What should I learn first – how to drive the golf ball, chipping or putting?
In general, that depends on your golf instructor. Many commercial golf schools and trainers emphasize golf swing instructions. Why? Because that is what most beginning golfers want to learn. Most golfers, especially beginners, want to emulate Tiger Woods spectacular 200+ yard drives. However, what most amateurs don’t realize is that pros earn their living by superior putting. 30% to 40% of your game is spent putting. This statistic even applies to the pros. Many high-handicap players find that getting some dedicated golf putting instructions helped to slash their handicap. As a beginner, you’ll find yourself in trouble most of the time. You’ll probably find yourself spending 15 to 20 strokes chipping the ball… on your good days. Learning how to play your pitching wedge and sand wedge well is a must. Regardless, don’t forget to ask your golf instructor to evaluate your grip. Before you even learn how to swing the club, you need to learn how to grip a golf club correctly. In my circle,
