Thursday, March 17, 2011

Improve Your Golf Game This Way

By Andrew Hoffmann


Golf is a very involved game and playing it the right way consists of getting many things right. But this does not mean that it will stop you from becoming a good golf player if you are just starting out. As long as you know that it will take practice and that you have to be realistic about what you can learn and accomplish, then you should not have anything stopping you from becoming a good golfer. Continue reading for advice that can help you with your golf game.

If you are new to the game of golf, you might want to race out and get the most expensive golf clubs you can find. However, this is not the opposite of what you should do, especially if you have never played before. To be quite honest, when you start out you should use rental golf clubs until you even know that you will continue playing. Why waste money before you are positive that you like the game and want to play it on a constant basis. If you have a real inkling for the game and have actually played a few rounds, then you should consider getting a set of professionally customized golf clubs. Even though they are a bit pricey, they are well worth it because of the thickness of the grip to the length and the rigidity of the shaft. Balance is vitally important to good swings.

If you can't stay on your feet, you can't hit the ball. On the other hand, once you master the art of pivoting around a single point, you will find that the club head will strike the ball every time. This single point is usually considered to be located 3 inches below the point where your collarbones meet at the base of your neck. This is the fixed point around which the rest of your body will pivot. If you're balance is not that good, then consider a golf-specific exercise routine to improve it. You should also incorporate exercises aimed at improving your strength and flexibility as well, which will help improve the distance of your shot as well as your swing.

You'll find that when it comes to the game of golf, the adage that practice makes perfect holds true. The more you practice, the more your game will improve. Consider spending a little time with a golf pro to find out if you have any bad habits or major weaknesses that need to be corrected. You don't want to invest long hours practicing bad habits after all. Don't focus too much on a better score but on finding ways to enjoy the game even more instead. Don't risk having a great game because your scores aren't living up to your personal expectations. Remember that it takes the pros years of daily practice to get where they are.

Whether you make the decision to learn these on your own or get the help of a pro, these tips can help you in the long run. Just remember that your game will get better when you are more relaxed. So, do not get all worked up about little things. After all, you are playing the game for fun!




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