As a beginner golfer it can be intimidating to play on a golf course for the first time. How do I book? Where do I go? What are those coloured stakes? and many more questions for sure. This is the reason we offer the Beginner Golf Course Orientation.
We held this at Heritage Pointe in Calgary and Dragons Head in Edmonton. They were very well attended and the weather was warm and sunny. Each group had an experienced mentor who did their best to introduce them to the intricacies of a golf course and offered suggestions for playing ready and courte
ous golf. After learning the basics of the tee box which is the starting point on each hole of a golf course and what the different sets of tees meant, the gals had fun hitting their balls down the fairway. The play was interspersed with advice on how to manage lost balls, balls in the rough and how to know how far away from the pin you were. Then there was the sand bunker and where you leave the rake after raking the trap. The putting green offered the opportunity to learn about the flag stick, minding it and being watchful of someone’s line and repairing a ball mark. We also had some dreaded water to contend with at Heritage, but all was well. Golf is a great game we don’t have to be athletic or strong we just have to be patient, persistent and thoughtful of others. Only about 15 minutes of a 4 hour round is spent actually swinging the golf club so enjoy the rest of the time appreciating you playing partners and the serene and scenic surroundings.
We finished the session in the club houses enjoying a bite and beverage a good time was had by all.