Golf started as early as 1297 in Netherlands.A stick and a leather ball is used by the players to play during that time.  As time goes by different golf clubs emerged.  Different sizes and different shapes of club head.  If you are serious, you want to improve your golf game, knowing the right golf club is the best way to start.

Let me help you understand golf by understanding what golf club you need and how you can develop your swing with the use of your golf club.

I am telling you this early that you do not need to pay thousands of dollars for a golf club.  Well, not until you are sure that your thousand-dollar golf club is what fits you.

How can you know which golf club you fit in?  Let us discuss first the characteristics of golf clubs before you decide which golf club you need.

What are the types of gold club?

Putter
Iron
Wood
Wedge
Driver

Putter

The putter’s job is merely to send the ball rolling.  You do not need to employ as much strength here.  Simple hit the ball to have it roll perpendicular to the hole.A putter simply rolls the ball at a short distance.

Iron

The weight is an issue here, although the iron has the same function as the wood with respect to reach but because of the different characteristics of players, the iron has more diversity of use as compared to the wood.The iron brings the ball as far as the wood but the iron similarly has the function of arcing the plight of the ball.

Wood

As mentioned the function of the wood is to bring the ball as far as possible.  Thus, the club head of the wood is the biggest.  Its main function is to bring the ball far, but the swing or the stroke may determine the direction of the ball.

Wedge

Mostly wedges are made of iron; one of its major functions is to play the ball in water or sand hazard.  Again, there are many shapes of the wedge head; this is because each head may have a different function than the other.

Driver

The driver is mostly made of wood; the popular use of the driver is on the tee.  You may find it difficult to use the driver on the tee but you may practice your swing and later on, you will be comfortable. 

Of course, because different players have their different comfortable clubs, you may therefore need to recognize which one is yours and practice that particular club as much as you can.

The golf club may help you improve your game.  It is therefore important that you are comfortable with your golf club and thus practice as much as you can.  This is the only way to improve your game and your enjoyment in this strategic game.

Finally, yes, the choice of club is important but if you do not practice your swing on and off the green, it may be hard for you to lower your score and improve your handicap.

This game is not physically draining but it is strategic, it may help therefore that you find a mentor and your mentor will be able to guide you well into playing this game.

If you know people, who conduct business in the golf course, then may be you want the experience as well.This guide on how to play golf will help you to understand the subtleties of game.  I may need to mention that this game is unlike any other game; in here, what you need is strategy rather than power.

Why do I say this?This is because the common mistake of golf beginners is by trying hit the ball very hard.  This is not the proper way to play golf and I am hoping that this article will help you learn how to get started and hopefully learn the tricks to make sure that you will not only enjoy this game but rather be successful in your business while playing.

Of course, you know that you will need a golf club.  However, you will need many types of golf clubs.  What are they?

Putter
Wood
Iron
Wedge
Driver

All these golf clubs differ in characteristics and while playing a single game, you may need all of them.

Additionally, you will need to be comfortable with your golf club; this is to ensure that you will be able to swing the ball easily.

One important thing however, you do not need to spend hugely on a new and branded golf club.  The reason is that each golf club has its own weight, function and if you buy a golf club that does not fit your competency, you may play poorly and your money spent on the golf club will be useless.

My advice for you is to try renting golf club for your first few visits to the golf course, when you finally found the right golf club for you, then you may venture into buying your golf club.  I may say again that the price of the golf club will not speak for your game play, thus, choose your golf club wisely.

By the way, the subject of our article is how to play golf, so let us move on.

We have discussed the golf club already, so the next steps now.

* Learn the swing
* Find a mentor
* Enjoy the game

Learn the swing

The common mistake of beginners is to give their swing all the power they can muster.  This may bring your ball forward but the direction may be the problem.  The recommendation is for you to learn how to comfortably swing your golf club that it will give your ball direction and distance.

There is only one way to do this and that is practice.  Also, try to learn from other players around you.

Find a Mentor

This is important.  Even professional have mentors that gave them the guidance on how to play the golf well. Especially for beginner like you, your mentor will guide you on the tricks of how to play golf.

Enjoy the game

This is the most important trick of all.You will not find it easy to learn the swing, even though you may bring your ball north, south, east or west, and end up frustrated.  However, all of the above are part of beginning a certain endeavor, thus learn to laugh at your mistakes and bring home the enjoyment of playing golf.

There is nothing more important in any game but enjoying it.  Golf is no difference, so hit the green and go for it.