Friday, March 18, 2011

Want To Make Your Golf Game Better?

By Amanda Kirby


Golf is one of those addictive games that can be amazingly fun or intensely frustrating. Once you've managed to master the game it will become a lot more fun but the day-to-day grind of learning the game can seem slow going. Don't give up though; make these changes in the way you play your game instead.

Getting the right gear to play the game is the first move you need to make to become a serious golfer. This means everything from balls to the proper attire. Balls come in two main types: two-piece or three-piece. It is usually recommended that beginners start off with two-piece balls as three-piece balls are used mainly by the experts as they offer better control. It takes a little time and practice to master the game before you can move on to a more advanced ball. The important thing to keep in mind when it comes to proper golf attire is that it shouldn't interfere with the range of motion required to properly swing. Wearing a tight jacket, for instance, will prevent you from making those long strokes that are so nice to watch on TV.

Balance is one of the most important components of a good swing. After all, you'll find it a bit hard to hit the ball if you keep falling over. When you are able to easily pivot around one single point you'll see that it is much easier to hit 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 point should remain fixed while the rest of your body pivots around the point. There are golf exercises that will help you correct balance issues. Be sure to add a few exercises to help develop strength and flexibility too.

The age-old saying that practice makes perfect is true for golf too. The more time you spend practicing the better your game will be. 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. In the end, without the assistance of a golf pro you could spend hours practicing and perfecting bad habits. Instead of getting keyed up over performance, make a point of having fun. It's important not to put so much pressure on yourself that you end up hating the game because you're not living up to your expectations. Pros practice for hours every day over the course of years in order to get where they are.

There are so many factors involved in building a better golfer but these will get you off to a great start. Just focus on the game and what you want to achieve, and you will soon be the envy of the golf course!




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts with Thumbnails