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Learning the rules of golf and how to play is much more than just having a set of clubs and hitting the golf ball. There are various rules for different areas of the golf course, what to do when you hit a ball out of bounds, and so on. One area of the course that has specific rules every golfer should know is the golf putting green. The putting green is the area of the golf course that is nearest the hole. The area around the hole has been prepared specifically for putting.

For most golfers, one of the best ways to significantly lower their scores is to improve putting. This important part of the game is often overlooked, where most golfers spend their time hitting irons and drivers at the range little time is spent on the putting green. Let’s break this down. If you are playing an 18 hole par 72 course and two putt every hole that equals 36 strokes, halfway to par! On average you will only use your driver 12 - 14 times a round.

For most golfers, one of the most common goals and challenges is to improve overall yardage. While having a high-tech launch monitor can provide the accurate data points that you need, in order to improve you’ll need numbers to measure up against. There is no set definition for a “good” golf drive. What’s most important is that you look at how your average drive compares against amateurs and pros.

There are no wrong or right ways to get better at golf. While most people immediately think of joining a golf club or training with a pro golfer, there are often simple things that can be done to improve your play on the course. Wondering how to be good at golf? Here are 5 habits that all successful golfers use each time they hit the green.

One of the most basic parts of the game of golf is your grip. This determines how you hold the club when swinging or putting—but did you know that there are three most common grips? These grips include: Ten-finger grip Overlapping grip Interlocking grip While you will naturally grip the golf club in a way that feels the most natural and comfortable, it helps to know about the many grips that both amateur and professional golfers use.