Golf Basics

Golf is synonymous with the word ‘expensive’, whether it’s from equipment, field rental and other small things. And also one thing that makes newbies or other lay people, “Is it true that golf is included in sports activities?”. Yes, it’s a bit confusing to explain if you always identify sports activities with physical activity that always sweats and muscle contractions. However, if viewed from the principles, it turns out that Golf deserves to be classified as a sport activity.

To start playing this golf sport, you should have some preparation. At least you should know a few things such as the rules for playing golf, how to play it, the equipment needed, the scoring system for playing golf. As a basis for playing golf for beginners or so-called amateurs, newbies, noobs and whatsoever.

To start golf activities, you should understand the Basic Rules of Playing Golf. The following is an explanation of the rules of play for those of you who are just starting to pursue this golf activity:

The game of Golf consists of 18 holes in each round. Games are divided into two types, namely stroke play and match play. To start the game, the first shot is taken from the teeing ground (tee shot). If in one game there are four people who are divided into two teams (foursomes), the players in each team take turns using only one ball.

Unlike scoring in other sports that judge with the most scores. In golf, the fewer players make strokes before the ball goes into the hole, the more players win. Skill in hitting and determining the direction of the ball is very decisive in this section.

To hit the next hole, the player can walk to pick up the ball that has entered the hole. Sometimes players can use the services of a Caddy to accompany, help take care of equipment and even give advice to players.

In playing golf, you will find common terms in the scoring system (such as three points in basketball and the like). Here are the terms:
-2 (eagle) means two strokes under par.
-3 (double eagle) means three strokes under par.
-1 (birdie) is one stroke under par.
0 (par)
+1 (bogey) which means one stroke over par.
+2 (double bogey) means a stroke over par.
+3 (triple bogey) which means three strokes over par.
Hole in One means that the ball enters the hole with just one stroke.

If you are caught in the situation of not being able to hit the ball from any position, you can take a penalty. The trick is to return to the previous position the ball was last played. You are allowed to lift, clean, and even change the ball during a penalty.

Those are the basics in playing golf for beginners.

Source: fourhillscc