Golf Instruction

I started playing golf as a teenager. At that time, I thought I would be the best golfer in the world by the time I was 25. At 25, I realized I only got a little better and hoped to at least go pro by 30. At 30, I realized I hadn’t gotten much better and hoped to win a local tournament one day. At 35, I contemplated switching to chess. All this frustration and lack of growth stemmed from listening to the wrong advice. I would listen to the guy at a dinner party or at the supermarket. I don’t know why I believed what these people told me, but they just sounded so convincing at the time. Then, one day, I decided to stop listening. I promised myself that from that day on, the only golf tips I would listen to were those coming from a professional. I am now a much better golfer.

Golf may look like an easy sport, but as beginners soon find out, it’s not that simple. Though it may feel overwhelming when first attempted, taking it slow can assure the proper preparation and avoidance of frustration. Below are some golf tips for beginners to take into account.

Before going out to play, consider signing up for a golf lesson first. If you don’t, it’s very likely you’ll quit out of disappointment in your performance. There is a lot to learn, and getting help from a professional player first is a big plus. This is definitely one of those golf tips for beginners not to be ignored.

Though it can be fun and exciting to go out and buy expensive equipment, do not do so until you feel you are at least adequate in your skills first.

The instant success of the “Little Red Book” set off a fire storm, creating the second book, “And If You Play Golf, You’re My Friend,” which picks up where the “Little Red Book” left off. Following the overnight success, strangers were knocking on Mr. Penick’s door wanting a lesson or an autograph or both. Mr. Penick would always inscribe the book with “To my friend and pupil.” Bud Shrake, his co-author would ask how could he do that? Mr. Penick would simply reply if they read his book, they were his pupil — if they played golf, they were his friend.

Mr. Penick uses the same sage and simple wisdom as in his first book. Using simple language and common images, he removes the mystery and frustration of this game that so often engulfs us. His love and passion for the game shines through on every page in every story.