02 Links LifeBy Jeff Louis
So you still want to play golf? Once again, your personal mentor, is here to guide you through.
What are the different clubs and how many should I have in my bag? 14 clubs is the rule. You have:
1) the driver-the biggest club in the bag. It is used for tee shots.
2) Fairway woods/hybrids - they are used to hit long distances from the ground or off the tee. Specifically, they are used to control distance and accuracy,
3) Irons - they are used to advance the ball finite distances or for escaping trouble - like trees, bushes, or in thick rough*,
3) Wedges - they are scoring clubs. They are used when you're 100 yards or closer to the green, and
4) Putters - they are used on the green to roll the ball into the hole.
How many people are allowed to play at the same time?
1) the driver-the biggest club in the bag. It is used for tee shots.
2) Fairway woods/hybrids - they are used to hit long distances from the ground or off the tee. Specifically, they are used to control distance and accuracy,
3) Irons - they are used to advance the ball finite distances or for escaping trouble - like trees, bushes, or in thick rough*,
3) Wedges - they are scoring clubs. They are used when you're 100 yards or closer to the green, and
4) Putters - they are used on the green to roll the ball into the hole.
How many people are allowed to play at the same time?
If you've watched golf telecasts, most of the time you'll see 2 players in a group. For the weekend warriors like us, 4 is the maximum in a group; unless, of course, you have permission from the course to have 5, and that, is rare.
Who hits (tees it up) first?
Who hits (tees it up) first?
You may have the person who finished the previous hole in the fewest strokes tee up first. This is called Honors. You may hear someone say, OK it's your box. That is a sign of respect. You can also play ready golf, meaning, if you're ready to hit, do so. This is to maintain pace of play. It would not be considered disrespectful to play out of turn in that style.
What are the colored balls or markers on the tee boxes for?
1)The black markers signify championship/pro skill. They usually indicate the highest skilled golfers playing the longest distance of the course. They also indicate a scratch or low handicap ability.
2) The blue markers signify very skilled golfers. They usually indicate a mid to low handicap ability.
3) The white markers signify the average ability golfer. They usually indicate a mid to high handicap ability.
4) The red/yellow markers signify senior or average/nonprofessional lady golfers. This usually indicates those playing the shortest distance on the course.
Note, the furthest tee box in the rear is very skilled golfers. You shouldn't be back there as a beginner. That should be your aspiration.
Why do I hear someone say good shot when the ball they hit wasn't that good?
What are the colored balls or markers on the tee boxes for?
1)The black markers signify championship/pro skill. They usually indicate the highest skilled golfers playing the longest distance of the course. They also indicate a scratch or low handicap ability.
2) The blue markers signify very skilled golfers. They usually indicate a mid to low handicap ability.
3) The white markers signify the average ability golfer. They usually indicate a mid to high handicap ability.
4) The red/yellow markers signify senior or average/nonprofessional lady golfers. This usually indicates those playing the shortest distance on the course.
Note, the furthest tee box in the rear is very skilled golfers. You shouldn't be back there as a beginner. That should be your aspiration.
Why do I hear someone say good shot when the ball they hit wasn't that good?
In a word, etiquette. It's just plain good manners. Trust me, there will be occasions when something negative is said due to a wayward shot. That should come from the player who hit it, not you. Encourage good play, don't tear down another players misfortune.
In the meantime, enjoy your Links Life.
This week's golf terms:
par - is the number of strokes the course determines it takes to finish each hole and then to finish the entire course.
scratch - is the ability to shoot par or better. Better, it is your ability to play based on the course you are playing. More specifically, it is your ability to play the course in the number of strokes the course determines. So if you are generally a 70 stroke golfer and you play a 70 par course, you are a scratch golfer at that course.
handicap - is your ability to play, in numbers. The lower the number, the better the player. A handicap index is used when two or more golfers are playing together. It is like being spotted points in basketball because the person you are playing against is better than you. For example, if you play with a golfer who is a scratch person at a par 70 course and you are an 8O stroke player, the scratch player should give you a handicap of 1o to balance the two of you out, thus giving you an actual chance of winning. To sum it up, a handicap index gives golfers of different playing abilities a chance to fairly compete against one another.
rough - is the grass on the side of the fairway that is longer, thicker and gnarly and therefore harder to hit through.
fairway - is the oasis of closely mowed grass that can give you the best shot - usually the area you should be hitting from.
green - is the surface that you putt on.
strokes - are the number of times you either attempt to hit or actually hit the ball.
This week, I will also give you a few pieces of encouraging golf lingo and metaphors. Use them to celebrate a good shot. Try these commonly heard terms, or, make up some of your own. "That's a golf shot there!" "Nicely done." "Useful, that." "That was restaurant quality right there." "Tasty."
This week's golf terms:
par - is the number of strokes the course determines it takes to finish each hole and then to finish the entire course.
scratch - is the ability to shoot par or better. Better, it is your ability to play based on the course you are playing. More specifically, it is your ability to play the course in the number of strokes the course determines. So if you are generally a 70 stroke golfer and you play a 70 par course, you are a scratch golfer at that course.
handicap - is your ability to play, in numbers. The lower the number, the better the player. A handicap index is used when two or more golfers are playing together. It is like being spotted points in basketball because the person you are playing against is better than you. For example, if you play with a golfer who is a scratch person at a par 70 course and you are an 8O stroke player, the scratch player should give you a handicap of 1o to balance the two of you out, thus giving you an actual chance of winning. To sum it up, a handicap index gives golfers of different playing abilities a chance to fairly compete against one another.
rough - is the grass on the side of the fairway that is longer, thicker and gnarly and therefore harder to hit through.
fairway - is the oasis of closely mowed grass that can give you the best shot - usually the area you should be hitting from.
green - is the surface that you putt on.
strokes - are the number of times you either attempt to hit or actually hit the ball.
This week, I will also give you a few pieces of encouraging golf lingo and metaphors. Use them to celebrate a good shot. Try these commonly heard terms, or, make up some of your own. "That's a golf shot there!" "Nicely done." "Useful, that." "That was restaurant quality right there." "Tasty."
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