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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa165)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.xgolf.com.au/blog/how-to-play-golf-beginners-guide/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.xgolf.com.au/blog/how-to-play-golf-beginners-guide/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/blog\/how-to-play-golf-beginners-guide\/","crawl_time":1775744808,"first_indexed_time":1735700067,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"au,com,xgolf!www,\/blog\/how-to-play-golf-beginners-guide\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4512102080404020675","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Play Golf - Beginner’s Guide - X Golf","meta_descriptions":["There are 4 main areas you’ll find on any given course:"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Born in Scotland but enjoyed all around the world, golf isn’t just your grandfather’s game. It can be loved by all – beginners and experts alike.\nGolf is a relaxing yet technically complicated sport. And as a beginner, it can be daunting to understand the rules, the clubs and the courses enough to enjoy your mate’s\nbucks party\nor talk shop with your boss at the next conference.\nHere, we’re letting you in on all the best beginner’s tips – from how to play golf, what you’ll need, and where to start. It’s tee time!\nAreas of a Golf Course\nThere are 4 main areas you’ll find on any given course: \nThe teeing area\nThe putting green\nPenalty areas\nBunkers (usually sand pits)\nAll parts of the course that don’t fall within these 4 areas are known as the ‘general area’.\nYou’ll start each hole in the teeing area and finish in the putting green with different rules of play depending on which area you’re in.\nHow to Play Golf – The Rules\nHere are the basic rules of golf that’ll get you through a golf game as a beginner.\nPlay the course as you find it.\nPlay the ball as it lies.\nYou can only start to play a hole in the teeing area behind the tee markers. \nAs the game continues, the player whose golf ball is furthest from the hole takes their shot first.\nIf your ball lands in an unplayable area, you can drop it into a playable area within 2 golf club lengths from its position.\nAs you get further into the nitty-gritty, you’ll learn about penalties, handicaps and exceptions to the rules. But as a beginner, you’re ready to hit the course if you know these basics. \nHow do you win a game of golf?\nThe ultimate goal of any golf game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings. But depending on which type of game you’re playing, there are two ways you can win a game of golf. \nMatch Play – The winner is the player who won the most holes.\nStroke Play – The winner is the player who took the least number of strokes during the game.\nMost prestigious golf tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, use Stroke Play to determine the winner.\nWhat clubs do you need to start playing golf?\nIf you want to stick by the rules, you’re limited to using only 14 golf clubs during a single game. But as a beginner, you actually probably only need half of that. The main types of golf clubs you’ll need include:\nDriver\n– This club is used to hit far distances and is usually used when teeing off at the start of each hole.\nPutter\n– This club is used to hit short distances and is usually used in the last few shots in the putting green.\n5-iron, 7-iron and 9-iron\n– These clubs are used to hit mid-range distances. Higher numbers are used for shorter shots and lower numbers are used for longer shots.\nPitching wedge and sand wedge\n– Wedges are used to hit short, high shots as you get closer to the green or to help get your ball out of a sand bunker.\nNew to Golf? Try These Tips for Beginners\nPractice Some Swings at a Driving Range\nTo get a feel for playing golf on the green, start at a driving range. It might be surprising how something as seemingly simple as hitting a golf ball with a club can take quite a bit of practice. \nDriving ranges are perfect because you’ll get the repetition. You’ll be able to hit golf ball after golf ball without too much time in between to really get the hang of it.\nTry Your Putting at Putt-Putt Golf\nNext, it’s time to work on your putting which is a great excuse to enjoy some putt-putt golf. Similarly to how you practiced long shots at the driving range, putt-putt gives you the opportunity to hone in on your putting skills with lots of repetition. \nPlus, who doesn’t love putt-putt golf?! \nImprove Your Skills With Indoor Golf\nOnce you’ve started to get the hang of driving and putting, indoor golf is a great opportunity to test your skills before you actually get out on the course.\nThe main advantages of indoor golf for beginners include:\nNo walking or carting around\nAbility to play golf no matter the weather\nOpportunity to practice on many different courses\nGolf simulators that use cameras to analyse every angle of your swing, perfect for learning\nIndoor golf is perfect for beginners. You won’t have to waste time fishing your golf balls out of sand pits and waterways. So you can fail fast and learn fast! You can also opt for\ngolf lessons\nin an indoor golf setting to nail your swings and get a deeper understanding of the rules.