Selecting golf clubs - beginners

If you’re not living in a golf estate you most probably belong to the golfing facility closest to you. If you haven’t joined one yet, choosing from one of the many golf clubs available can be a daunting task. With more than four hundred and fifty golf clubs in South Africa, which one will it be?

Emperor of Golf is a novel new way to find and access information concerning golfing, golfing equipment, golf clubs, caddies, and tee off times etc.

Joining one of the many golf clubs should be a priority once you’ve decided to become a serious golfer. This is the place where you build relationships with other golfers, get advice regarding your game and work on your handicap. The golfing establishment to join is the Emperor’s club.

Being a member will give you access to participating golf clubs nationwide. You also receive updated and timely information regarding golfing events and golfing news. Members also have access to golfing equipment at a fraction of the cost, 3D golfing software, membership draws, and the Loyalty Program.

The course for you

With all the available golf clubs to select from, how do you make the choice? Choosing the right one, especially for the golfer just starting out can make a world of difference. Your Emperor’s membership will give you access to all the information pertaining golfing in South Africa. This includes the green fees, tee off times, caddie availability etc.

Some other guidelines to following in the selection process:

Location

With the Emperor online booking system, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a golfing place that is close to you. If you have easy access you will be more likely to play on a regular basis and most important, practise.

Cost effective

Your membership with Emperor of Golf will provide you with a bit of bargaining power. All participating golf clubs give Emperor Members excellent treatment. If you are a beginner you don’t want to play on a course which is too difficult. Lucky for you, most of the easier courses are less expensive as well.

Make a painless choice

You want to enjoy the game and not frustrate yourself by playing a difficult course. Before you make your online booking to tee off at one of these golf clubs have a look at what we have to say about the facility.

Select a golfing course that is beginner friendly. The course should have a spacious fairway, very few water traps, level greens and other golfers that are also just starting out too. If you take on a course which is too difficult, you will take the most important element out of your golf game, namely fun. It can also cost you a lot of money to play on one of the more difficult courses, especially after you’ve lost a number of balls.

Short will be sweeter

Most courses have 18 holes, but you need not play all 18 holes. The first few times you might consider playing only 9 holes. It can take up to 6 hours to play 18 holes and if you’re not an accomplished golfer yet, it can place additional strain on your game.

Playing times and the rules

Emperor of Golf offers you the option to make online bookings that will be confirmed immediately. When you book and confirm your tee off times, you should have a look at the rates for your caddie, hiring a golf cart, and also get acquainted with the rules and requirements of the facility where you will be playing.

This is crucial, especially for the beginner. Most golfing establishments have dress codes and specific rules, requiring full adherence. You don’t want to pay your green fees and then not get to play.

Emperor of Golf makes it easier to select from the many golf clubs in South Africa, giving you more time to focus on your game.