Golf for Beginners aims to provide information for golf newbies. Often, beginning golfers have no one to ask about, for example, the handicap system. Or simpler questions, such as, "How much is golf going to cost me?" Golf for Beginners aims to help.
The Golf for Beginners FAQ helps those interested in becoming golfers answer questions that are sure to come up.
Here is an introduction to the Rules of Golf that can give beginners in the game a quick glance and the key elements of the rules.
If you're a beginner, you might be unsure of some of the different ways to mark the golf scorecard. Here's a rundown of 10 of the most common methods for marking the scorecard.
Your first round of golf can be intimidating. Here are ten basics of rules and etiquette that can help you feel more comfortable for your first round.
Etiquette is about more than just manners. It's also about safety on the golf course, and taking care of the course itself. Get some pointers on proper golf course behavior.
Learn the right way to repair ball marks on golf greens, and why it is important for golfers to do so.
Are there dangers on a golf course? Yes, but following these simple safety guidelines makes those dangers extremely unlikely.
Here are some things to keep in mind when you start shopping for your very first set of golf clubs.
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand the different types of golf clubs and their uses.
Regularly cleaning your golf clubs can help them last longer. Cleaning out the grooves in the faces of irons can help you hit the ball better.
Repairing your divots on the golf course is an important step in keeping the golf course healthy. Here's the right way to repair divots.
Learn the right technique for raking sand bunkers to make sure you're leaving them in good shape for following golfers.
Cleaning your grips regularly will help them last longer, and also help you keep a better hold on the handle of the golf club.
If you are a first-time golfer, or a beginning golfer using a golf cart for the first time, this tutorial explains how to secure your golf bag to the golf cart.
The Basics of Golf section of our free online golf tips is great for the Golf for Beginners page because it covers such things as the proper setup, alignment, posture and grips.
Ballwashers sit beside the tee boxes and most golf courses. If it's your first time to a course that uses ballwashers, here are instructions for using one.
Need an introduction to golf match play? This Match Play Primer, from the About.com Golf Guide, includes information about rules, competition formats, strategy and more on match play.
Are you unsure of how a Stableford Competition or Modified Stableford Competition is played? This introduction to Stableford from the About.com Golf Guide should help.
These FAQs cover golf rules, equipment questions, historical questions about golf and much more.
Some tips on shopping around for a good golf instructor to get the most out of your golf lessons.
What is a "scramble"? How about "alternate shot"? Learn about the most popular formats for corporate outings, charity tournaments and golf association events.
Do you know an Arnie from a Barkie? What's a Nassau? How about Bingo Bango Bongo? Learn about the most popular golf betting games and side bets.
Get some tips that will help you choose a good set of used clubs that will get you started in golf.
