Getting Started with Golf

I thought it might be interesting to pass on some thoughts and ideas for those people thinking about taking up golf.

Firstly, it helps to clear your mind of any preconceptions about how easy or difficult golf actually is. A comment I often hear, and something I was also guilty of, is trying to compare golf with other ball games. Do not assume that success in other sports can be easily translated to success on the golf course. While hitting a ball with a stick doesn’t seem particularly sophisticated, ‘hand/eye co-ordination’, which many people claim to have, is not so relevant in golf.

If you’re serious about taking up golf, then it makes sense to invest in a reasonable set of clubs. However, as a novice, don’t believe that a more expensive set of clubs will make you a better player- it doesn’t matter how good your clubs are if you’re not making good contact with the ball. This doesn’t mean that you should buy the cheapest set, but be sensible and buy a set which you can be comfortable with for a couple of years.

If you do have a little bit more money in the budget then you could perhaps have the clubs custom-fitted to suit your physique. Also, whilst golf equipment manufacturers would have you believe that the technology in recent years has evolved beyond recognition, older club sets which are coming toward the end of their product life cycle, will be discounted accordingly and can be incredibly good value for money.

Once you’re equipped with clubs and balls, find a driving range and have a swing. Then, when you realize the game is not as easy as you thought, seek professional golf tuition. Most reputable Golf Clubs will have a golf coach or school affiliated with them and this is a good place to start. The coach will correct your stance and grip so that you can go away and practice.

Golf Clubs can seem quite intimidating to the beginner, particularly those courses with a stuffy image. This shouldn’t put you off and there’s no substitute for getting out on the course for playing and improving. Don’t take it too seriously and get too frustrated to begin with. Recognize that there will be a learning curve, something in fact every golfer will have gone through.

I have found that there is an excellent comradery between golfers and as long as you observe the etiquette of the course, then you will usually be welcomed, whatever your level of play. For this reason a ‘Golf Rules’ book, makes suggested bedtime reading.

Above all enjoy the game, play with a smile and appreciate the freedom of being out on the course away from everyday stresses. With regular practice and some guiding tuition along the way you’ll be amazed by the progress that you can make in one year, and the better you become, the more you will enjoy.

 

For full details of our Golf School and Tuition in Cornwall and the UK please visit our website or call us on 01726 814228 / 815604

Playing and Putting on an unfamiliar course

Playing a new golf course can be a great experience. But it can also be a big disappointment when you shoot way over your average because you can't figure out the nuances of the greens.

No matter how good of a putter you are at your home course, you are doomed if you can't figure out the line. When faced with a strange golf course, I have found three things to be very helpful in reading the greens and in the confidence of my reads.

First, read the green from the fairway. From 150 yards out you can get a good idea of exactly where the high and low points of the green are. This knowledge will allow you to get a general idea of the prevailing break on the green.

Another thing that seems to help is to check for a tilt of the hole itself. The amount of any slope detected will not be much if any. However, if you can detect a high side of the hole it will take a lot of the guesswork out of short putting on strange greens.

Lastly, try on every putt to have its final roll be towards the hole if you miss it short. In many cases this requires you to play break you really cannot see. But you will be rewarded with a lot of tap ins, which are priceless on strange greens.

Next time you are out on a strange course, don't just excuse yourself because you can't read the greens. Start by picking the low point in the green from the fairway and you are halfway there. Check for any slope the hole may be cut into, and overplay the break you see.

You will get around in fewer putts and get a lot more enjoyment out of the experience of playing a new golf course, and thats why you went out of your way to play it in the first place.

Remember that the UK has many fine golf schools and courses and each is quite different so it pays to play in this manner

For more information about golf tuition in Cornwall and the UK visit our website or contact us directly on 01726 814228 / 815604

Left Handed Golf Tips For The Beginner

One of the main mistakes that some left handed golfers make is also actually one of the more obvious ones, they attempt to play right-handed. Honestly, why they do this is not hard or difficult to understand, unless you have the money to buy a new set of clubs the very first time that you play golf then the chances are that you will end up borrowing some clubs just to see if you like the game and of course the clubs you borrow are very likely to be right handed.

