Preparing for Your First Golf Lesson

Preparing for Your First Golf Lesson

Once you have decided that a golf lesson is in order for you, there are several things you should do in order to properly prepare for your first one. Here are a few suggestions that will help you with the preparation, and hopefully create an environment where you get the most from those lessons.

One of the first things to address is the type of clothing you will wear. Forget the stereotypical clashing prints and patterns that you see on television shows. What you are going for is clothing that will allow your body to move freely. Avoid wearing anything that is so tight that it restricts your movement. At the same time, don't wear baggy clothing. Oversized pieces have a tendency to bunch and inhibit your movement at just the wrong time. Go with clothing that fits but will move with your body rather than restrict or interfere with the movement in any way.

Next, your instructor will most likely have a list of exercise or practice swings he or she will want to go through with you during that first lesson. Generally, you will receive a document with instructions on the basics of proper stance, swing and other matter related to the game. Go ahead and practice those in advance. Your instructor will then be able to help you make any minor corrections to form and swing that may be required, and then be able to move on to more intricate matters of instruction.

Above all, make up your mind that you are going to listen to your instructor carefully and do your best to follow through on how you are taught. For now, put aside what friends and relatives have told you to do. The point of taking lessons for golf is to learn the proper way to handle the basics of the game. Once you master those, then you can begin to experiment a little with input from loved ones.

Playing golf is meant to be a means of having some fun and achieving some relaxation as well. By keeping these three simple suggestions in mind, you will be sure to get the most out of your golf lesson, and hopefully be on your way to enjoying the sport for the rest of your life.