From the 'tee off' to the Hole : This is what you need to know before playing golf

Playing golf is a fun, relaxing hobby for many people and a competitive sport for some others. When learning to play golf, you’ll want to start by learning some basic rules and the technique for swinging a club to hit the ball. It’s also helpful to know how to obtain equipment and to learn some proper golf course etiquette so you can safely have fun with anyone you play with. 

Learn the object of the game. In golf, the main objective of the game is to get your ball from the starting point, or “tee,” into the hole. 

The hole is marked by a flag, and you want to get your ball in it with a few shots as possible. “Hole” is not only the physical hole but also refers to the entire area from the tee to the green, where the physical hole is. A standard golf course has 18 holes,  marked by a flag. There are smaller courses as well, such as 9-hole courses, which are ideal for beginners.

Play the course by the order of holes. Every golf course is different in terms of how it is structured, and which hole you start and end with. Every hole has a “tee off” area where you start and a physical hole where you finish. It’s a good idea to carry a course map with you on the course or to go with a group that has at least 1 person who’s familiar with the order of the course