Every BEGINNER GOLFER Should Know These SIMPLE GOLF TIPS

My first set of clubs my Dad bought at a Goodwill thrift store for a song, a complete set of women's Macgregor Tourney blades, and wooden woods (diver, 3W, 5W), 3i-SW). There was a small pasture out back of the house I used as my range. I mowed it with the small tractor we had, then used a push mower to clean up my hitting line and 10yd wide circles to simulate greens at 75, 100, 150 yards. Hitting from the left or right side of the hitting line increased the distance to my "greens" by 20 yards. Hitting driver caused my to go through a barbed wire fence into a "raw" pasture, populated with cattle often and some brush here and there. That is where I learned to hit recovery shots off of all manner of lies. My teacher was my Dad. He had a Fred Couples type swing, effortless and maintained a handicap in single digits. Some of my favorite memories were with Dad, hitting balls at sunset. I was 14 when Dad let me play my first round at a golf course. I shot 91 with three lost balls. Best golf tip Dad ever gave me? Know the distance of every iron with a half swing. That single tip gave me a whole different set of tools, effortlessly. Second best tip? Never try a hero shot, just hit something that finds the short grass. I'm 65 now. It is a great game. Enjoy it with friends and family.

Im 40 lost the use of my dominant arm in an accident and decided to take up golf 🤣🤣🤣. I have a cheap cheap set of clubs and a sense of humour. This is going to be fun. Thanks for the tips

Number 1 beginner tip: You’re swinging too hard.🤘

As a golfer who has been playing since I was 5 years old and has played 30 years this summer and still going strong at it. I can tell you will not be a PGA tour professional overnight(I am still not either). My game took years to improve, getting out to the range, finding golf help along the way, learning club terminology, what clubs do what, how to use then, yardage for each club, grips, regular and stiff shafts. I can go on and on about what needs to be learned. However, there is one simple thing that I wish I learned at a young age that all the stuff mention above just wipes it away. Just learn golf and do not worry about all those things right away. Find your swing mechanics and get those down because to me that is the hardest part. This will take up most of your time guys and gals. If your a beginner (especially if a newbie is golfing with me), biggest thing is encouragement from other golfs. I will break down all the positive aspect of your game and the negatives. Then I will talk about how to improve rather than you did that terrible or why did you do that. Break everything down in a positive manner which make beginner golfers keep coming back. The other problem is I have been playing for 30 years, I know my swing, how to use it, and distances which makes me look intimidating. Please understand it took me years to get here, practice, practice, practice. Playing golf almost everyday as a kid (we had a free course we went to and lucky to have it growing up) which I look back on now and was just so much fun. Which finally what Coach Lockey mentioned is just have fun. I like to go golf with friends have a few laughs, drink a beer or two and just enjoy the time we spend together. A peaceful place in nature to enjoy. A friend of mine his wife does not golf but she came out for the first time once. She was like "it is so peaceful out here, quiet and nature is amazing! No wonder why you both golf". She was able to read half her book while we golfed and just enjoyed the scenery. That is part of the reason we golf. So as a beginner just have fun and enjoy everyone's company you will get there someday.

You can also set up your tee two club lengths behind the markers. Knowing this is especially helpful on chewed-up tee boxes.

Understand you don’t have to try and hit your next shot as far as possible. If you have 300 yards to the hole and obviously cannot reach, split it up into two 150 yard shots with less chance of shanking one into the forest.

Been to driving range 3 times now. Really enjoy it. Can see improvements already from the 1st visit. Im happy just being able to hit ball cleen at the moment 😅

Thanks for the tips. I just picked up my first set of clubs at a rummage sale and played my first 18 yesterday. I went +21 😢 but had a blast!

Golf distance : printed myself the little card to practice the irons at the Range. And i have waited too long to take a proper Training Class. Made my foundation the most enjoyable...plus I'm saving on Lost Balls so much, its accounted for already lol

I recommend joining a league. Golf is a social game and it’s a great way to meet new people, play different formats, and you can pick tips up from watching various people play

Nice putting! 😆Well done with your tips, Matt, cheers!

Great tips bruh!!! I wished I knew these things when I started. The handicap thing helped me consider the areas of my game to get better…and it also helps me be kinder to myself. LOL

Great video, like your approach to lessons too! Do you offer coaching in person and online? I love my driver, not sure it always loves me though 😂

Awesome video Coach FairPlay.

Great tips...

Literally played at Boringdon this morning and then click this video and see that amazing par 3 with the water around 😂

Love your videos man!!🏌️‍♂️

Great video! I would also add that you don’t need to play pro v1’s or the most premium golf balls. Pick a golf ball which will better suit your swing speed 👍🏌️‍♂️

I'm a high handicapper (33.7) and my goals are to try and break 100, then 90, 80. But what I found out is that you have to play every week, if don't play for more than a few weeks my scores go back up again 😂😊

Don't cheap out when buying a pair of golf shoes. Your feet are important, and you're going to walk a lot of miles. A £20 pair from a sports shop will cause you more pain than you could imagine.