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Golf for beginners
Highlander School of Golf was founded by two brothers, Craig and Les Ross, with a focus on providing free and simple online golf instruction for beginners.

31/07/2026

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
If you're new to golf, understanding a golf course scorecard is an important step before your first round.

Our audio guide explains:
- How to read and use a golf course scorecard
- Common golf course terminology
- Basic golf etiquette and essential rules
- How the golf handicap system works
- How to calculate your net score

🎧 Visit the Highlander School of Golf website to listen to the audio and build your confidence before stepping onto the course.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

29/07/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐟? 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬.
Understanding the simple rules of golf and proper golf etiquette can make your first round more enjoyable and help you feel confident on the course.

Our audio guide covers:
🏌️ Basic golf etiquette
📖 Simple rules every beginner should know
🎯 Practical golf practice tips to help you prepare before your first game

🎧 Visit the Highlander School of Golf website to listen to the audio and take the next step in your golfing journey.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

27/07/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐟?
Stepping onto a golf course for the first time is exciting but knowing what to expect can make all the difference.

At Highlander School of Golf, we've put together a series of lessons to help beginners feel confident and prepared before their first game. Learn the essentials of:
- Golf etiquette
- Basic rules of golf
- How to read a scorecard
- Effective pre-round practice
- Strategies to keep up the pace of play

Understanding these fundamentals will help you enjoy your round, respect your fellow golfers, and care for the course.

🎧 Visit our website to listen to the audio guide and watch the lesson videos before your first round.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

24/07/2026

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚
You don't have to spend hours at the driving range to improve your golf game. In fact, practising at home can be one of the most convenient and effective ways to build confidence and master the fundamentals.

If you have a backyard or enough space in your garage, consider setting up a simple practice area with a practice mat and net. These are widely available from golf retailers and online stores, making it easy to create your own practice space.

Practising at home allows you to:
- Swing whenever it suits your schedule.
- Focus on your technique without feeling self-conscious.
- Build consistency through regular practice.
- Review your lesson material as you practise.

The best golfers aren't made by where they practise. They're made by practising consistently. Every swing brings you one step closer to improving your game.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

22/07/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟? 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞.
One of the biggest misconceptions about golf is that you need expensive equipment before you can begin. The truth is, you only need the basics to start learning the fundamentals.

To begin your golf journey, all you really need is:
A golf club
A few golf balls

Before investing in a full set of clubs, take the time to learn the game and develop your skills. As your confidence and knowledge grow, you'll be in a much better position to choose equipment that's right for you.

If you have a backyard or enough space in your garage, consider setting up a simple practice area with a practice mat and net. We will go more into detail on this in our next post.

Remember, great golfers aren't made by expensive equipment; they're made through consistent practice and solid fundamentals.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

20/07/2026

Golf Fundamental for beginners: 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨 (𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠)

A consistent golf swing isn't about swinging harder. It's about swinging smarter.
Golf swing tempo is the rhythm and timing of your entire swing, from the backswing through to the downswing. A smooth, balanced tempo helps improve consistency, accuracy, and overall ball striking.

A simple way to find your rhythm:
Think of a waltz and count:
One... Two... Three
✔️ One & Two – Complete your backswing.
✔️ Three – Release smoothly into your downswing.
Remember, the transition from the backswing to the downswing is one of the most important parts of the swing. Rushing this movement or gripping the club too tightly can disrupt your tempo and throw your entire swing sequence off.

At Highlander School of Golf, we help golfers of all levels develop a natural, repeatable swing that leads to greater consistency and confidence on the course.

🎧 There is also an audio available on our website that you can listen to while practicing, perfect for reinforcing these fundamentals step by step.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

17/07/2026

Golf Fundamentals for Beginners: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠

The downswing is where power meets precision. A correct sequence helps you strike the ball cleanly, generate more clubhead speed, and achieve greater accuracy and consistency.

