Nethan Vines

We were all beginner golfers at some point. It’s easy to get off on the wrong track in golf when you’re a beginner. Here’s 10 beginner mistakes to avoid when you start your golf journey. 10. Buying expensive equipment Sure, equipment technology has come a long way. However, it can be daunting getting equipped with all the latest gear, and the best equipment does not turn bad golfers into good golfers. Start out with a small investment, buy some less expensive clubs or borrow a friends old set from their attic to get your feet wet and make sure you like it. You don’t have to drop $1500 to see if you like golf or not. 9. Listening to EVERYONE Golf is full of know-it-alls. Listening to an array of friends giving mixed advice, all of whom rarely break 90 probably isn’t in your best interest. Find a pro or a trusted friend who you know is knowledgeable, and get some advice from them. Ignore everyone else. Except for me. The beginner’s golfers will take a lesson from here....

One of the first challenges beginning golfers face is learning how to swing a golf club correctly. For some this is easier said than done, but developing the proper golf swing is quite achievable. Today there is better instructional material available than ever before, the advances in club design are helping assist golfers develop a more proper swing quickly, and some of the best golf training aids are now available to the general public for very affordable prices. All ‘correct’ golf swings will have several elements in common. Let’s examine each part of the golf swing separately and then see how doing the right things at different stages of the swing can produce some excellent results. Every golf swing consists of the takeaway (or backswing), the downswing, and the follow-through. Throughout the various stages of the swing, the golfer also needs to focus on her stance, weight distribution, wrist and arm placement, and swing-plane. When all of these elements come together just ri...