As a golfer who has been playing since I was 5 years old and has played 30 years this summer and still going strong at it. I can tell you will not be a PGA tour professional overnight(I am still not either). My game took years to improve, getting out to the range, finding golf help along the way, learning club terminology, what clubs do what, how to use then, yardage for each club, grips, regular and stiff shafts. I can go on and on about what needs to be learned. However, there is one simple thing that I wish I learned at a young age that all the stuff mention above just wipes it away. Just learn golf and do not worry about all those things right away. Find your swing mechanics and get those down because to me that is the hardest part. This will take up most of your time guys and gals. If your a beginner (especially if a newbie is golfing with me), biggest thing is encouragement from other golfs. I will break down all the positive aspect of your game and the negatives. Then I will talk about how to improve rather than you did that terrible or why did you do that. Break everything down in a positive manner which make beginner golfers keep coming back. The other problem is I have been playing for 30 years, I know my swing, how to use it, and distances which makes me look intimidating. Please understand it took me years to get here, practice, practice, practice. Playing golf almost everyday as a kid (we had a free course we went to and lucky to have it growing up) which I look back on now and was just so much fun. Which finally what Coach Lockey mentioned is just have fun. I like to go golf with friends have a few laughs, drink a beer or two and just enjoy the time we spend together. A peaceful place in nature to enjoy. A friend of mine his wife does not golf but she came out for the first time once. She was like "it is so peaceful out here, quiet and nature is amazing! No wonder why you both golf". She was able to read half her book while we golfed and just enjoyed the scenery. That is part of the reason we golf. So as a beginner just have fun and enjoy everyone's company you will get there someday.
My first set of clubs my Dad bought at a Goodwill thrift store for a song, a complete set of women's Macgregor Tourney blades, and wooden woods (diver, 3W, 5W), 3i-SW). There was a small pasture out back of the house I used as my range. I mowed it with the small tractor we had, then used a push mower to clean up my hitting line and 10yd wide circles to simulate greens at 75, 100, 150 yards. Hitting from the left or right side of the hitting line increased the distance to my "greens" by 20 yards. Hitting driver caused my to go through a barbed wire fence into a "raw" pasture, populated with cattle often and some brush here and there. That is where I learned to hit recovery shots off of all manner of lies. My teacher was my Dad. He had a Fred Couples type swing, effortless and maintained a handicap in single digits. Some of my favorite memories were with Dad, hitting balls at sunset. I was 14 when Dad let me play my first round at a golf course. I shot 91 with three lost balls. Best golf tip Dad ever gave me? Know the distance of every iron with a half swing. That single tip gave me a whole different set of tools, effortlessly. Second best tip? Never try a hero shot, just hit something that finds the short grass. I'm 65 now. It is a great game. Enjoy it with friends and family.
@@tuppens2007 It depends on you, your swing. Usually, it gives you about 1/2 the distance. The ball flight is going to be lower too. Here is the potentially good point. Because a half swing travels less distance from the ground, the golfer potentially can be quite accurate (less to go wrong in a shorter swing). With longer irons, the run out may be longer. Sometimes that can be a good thing. Dispersion of your shots will tighten up with a half swing too. I like a 3 to 6 iron for my get out the super bad rough, trees, etc., for getting the ball back into play. That half swing just pops it up enough to escape and then sets down on the fairway grass and runs a bit. Do a bit of practice with this idea. It can help you, and record in a notebook your distances. Same for full shots on all irons and hybrids or fairway woods. When you KNOW your distances, the scores come down. Also, get a range finder. Don't guess distances to pins. I attack greens on the low side and safe side (more space). I never want to put the ball on the top 1/4 of the green. Downhill putts are not your friend. Good luck.
Im 40 lost the use of my dominant arm in an accident and decided to take up golf 🤣🤣🤣. I have a cheap cheap set of clubs and a sense of humour. This is going to be fun. Thanks for the tips
Went to the driving range today used some tips and was hitting 175 with my 3 wood, not to far but perfectly straight I was so surprised. Thanks@@CoachLockey
Understand you don’t have to try and hit your next shot as far as possible. If you have 300 yards to the hole and obviously cannot reach, split it up into two 150 yard shots with less chance of shanking one into the forest.
