As with any sport, becoming well-versed in the rules and regulations of the governing body is of utter importance. Read and familiarize the USGA regulations prior to making any significant decisions towards amateur golf.

Amateur golfers, to define them in a nutshell, would be among the more complex breeds of athlete because of the general indistinctness of what they are attempting to do. While many onlookers may not grasp the notion of what it means to pursue this passion through the amateur circuit, others will knowingly look on with an air of familiarity as to the notion of working up in the world of golf to become, one day, a pro.