\nPlus, with indoor golf, you’re not limited to your local golf course – especially if the only course near you isn’t suited to beginners. \nStart on a Shorter 9-Hole Game\nAlthough a normal golf game is 18 holes, starting with a shorter 9-hole game will help you get into the rhythm of playing golf.\nAs a beginner to golf, 18-holes can be a lot all at once. On average, it can take more than four hours to golf 18 holes and if you’re still a beginner, it can take even longer!\nSo, while it’s common as beginners to make mistakes and go searching for your golf balls in the bushes, starting with a 9-hole game that’ll take half the time is probably a good idea.\nOnce you get a feel for playing on a real course, you’ll have a much smoother transition into playing full-length 18-hole golf games.\nFinal Thoughts – Golf for Beginners\nAlthough golf is a complicated sport, it’s certainly accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to play golf and give yourself a chance to practice, you’ll be golfing at par in no time. \n \nBy starting with the driving range and putt-putt, moving on to indoor golf and shorter courses, you’ll build up your skills and be playing golf with a strong foundation intact.\n \nTry\nindoor golf\nat any of our Australia locations and fall in love with playing golf – even as a beginner.","attrs_markdown":"[Book Father's Day bundle or Buy dad a gift card](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/prices\/)\n\n[Book Father’s Day bundle](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/prices\/),[Buy dad a gift card, or Spin to Win\\!](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/promos\/fathers-day-competition\/)\n\n[![X-Golf Logo White](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/X-Golf-Logo-White.png)![X-Golf Logo White](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![X-Golf Logo White](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/X-Golf-Logo-White.png)](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/)\n- [Locations](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/locations\/)\n  - 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It can be loved by all – beginners and experts alike. Golf is a relaxing yet technically complicated sport. And as a beginner, it can be daunting to understand the rules, the clubs and the courses enough to enjoy your mate’s [bucks party](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/events\/bucks-parties\/) or talk shop with your boss at the next conference. Here, we’re letting you in on all the best beginner’s tips – from how to play golf, what you’ll need, and where to start. It’s tee time\\!\n\n## **Areas of a Golf Course**\nThere are 4 main areas you’ll find on any given course:\n\n1. The teeing area\n2. The putting green\n3. Penalty areas\n4. Bunkers (usually sand pits)\n\nAll parts of the course that don’t fall within these 4 areas are known as the ‘general area’. You’ll start each hole in the teeing area and finish in the putting green with different rules of play depending on which area you’re in.\n\n## **How to Play Golf – The Rules**\nHere are the basic rules of golf that’ll get you through a golf game as a beginner.\n\n1. Play the course as you find it.\n2. Play the ball as it lies.\n3. You can only start to play a hole in the teeing area behind the tee markers.\n4. As the game continues, the player whose golf ball is furthest from the hole takes their shot first.\n5. If your ball lands in an unplayable area, you can drop it into a playable area within 2 golf club lengths from its position.\n\nAs you get further into the nitty-gritty, you’ll learn about penalties, handicaps and exceptions to the rules. But as a beginner, you’re ready to hit the course if you know these basics.\n\n## **How do you win a game of golf?**\nThe ultimate goal of any golf game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings. But depending on which type of game you’re playing, there are two ways you can win a game of golf.\n\n1. Match Play – The winner is the player who won the most holes.\n2. Stroke Play – The winner is the player who took the least number of strokes during the game.\n\nMost prestigious golf tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, use Stroke Play to determine the winner.\n\n## **What clubs do you need to start playing golf?**\nIf you want to stick by the rules, you’re limited to using only 14 golf clubs during a single game. But as a beginner, you actually probably only need half of that. The main types of golf clubs you’ll need include:\n\n1. **Driver** – This club is used to hit far distances and is usually used when teeing off at the start of each hole.\n2. **Putter** – This club is used to hit short distances and is usually used in the last few shots in the putting green.