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Ever watch golf on TV -- or perhaps a tourney in person? You see crowds of people watching the game, but very few actually playing. And even if you look at those playing the game, most would admit they would like to improve their game. Why such a poor performance? I believe that it's because most golfers realize that if they are going to improve - really improve - they will have to make some significant commitments. And most are unwilling to do that. But if you are, here are some of my opinions on the game. First recommendation: Before you get caught up in the next golfing craze (i.e., "this is the best putter ever designed") concentrate on mastering the fundamentals. What are the fundamentals of the sport of golf? Simply these things: stance and posture, your backswing, your downswing, and your putting game. Get the fundamentals down pat before you focus on anything else. In your quest to become a better golfer, another recommendation is that you hold off in buying video or audio training courses. If you feel you need instruction, seek it in person from a qualified golf pro. You will pay a good bit for these lessons, but you will be receiving your training where you need it most: on the course, not in your study or den at home. But if you DO get the itch to buy something, there is one thing that will do you a world of good: a training aid. These are devices that will strap around your hands, feet, legs -- and they will restrict and direct your body movements as you swing and put. Put one of them on and just start practicing. After a while you will forget that you have it on. And long after you have taken it off, your body will remember what you have taught it, and will respond the correct way. A good training aid can become your secret weapon. What's after that? Well, if you manage to go that far, then you need to head back to the pro shop again. It's time for more lessons from your instructor. He or she will need to check you out to make sure that you have not gotten sloppy -- and they can give you additional instruction in some of the finer points, like playing from the rough, distance putting, sand traps, putting into the wind, etc. Don't think that just one or two lessons from a pro will take you to the next level. Let me take a moment to take about golf clubs. This is probably the area where more money is wasted than anywhere else. If you are a newbie to the game, don't even bother buying a set until you have played at least 5 games. Until then you can rent a used set. And when you buy your first set, buy a good used one - take the money you save and get some more pro lessons. At that point in your game you will benefit more from the lessons than that $1,000 set of pro clubs. My final recommendation is this: Keep the game FUN. Don't get too serious about all of this. Learn to laugh at your mistakes and bad days -- and all of those hilarious shots. If you are busy having fun you will want to play again. And playing again and again is what will help you become good at the game. Trust me - I've lived to tell the tail. Here's to your success!
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