Dustin Irwin, PGA, is club director at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in San Diego.
The good news is that many people successfully start playing golf as adults having never swung a driver before.
you might have fun with it and be in competition only with yourself.
What are the benefits of golf?
The benefits of playing golf go beyond just having fun and enjoying the fresh air.
Do you have to be fit to play golf?
Charlie Carswell, PGA, is the owner of Carswell Golf in Waynesville, North Carolina.
In a word, no.
Golf is a relatively low-impact sport that isnt particularly taxing on your cardiorespiratory system.
Golf can actually be a really fun way to propel you onto your fitness journey.
Common mistakes beginners make when playing golf
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All beginners need to do is have a nice smooth tempo and the ball will go just as far.
So if everything else seems to be correct, consider your clubs.
Instead, golfers should keep their head down until just after making contact, he says.
Crawl, walk, jog, run, he advises.
I recommend a slightly stronger grip (for a right-handed golfer) to help square up the clubface.
Charlie Carswell, PGA, is the owner of Carswell Golf in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Use alignment rods to help you with your aim and ball position.
When I teach first-time golfers, we start learning the basics of putting and chipping.
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