\n3. **5-iron, 7-iron and 9-iron** – These clubs are used to hit mid-range distances. Higher numbers are used for shorter shots and lower numbers are used for longer shots.\n4. **Pitching wedge and sand wedge** – Wedges are used to hit short, high shots as you get closer to the green or to help get your ball out of a sand bunker.\n## **New to Golf? Try These Tips for Beginners**\n### **Practice Some Swings at a Driving Range**\nTo get a feel for playing golf on the green, start at a driving range. It might be surprising how something as seemingly simple as hitting a golf ball with a club can take quite a bit of practice.  Driving ranges are perfect because you’ll get the repetition. You’ll be able to hit golf ball after golf ball without too much time in between to really get the hang of it.\n\n### **Try Your Putting at Putt-Putt Golf**\nNext, it’s time to work on your putting which is a great excuse to enjoy some putt-putt golf. Similarly to how you practiced long shots at the driving range, putt-putt gives you the opportunity to hone in on your putting skills with lots of repetition.  Plus, who doesn’t love putt-putt golf?\\!\n\n### **Improve Your Skills With Indoor Golf**\nOnce you’ve started to get the hang of driving and putting, indoor golf is a great opportunity to test your skills before you actually get out on the course. The main advantages of indoor golf for beginners include:\n\n- No walking or carting around\n- Ability to play golf no matter the weather\n- Opportunity to practice on many different courses\n- Golf simulators that use cameras to analyse every angle of your swing, perfect for learning\n\nIndoor golf is perfect for beginners. You won’t have to waste time fishing your golf balls out of sand pits and waterways. So you can fail fast and learn fast! You can also opt for [golf lessons](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/lessons\/) in an indoor golf setting to nail your swings and get a deeper understanding of the rules. Plus, with indoor golf, you’re not limited to your local golf course – especially if the only course near you isn’t suited to beginners.\n\n### **Start on a Shorter 9-Hole Game**\nAlthough a normal golf game is 18 holes, starting with a shorter 9-hole game will help you get into the rhythm of playing golf. As a beginner to golf, 18-holes can be a lot all at once. On average, it can take more than four hours to golf 18 holes and if you’re still a beginner, it can take even longer\\! So, while it’s common as beginners to make mistakes and go searching for your golf balls in the bushes, starting with a 9-hole game that’ll take half the time is probably a good idea. Once you get a feel for playing on a real course, you’ll have a much smoother transition into playing full-length 18-hole golf games.\n\n## **Final Thoughts – Golf for Beginners**\nAlthough golf is a complicated sport, it’s certainly accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to play golf and give yourself a chance to practice, you’ll be golfing at par in no time.  By starting with the driving range and putt-putt, moving on to indoor golf and shorter courses, you’ll build up your skills and be playing golf with a strong foundation intact. 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You’ll start each hole in the teeing area and finish in the putting green with different rules of play depending on which area you’re in.\n\n## **How to Play Golf – The Rules**\nHere are the basic rules of golf that’ll get you through a golf game as a beginner.\n\n1. Play the course as you find it.\n2. Play the ball as it lies.\n3. You can only start to play a hole in the teeing area behind the tee markers.\n4. As the game continues, the player whose golf ball is furthest from the hole takes their shot first.\n5. If your ball lands in an unplayable area, you can drop it into a playable area within 2 golf club lengths from its position.\n\nAs you get further into the nitty-gritty, you’ll learn about penalties, handicaps and exceptions to the rules. But as a beginner, you’re ready to hit the course if you know these basics.\n\n## **How do you win a game of golf?**\nThe ultimate goal of any golf game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings. But depending on which type of game you’re playing, there are two ways you can win a game of golf.\n\n1. Match Play – The winner is the player who won the most holes.\n2. Stroke Play – The winner is the player who took the least number of strokes during the game.\n\nMost prestigious golf tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, use Stroke Play to determine the winner.\n\n## **What clubs do you need to start playing golf?**\nIf you want to stick by the rules, you’re limited to using only 14 golf clubs during a single game. But as a beginner, you actually probably only need half of that. The main types of golf clubs you’ll need include:\n\n1. **Driver** – This club is used to hit far distances and is usually used when teeing off at the start of each hole.