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If golf tips are what you want, you're in luck. There must be a million out there, ranging from jokes to computer programs. Many are free. Check out the local library (don't forget the magazine rack) and the internet. There is information for all levels of skill but especially for beginners.

Learning about golf is fun even for those who don't play and never plan to. There is a rich history to the sport which is fascinating in itself. Although the game is played mainly by wealthy men, there are enough rags-to-riches stories and feminist heroines to please everyone. In this sport, true stories are as interesting as fiction. And, oh, the fiction. There are wonderful books - and movies made from them - that enchant people of all ages and cultures.

It is important to learn the etiquette of the game and its safety rules. You will not want to trespass against tradition or put other players in jeopardy by your inexperience. Then there is the history of the game, which is part of its universal appeal. The mystique of golf is as compelling as the actual play on the course. Even the courses have reputations and individual personalities.

There is a lot of wonderful fiction with golf as a theme, and the true life stories are sometimes even more engrossing. It is fun to read the accounts of great moments in the sport, even for those who don't play. And you will find a lot of heroes, if you like being a fan. There are famous players whose exploits will never be forgotten, and new ones coming along every year who may someday be just as well known.

Take this basic knowledge with you and by all means sign up for lessons at a local course. Almost every public and private course has a resident pro who offers to teach beginners, help golfers improve, and watch advanced players critically for problems with their swing or their stance. It is amazing how much progress you can make in a structured lesson.

Many of the tips are free. Go online to find instructional videos, discussions of which club to play in particular situations, player forums, FAQs, and more, all available for no cost. Many of these are posted by equipment manufacturers, who often love the game as much as their customers. Every public library is full of books, magazines, and often videos about golf.

Eventually you may want to have your game evaluated by a computer - definitely a new slant on an old theme. In the meantime, there are enough golf tips around to help you take strokes off your game, achieve a respectable handicap, and maybe even go on the pro circuit.