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Golf Basics
## Beginner Golf Basics

– **Grip:** Hold the club lightly but securely. Your hands should work together as one unit.
– **Stance:** Stand about shoulder-width apart, with knees slightly flexed and weight balanced on both feet.
– **Posture:** Bend forward from your hips, keep your back relatively straight, and let your arms hang naturally.
– **Ball position:** For most iron shots, position the ball near the center of your stance. For a driver, place it closer to your front foot.
– **Aim:** Align the clubface at your target first, then set your feet, hips, and shoulders parallel to the target line.
– **Swing basics:** Make a controlled backswing, shift your weight toward the front foot as you swing down, and finish balanced.
– **Keep your head steady:** Avoid lifting up or trying to look at where the ball goes too early.
– **Start with short shots:** Practice putting, chipping, and short iron shots before focusing heavily on driving distance.
– **Focus on contact, not power:** Solid, centered contact is more important than swinging hard.
– **Golf etiquette:** Stay aware of other players, repair divots and ball marks, rake bunkers, and keep up with the pace of play.