How to start playing golf:

Step 1. Learn the basic rules

You will need to know the common knowledge at first. This includes knowing that the object of the game is to hit the ball from the start into a marked hole. There are 18 holes in a course. The parts of the course are the tee, the fairway, the rough, the bunkers and the green.

Step 2: Take lessons

You will need to take beginner lessons next to understand the game. If you are a kid at Waitakiri it will cost $10 a lesson. If you are taking lessons you will be able to borrow clubs. You should do this for a couple of years to fully understand how to play.

Step 3: Start Playing And Get Clubs

Now that you have got the hang of golf you will need to buy your own clubs. You should start playing with about 3 holes and work your way up to 18.

Step 4: Get Your Handicap

Once you start playing golf regularly try and get na handicap. To get a handicap you will need to play each hole ten times and submit your scores. A handicap allows players of different abilities to play together. Depending on how you good you are you will get a certain amount of pints added or taken away from you depending on how good you are.