Golf is a game played on a large open-air course.
Participants strike a small, hard ball with a club into a series of small holes in the ground trying to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course.
The sport’s unique handicap scoring system means that people of all levels can play together either socially or competitively.
Golf combines lots physical and mental health benefits. It gets you outdoors, which can improve your mood and stress levels, just check out these comments from the This Girl Can community on Facebook!
Golf can either be competitive, or a leisure activity so you can take it at your own pace, and use as an opportunity to make new friends, or catch-up with old ones. Playing 9 holes will only take 2 hours, so you don’t need to be at it all day!
Golf does not need to be expensive and like any other sport you can spend as little or as much as you like. Beginner courses start from £25 for five weeks, with equipment provided through Get into Golf. There are playing options, equipment and clothing to suit every budget.
Beginners can start by simply wearing trainers and comfortable clothes – anything but shoes with a heel, however tiny, because you will need to stand flat on the ground to swing properly. Beginner courses will provide equipment you need, such as clubs and golf balls.
There is a whole range of golf clothes and equipment available for when you start playing.
