Golf is unique in that it is a solitary sport. In competitive golf, another player’s performance will have absolutely no effect on your performance and vice versa. In even the most elite of high-profile golf competitions, all golfers are ultimately competing against no one other than themselves. This is why it’s important, as you learn and grow in the game, to play within your own capability. One of the most frequent and preventable mistakes that golfers make at every skill level is attempting to emulate or keep up with their peers. If you’re just beginning to play, don’t expect (or try) to become a golf pro overnight. Instead, just focus on accepting your game for what it is and gradually steering yourself towards excellence. Good golfing is patient golfing. This book is designed to be a beginner’s guide to the basics of golf. It won’t turn you into Tiger Woods, but it will certainly prevent you from seeming clueless or having to ask embarrassing questions on the course. By the end of this book, you’ll know what clubs to use, how to hold them, the rules of the game, how the scoring system works, and important golf etiquette. Let’s get started!