Key fundamentals:
- Start the downswing from the ground up with a smooth weight shift from your trail foot to your lead foot.
- Let your hips lead the movement, creating space for your arms to swing through naturally.
- Keep your trail elbow close to your body and maintain your wrist hinge (lag) until the right moment to maximise power.
- Avoid "casting" - releasing your wrists too early or allowing your shoulders to outrun your hips can reduce power and send the club off path.
- Release the clubhead after your hip turn and finish with a balanced follow-through, allowing your body to rotate fully toward the target.

Mastering the downswing sequence will help you hit longer, straighter, and more consistent golf shots.

🎧 There is also an audio available on our website that you can listen to while practicing, perfect for reinforcing these fundamentals step by step.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

15/07/2026

Golf Fundamentals for Beginners: 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬

A proper wrist hinge is key to building a consistent swing. It helps keep the club on the correct swing plane, stores energy during the backswing, and releases it at impact to generate greater clubhead speed and distance.

Key fundamentals:
- Begin the wrist hinge after the club passes your trail knee.
- Hinge your lead wrist vertically as your lead arm rises, aiming for a 90° wrist c**k (if comfortably possible).
- Avoid rolling your wrists - your lead thumb and club shaft should point skyward.
- Maintain a light grip and minimal wrist tension to create a smooth, controlled backswing while keeping the hinge angle consistent.

Mastering your wrist hinge will help you create a more efficient, powerful, and repeatable golf swing.

🎧 There is also an audio available on our website that you can listen to while practicing, perfect for reinforcing these fundamentals step by step.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

13/07/2026

Golf Fundamentals for Beginners: 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧

A proper lower body turn is the foundation of a powerful, balanced, and consistent golf swing. By engaging your legs and rotating your hips correctly, you generate torque, increase swing speed, and maximise distance, all while maintaining better balance and accuracy.

Key fundamentals:
- Rotate your hips approximately 45° during the backswing—avoid over-rotating.
- Transfer your weight to the instep of your trail foot, keeping it aligned with your ankle.
- Allow your trail knee to flex slightly and point toward the trail foot instep.
- Keep your lead knee stable with minimal lateral movement. Excessive lifting of the lead foot is often a sign of an incorrect weight shift.

Master the lower body, and you'll build a stronger, more consistent swing from the ground up.

🎧 There is also an audio available on our website that you can listen to while practicing, perfect for reinforcing these fundamentals step by step.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

10/07/2026

Golf Fundamentals for Beginners: 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 (𝐔𝐁 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧)

Your upper body turn is where control, power, and consistency begin in the golf swing.
A proper upper body turn helps you:
• Create power through rotation
• Maintain balance and spine control
• Improve strike consistency and swing timing

Spine Angle & Tilt:
Start by tilting your trail shoulder slightly downward with your arms hanging naturally. Keep the ball positioned in the centre of your stance to support balance and alignment.

Shoulder Rotation:
Initiate the turn with your lead shoulder moving down toward the ball. Rotate the shoulders around your spine to create a “coil effect”—like winding a spring.

Upper Body Control:
Maintain a firm arm structure as you turn, keeping your lead arm stable and extended away from the body. Your trail elbow should point downward, not out toward the horizon.

Home Practice Drill:
Use a full-length mirror and place a vertical line of tape on it. As you rotate, keep your lead shoulder moving down while your head stays centred on the tape. If your head moves off line, reduce your rotation until you regain balance and control. The key is controlled rotation around your spine with minimal head movement. This builds consistent ball striking and stability.

At Highlander School of Golf, we focus on simple, repeatable fundamentals that build real improvement from the ground up.

🎧 There is also an audio available on our website that you can listen to while practicing, perfect for reinforcing these fundamentals step by step.

Call or WA Craig Ross on +27 82 579 3493 or [email protected]
Visit: https://highlanderschoolofgolf.com

Address

11 Van Zyl Street
Gansbaai
7220

Telephone

+27825793493

Website

http://www.highlanderschoolofgolf.com/

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