\n2. **Putter** – This club is used to hit short distances and is usually used in the last few shots in the putting green.\n3. **5-iron, 7-iron and 9-iron** – These clubs are used to hit mid-range distances. Higher numbers are used for shorter shots and lower numbers are used for longer shots.\n4. **Pitching wedge and sand wedge** – Wedges are used to hit short, high shots as you get closer to the green or to help get your ball out of a sand bunker.\n## **New to Golf? Try These Tips for Beginners**\n### **Practice Some Swings at a Driving Range**\nTo get a feel for playing golf on the green, start at a driving range. It might be surprising how something as seemingly simple as hitting a golf ball with a club can take quite a bit of practice.  Driving ranges are perfect because you’ll get the repetition. You’ll be able to hit golf ball after golf ball without too much time in between to really get the hang of it.\n\n### **Try Your Putting at Putt-Putt Golf**\nNext, it’s time to work on your putting which is a great excuse to enjoy some putt-putt golf. Similarly to how you practiced long shots at the driving range, putt-putt gives you the opportunity to hone in on your putting skills with lots of repetition.  Plus, who doesn’t love putt-putt golf?\\!\n\n### **Improve Your Skills With Indoor Golf**\nOnce you’ve started to get the hang of driving and putting, indoor golf is a great opportunity to test your skills before you actually get out on the course. The main advantages of indoor golf for beginners include:\n\n- No walking or carting around\n- Ability to play golf no matter the weather\n- Opportunity to practice on many different courses\n- Golf simulators that use cameras to analyse every angle of your swing, perfect for learning\n\nIndoor golf is perfect for beginners. You won’t have to waste time fishing your golf balls out of sand pits and waterways. So you can fail fast and learn fast! You can also opt for [golf lessons](https:\/\/www.xgolf.com.au\/lessons\/) in an indoor golf setting to nail your swings and get a deeper understanding of the rules. Plus, with indoor golf, you’re not limited to your local golf course – especially if the only course near you isn’t suited to beginners.\n\n### **Start on a Shorter 9-Hole Game**\nAlthough a normal golf game is 18 holes, starting with a shorter 9-hole game will help you get into the rhythm of playing golf. As a beginner to golf, 18-holes can be a lot all at once. On average, it can take more than four hours to golf 18 holes and if you’re still a beginner, it can take even longer\\! So, while it’s common as beginners to make mistakes and go searching for your golf balls in the bushes, starting with a 9-hole game that’ll take half the time is probably a good idea. 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Boilerpipe Text	Born in Scotland but enjoyed all around the world, golf isn’t just your grandfather’s game. It can be loved by all – beginners and experts alike. Golf is a relaxing yet technically complicated sport. And as a beginner, it can be daunting to understand the rules, the clubs and the courses enough to enjoy your mate’s bucks party or talk shop with your boss at the next conference. Here, we’re letting you in on all the best beginner’s tips – from how to play golf, what you’ll need, and where to start. It’s tee time! Areas of a Golf Course There are 4 main areas you’ll find on any given course: The teeing area The putting green Penalty areas Bunkers (usually sand pits) All parts of the course that don’t fall within these 4 areas are known as the ‘general area’. You’ll start each hole in the teeing area and finish in the putting green with different rules of play depending on which area you’re in. How to Play Golf – The Rules Here are the basic rules of golf that’ll get you through a golf game as a beginner. Play the course as you find it. Play the ball as it lies. You can only start to play a hole in the teeing area behind the tee markers. As the game continues, the player whose golf ball is furthest from the hole takes their shot first. If your ball lands in an unplayable area, you can drop it into a playable area within 2 golf club lengths from its position. As you get further into the nitty-gritty, you’ll learn about penalties, handicaps and exceptions to the rules. But as a beginner, you’re ready to hit the course if you know these basics. How do you win a game of golf? The ultimate goal of any golf game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings. But depending on which type of game you’re playing, there are two ways you can win a game of golf. Match Play – The winner is the player who won the most holes. Stroke Play – The winner is the player who took the least number of strokes during the game. Most prestigious golf tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, use Stroke Play to determine the winner. What clubs do you need to start playing golf? If you want to stick by the rules, you’re limited to using only 14 golf clubs during a single game. But as a beginner, you actually probably only need half of that. The main types of golf clubs you’ll need include: Driver – This club is used to hit far distances and is usually used when teeing off at the start of each hole. Putter – This club is used to hit short distances and is usually used in the last few shots in the putting green. 