No one ever said the game of golf was cheap! First, theres the clubs, then the clothes and, oh yeah…..how about the greens fees? Unless youre Bill Gates, youll probably want to make sure the money you spend on your beloved game gives you the biggest bang for your buck. If youre a new player, youre going to need lessons too, which is an expensive and time- consuming activity.
First, you need to find a golf instructor. You should be as careful about finding the right instructor as you would be about finding a therapist. Going to the wrong instructor will slow down your learning and dampen your enthusiasm. You need the best possible fit. Some instructors are more expensive than others. They may have more experience, more awards, or they may teach at a more upscale facility. But like anything else in life, you can find great instructors at a reasonable cost. So decide how much youre willing to pay, and stick to that price to avoid temptation.
For a good golf instructor to be effective in improving your game, he needs only one thing. You have to practice what your instructor is preaching to get the very best out of his advice. The better player you wish to...