Many left handed golfers do actually go on to buy their own clubs that are the correct style for them but some still carry on with the right handed clubs based on the fact that they have been playing too long with them and do not want to learn how to play golf all over again with left handed clubs. Naturally, this does mean that they will not ever be quite as good a golfer as they could become with the right (in this case left handed) clubs. When people search for left handed golf tips they have already embraced the most important tip for a left handed golfer and that is to play the game of golf using their natural swing with left handed golf clubs.

One of the best left-handed golf tips for beginners is to be careful when choosing your clubs. When you are left handed there is a much more limited choice available to you, especially if you are shopping at a small local golf shop or club. But rather than taking a set of golf clubs that you are not happy with, you would be better off waiting for a while until you have the opportunity to travel to a larger shop with a more comprehensive selection of clubs and golf equipment to choose from. The other option if you are nowhere near a golf equipment or sporting goods store with a good selection of clubs is to buy them by mail order.

There are two ways of doing this, you can either get a catalogue and order your clubs that way or you could go to one of the online golf stores that have a good selection of equipment and everything that the left handed golfer could want or need I order to successfully play the game of golf. Of course, one of the best ways for a left handed golfer to learn how to correctly play and also receive some quality left handed golf tips is by taking lessons from a left handed golf pro. Some right-handed pros have a tough time when trying to teach left handed players and if you can swing it taking lessons from another left handed golfer is a much better idea and will significantly improve your golfing skills and game. With the right (left handed) clubs and good tuition there is every chance that your game will steadily get better and you will enjoy it even more.

 

For more information about golf tuition in Cornwall and the UK visit our website or contact us directly on 01726 814228 / 815604

Beginning Golf Tuition ?

Fed up with losing every game and feeling that it is time to give up golf for good? T

Then perhaps it is time to head for Mark Rowe's Golf School.

But you need to decide several things when you start having tuition.

What is My Goal?

All top sportsmen, whatever sport they partake, have a goal. This is something that most people overlook however it is a crucial step that shouldn’t be ignored. Think carefully about what aspect of your game you would like to see better results in. That way we can specialise in specific aspects of the game.

For example, we might need to concentrate solely on your swing, whilst others may want to improve every aspect of their game. Think carefully about this because it will make it easier for us to help you.

What Facilities Do I Want ?

Decide what you want to get from the lessons in terms of what facilities you will be wanting to use during your time here:-

• Location


• Accommodation if necessary


• One-on-one or group tuition


• Video analysis of your golf swing

Should I Combine Lessons with a Holiday?

If you already go on a golfing holiday then this is an ideal opportunity to combine the two as it will keep your costs to a minimum. Many people love the ability to enjoy the golf lessons by day but then have the freedom to explore outside and experience the local nightlife - as we are part of the hotel complex here at Carlyon Bay in Cornwall we can offer excellent packages.

Am I Prepared?

To get the most out of your golf tuition make sure you have done your homework. Have all of your needed tools and equipment with you and remember you can only get out of your schooling what you put in.

In order to improve your game, constructive criticism is a must.

And most of all please don’t be afraid of asking questions, you are here to learn.

Why don't you give us a ring on 01726 814228 / 815604 or visit our website.

Welcome To The Mark Rowe School of Golf

Let me introduce myself - My name is Mark Rowe and I am based at the Carlyon Bay Hotel
and Golf Club near St. Austell in Cornwall .

I have 26 years experience as a PGA Golf Professional, must have taught thousands of golfers over the years.

My approach has been effective for all of these players and I hope it will be for you.Whatever your standard, our Golf School will tailor a programme to suit you personally

The philosophy employed by myself and the team I work with is simple - golf doesn't have to be complicated, more importantly it should be a lot of fun.

We help you develop more confidence, hit more fairways and greens, shorten approach shots, eliminate three putts, establish positive mental approaches and lower your handicap.

Our passion is helping you improve your game, our mission is to exceed your expectations, and our commitment is your satisfaction.

Over the coming months we will be providing, both through this blog and our website, a simple, straightforward approach that will help you be a better player, give you a greater understanding of the techniques involved; and ultimately enable you to enjoy the game as much as we do !!

Soon we will also be unveiling our 'Trickshot Academy' - something that is being set up specifically for our online visitors

In the meantime why don't you visit the website, or come down and see us in person. You can contact us on 01726 814228 or
01726815604

Thanks

Mark