A Beginner’s Guide to Golf

If you are new to golf or still learning, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve come up with a few important things you should know before starting your golf journey.

If you are just beginning, taking a few golf lessons may benefit you. Starting with this positive direction will help you gain technique and allow you to practice.

If you believe a golf lesson may be the right start for you, Wagner’s Golf is here for you! Ben has been giving golf lessons for over 5 years to ages 5 to 85. You never know, a quick 30-minute lesson may be just what you need.

When it’s time to hit the course, there are few golf terms you should know.

Scoring Terms:

• Ace: a hole in one.
• Eagle: 2 strokes under par
• Birdie: 1 stroke under par
• Par: the standard number of strokes it should take from the tee to the hole
• Bogey: 1 stroke above par
• Double Bogey: 2 strokes above par

Greens:

• Fairway: The short-grass area between the tee and the green
• Rough: Taller grass that borders the fairway
• Green: The area around the hole with very short grass, for putting only
• Bunker: Sand trap or beach

Gameplay:

• Fore!: Warning that is shouted when ball is heading toward a person
• Putt: A shot taken by a putter on the green
• Drive: Describes a golfer’s first stroke from the tee

Now that we have covered some basics in golf, hopefully you can use these terms on the course. If you are ever in need of a lesson, make sure to check out Wagner’s Golf!