5-iron, 7-iron and 9-iron – These clubs are used to hit mid-range distances. Higher numbers are used for shorter shots and lower numbers are used for longer shots. Pitching wedge and sand wedge – Wedges are used to hit short, high shots as you get closer to the green or to help get your ball out of a sand bunker. New to Golf? Try These Tips for Beginners Practice Some Swings at a Driving Range To get a feel for playing golf on the green, start at a driving range. It might be surprising how something as seemingly simple as hitting a golf ball with a club can take quite a bit of practice. Driving ranges are perfect because you’ll get the repetition. You’ll be able to hit golf ball after golf ball without too much time in between to really get the hang of it. Try Your Putting at Putt-Putt Golf Next, it’s time to work on your putting which is a great excuse to enjoy some putt-putt golf. Similarly to how you practiced long shots at the driving range, putt-putt gives you the opportunity to hone in on your putting skills with lots of repetition. Plus, who doesn’t love putt-putt golf?! Improve Your Skills With Indoor Golf Once you’ve started to get the hang of driving and putting, indoor golf is a great opportunity to test your skills before you actually get out on the course. The main advantages of indoor golf for beginners include: No walking or carting around Ability to play golf no matter the weather Opportunity to practice on many different courses Golf simulators that use cameras to analyse every angle of your swing, perfect for learning Indoor golf is perfect for beginners. You won’t have to waste time fishing your golf balls out of sand pits and waterways. So you can fail fast and learn fast! You can also opt for golf lessons in an indoor golf setting to nail your swings and get a deeper understanding of the rules. Plus, with indoor golf, you’re not limited to your local golf course – especially if the only course near you isn’t suited to beginners. Start on a Shorter 9-Hole Game Although a normal golf game is 18 holes, starting with a shorter 9-hole game will help you get into the rhythm of playing golf. As a beginner to golf, 18-holes can be a lot all at once. On average, it can take more than four hours to golf 18 holes and if you’re still a beginner, it can take even longer! So, while it’s common as beginners to make mistakes and go searching for your golf balls in the bushes, starting with a 9-hole game that’ll take half the time is probably a good idea. Once you get a feel for playing on a real course, you’ll have a much smoother transition into playing full-length 18-hole golf games. Final Thoughts – Golf for Beginners Although golf is a complicated sport, it’s certainly accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to play golf and give yourself a chance to practice, you’ll be golfing at par in no time. By starting with the driving range and putt-putt, moving on to indoor golf and shorter courses, you’ll build up your skills and be playing golf with a strong foundation intact. Try indoor golf at any of our Australia locations and fall in love with playing golf – even as a beginner.
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It can be loved by all – beginners and experts alike. Golf is a relaxing yet technically complicated sport. And as a beginner, it can be daunting to understand the rules, the clubs and the courses enough to enjoy your mate’s [bucks party](https://www.xgolf.com.au/events/bucks-parties/) or talk shop with your boss at the next conference. Here, we’re letting you in on all the best beginner’s tips – from how to play golf, what you’ll need, and where to start. It’s tee time\! ## Areas of a Golf Course There are 4 main areas you’ll find on any given course: 1. The teeing area 2. The putting green 3. Penalty areas 4. Bunkers (usually sand pits) All parts of the course that don’t fall within these 4 areas are known as the ‘general area’. You’ll start each hole in the teeing area and finish in the putting green with different rules of play depending on which area you’re in. ## How to Play Golf – The Rules Here are the basic rules of golf that’ll get you through a golf game as a beginner. 1. Play the course as you find it. 2. Play the ball as it lies. 3. You can only start to play a hole in the teeing area behind the tee markers. 4. As the game continues, the player whose golf ball is furthest from the hole takes their shot first. 5. If your ball lands in an unplayable area, you can drop it into a playable area within 2 golf club lengths from its position. As you get further into the nitty-gritty, you’ll learn about penalties, handicaps and exceptions to the rules. But as a beginner, you’re ready to hit the course if you know these basics. ## How do you win a game of golf? The ultimate goal of any golf game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings. But depending on which type of game you’re playing, there are two ways you can win a game of golf. 1. Match Play – The winner is the player who won the most holes. 