Golf started as early as 1297 in Netherlands. The players use a stick and a leather ball to play during that time. As time goes by different golf clubs emerged. Different sizes and different shapes of club head. If you are serious, you want to improve your golf game, knowing the right golf club is the best way to start.

Let me help you understand golf by understanding what golf club you need and how you can develop your swing with the use of your golf club.

I am telling you this early that you do not need to pay thousands of dollars for a golf club. Well, not until you are sure that your thousand-dollar golf club is what fits you.

So, how do you know what golf club fits you? Let us discuss first the characteristics of golf clubs before you decide which golf club you need.

What are the types of gold club?

Putter
Iron
Wood
Wedge
Driver

Putter

The putter’s job is merely to send the ball rolling. You do not need to employ as much strength here. Simple hit the ball to have it roll perpendicular to the hole. Simply put, the job of a putter is to roll the ball at a short distance.

Iron

The weight is an issue here, although the iron has the same function as the wood with respect to reach but because of the different characteristics of players, the iron has more diversity of use as compared to the wood. The iron can bring the ball as far as the wood but the iron likewise has the function of arcing the plight of the ball.

Wood

As mentioned the function of the wood is to bring the ball as far as possible. Thus, the club head of the wood is the biggest. Its main function is to bring the ball far, but the swing or the stroke may determine the direction of the ball.

Wedge

Mostly wedges are made of iron; one of its major functions is to play the ball in water or sand hazard. Again, there are many shapes of the wedge head; this is because each head may have a different function than the other.

Driver

The driver is mostly made of wood; the popular use of the driver is on the tee. You may find it difficult to use the driver on the tee but you may practice your swing and later on, you will be comfortable.

Of course, because different players have their different comfortable clubs, you may therefore need to recognize which one is yours and practice that particular club as much as you can.

The golf club may help you improve your game. It is therefore important that you are comfortable with your golf club and thus practice as much as you can. This is the only way to improve your game and your enjoyment in this strategic game.

Finally, yes, the choice of club is important but if you do not practice your swing on and off the green, it may be hard for you to lower your score and improve your handicap.

This game is not physically draining but it is strategic, it may help therefore that you find a mentor and your mentor will be able to guide you well into playing this game.

If you know people, who conduct business in the golf course, then may be you want the experience as well. This guide on how to play golf will help you in understanding the intricacies of this game. I may need to mention that this game is unlike any other game; in here, what you need is strategy rather than power.

Why do I say this? This is because the common mistake of golf beginners is by giving all their might in trying to hit the ball. This is not the proper way to play golf and I am hoping that this article will help you learn how to get started and hopefully learn the tricks to make sure that you will not only enjoy this game but rather be successful in your business while playing.

Of course, you know that you will need a golf club. However, you will need many types of golf clubs. What are they?

Putter
Wood
Iron
Wedge
Driver

All these golf clubs differ in characteristics and while playing a single game, you may need all of them.

Additionally, you will need to be comfortable with your golf club; this is to ensure that you will be able to swing the ball easily.

One important thing however, you do not need to spend hugely on a new and branded golf club. The reason is that each golf club has its own weight, function and if you buy a golf club that does not fit your competency, you may play poorly and your money spent on the golf club will be useless.

My advice for you is to try renting golf club for your first few visits to the golf course, when you finally found the right golf club for you, then you may venture into buying your golf club. I may say again that the price of the golf club will not speak for your game play, thus, choose your golf club wisely.

By the way, the subject of our article is how to play golf, so let us move on.

We have discussed the golf club already, so the next steps now.

* Learn the swing
* Find a mentor
* Enjoy the game

Learn the swing

The common mistake of beginners is to give their swing all the power they can muster. This may bring your ball forward but the direction may be the problem. The recommendation is for you to learn how to comfortably swing your golf club that it will give your ball direction and distance.

There is only one way to do this and that is practice. Also, try to learn from other players around you.

Find a Mentor

This is important. Even professional have mentors that gave them the guidance on how to play the golf well. Especially for beginner like you, your mentor will guide you on the tricks of how to play golf.

Enjoy the game

This is the most important trick of all. You will find it hard to learn the swing, you may bring your ball north, south, east or west, and you surely will become frustrated. However, all of the above are part of beginning a certain endeavor, thus learn to laugh at your mistakes and bring home the enjoyment of playing golf.

There is nothing more important in any game but enjoying it. Golf is no difference, so hit the green and go for it.