Yes, I went golfing for my first time a couple days ago after spending all summer at the range. I quickly realized 3 things: 1. Hitting on grass and different ground angles is tough 2. You do not need to drive it right to the green. I was way more efficient in just popping it into the center of the fairway and going from there. 3. golf is FUN
Been to driving range 3 times now. Really enjoy it. Can see improvements already from the 1st visit. Im happy just being able to hit ball cleen at the moment 😅
I recommend joining a league. Golf is a social game and it’s a great way to meet new people, play different formats, and you can pick tips up from watching various people play
Golf distance : printed myself the little card to practice the irons at the Range. And i have waited too long to take a proper Training Class. Made my foundation the most enjoyable...plus I'm saving on Lost Balls so much, its accounted for already lol
My first set of irons was 23 years old, and I started last year. I just got a new set of Ping irons and WOW!!! what a difference they make. You might not need the latest and greatest but at least have some that have kept up with the technology today. I doubt they design new golf balls for clubs that are 20 to 30 years old.
Great tips bruh!!! I wished I knew these things when I started. The handicap thing helped me consider the areas of my game to get better…and it also helps me be kinder to myself. LOL
@@CoachLockey I did not. My ball was rather wet. However the group behind us had his ball flirt with the rim for a hole in one. I would have probably jumped in the pond with him Good video btw, it’s cool finding other UA-camrs in Plymouth
Don't cheap out when buying a pair of golf shoes. Your feet are important, and you're going to walk a lot of miles. A £20 pair from a sports shop will cause you more pain than you could imagine.
Great video! I would also add that you don’t need to play pro v1’s or the most premium golf balls. Pick a golf ball which will better suit your swing speed 👍🏌️♂️
I'm a high handicapper (33.7) and my goals are to try and break 100, then 90, 80. But what I found out is that you have to play every week, if don't play for more than a few weeks my scores go back up again 😂😊
I have been playing for 30 years and finally shot my lowest score of 86 a few weeks ago. I am normally a low 90's golfer. My problem is finding that white damn ball. lol.
Learn the game from the green to the T , especially from 100 yards in and leave the driver to last as it's the club we hit the least. Light grip pressure, swing within yourself and always video your set up and swing so when you make changes you can see them . 😊
1. Spend a half hour at the range for every hour on the course. 2. Do not over swing. 3. Do not come up short on putts. 4. Concentrate on developing three ultra reliable clubs and learn how to control distance for each of them. You should not rely on them over the long run, but those reliable clubs will make the game more enjoyable. until you can depend on all 14 clubs. 5. Follow the rules, in particular the rule that affect other groups ahead or behind you. Playing through, divot repair, limited noise, etc. are important issues.
I am a beginner myself and as someone that grew up playing baseball, I am struggling to train myself to shift my weight to my front leg. Staying on my back leg is causing me to Slice with the driver and Top with my irons. It’s pretty frustrating.
Damn, I'm watching this within hearing distance of my wife in the next room, and you just had to say that I don't need the latest and greatest clubs. I haven't looked at my wife yet, but I can feel the judgment and the eye roll from here... especially since i have a new set of wedges on their way here...😅
@@christianemden7637 unless the markers are in the fairway. The blue, white and red markers tell you how far away from the green you are. Blue 200 yards (183m) white 150 yards (137m) and red 100 yards (91m).
3:15 to 3:55: 👍👍👍👍👍👍 THE biggest difference between people who play slowly and people who don't. And while we're at it: When the path to the next tee goes sideways at about 100 yards short of the green of the hole you are currently on, DON'T leave your bag or trolley or cart at that distance in the freaking middle of the fairway, especially on par 5s. Please leave it to the side you have to continue later anyway.
Thought they now allow (as of 2020) clubs to be grounded in bunkers (just not directly in front or behind the ball), and allow drops from shoulder height (rather than knee height)?
@@CoachLockeyif you look at 02:19 it looks like you could get relief just to the left of the tree and then a club from there instead of measuring where it doesn’t interfere with your swing to the right and then a club length. It’s the first reference point that matters.
The beginners that I see, especially adults, fail to get to concept of taking a divot. They fat it, and the ground then becomes their enemy. They start a futile career of trying to pick it.
facts! If you pick up something from the 2010's, they seem to be alright. Someone can do a quick google search to figure out if the clubs found are worth buying. Personally I have the same cobra irons I bought back in 2015 and I do not think I will buy another set because I love the forgiveness on them so much.
Why’d you just glaze over those first few things? “Who tees off first etc” those are questions I’m here for lol. Don’t ask us the questions, tell us the answers! 😂😂
Driver is not the most important club in your bag. You should not use more then 10 to 12 times your driver in a full game. Beginner will do between 100 and 120 shot in a game so its about 10% of your shot. Plus, you can play a whole game without playing your driver at all and probably get better result. You can play a par 5 with a 6 iron and get on the green in regulation. Not a good advice at all for beginner.
