How to Get More Involved in the Golf Community

In addition to the obvious thrill of slicing a perfect drive right down the fairway and the constant pursuit of improvement, one of the most enjoyable aspects of following golf is the social aspect of the game. Unfortunately, while getting outdoors for a game might be the end-goal for most golf fans, finding the right crowd of people to play with can often be easier said than done.

So if you are tired of sitting at home, mulling over the latest golf odds in desperate anticipation of the next major tournament, follow the tips, tricks and strategies set out in this article to help you to get more involved in the golfing community. You never know, your new buddies might even have some insider info that will help to improve your betting game!

Check out your local golf leagues and clinics

One surefire way to put yourself on a path to meeting more golf buddies, is checking out what weekday leagues, beginner clinics and social meetups are available in your area. Although you are more likely to see these cropping up in the summer months — after all, who isn’t more social when the weather is fairer — you will often find that these run throughout the year.

Evening nine-hole leagues are particularly popular among the after-work crowd, although there will more than likely be a league to suit a wide range of individuals and skill levels. To find information on what golf leagues are available near you, a good place to start is with your local golf clubs or courses. You will often find information on these leagues posted on bulletin boards, or even on social media!

Leverage social media

Although golfers are not often thought to be the most tech-savvy crowd, you will be surprised at how important social media is to the modern golfer.

Regardless of whether you choose Instagram, Facebook or some other sport-specific platform, you will be surprised at how easy it is to connect with local golfers near you using these platforms. Platforms such as Twitter can also be useful if you are heading to a new area for the first time or trying out a new course, as it can allow you to get the insider tips in advance of tee-off!

No matter what stage of your life you are in, you should not be afraid to leverage the power of social media to get more involved in the golfing community!

Join a club

Ever since the game was first invented, golfing and country clubs have proved formative in developing the game. While these clubs have had an obvious impact on developing the game through courses and tournaments, they have also been equally important in building a golfing community.

While you might be hesitant to join a club if you are still a new golfer early on in your playing career, there is arguably no better time to do so. In fact, when you are still relatively young in playing years, this could be the time at which you get the most out of your membership in terms of guidance from more experienced players.

There will likely be several clubs to join in your local area, with some more playing oriented and others more social. Depending on what you want out of your membership, one may suit you more than the other!

Get your friends and family involved

Another tip to getting more involved in your golfing community, is to take a more active role in building it. With that said, if you want to grow your local golfing community feel free to invite friends and family members to play with you. This can be a great way of giving those close to you a taste of the game. Who knows, they might end up enjoying it!

Search for events

A good way to ingratiate yourself in the local golfing community is to take the opportunity to attend as many events as possible. Often, these events will pair you up with other players, which takes some of the effort of actively socializing out of the equation!

Attending these events is a great way of widening your social circle and getting more involved with local golf clubs. They also often have a charity element to them, which is an added bonus!