Golf – Beginner Basics III The Long Game

Golf – Beginner Basics III The Long Game

The long game refers to your drives (shots off the
tee) and fairway shots; everything short of the shots
you make to get onto the green.

Each hole has a different difficulty level, different
par and distinctive hazards, so instructing you to use
your Driver on every tee would be blatantly wrong.

This is something you will learn over time playing golf

As you learn the various shots you make according to the golf
club, the placement of the golf ball and your personal
swing.

Generally speaking, the lower the club number, the
longer and lower your golf ball will go. A 4-iron shot will
travel long and low and will most likely roll, whereas
a 9-iron shot will have much more loft and go less
distance both in the air and on the ground.

The professionals on television make golf look so easy

they consistently hit the golf ball long and straight and
never miss-hit the golf ball making it dribble ten feet, or
completely miss the golf ball.

Driving is very important to the game, and many hours
spent at the driving range will help improve your
distance. Experiment with the same golf club to see what
works for you if you move the golf ball forward or backward
in your stance. Take a lesson, if possible, and learn
the proper swing from the beginning.

Mastering the long game helps you get to the green in
fewer strokes, keeping your score and frustration
level down. Remember that it takes a long time to
learn consistency and remember to have fun while learning to golf