Now I am positive he exaggerated, but the idea there is clear: golf almost certainly embarrass even top sports people. When golf is tried they find a strong dose of reality. They learn that the skills they have in their sport are not transportable to golf.
Now I have said that, please note that it is not that hard to get golf lessons that will put you on the right track. When you appreciate the basics, you will start to feel more calm while you play.
Where is the best place to get golf lessons? There are all sorts of alternatives: such as starting with a driving range; reading books; watching DVD’s; watch the professionals on TV; take a solo instruction; taking a group instruction; and so on.
Be warned, there is a lot of disagreeing information which can make make you very confused. You probably need to give much thought to the amount of allegiance you wish to give golf, both in money and time.
The best counsel I can give you to get golf lessons is to begin with a pro, either in a group or solo. The group idea is probably better, because the cost is lower, there is less anxiety on you to achieve, you are on the same level as the others, plus the people you meet there can be your potential golfing partners (expert golfers don’t like playing with learners).
Now you have taken that golf instruction, get a good manual, study it and practice what it tells you. A quality book is a superior way to get golf lessons than with a professional, because you can advance at your own pace and no one looks at you while you practice. Nothing will make you tense up and muff shots like a critical eye on you!
A good manual will generally cost under $80, which is only pennies when compared to the price of a lesson from a professional, yet the instruction in them is very complete and will cover every aspect of golf.
One thing to really watch out for is “helpful” advice from other golfers. Very few players have a perfect swing and they will show you wrong habits that will be hard to break later. This is definitely not the best way to get golf lessons.
Above all, have fun! Golf can be lots of fun when you have the fundamentals.
