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PGA FIRST SWING GOLFER'S GUIDE
The First Swing Golfer's guide authored by the Professional Golf Association (PGA) provides an in-depth introduction of the history and rules of the game to help you get started on your golf journey! So whether you're interested in playing for sport or leisure peruse this guide and take a few lessons with a LPGA or PGA Pro before playing your first round. DISCLAIMERFor Educational and Informational Purposes Only. The information provided in or through this Website is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as an educational tool for your own use.
R&A USGA RULES OF AMATEUR STATUS
Together, The R&A, based in St. Andrews, Scotland and the USGA, based in Liberty Corner, New Jersey govern the game worldwide, including writing and interpreting the Rules of Amateur Status. While collaborating to issue a single set of Rules, The R&A and the USGA operate in separate working jurisdictions. The USGA is responsible for administering the Rules in the United States, its territories and Mexico, and The R&A, operating with the consent of its affiliated golfing bodies, has the same responsibilities for all other parts of the world.
WALNUT LANE LADIES LEAGUE
The Walnut Lane Ladies League is a fun, welcoming, and community-driven golf experience designed for women who want to play, improve, and connect on the golf course. Whether you’re building on your existing skills or just getting more comfortable in your game, the League offers a supportive and social environment to enjoy golf each week. League rounds are played weekly on Tuesday evenings beginning at 4:00 PM. Play is structured as a 4-person scramble, emphasizing teamwork, strategy, and collaboration rather than individual performance. Each round incorporates the Stableford points-based system, keeping play engaging and competitive while still prioritizing fun and camaraderie.
Hit the link below to access the weekly schedule for weekly contests and themed-rounds.
"The beginning is the most important part of the work"
-Plato
Full Swing Simulators at Five Iron Golf
As a beginner, golf can be a very intimidating sport, but practice makes perfect! Check out this footage from our Five Iron Golf Social where we were able to play some of the world's most renowned courses through their golf simulators. Watching yourself on video can help you see what you're doing well and where you need to improve.
Replay, Relax, Ready, Redo
Check out this footage from my on course practice Sunday, September, 20th at Walnut Lane Golf Club in Philadelphia, PA, videographer credit to the ever-talented Chad Eric Smith of Mister Duke Productions. Instead of being preoccupied with the outcome of shots, I make and effort to prioritize the PROCESS of shots over OUTCOME. Focusing on what went well helps maintain a positive mindset! Remember the 4 R's.
Keep swinging,
TFG
Practice Makes Perfect
As a beginner, golf can be a very intimidating sport, but practice makes perfect! Check out this footage from my lesson on Thursday, July 30th with my golf instructor and PGA professional, Mike Mitchell from the ACE Club in Lafayette Hill, PA. Watching yourself on video can help you see what you're doing well and where you need to improve.
Keep swinging,
TFG
HOW'S THE WEATHER?
Know Before You Go
Golf is just as much of a mental game as it is a physical game. Weather can also play a large role when you're on the golf course as well, so it's best to know before you go!