First Steps to Golf

Hello, green-course golf lovers of gray Ankara,
Today we will share with you how you can join the Ankara golf community, what you need to start golfing, how the process works, the structure of the golf club and the events that take place there. After reading these articles, stepping into the world of golf will not seem so scary. We understand your fears and worries. We felt the same way when we went out on the golf course with Alpay for the first time. Since he grew up on the course with a golf stick in his hand, the world of golf was unfamiliar to us. However, when you step onto the huge golf course you see in the images with the necessary knowledge and equipment, you will realize that your fears are unfounded. Therefore, if you have any questions or if there are any issues that we have not mentioned in our articles but you are curious about, you can contact us at any time. Remember that you are not alone on golf courses and we are here for you. 
Let’s start with our first article!

If you want to formalize your interest in golf, become part of a community and maybe participate in tournaments, the first thing you should do is to call Ankara Golf Club or Regnum Golf & Country Club and get information about your membership process. The membership system usually starts with the payment of a registration fee and annual dues. For example, to become a member of the Ankara Golf Club you have to pay a registration fee of 500.00 Turkish Lira and then an annual dues fee of 100,000 Turkish Lira. Once you become a member of the club, you can benefit from special privileges for members. If you ask if it is not possible to play golf without being a member, the answer is yes, it is possible. If you have a friend who is a golf lover like us and you want to play golf with him, you can go as a guest and find the answer to the question of what is this golf. However, you do not need to have a friend like Alpay who is interested in golf. Even the slightest interest in playing golf is enough to go and explore the courses on your own. The golf club staff are ready to answer your questions and help you. You will feel at home when you get there. However, if you are not a member, you may not be able to benefit from all the facilities and you may have to pay extra. So what awaits you after becoming a member? Golf is seen from the outside as hitting a ball with a club and putting it into a hole, but it is so much more than that. Golf is actually a sport that requires technical knowledge and conditioning. ​Therefore, it is enough to have 10-15 hours of lessons with the instructors at the club to reach a certain level. But if you want to become a licensed golf player, these hours can reach up to 40. Don’t overestimate this time. When you get out on the course and pick up the club, you will lose track of time. But here is a question that needs to be asked. How do you get on the field? Are there any rules to follow when you get on the field? We recommend you take a look at our next article to find the answer to these questions.

As we mentioned in our previous article, golf is a sport with its own rules. To be honest, until Alpay told us about golf and we met the instructors and took lessons, we thought golf was just what we saw on the screens, but golf is a sport in itself and requires interest and knowledge. The basic equipment needed to play is a golf ball, a golf glove, a tee and a turf restorer. These will be provided by your club if you are a member or you can rent them.
​In addition to special equipment, golf, like other sports, has its own dress code. Women players can wear skirts, shorts, tights, tracksuits, etc. This way they can look stylish and play golf comfortably. Male players can play golf in polo shirts and crew neck t-shirts and comfortable and stylish pants or shorts. You can get an idea about our golf outfits from the photos. For this reason, it is useful to make your outfit in line with this information when going to play golf. You can also shop at the store inside the golf club. You have called the golf club, started the membership process, made your outfit and now you are ready to go to the club and get on the course. Now that you have reached this point, it is useful to share with you what awaits you at the club.

You have entered the golf club. You will be greeted by the club’s restaurant and other social areas. You can use these areas either before or after your game to relax and enjoy the delicious food prepared by the chefs.
​Different courses will welcome you on the green golf courses of Gray Ankara. Since the courses are very large, transportation is provided by cars specially designed for golf courses. With these vehicles, you can move between the courses and carry your belongings comfortably. In general, there are three different courses: short, medium and long courses. Although each club has different courses, the courses are prepared with certain levels and standards in mind. For example, Regnum Ankara’s first 18-hole course of 72 strokes on an area of 650,000 m2 with 400,000 m2 of green space is available for your club. You can start your golf adventure with a short course and play on more challenging and fun courses as you level up.

Once you’ve played the course and feel the improvement in yourself, you may want to compete with other players. At least that’s how we felt after having a taste of golf, so we wanted to take a look at the tournaments. If you feel the same way, Ankara Golf Club organizes tournaments both on special occasions for pleasure and celebration, such as April 23rd and May 19th, and in a professional context for competition. You can take part in these tournaments and show off your club skills to other players. For more accurate and detailed information about the dates of the tournaments and the conditions for participation, you can visit the clubs’ websites or contact the clubs for more information.