Professional golfer is not the only occupation to be held within in the golf industry. There are a variety of other occupations available. Here is a list of them:

Club Caddie
You must know the game of golf to hold this position, as well as the etiquette. Often times, golfers refer to their caddie to discuss next steps and moves. To start in this position will cost you $25 to $100 to purchase appropriate shoes for the position. PERKS: Caddying at those fancy golf clubs usually means the ability to play there once or twice a week. You can have the opportunity to work with celebrities and get tipped quite well. DOWNS: Heavy bags can wreak havoc on your body. Golfers who don’t tip. Rainy weather that keeps you from working. No benefits. INCOME: $20,000 to $25,000 per year.

Driving Range Owner/Operator
No experience is necessary but it could be helpful to know and understand how to run a business. This job is more than a hobby. The start up costs for this job can get quite up there. PERKS: Time to work on your own game will build friendships during your 75-hour workweeks. DOWNS: Your job is your life. Long working hours are the norm. Vacations don’t occur very often. Little or no mental stimulation. Lots and lots of grass cutting. INCOME: Median income is $39,000 but those who run well established and fancy ranges have the opportunity to make six-figure income.

Ball Recovery Diver
Of course, scuba diving experience could be a necessity. You have to love the water and enjoy spending lots of time in it. Start up costs can be around $300 for the necessary equipment. PERKS: Not many. Except for the amazed looks you would possibly get. Maybe even offers to purchase some of the balls you recover. DOWNS: The possibility of drowning, being eaten by an alligator or bitten by snakes is common. No benefits. INCOME: $50,000

Player’s Agent
Legal and/or business training is important. As well as a variety of other thick-skinned personality traits. No start up costs. PERKS: Top agents of top players are quite often pampered and adored. DOWNS: Clients calling at all hours of the day and night. Not a lot of personal time and your salary depending upon someone else. INCOME: This is based upon the percentage of the client’s salary so it can range. Top agents make up to six figure incomes.

Course Owner/Operator/Developer
Experience in engineering and business is required. Start up costs range from $250,000 to the multi-millions. PERKS: The feeling of a sincere job well done when you the satisfied looks on the players’ faces. DOWNS: A very high-risk endeavor could leave you bankrupt. INCOME: Some owners are struggling to make an income.

Independent Accessory Manufacturer
Knowledge of machine tools and materials as well as a good salesman are important. Start up costs range from $10,000 to $25,000 in equipment and materials. PERKS: This job doesn’t require much time or effort. DOWNS: You are the one-man show. INCOME: Possibility to earn $250,000.

SUMMARY: Love the game of golf? Don’t think you can make it as a professional? Try some of these other golfing occupations.

Golf is the one game that bridges perfectly the gap between the corporate world and the sports world. Loved by both the business and sports community alike, this great game has really become quite popular. If you desire for whatever reason , business or sports, to learn how to play golf , you must first learn the basics and perfect them.

Learning the basics is very important in golf. It’s like building, if you don’t get the foundation right, it doesn’t matter how beautiful or high the building is, it will eventually come down. Getting the basics right and perfecting it, in my opinion is what makes great golfers like Tiger Woods who they are. Tiger started playing golf at a very young age, he learnt and perfected the basics and today he is reaping the benefits.

Learning and perfecting the basics helps you to really know the game and be a great player. The secret of success in life in any endeavor lies in the simple and basic things. Success in Business, for example, is all about providing what people need when they need it. It’s that simple, yet not many people get that simple principle right but those who get it right are the most successful. That’s why the world’s richest main are not those with complicated degrees but those with simple business plans. In Golf also, success is in the basics. Basic things like, the swing, the clubs and the course.

The Swing
There is nothing so basic and yet so important in golf as the swing. The swing is what differentiates great players from ordinary players. Every player’s most important thing in golf is learning his swing. Golf is simply about swinging a club, hitting a ball towards and eventually into a hole. The swing is what makes the winner. Everybody has access to the same kind of clubs, they are sold everywhere, the same kind of course but not the same swing. You must learn how perfectly to control the ball with your swing. Swings are perfected with practice. The control of the ball is in the swing. So there is a need for you to really work on your swing and perfect it. Of course the basics of how to hold the club , how to stand and how to drive the ball can be generally taught but the perfect swing that yields the perfect drive you will have to cultivate yourself.

The Clubs
One of the very important golf basics is the golf clubs. You must know your clubs well. Know which to use at what distance in which condition and for what purpose. This knowledge separates the top players from the usual players.

The Course
Though there are special regulations guiding the construction of a course, professional golf players will tell you that courses differ one from another. Knowing and mastering the course is important. It’s what lets you know how to hit your ball, where to hit it and where to avoid. Great players take time to examine each course before playing in any tournament. Knowing the course well may be what differentiates the winner from the others eventually.

Success is in the basics, learn and perfect the basics and your success in golf is guaranteed.

SUMMARY
Being in a great golfer is in the basics. Learning and perfecting the basics helps you become a successful golfer. Such basics include mastering your swing, knowing your clubs and the golf course.