2. Stroke Play – The winner is the player who took the least number of strokes during the game. Most prestigious golf tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, use Stroke Play to determine the winner. ## What clubs do you need to start playing golf? If you want to stick by the rules, you’re limited to using only 14 golf clubs during a single game. But as a beginner, you actually probably only need half of that. The main types of golf clubs you’ll need include: 1. Driver – This club is used to hit far distances and is usually used when teeing off at the start of each hole. 2. Putter – This club is used to hit short distances and is usually used in the last few shots in the putting green. 3. 5-iron, 7-iron and 9-iron – These clubs are used to hit mid-range distances. Higher numbers are used for shorter shots and lower numbers are used for longer shots. 4. Pitching wedge and sand wedge – Wedges are used to hit short, high shots as you get closer to the green or to help get your ball out of a sand bunker. ## New to Golf? Try These Tips for Beginners ### Practice Some Swings at a Driving Range To get a feel for playing golf on the green, start at a driving range. It might be surprising how something as seemingly simple as hitting a golf ball with a club can take quite a bit of practice. Driving ranges are perfect because you’ll get the repetition. You’ll be able to hit golf ball after golf ball without too much time in between to really get the hang of it. ### Try Your Putting at Putt-Putt Golf Next, it’s time to work on your putting which is a great excuse to enjoy some putt-putt golf. Similarly to how you practiced long shots at the driving range, putt-putt gives you the opportunity to hone in on your putting skills with lots of repetition. Plus, who doesn’t love putt-putt golf?\! ### Improve Your Skills With Indoor Golf Once you’ve started to get the hang of driving and putting, indoor golf is a great opportunity to test your skills before you actually get out on the course. The main advantages of indoor golf for beginners include: - No walking or carting around - Ability to play golf no matter the weather - Opportunity to practice on many different courses - Golf simulators that use cameras to analyse every angle of your swing, perfect for learning Indoor golf is perfect for beginners. You won’t have to waste time fishing your golf balls out of sand pits and waterways. So you can fail fast and learn fast! You can also opt for [golf lessons](https://www.xgolf.com.au/lessons/) in an indoor golf setting to nail your swings and get a deeper understanding of the rules. Plus, with indoor golf, you’re not limited to your local golf course – especially if the only course near you isn’t suited to beginners. ### Start on a Shorter 9-Hole Game Although a normal golf game is 18 holes, starting with a shorter 9-hole game will help you get into the rhythm of playing golf. As a beginner to golf, 18-holes can be a lot all at once. On average, it can take more than four hours to golf 18 holes and if you’re still a beginner, it can take even longer\! So, while it’s common as beginners to make mistakes and go searching for your golf balls in the bushes, starting with a 9-hole game that’ll take half the time is probably a good idea. Once you get a feel for playing on a real course, you’ll have a much smoother transition into playing full-length 18-hole golf games. ## Final Thoughts – Golf for Beginners Although golf is a complicated sport, it’s certainly accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to play golf and give yourself a chance to practice, you’ll be golfing at par in no time. By starting with the driving range and putt-putt, moving on to indoor golf and shorter courses, you’ll build up your skills and be playing golf with a strong foundation intact. 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Readable Markdown	Born in Scotland but enjoyed all around the world, golf isn’t just your grandfather’s game. It can be loved by all – beginners and experts alike. Golf is a relaxing yet technically complicated sport. And as a beginner, it can be daunting to understand the rules, the clubs and the courses enough to enjoy your mate’s [bucks party](https://www.xgolf.com.au/events/bucks-parties/) or talk shop with your boss at the next conference. Here, we’re letting you in on all the best beginner’s tips – from how to play golf, what you’ll need, and where to start. It’s tee time\! ## Areas of a Golf Course There are 4 main areas you’ll find on any given course: 1. The teeing area 2. The putting green 3. Penalty areas 4. Bunkers (usually sand pits) All parts of the course that don’t fall within these 4 areas are known as the ‘general area’. You’ll start each hole in the teeing area and finish in the putting green with different rules of play depending on which area you’re in. ## How to Play Golf – The Rules Here are the basic rules of golf that’ll get you through a golf game as a beginner. 