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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Learn the basics
• Part 2 of 3: Develop a good swing
• Part 3 of 3: Play the game
• Warnings

Golf is a great game for all ages. There's nothing like going out and hitting a ball with a bunch of good friends on the golf course. Exercise, fresh air, friends and fun - that's golf!

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Part 1 of 3: Learn the basics

1. Know the purpose of the game. The goal of golf is to hit the golf ball with a long stick (the club) and get it into every hole (the hole) on the golf course (the course), in the correct order. A number of holes, usually 9 or 18, are played and the final results are added after the last player has received the ball in the last hole.
2. Learn how to keep score. In golf, a lower score is better. Golfers earn 1 point for each time they hit the ball with the club, which means that the player with the fewest swings to get the ball into each hole will win. There are a number of terms related to score keeping in golf:
   • Par: This is the preset number associated with each hole, indicating the number of swings (and thus the number of points) that a perfect golfer would normally need to get the ball into a hole. A golfer who meets this number is said to be "on par" for that hole.
   • Bogeys: A bogey is a score that is one point (one swing) above par. If a golfer needs more than one extra swing to complete a hole, this is called a "double bogey," "triple bogey," and so on, depending on the number of swings required.
   • Birdie: A birdie is a score of one point below par.
   • Eagle: A score that is two points below par on a par 4 golf course or higher is called an eagle.
   • Hole in one: A hole in one occurs when the golfer manages to get the ball into the hole with a single swing from the tee box (that is the starting position).
3. Learn the different parts of the golf course. Each golf course consists of five main parts, including the tee box. The other parts are discussed below:
   • Fairway: The fairway is the trimmed portion of the course between the tee and the green.
   • Rough: The rough is the wild or more natural part of the terrain adjacent to the fairway.
   • Putting green: The putting green, or green, is that part where the hole of each fairway is located.
   • Hazards: Hazards, also known as traps or bunkers, are deliberately placed elements designed to make it extra difficult to get a ball out. Commonly used hazards are sand traps (a pit with sand) and bodies of water.
4. Know your clubs. Different golf clubs each have different physical characteristics and are used for different types of swings. Being able to guess which club is best suited in a given situation is a skill adept golfers develop over time, but basically the distinction is fairly simple:
   • A wood has a broad head and is usually made of moderately light material, such as wood or a lightweight metal. Woods are usually used for long “shots” of the ball over long distances, and are therefore sometimes referred to as “drivers” (the wooden 1).
   • A iron is much narrower than a wood, and is usually made of heavier metal. Irons are often used for short to medium range shots.
   • A putter is a special golf club for use on the putting green, where precise control over the direction and speed of the ball can make the difference between a birdie and a bogey. Putters are small and usually made of lightweight metal.

Part 2 of 3: Develop a good swing

1. Learn the correct posture. Knowing how to swing a club is the most important thing to enjoy playing golf and a good swing starts with good posture. The standard swing stance is a balanced and flexible starting point before hitting. Stand next to the golf ball (assuming the direction you want to hit the ball), aiming for the ball with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly and push your hips back while slightly leaning your torso forward toward the golf ball. There are other methods and techniques, but the basic position is effective and widely used and even professional golfers have little variation. Hold the golf club by the handle with both hands.
2. Wind up the feather. Raise the golf club and curl your body up like a spring prior to a good, strong swing. Try to lead with the golf club head and let your hands, arms and shoulders follow in that order. Finally, rotate your hips to complete the run-up. This way you can develop maximum power for your swing, without losing your balanced stance.
3. Raise your golf club. Continue to swing your arms using the “wind up” motion described above. Bend your wrists as your weight shifts to the side of your swing (usually the right side in the case of a right-handed golfer) so that you end up curled up with the head of the golf club facing the fairway, above and behind your head.
4. Slide into your swing. Lean to and on your leading foot to shift your weight slightly forward as you swing the club in the direction of the golf ball. Allow your back leg to bend slightly while the weight is taken off, then pivot on the toe of that foot as you complete the swing. With a little practice, the golf ball will hear the sails through the air in a neat, controlled trajectory.

Part 3 of 3: Play the game

1. Start at the exit (tee box). A group of players meet at the first hole of their choice and take turns hitting the ball from the tee and (hopefully) onto the fairway or green. A tee is a small support for the golf ball made of wood or plastic and may be used at the tee, or you can place the ball in the grass, according to the wishes of each player.
2. Proceed as the order indicates. In the same order as the starting order, each player takes turns hitting a ball until all players have managed to get his or her golf ball into the hole. Because of the potential risk of being hit by flying golf balls, other players should keep a safe distance and never in the direction of the fairway where the striker is hitting.
   • Even if a ball lands in the rough or in the sand, the owner still has to hit it from that spot without relocating it or changing the terrain. A ball that lands in a body of water may be substituted for another ball as long as it is placed within two lengths of a golf club from the spot in the water, but the player will incur an extra point for that. hole.
   • When there are two or more golf balls on the putting green it is acceptable to remove any balls that are in the way of a player's pit, as long as the position is clearly marked and the ball is returned to the same spot.
3. Continue to the next hole. Once all players in a group have added up their final scores for one hole, the group can move on to the next hole. Golf courses are designed so that each hole can be played in the correct order without having to go back or traverse other players' play, but it is important to allow space for other groups if they are slower than your group. A regular round of golf can last anywhere from three to six hours.

Warnings

• Golf is not a cheap sport. First, ask a friend who you know plays golf regularly if he or she wants to teach you how to get started, put your money into golf clubs and get a golf course membership.
• Be careful not to get a ball to your head. If necessary, wear a hard cap or hat as protection if the golf course is very crowded or chaotic.