Andres Manuel Olivares Miranda shares some tips on how a beginner can get started golfing.

1. How To Get Started Golfing
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2. How to Start
Golf isn’t just a sport for old retired
people. Thousands of people of all ages
pick up the sport each year but many find
themselves quickly overwhelmed. So, how
can someone who has never swung a club
before get started in golf?

3. Accept The Fact That Golf Is Hard
There’s no way around it, golf is hard. But, if you play with the right people and go into it with the right attitude, it can
be one of the most fun and rewarding activities you ever do. No one should go into the game of golf expecting to drive
a ball like Bubba Watson or chip a ball like Phil Mickelson. Golf takes years of practice to master, but learning and
improving your game is half the fun.

4. Hit The Driving
Range
There’s no way around it, golf is hard.
But, if you play with the right people
and go into it with the right attitude, it
can be one of the most fun and
rewarding activities you ever do. No
one should go into the game of golf
expecting to drive a ball like Bubba
Watson or chip a ball like Phil
Mickelson. Golf takes years of practice
to master, but learning and improving
your game is half the fun.

5. Don’t
Overspend On
Clubs And Gear
Golf gear can get pricey if you try
to buy top of the line clubs, balls
and gear. The truth of it is, golf
equipment reaches a point where
it is only marginally better for a
large additional cost. If you’re
playing for hundreds of thousands
of dollars at the U.S. Open, this is
well worth the investment. But, if
you’re playing twice per month
with a few friends, then it’s not
worth such a large investment.

6. Learn Basic Rules And Etiquette
Golfers are big on etiquette. With this comes an understanding of the rules and a respect for other players. There are
countless resources online about the rules and proper etiquette when on the course. Your best bet is to make sure
you go with an experienced golfer to show you the ropes the first time you go out on the course.