I've been to the course 4 times and could have watched twice as many tips. Here's a tip from a beginner; learn to speak for yourself, not everybody thinks the same way you do, and that's OK.
First and foremost. Repair ball marks on the DAM green. I’m sick of repairing my own plus 6 or 7 others. Second RESPECT the course. Third Control your anger. Today in a trash can I found a Titleist Volkey wedge broken in half. The golfer threw away the entire club. Now I have a 175.00$ wedge head that I will gladly re shaft and grip. Thank You. But don’t let it happen to you. Clubs can be expensive.
As a golfer who has been playing since I was 5 years old and has played 30 years this summer and still going strong at it. I can tell you will not be a PGA tour professional overnight(I am still not either). My game took years to improve, getting out to the range, finding golf help along the way, learning club terminology, what clubs do what, how to use then, yardage for each club, grips, regular and stiff shafts. I can go on and on about what needs to be learned. However, there is one simple thing that I wish I learned at a young age that all the stuff mention above just wipes it away. Just learn golf and do not worry about all those things right away. Find your swing mechanics and get those down because to me that is the hardest part. This will take up most of your time guys and gals. If your a beginner (especially if a newbie is golfing with me), biggest thing is encouragement from other golfs. I will break down all the positive aspect of your game and the negatives. Then I will talk about how to improve rather than you did that terrible or why did you do that. Break everything down in a positive manner which make beginner golfers keep coming back. The other problem is I have been playing for 30 years, I know my swing, how to use it, and distances which makes me look intimidating. Please understand it took me years to get here, practice, practice, practice. Playing golf almost everyday as a kid (we had a free course we went to and lucky to have it growing up) which I look back on now and was just so much fun. Which finally what Coach Lockey mentioned is just have fun. I like to go golf with friends have a few laughs, drink a beer or two and just enjoy the time we spend together. A peaceful place in nature to enjoy. A friend of mine his wife does not golf but she came out for the first time once. She was like "it is so peaceful out here, quiet and nature is amazing! No wonder why you both golf". She was able to read half her book while we golfed and just enjoyed the scenery. That is part of the reason we golf. So as a beginner just have fun and enjoy everyone's company you will get there someday.
My first set of clubs my Dad bought at a Goodwill thrift store for a song, a complete set of women's Macgregor Tourney blades, and wooden woods (diver, 3W, 5W), 3i-SW). There was a small pasture out back of the house I used as my range. I mowed it with the small tractor we had, then used a push mower to clean up my hitting line and 10yd wide circles to simulate greens at 75, 100, 150 yards. Hitting from the left or right side of the hitting line increased the distance to my "greens" by 20 yards. Hitting driver caused my to go through a barbed wire fence into a "raw" pasture, populated with cattle often and some brush here and there. That is where I learned to hit recovery shots off of all manner of lies. My teacher was my Dad. He had a Fred Couples type swing, effortless and maintained a handicap in single digits. Some of my favorite memories were with Dad, hitting balls at sunset. I was 14 when Dad let me play my first round at a golf course. I shot 91 with three lost balls.
Best golf tip Dad ever gave me? Know the distance of every iron with a half swing. That single tip gave me a whole different set of tools, effortlessly. Second best tip? Never try a hero shot, just hit something that finds the short grass. I'm 65 now. It is a great game. Enjoy it with friends and family.
Awesome, thank you dad 😍
I’m new to golf so what does the distance with half a swing give you?
@@tuppens2007 It depends on you, your swing. Usually, it gives you about 1/2 the distance. The ball flight is going to be lower too. Here is the potentially good point. Because a half swing travels less distance from the ground, the golfer potentially can be quite accurate (less to go wrong in a shorter swing). With longer irons, the run out may be longer. Sometimes that can be a good thing. Dispersion of your shots will tighten up with a half swing too. I like a 3 to 6 iron for my get out the super bad rough, trees, etc., for getting the ball back into play. That half swing just pops it up enough to escape and then sets down on the fairway grass and runs a bit. Do a bit of practice with this idea. It can help you, and record in a notebook your distances. Same for full shots on all irons and hybrids or fairway woods. When you KNOW your distances, the scores come down. Also, get a range finder. Don't guess distances to pins. I attack greens on the low side and safe side (more space). I never want to put the ball on the top 1/4 of the green. Downhill putts are not your friend. Good luck.
@@MichaelSisley-fw3xr thanks!
