance as these lessons can save you a lot of time in the long run It is always easier to learn something correctly right from the outset, than to try and unlearn bad habits that all (including the pro’s though seldom admitted) golfers tend to end up with.

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In order to become a better player you will need to practice often. There are many ways to practice different shots. Always opt for practice using your own golf clubs. Your personal clubs have their own shape, length and form that you should practice using.

Driving Range – A driving range is the best place to practice golf. Many of these are located adjacent to golf courses. At a golf range you purchase a bucket of balls to hit into a specified area. The area is usually marked with distances to help you see how far you hit the ball. The tee area may be grass or a plastic mat.

You should warm up before starting practice. Start with your woods. Practice hitting shots using each one of your woods. Next, use your irons. Start with the lowest numbered iron and work your way up. Concentrate on your swing and follow through. Notice where the ball goes and make changes to stance, swing and follow-through to get a better shot. You will also learn how far you hit each club so you will know which clubs to use when you’re out on the course.

Having a knowledgeable player or instructor watch you is one way to get input for swing improvement. Take your time with each ball. Concentration is important to the game so practice your concentration skills while at the driving range. Don’t overdo it. A large bucket of balls is probably enough practice at one time. Stop when you are tired because your swing will get sloppy after that point.

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With the weather turning colder as winter sets in many of us will have limited golfing opportunities. In the coldest climates courses close and as for the rest of the country, well you have to be especially dedicated to play in the cold conditions. Just because we can’t get to the course or the range doesn’t mean we have to forget about golf or our efforts to improve our game. We should take this time to work on improving our swing, putting stroke and our bodies.

The most overlooked item from the list above is our bodies. The more physically fit we are the better it is for our golf game. Strength, stamina, flexibility and mental toughness are all important benefits gained from becoming more physically fit. Now no one said this was the most fun aspect of golf or that we needed to go to Tiger like extremes. Applying yourself to a routine of golf oriented stretches will yield a noticeable benefit by the time warmer weather returns to your area.

The key with any stretching program is consistency. Choose a routine that you can and will utilize daily. Even a little time invested daily will be of great value to your goal. We all want a consistent golf swing. It is something we yearn for every time we hit an errant shot, but here is the cold hard fact, the truth that many don’t want to hear. The reason we are inconsistent on the course is because our bodies are unable to execute our golf swing 80 to 100+ times a round. Late in the round we are just not up to the task, but that does not have to be the case.

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