Thursday, March 24, 2011

3 Tips For Playing A Better Golf Game

By Willie Green


A lot of people try for years to perfect their golf game, however, they never seem to make things better. Unfortunately, they eventually don't play the game anymore because they lose all hope. If you see yourself in this position, do not bolt out to trash your golf clubs because anyone has the chance to improve their golf game. You just have to ensure that you are doing the proper things. The following three tips will help you to become a better golfer and ultimately help you play the game the way that you have always wanted to play.

Whether you are entirely a new player or have played for a while without any luck, maybe you should think about getting some lessons. This is because a pro will be knowledgeable about what needs to be improved about your game. This is because he will evaluate your game from an unbiased viewpoint. Also, a pro can bring to your attention any bad habits that you are doing. He can aid you in reversing them. However, ensure that you are honest and inform him of any problems, goals and shots that you are having issues with. Also, you must make sure that your instructor is clear about how you like to be taught things. Do you wish to see him show a technique first and then you mimic him? Or, do you want him to say how it should be done? It really does not matter which one you prefer. Just be certain that you instructor knows your preference so that you will not waste any time.

There is more involved to enhancing your game than just playing the game. One of the best ways to enhance your golf game is to watch other golfers play. You should see what they are doing and review each thing from their posture and aim to their swing. However, make sure that you only analyze golfers who have traits that are similar to yours. For example, you want to put your focus on someone who has a body makeup like yours and also has a swing that is like yours in relation to pace and shape. Also pick out a player according to what you want to achieve. So, if you wish to learn a long game, then analyze someone like Ernie Els. Or, you can concentrate on Walter Hagen if you desire to improve your short game. If you want to get better in putting, then Phil Mickelson is the best pick.

It would amaze you to know how much you can improve your game if you imagine your shots first. Just sit back and relax when you get the time. Think about the shot in your head from the time that you align the shot to the time the ball hits the green. When you use this strategy enough times, you will see that it is not as difficult when you are playing the game. This is because you will have learned all that you have to know. You will get be able to instantly do it without thinking about it too much. Over analyzing a shot is an error that a lot of people new to golfing make. This prompts them to think twice about what they have done. In the long run, they are so intimidated about making an error that it eventually turns into a self fulfilling prophecy. So to avoid this confusion just visualize your shots in your spare time. You will discover that your game improves two fold.

Whether you decide to do this by yourself of get the help of an instructor, these suggestions will be helpful. Don't forget that your game will perk up when you are better relaxed. So, do not stress out about the little things. Besides, you are playing golf to have fun.




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