7 Basic tips to start in golf
Focus, precision and coordination for your first steps
The first thing to keep in mind is that golf is a sport in which you need concentration, precision and coordination. Starting in this sport can be intimidating at first. So, if you're ready, here you have a few tips to start playing golf in the best way.
1. Sign up for classes
Learning on your own is a complicated task. The best way to start in this exciting sport is to take classes with a professional who knows how to tell you at all times how to improve your gestures and postures. Remember that in Pollensa Golf you can take classes with the best professionals.
2. Get the necessary equipment
At the beginning, it's enough if you rent the equipment. In Golf Pollença we can offer you the ones that you need. But if you're ready and want to get your own club equipment, we recommend that at first you only buy the basics to begin with.
3. Patience
At first, it's difficult to go directly to an 18-hole course. It's best to practice for a while before venturing on a long field. Another good option is to play a game of Pitch and Putt, a type of golf that is played in a field of reduced dimensions.
4. Warm up well
It's true that golf is not a rough sport, but during your practice many joints of the body move, so it never hurts to perform a good warm-up before you start playing.
5. Keep your feet on the ground
Surely you've seen more than one professional on TV making turns with their feet when making a swing. But if you are starting now, it's best to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground when hitting the ball, so you'll not lose sight of it.
6. Always with a glove
At the beginning, we hold the sticks with excessive force and this can cause blisters. So, before you start playing, take off the rings and put on a glove. You will appreciate it.
7. Do not despair
The beginnings can be hard. Don't expect to send the ball to 100 meters and direct the ball to where you want. You have to practice a lot and, even so, in golf there're more bad days than good ones. But the good ones are wonderful.
With these simple tips you're ready to start this exciting sport. We wait for you in Golf Pollensa!
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The good times are here! If you want to enjoy some golf in Mallorca make sure you read these 9 tips where we show you just why you've chosen the best option in Golf Pollença.Get the most out of your golf holiday with these tips1. Play at Golf PollençaThe best views, top-class teachers, and for more experienced players we have two of the longest holes on the island.2. The perfect 19th holeAt Golf Pollença we have different areas for you to keep on enjoying yourself with us after your round. Enjoy a great coffee with our views.3. Book your roundYou can pre-book your round on the course in Mallorca with us. Just give us your details.4. it's always better with good companyWhether you play with your partner or your family, your golf holiday will be perfect if you make the right choice of who to play with. Kids will have a great time.5. Enjoy the views at Golf PollençaAt our site you can enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Sierra de la Tramuntana and the Pollença bay, a real treat for the eyes.6. HydrateIf you decide to come to play in the summer, make sure you drink lots of water so you don't suffer any nasty consequences.7. Hire a buggyWhy drag your clubs around? There's no need. The best thing you can do is hire a buggy: you won't get as tired and you'll enjoy your round a lot more.8. For all levelsOne of the best things we offer is courses for all levels, so there's no need to worry.9. Enjoy the islandComing to play golf in Mallorca is an excellent choice. You can enjoy the sport and a wonderful island that has lots to offer. The adventure begins! -
Practicing a sport in general, is always healthy. But each one has its advantages, both for physical and mental health. Here we're going to tell you several benefits of playing this sport.1. Reduce stressWithout a doubt, it's one of the biggest advantages of this sport. To begin with, it's practiced outdoors, in a natural and relaxed environment. It's a kind of leisurely sport, in which concentration is something very important. In addition to all this, it helps to release endorphins (known as "happiness" hormones), which makes practicing this exercise to help us feel better.2. Anyone can practice itThe vast majority of sports require a great physical form, but golf can be practice practically by anyone without problems. You only need aim and concentration. Also, the fact that the fields are so big, forces you to walk a lot, which makes it a perfect activity for seniors.3. Healthy mind, healthy bodyBeing an outdoor sport, it will help you to better synthesize vitamin D (ideal for bones and blood circulation). In addition, each time you hit the ball, you tone and strengthen the muscles of the legs and arms. But it's not just that, golf helps us improve concentration, reduce stress or anxiety.4. Minimum risk of injuriesIt's a sport that has little risk of injuries, which is ideal for people with ease to suffer them or for the elderly who don't want big efforts for fear of hurting themselves. In fact, golf is the sport that has the lowest rate of injuries.So, grab your golf clubs and enjoy the golf courses in Mallorca, like the one offered by Golf Pollença!
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Want to practice your swing? Looking for a place with good weather to do so?Don't worry, thanks to its good weather and 300 days of sunshine, Mallorca is the ideal place to enjoy playing golf. It's without a doubt a sure bet! Enjoy all the seasons of the year!Any time of year is good for visiting the island, come to Golf Pollensa and play golf in Mallorca:- Spring: The perfect season for playing golf. Practice your swing on sunny days with temperatures between 17º and 24ºC. The perfect time to visit the island!- Summer: If you like to play golf in the heat, this is the perfect time for you, the temperatures rise and the sun gets really strong. Remember to put on sunscreen every so often and to drink water to stay hydrated.- Autumn: Temperatures drop a little more than in spring, but the island still has a special charm with the falling leaves, less tourism and lots of popular festivals in different towns on the island of Mallorca.- Winter: Although temperatures usually don't go over 15ºC, and some days playing golf just isn't an option, on other days you'll be able to practice your swing with pleasant temperatures and much better weather than in the north of Europe. It's the perfect season to enjoy a hot chocolate after finishing your game!Come play golf in Mallorca and enjoy everything the island has to offer!Coming to play golf in Mallorca is a great idea not only because the weather allows you to play all year round, but because you will also be able to visit many of the famous places on the island, in addition to practicing the sport.If you choose to spend your holidays in Mallorca, take your clubs and come play on our golf course: enjoy the views of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains from Golf Pollensa!
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If you like this sport, playing golf in Mallorca is a real joy. Do you know that there are different modalities with different standards? In this article, we want to introduce some of them. Variants of golf in Pollensa We don't intend to make a very long article, so we are only going to consider some of the most popular or significant options. Do we comment them? Stableford It's the most frequent in local tournaments, because it allows the ball to be lifted when the result is bad, so it saves time in games. The scores, which take into account each player's handicap, are assigned in relation to the pair: albatrosses, 5 points; eagle, 4 points; birdie, 3 points; pair, 2 points; bogey, 1 point; double bogey and following, 0 points. Medal play In this case, it's played by shots. It's common in professional tournaments and wins who takes the ball to the hole in the least amount of impacts. Match Play It's the other usual alternative in professional championships. The score is established in each hole: whoever does it in fewer strokes wins it and, in the end, the holes won by both rivals are added and compared. If one of them has more advantage than the missing holes, the match ends. Greensome Is played in pairs. The two members of the same team leave each hole and choose the best ball of the two. Then they play it alternately, starting with the first one who picked up his ball when he left. Fourball Known in Spanish as the “mejor bola”, it's a competition for 4 players who play their balls and score for holes (as in the Match Play). It's the most common among friends. Now that you know a few alternatives, remember that you can practice your favorite modality in the Pollensa golf courses. Playing golf in Mallorca is wonderful!