Golf Basic Tips

Golfers are always on the lookout for tips and hints to help them to lower their handicap (the number of shots required to complete a round of golf) which will help them to win more games. Often these come in the form of golf driving tips, if you play golf and could do with some help with your driving here are a few tips that you might want to consider -

o Make sure you are gripping the golf club correctly – this is an area that lets many golfers down, hold your club too hard and you will not be able to control it properly, hold it too loosely and the same applies.

o Concentrate – loss of concentration as you swing the club will lead to missed shots and increase your frustration.

o Maintain your balance – swinging too far back or forward will move your centre of gravity and lead to you losing your balance which will make you either miss the shot totally or tee off in the wrong direction.

o Use the right club – using a club that is too heavy or light can make you lose your balance and ruin your chances of driving well.

o Check your posture – posture is so important in golf and it is crucial that you ensure that you are relaxed yet sturdy and are not curving your back, keep your back straight and knees bent and you will be in the perfect position to play at your best.

If you follow these few golf driving tips you will be sure to improve your game in no time and lower your handicap in the process. Remember as with any sport, if you want to succeed in golf practise is the key so get out on that course and start to try these tips today and you will not be disappointed.

By: Joe Marquart

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The slice is probably the most common problem that all golfers encounter when playing. In fact, some golfers spend years in frustration trying to remedy slice. Usually, slice happens just when you think your tee shot is just fine. Suddenly, the ball starts to curve to the right and promptly misses the target.

There are many ways to cure slice. Let us start with developing a good grip. As you hold the club, your left hand and thumb should be along the shaft and is aligned toward your right eye. Your right hand should wrap over the left, with the palm resting securely over your left thumb. Your grip should not be too tight or too loose. Gripping the ball too tightly can cause the ball to hook. On the other hand, a weak grip will open the clubface and cause slice. Take the time to practice your grip. Make small adjustments and try new grips until you find one that works and that you are comfortable with.

Another important component in stopping slice is to develop and practice a good stance. You can achieve this by standing square to the ball with your feet spread as wide as your shoulders. Keep your right foot pointing straight ahead and your left foot pointing a little to the left. Make sure your elbows and shoulders are in a natural, relaxed and comfortable position. Remember that posture is very important. Try to avoid throwing your lead shoulder up in the air prior to hitting the ball. Ask your friends to watch you as you hit a drive to see if you have the so-called ‘uppity shoulder’.

Finally, by simply correcting your golf swing, your goal to stop slice is half done. Remember that a correct backswing involves the hands, arms, and shoulders in one fluid and smooth motion. Meanwhile, the right downswing involves turning the hips, keeping your eye on the ball and making sure that your head is behind the ball as you proceed to your follow-through.

These are just a few of the tips and techniques on how to stop golf slice. You can also try various drills to develop specific areas of your play. These drills strengthen and develop your golf skills for the better. Just keep in mind that you need to devote time and effort through constant practice in order to achieve your goal of stopping slice.

By: Tim Lee

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Ever wonder what it takes to be Tiger Woods? Ever wonder what techniques and methods he uses in order to shoot as many holes in one? The answer to that lies in your golf swing.

Perfecting a golf swing not only enables you to hit longer distance but also become more accurate in your swing.

The first thing that you need to learn in order to swing a golf club in the proper way is the posture of your body. You need to stand up straight, and then you should bend with your hips, with your feet a few distances apart. When you do a back swing, you need to rotate your torso and just set your lead wrist fully, in order to create a ninety degree angle between the shaft and your lead forearm.

When you are about to swing down, drag the head of the golf club so that it stays behind everything else and that you should let the ninety degree angle between the forearm and the shaft to increase, then let it go in a fast motion on the impact area.

The reason for this is that it gives the club head and the golf ball a forceful impact – at the same time that the swing makes you more in control of the situation.

Just be sure that the shaft of the golf club is moving forward when you hit the ball. The reason is that the shaft would have a direct impact on the ball, and would make you move in the proper way.

After you have measured your impact, you need to follow through with a swing. It really doesn’t matter how far you have swung the shaft, all it takes is that you need to follow the rhythm of your swing.

Ultimately, practice is everything in golf and you need to practice often to get a perfect golf swing.

By: Ricky Lim

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