Beginners Golf: Resources to Get Started

The pros take divots. But should amateurs do the same, and if so, how?

"You're away" is golf slang which means you are the furthest from the hole and it is your turn to play.

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A birdie in golf is a golf term to describe a score made on a golf hole where the golfer takes one stroke less than the designated par for the hole.

An approach shot describes the shot a golfer hits into the green.

The "apron" of a golf course describes the closely mown area surrounding the green, generally cut shorter than the fairway.

This term is usually about longer putters that "anchor" against the body for stability, which is not legal in professional golf anymore.

Do you go straight to the golf course? Go to driving range? Buy lessons? This posts explores the best ways to get started in golf.

The "bunker", otherwise known as the "sand trap" is typically found around the green. Typically, you'll hit bunker shots with a sand wedge or lob wedge.

A golfer's alignment describes how their feet, hips, shoulders, and club face are aimed relative to the target.