Friday, April 8, 2011

3 Important Factors For Playing Better Golf

By Lynne Keller


Golf is a very complicated game, which means in order to play it properly, you must keep many different things in mind. 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 are okay with the fact that it will take practice and that you shouldn't expect to learn everything all at once, then there shouldn't be anything keeping you from being a good golf player. Read on for information that can help you to become a better golfer.

The first step to getting a better golf games is to be certain that you have the proper equipment. This is not saying that you should have the most expensive equipment available. Simply put, if you are a newbie, you should purchase the least expensive equipment available. These can come from someplace like a garage sale until you know which golf clubs at the best for your style of play. For instance, if you require a light golf club that has an easy swing, you should opt for the clubs that have graphite shafts. But you must understand that the least expensive are steel shaft clubs. The only true method for selection the proper golf clubs is to test them, even if it means that you have to borrow your friend's golf clubs on while on the golf course. Once you have figured out which clubs suit you, then you can invest in a customized set of professional golf clubs.

You might not understand it in the beginning, but being in good physical shape is extremely important if you want to be a good golfer. The five components that will have an impact on your game are balance, control, posture, strength and flexibility. For instance, balance is very vital to your swing. Strength is also vital because it will help you to create the power that is needed to get the ball to go where you want it to go. Before you begin an exercise routine, make sure that you begin the ones that are specific for golfing. By becoming physically fit, you will not only become a better golfer, you will decrease your chances of getting injured. This will make golfing more pleasurable for you and reduce the chance that you will want to give it up.

A good grip is essential to a good golf game. If you do not get it right in the early stages, you will have a hard time fixing it later. You might not even know that your grip is bad. You will really get disappointed when your game still does not improve, even with a lot of practice. Always remember that you must never grip the club really hard. In fact, you should only use a light grip with your club. The Vardon grip, which is utilized by over 90% of all golfers, is the most popular. This is where your right pinkie should partly cover your left index finger. You will discover that a good grip can totally change your game.

As you have discovered, there are a few components that can make your golf game better, but these things are not directly related to playing the game. However, without a good foundation to build upon your skills, you will never be able to improve your golf game. So, get the basics under control and you will be well on your way to making other golfers very envious.




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