FROM THE LESSON TEE
7 . Know how to hit a basic bunker shot Sand shots are some of the hardest for beginner golfers . And like we talked about earlier : Remember that to hit the ball up , you need to hit the ground . This means overriding any instinct you have to lifting the ball up , and commit to hitting the sand instead .
8 . Know what equipment you need Beginner golfers need to be prepared with the necessary tools that you ’ ll use on the course .
9 . Distance control in putting Learning how to putt is one of those golf basics that is fun to learn , yet challenging . A good , basic putting posture is to bow from your hips , have your eyes over the ball and your arms hanging below your shoulders .
After that , remember that your back stroke length controls distance . In other words , smaller strokes make the putter swing slower and larger strokes help the putter swing naturally faster . And while this may be extremely basic , it can help with the concept that stroke size controls distance and get you started .
10 . Learn rules and etiquette Other than your skills , you need to know it ’ s important to fill your divots and fix any ball marks you leave behind . It is also not a bad idea to know a few of golf ’ s basic rules : Familiarize yourself with the official way to drop a ball , to take relief from an unplayable lie , what to do if your ball is out of bounds and what to do if you hit your ball into a penalty area .
Ricky Weber
PGA
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