Im 40 lost the use of my dominant arm in an accident and decided to take up golf 🤣🤣🤣. I have a cheap cheap set of clubs and a sense of humour. This is going to be fun. Thanks for the tips
Good luck and enjoy it 👍
Went to the driving range today used some tips and was hitting 175 with my 3 wood, not to far but perfectly straight I was so surprised. Thanks@@CoachLockey
Number 1 beginner tip: You’re swinging too hard.🤘
I forget this often, play terribly, then remember it again and play much better
@D2theLEO bro I do that everytime I go I even wrote on my notes for next time. im always playing better after I completely ruined my game
A buddy of my told me remember 80 years old guys play these games this isn’t baseball. I’ve already loss half a dozen balls before the last hole 😂😂
Never, hit it harder
Even Jesus can't hit a one iron so
You can also set up your tee two club lengths behind the markers. Knowing this is especially helpful on chewed-up tee boxes.
Understand you don’t have to try and hit your next shot as far as possible. If you have 300 yards to the hole and obviously cannot reach, split it up into two 150 yard shots with less chance of shanking one into the forest.
Course management
Yes, I went golfing for my first time a couple days ago after spending all summer at the range. I quickly realized 3 things:
1. Hitting on grass and different ground angles is tough
2. You do not need to drive it right to the green. I was way more efficient in just popping it into the center of the fairway and going from there.
3. golf is FUN
As a beginner golf, I tee off wherever looks nicest, usually a bit infront. If hit it into any obstruction i just move my ball to a nicer bit 😅.
Been to driving range 3 times now. Really enjoy it. Can see improvements already from the 1st visit. Im happy just being able to hit ball cleen at the moment 😅
Been golfing for thirty years now...I am still trying to hit the ball clean.
@boog91174 I won't worry about it and just try enjoy the journey 🤣
@@boog91174 I understand your pain and I have been at it the same about of time
"Have control of where you put it" this man is speaking life lessons not just golf lessons
I recommend joining a league. Golf is a social game and it’s a great way to meet new people, play different formats, and you can pick tips up from watching various people play
Awesome 👌
Golf distance : printed myself the little card to practice the irons at the Range. And i have waited too long to take a proper Training Class. Made my foundation the most enjoyable...plus I'm saving on Lost Balls so much, its accounted for already lol
My first set of irons was 23 years old, and I started last year. I just got a new set of Ping irons and WOW!!! what a difference they make. You might not need the latest and greatest but at least have some that have kept up with the technology today. I doubt they design new golf balls for clubs that are 20 to 30 years old.
Great tips bruh!!! I wished I knew these things when I started. The handicap thing helped me consider the areas of my game to get better…and it also helps me be kinder to myself. LOL
Literally played at Boringdon this morning and then click this video and see that amazing par 3 with the water around 😂
Did you hit the green?
@@CoachLockey I did not. My ball was rather wet. However the group behind us had his ball flirt with the rim for a hole in one. I would have probably jumped in the pond with him
Good video btw, it’s cool finding other UA-camrs in Plymouth
Great tips...
Great video, like your approach to lessons too! Do you offer coaching in person and online? I love my driver, not sure it always loves me though 😂
Don't cheap out when buying a pair of golf shoes.
Your feet are important, and you're going to walk a lot of miles.
A £20 pair from a sports shop will cause you more pain than you could imagine.
Great video! I would also add that you don’t need to play pro v1’s or the most premium golf balls. Pick a golf ball which will better suit your swing speed 👍🏌️♂️
Nice putting! 😆Well done with your tips, Matt, cheers!
Great tips 👍
Glad you think so! 👌👍
Thanks for the tips. I just picked up my first set of clubs at a rummage sale and played my first 18 yesterday. I went +21 😢 but had a blast!
+21 on your first 18 is awesome. Congrats 👌
Awesome video Coach FairPlay.
I'm a high handicapper (33.7) and my goals are to try and break 100, then 90, 80. But what I found out is that you have to play every week, if don't play for more than a few weeks my scores go back up again 😂😊
Golf is hard 😏
I have been playing for 30 years and finally shot my lowest score of 86 a few weeks ago. I am normally a low 90's golfer. My problem is finding that white damn ball. lol.
Learn the game from the green to the T , especially from 100 yards in and leave the driver to last as it's the club we hit the least. Light grip pressure, swing within yourself and always video your set up and swing so when you make changes you can see them . 😊
Love your videos man!!🏌️♂️
Glad you like them! 😃
1. Spend a half hour at the range for every hour on the course. 2. Do not over swing. 3. Do not come up short on putts. 4. Concentrate on developing three ultra reliable clubs and learn how to control distance for each of them. You should not rely on them over the long run, but those reliable clubs will make the game more enjoyable. until you can depend on all 14 clubs. 5. Follow the rules, in particular the rule that affect other groups ahead or behind you. Playing through, divot repair, limited noise, etc. are important issues.
