When you are first starting out in a sport it is useful to have all the help that you need in order to play well and continue to improve and golf is no different.
Some people opt to pay a professional player to help them to master the game and give them hints and tips on where they are going wrong.
This can work very well for some people as they like to have the one to one assistance that using a professional can give.
However it can work out to be quite expensive and not everyone can afford this kind of expense, especially if they are on a budget - but that doesn't mean you have to give up on your love of golf.
There are a lot of golf training aids that are on the market at the moment and these can be very helpful if you want to practise and improve your golf swing in the comfort of your own back yard.
One training aid that is very popular is a circular construction set at an angle that represents the arc of a good golf swing.
To use it the player stands inside it and performs a swing, the club then cannot go any lower than the trainer which conditions the player to swing properly and at the same standard each time.
This should be used until you are able to perform a good swing.
One advantage of this method is that if you feel that you need extra practise you can return to it whenever you like.
Instructional DVDs are also useful golf swing training aids and can provide a good source of information for players who want to refine their technique and improve their swing.
These are especially good if you like to watch and follow instructions.