1. Rick Burks

2.  Pick out different brands of clubs  Choose the right shaft flex  Hit 10 golf balls per club  Narrow down your selection  Hit more golf balls  Choose the brand that feels best

3.  Warm up with short shots  Start with wedges and irons  Gradually move to woods  Swing easy  Note the general direction of the ball  End on a good hit When first learning how to play golf, it’s important to learn how to hit the ball before going out and playing a round at a golf course. No one enjoys slow play, therefore you must hit at the range and get a feel for how you hit the ball.

4.  Putting motion is like a pendulum  Eyes should be over golf ball  Smooth and straight take back  Firm and straight follow through  Keep eye on ball through impact

5.  Ball in the back of stance  Small take back  Firm descending blow through golf ball

6.  Play 9-18 holes  Remember all of your practice  Develop a routine hitting the ball  Keep an accurate and honest score  Record your statistics during the round  Work on shortfalls at the range

8.  Mental game is half the battle  Don’t get discouraged by bad shots  Throwing clubs can lead to disciplinary action  Golf takes time to become good  Never give up

9.  Hit golf balls a couple times per week  After 1000 swings becomes muscle memory  Spend equal time practicing every component Keep in mind pros practice several hours daily and hit a couple hundred golf balls daily**