Learn and play ready golf.
I am a beginner myself and as someone that grew up playing baseball, I am struggling to train myself to shift my weight to my front leg. Staying on my back leg is causing me to Slice with the driver and Top with my irons. It’s pretty frustrating.
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First thing pga pro will ask, where do you work?
Driver as a preferred club for a beginner????
Make it your best club 100%
Damn, I'm watching this within hearing distance of my wife in the next room, and you just had to say that I don't need the latest and greatest clubs. I haven't looked at my wife yet, but I can feel the judgment and the eye roll from here... especially since i have a new set of wedges on their way here...😅
😂😂😂
Did I miss was the colored stakes were for? New golfer.
In case the video didn’t touch it red stakes mark lateral water hazards, while white stakes mark out of bounds.
@@christianemden7637 unless the markers are in the fairway. The blue, white and red markers tell you how far away from the green you are. Blue 200 yards (183m) white 150 yards (137m) and red 100 yards (91m).
@@JoshuaBridge-cp4pp I’m familiar with those as well.
3:15 to 3:55: 👍👍👍👍👍👍 THE biggest difference between people who play slowly and people who don't.
And while we're at it: When the path to the next tee goes sideways at about 100 yards short of the green of the hole you are currently on, DON'T leave your bag or trolley or cart at that distance in the freaking middle of the fairway, especially on par 5s. Please leave it to the side you have to continue later anyway.
Putter cover on the flag at 4:36 lol
why is no one talking about the stand on his bag ive never seen that
Par 3 bag. So light 👌
Thought they now allow (as of 2020) clubs to be grounded in bunkers (just not directly in front or behind the ball), and allow drops from shoulder height (rather than knee height)?
Check out USGA rule 12.2 that's considered a penalty. Read 14.3 for proper method of drop ball knee height only.
Don't bother clicking your fingers 🤌🏻 after you have hit a shot as it does not slow the ball down 😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂 yes it does
But sometimes it does work, soooooo 😂
Yes it does! I missed a putt by 3 foot on the low side the other day because I didn’t click mine
Is this the same as calling your self a “PGA Pro” but can’t break 75
What if I ask it to sit down?
Since when do u get relief from trees? I thought it was only temporary or man made obstacles🧐
Baby trees that are staked 👍 free relief
This man really called me out for using my 7 all the time 😅😂
Looked like you may have dropped the wrong side of the staked tree, Coach 😊
Why do you think that? 🤔
@@CoachLockeyif you look at 02:19 it looks like you could get relief just to the left of the tree and then a club from there instead of measuring where it doesn’t interfere with your swing to the right and then a club length. It’s the first reference point that matters.
GOLFAH
The beginners that I see, especially adults, fail to get to concept of taking a divot. They fat it, and the ground then becomes their enemy. They start a futile career of trying to pick it.
If your clubs are more than 25 years old then you will struggle to learn
facts! If you pick up something from the 2010's, they seem to be alright. Someone can do a quick google search to figure out if the clubs found are worth buying. Personally I have the same cobra irons I bought back in 2015 and I do not think I will buy another set because I love the forgiveness on them so much.
Not irons
Why’d you just glaze over those first few things? “Who tees off first etc” those are questions I’m here for lol. Don’t ask us the questions, tell us the answers! 😂😂
I’m not going to tell you every rule/etiquette 😂 I gave you a few examples and now it’s down to you to go learn 👍
Driver is not the most important club in your bag. You should not use more then 10 to 12 times your driver in a full game. Beginner will do between 100 and 120 shot in a game so its about 10% of your shot. Plus, you can play a whole game without playing your driver at all and probably get better result. You can play a par 5 with a 6 iron and get on the green in regulation. Not a good advice at all for beginner.
You obviously don’t understand strokes gained then 😘
He didn't learn not to put your golf gear on the tee box !
👍😂
And don't putt like tRump!😂
But hit every other shot like Trump. Man he was good
Get a glove
Good God man, a few tips for the beginner, not all of them. Every beginner stopped listening to you after 3 minutes
I've been to the course 4 times and could have watched twice as many tips. Here's a tip from a beginner; learn to speak for yourself, not everybody thinks the same way you do, and that's OK.
First and foremost. Repair ball marks on the DAM green. I’m sick of repairing my own plus 6 or 7 others. Second RESPECT the course. Third Control your anger. Today in a trash can I found a Titleist Volkey wedge broken in half. The golfer threw away the entire club. Now I have a 175.00$ wedge head that I will gladly re shaft and grip. Thank You. But don’t let it happen to you. Clubs can be expensive.