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By Scott Guthrie<\/p>\n

Local golf courses reported less traffic Memorial Day weekend than in years past, reflecting a national trend indicative of the game\u2019s decreasing popularity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were [only] down about 20 rounds,\u201d said Tom Donovan, general manager at Robert A. Black golf course in Chicago. \u201cBut it\u2019s nothing to scoff at.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2011, an average of 137 courses have closed each year according to the Pellucid Corp., a company that tracks golf industry trends.<\/p>\n

High costs and large time commitments are two key factors keeping people away from the course. An afternoon of golf can easily cost more than $50 and can consume upward of four hours.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a considerable investment for a difficult sport that can leave people perplexed and frustrated. But golf doesn\u2019t have to be expensive, time-consuming or disheartening.<\/p>\n

Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n

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Make a plan that works for you and commit to it<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golf is a lifetime sport. Professionals who have been playing their whole lives are still unsatisfied with parts of their game. It is a process. Don\u2019t try to tackle it all at once, but don\u2019t ignore practice either.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can count on one hand how many instructors have said their people practice too much,\u201d said McCartin.<\/p>\n

Designate one or two days a week and set aside 15-30 minutes to go to the nearest driving range and work on your game. Consistency is key.<\/p>\n

\"There<\/a>
There are plenty of ways to get involved with golf without a huge financial commitment. (Trysil<\/a>\/Creative Commons<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you start feeling golf isn\u2019t for you, \u201cremember what got you out there originally and keep that momentum and happy feeling when you go play,\u201d said Gay Crain, teaching instructor at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton.<\/p>\n

Driving ranges in the area include:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Diversey Driving Range \u2013 141 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago<\/li>\n
  2. Skokie Sports Park \u2013 3459 Oakton St., Skokie<\/li>\n
  3. Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course \u2013 3600 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Set an end goal<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Sticking with golf will be easier if you have a feasible objective in mind.<\/p>\n

    Make a goal to be able to play 18 holes by the end of the season. If you are ambitious, set a goal for a certain score you want to achieve.<\/p>\n

    Small goals can be effective also. Practice with one club until you are comfortable and then start working on another.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI may have [a beginner] start with putting and then chipping and then move to 100 yards,\u201d Gay Crain. \u201cStart from the green and work back.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t waste money on equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>Beginners are often lured to the expensive, flashy clubs the pros use. Clubs themselves won\u2019t make you a great golfer though.<\/p>\n

    Used clubs are a great, economic option, and several stores in Chicago sell them. Most golf shops also sell new, 10-club beginner sets.<\/p>\n

    \"Big<\/a>
    Big Run Golf Club in Lockport, Illinois (Dan Perry<\/a>\/Creative Commons<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \u201cYou can find a pretty decent one of those [beginner sets] for under $300,\u201d said McCartin. \u201cI would rather have beginners do that and be able to play, than pay too much for clubs and not be able to afford to play or practice.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t worry about getting fitted. For a beginner, getting fitted for clubs is \u201coverkill\u201d according to Crain.<\/p>\n

    Places to buy beginner sets or used clubs:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Proline Golf – 925 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago<\/li>\n
    2. Play It Again Sports \u2013 3939 North Ashland Ave., Chicago<\/li>\n
    3. Golfsmith – 2782 N Clybourn Ave., Chicago<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Get some help<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Group and individual lessons are available throughout Chicago. Getting a group of friends to share lessons can help split the costs and make the lessons more enjoyable, according to Crain.<\/p>\n

      \u201cWhen learning a motor skill, it\u2019s very nice seeing other people doing the skill,\u201d said McCartin. \u201cAnd when you do struggle a bit, it is really reassuring looking next to you and seeing someone else is struggling also.\u201d<\/p>\n

      Individual lessons work well for someone who has been playing a few years and has something specific he or she wants to work on, according to McCartin. Just make sure you are comfortable in the learning environment you select.<\/p>\n

      \u201cPeople should learn confidence, it\u2019s a difficult game. It\u2019s going to be tough,\u201d said Scott Hogan, a Chicago-based swing coach.<\/p>\n

      For great deals on lessons check out:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Cantigny Golf – 27w270 Mack Road,\u00a0Wheaton<\/li>\n
      2. Chicagoland Golf Academy \u2013 multiple locations<\/li>\n
      3. Scott Hogan Golf \u2013 925 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Find a close and affordable course<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t spend more time driving to and from the course than actually playing. This will make golf start to feel like a chore.<\/p>\n

        As a beginner, you don\u2019t need to play the best courses in the area. Instead, just find a nice course that allows you to work on your game. There are several public courses in the Chicago area that have affordable greens fees and are easy to get a tee time.<\/p>\n

        Also, look for twilight deals — late afternoon tee times — as they are often cheaper than morning or afternoon time slots.<\/p>\n

        A few great deals in the Chicago area include:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Harborside International Golf Center \u2013 11001 South Doty Ave., Chicago<\/li>\n
        2. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club – 12294 Archer Avenue, Lemont<\/li>\n
        3. Robert A. Black Golf Course – 2045 W Pratt Blvd., Chicago<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Play Within Your Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong>If you aren\u2019t ready to play a full 18 holes, don\u2019t. Playing 18 holes can take roughly four hours. Golf is supposed to be enjoyable. If you aren\u2019t playing well, four hours can feel like eight. If your playing experiences are frustrating, you will be less likely to want to play again. Don\u2019t torture yourself if you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

          \"Group<\/a>
          Group lessons can be more fun and affordable than individual lessons. (Aberdeen Proving Groud<\/a>\/Creative Commons<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Find a par-3 course, or just play nine holes. Both will be great practice and less time- consuming. Once you are comfortable playing these, then venture onto a full 18. Hit from a closer tee box if needed and, Crain said, don\u2019t worry about using every club in your bag as some are difficult to use and may leave beginning golfers disenchanted with the game.<\/p>\n

          \u201cI wouldn\u2019t even bother [beginners] with hitting a driver or wood,\u201d said Crain.<\/p>\n

          Par 3 courses in Chicago:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Winnetka Golf Club \u2013 1300 Oak St., Winnetka<\/li>\n
          2. Nickol Knoll Golf – 3800 N. Kennicott, Arlington, Heights<\/li>\n
          3. Zigfield Troy Golf \u2013 1535 75th<\/sup> St. Woodridge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Understand what you want to gain<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \u00a0<\/strong>Whether you want to win the U.S. Open, chime in at the water cooler or spend more time with loved ones, it\u2019s crucial to determine why you want to learn golf.<\/p>\n

            Once you know why you want to learn, it will be easier to determine the commitment level you want to make, and to properly set your expectations.<\/p>\n

            \u201cIt\u2019s a very challenging and very difficult game,\u201d said PGA Director of Instruction John McCartin of Chicagoland Golf Academy. \u201cYou need to realize going into it that once you hit one really good shot, that\u2019s not the standard, that\u2019s the potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

            Photo at top: Golf club and ball (Urbanowicz_Krysztof<\/a>\/Creative Commomons<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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