1. Play the course as you find it. 2. Play the ball as it lies. 3. You can only start to play a hole in the teeing area behind the tee markers. 4. As the game continues, the player whose golf ball is furthest from the hole takes their shot first. 5. If your ball lands in an unplayable area, you can drop it into a playable area within 2 golf club lengths from its position. As you get further into the nitty-gritty, you’ll learn about penalties, handicaps and exceptions to the rules. But as a beginner, you’re ready to hit the course if you know these basics. ## How do you win a game of golf? The ultimate goal of any golf game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings. But depending on which type of game you’re playing, there are two ways you can win a game of golf. 1. Match Play – The winner is the player who won the most holes. 2. Stroke Play – The winner is the player who took the least number of strokes during the game. Most prestigious golf tournaments, including the Masters Tournament, use Stroke Play to determine the winner. ## What clubs do you need to start playing golf? If you want to stick by the rules, you’re limited to using only 14 golf clubs during a single game. But as a beginner, you actually probably only need half of that. The main types of golf clubs you’ll need include: 1. Driver – This club is used to hit far distances and is usually used when teeing off at the start of each hole. 2. Putter – This club is used to hit short distances and is usually used in the last few shots in the putting green. 3. 5-iron, 7-iron and 9-iron – These clubs are used to hit mid-range distances. Higher numbers are used for shorter shots and lower numbers are used for longer shots. 4. Pitching wedge and sand wedge – Wedges are used to hit short, high shots as you get closer to the green or to help get your ball out of a sand bunker. ## New to Golf? Try These Tips for Beginners ### Practice Some Swings at a Driving Range To get a feel for playing golf on the green, start at a driving range. It might be surprising how something as seemingly simple as hitting a golf ball with a club can take quite a bit of practice. Driving ranges are perfect because you’ll get the repetition. You’ll be able to hit golf ball after golf ball without too much time in between to really get the hang of it. ### Try Your Putting at Putt-Putt Golf Next, it’s time to work on your putting which is a great excuse to enjoy some putt-putt golf. Similarly to how you practiced long shots at the driving range, putt-putt gives you the opportunity to hone in on your putting skills with lots of repetition. Plus, who doesn’t love putt-putt golf?\! ### Improve Your Skills With Indoor Golf Once you’ve started to get the hang of driving and putting, indoor golf is a great opportunity to test your skills before you actually get out on the course. The main advantages of indoor golf for beginners include: - No walking or carting around - Ability to play golf no matter the weather - Opportunity to practice on many different courses - Golf simulators that use cameras to analyse every angle of your swing, perfect for learning Indoor golf is perfect for beginners. You won’t have to waste time fishing your golf balls out of sand pits and waterways. So you can fail fast and learn fast! You can also opt for [golf lessons](https://www.xgolf.com.au/lessons/) in an indoor golf setting to nail your swings and get a deeper understanding of the rules. Plus, with indoor golf, you’re not limited to your local golf course – especially if the only course near you isn’t suited to beginners. ### Start on a Shorter 9-Hole Game Although a normal golf game is 18 holes, starting with a shorter 9-hole game will help you get into the rhythm of playing golf. As a beginner to golf, 18-holes can be a lot all at once. On average, it can take more than four hours to golf 18 holes and if you’re still a beginner, it can take even longer\! So, while it’s common as beginners to make mistakes and go searching for your golf balls in the bushes, starting with a 9-hole game that’ll take half the time is probably a good idea. Once you get a feel for playing on a real course, you’ll have a much smoother transition into playing full-length 18-hole golf games. ## Final Thoughts – Golf for Beginners Although golf is a complicated sport, it’s certainly accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to play golf and give yourself a chance to practice, you’ll be golfing at par in no time. By starting with the driving range and putt-putt, moving on to indoor golf and shorter courses, you’ll build up your skills and be playing golf with a strong foundation intact. Try [indoor golf](https://www.xgolf.com.au/) at any of our Australia locations and fall in love with playing golf – even as a beginner.
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