A nifty spot to perfect your golf game technique, or to try and learn the basics, isn't on the golf course, but preferably at a driving range. If you're a beginner with the game, you might want to head to your local driving range to practice your game first. It will cost you less money than playing on the course, and you will be able to work at all parts of your golf game without interrupting the play of others. This is a great way to pinch a penny if you are on a budget as well.

A little known fact is, good golf players spend a lot of time practicing golf at the driving range, that's why they're good on the golf course. So if you want to get better at the game, then go to the range.

There are driving ranges at just about every golf course in the country. All driving ranges provide buckets of golf balls and depending on the size you can get a real good workout with just them. A typical large bucket of balls has about 75 golf balls in them. If you take your time and attempt to use every club in your bag, that bucket of balls will last you a long time. Plus it is so much more cheaper than a round of golf.

A lot of driving ranges have lights to extend hours of operation. So if you happen to get out of work late you can still get in some practice time.Some ranges are indoors or have heated teeing bays so if you happen to live in cold climate areas you will able to practice year-around.

It's crucial to observe who's hitting where and try to find a spot where you'll be able to hit balls with little or no distraction. If you have to hold off a little while for a teeing area so be it. Hitting golf balls peacefully will be worth the few extra minutes you'll have to wait for a driving bay that's less distracting. Sometimes I will see if a golf pro is giving golf lessons to someone. I will try to set up close enough to them to pick up a few golf tips. Beginners could benefit from this little trick!

The reason I'm writing on this subject is because, a few months ago, I got stuck behind a foursome that was playing so slow that it was driving me bonkers! 2 of the players were pretty good, and the 3rd player was OK. But the 4th player, I come to learn, had never been on a golf course prior to that day. As a matter of fact, he had never even swung a golf club until that very day! So every shot he attempted to make was followed by a flood of advice from his playing partners about what he did wrong, or a tip about what he could do to do it right the next time. It was frustrating to watch, but at the same time I felt bad for the newbie because you could tell he was embarrassed.

Now don't get me wrong. I'm really glad that a lot of people are generating interest in golf, but I would like to constitute one recommendation: If you are new to golf or if you have a buddy who would like to learn to play the game, take him to a golf range PRIOR to taking him out on the course.

How come? By not learning the game first at a driving range to begin with, it can really slow down the pace of play, and this will not be good for you or for those following behind you. By getting used to the game at a driving range, it can actually help you or your friend. You'll be more relaxed, and you will be able to see what your weaknesses are, so you will be able to work on them, and you will be able to do this at your own pace.

Most practice facilities at local golf courses, provide not only a driving range, but you can also practice putting and your chipping game. Some even have practice bunkers. Besides the cost of the driving range, these other conveniences are typically free! Acquaint yourself or your new golfer to these practice areas and you will enjoy the game more and you will see improvement. Then, go out onto the course. It can make an immense difference for all us all!