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Dress
appropriately for the sport, the club and the weather. When you
look good, you will feel good and you will play better! |
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| Add to
others' enjoyment of the day and their playing experience by
being ready to swing when it's your turn. Plan your shots while
your playing partners are hitting and have the right club in
hand when you're up. |
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Prepping for
Your Next Outing
What to Do When You're
Invited |
| Now that you've taken
up golf, chances are a friend or co-worker is going to
invite you to play in an upcoming outing. Whether you're
just getting into it or you've enjoyed the game for some
time, the invitation is a testament to your personality and
a great chance to put your budding golf skills to work in a
generally low pressure arena.
Most outings are for
charity or for fun; typically, you are part of a team! If
you're not yet as talented on the course as you'd like to
be, someone else in you're group will likely make up for it.
If you're a whiz on the links, you will be most appreciated
by your higher handicapped teammates. Either way, getting
ready for your next outing is a snap when you perform these
three easy steps: |
| 1. Prepare Your
Look |
If you look good, you
feel good and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Most
golf courses have a dress code, but don't be intimidated by
it - embrace it! Golf attire is traditionally shorts,
skirts, Capri's or pants and a polo shirt with collar, golf
shoes with a low profile sock, sunglasses and a ball cap or
visor if desired. Maybe you want to have a little more fun
with it then that; check out our Nike
pro shop for
the latest in women's golf fashions that are both
comfortable and stylish. Whatever you wear, be sure to:
- Call the course
ahead of time and ask about dress code.
- Ask your host what
others plan to wear.
- Check the weather
for the day of the outing. Bring additional layers if
necessary. Make sure you have rain gear in your golf bag.
- Take a peek in your
closet at least a week before the event so you know you
have something that will work.
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Shop if necessary!
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| 2. Prepare Your
Game |
| Depending on your
handicap and playing experience, take some time to hit balls
at the range or practice chipping and putting at least twice
before the event date. This will build a little confidence
before you step onto that first tee and start swinging away.
Even though outings tend to be just for fun, consider these
tips to help you prepare: |
- Ask your host what
she would like to accomplish. Is your team going to be
competitive and try to win or just have fun?
- Tell your pro that
you are playing in an outing and ask her for help with
parts of your game that would most help your team.
- Visit the course's
website and view the scorecard and or/hole layouts.
- Establish a
handicap. If you do not have one, at least be prepared to
give the pro shop your average 18-hole score.
- Ask your host about
the format of the outing. Will you be asked to play your
own ball or is it a team "scramble" (play from the best
shot of the group each time)?
- Check your
equipment at least a week before the event.
~Do you have at least two sleeves of balls?
~Are your clubs clean and arranged neatly in your bag?
~Do you have a clean towel?
~Is your glove in good condition?
~Are your shoes missing any spikes?
~Do you have a ball marker and divot repair tool?
~Do you have enough tees?
~Do you have an umbrella? Do you have your rain gear?
~Do you have a few dollar bills for bag room/caddie tips?
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| 3. Prepare Your
Mind |
| Golf is not exactly a
no-brainer. There are a few things to keep track of while
you're out on the course. The last thing you want to be is
the person on the team everybody else has to look after.
Show your respect for your playing partners and the event by
executing the following before, during and after the round: |
- Pack your gear or
put it by the door the night before. Make sure you have
gas in the car!
- Be there at least a
half hour before your tee time. If there is a registration
"window", arrive in the first half of the timeframe, not
at the last minute.
- Greet your host as
soon as you arrive.
- If it's a shotgun
start (everyone goes off at the same time), be at your cart 15 minutes prior to the start.
- READ the rules
sheet for the event, don't just glance at it and expect
someone else to explain it to you later.
- On the course,
encourage and demonstrate fast play. Be ready to hit when
it's your turn.
- Be supportive of
others' shots; don't be too hard on yourself!
- Remember: any day
on the golf course is better than one at the office. No
matter how you play, you will be remembered longer for how
you behaved.
- Write down your
playing partners names and e-mails so you can follow up
with them after the event.
- Thank your host for
a great day!
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Consult your teaching
pro to help you prepare your game for the outing. |
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Go through your bag a
week in advance to make sure you have everything you need
before you hit the course. |
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After the outing, make
sure your host knows how much fun you had! |
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