Friday, April 1, 2011

3 Important Factors To Help You Play Better Golf

By Richard Horowitz


Golf is a very difficult game and playing it the right way means getting a few things right. However, this does not mean that you cannot turn into a great golf player if you are just beginning. 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. Continue reading for advice that can help you with your golf game.

The first step to making your golf game better is to ensure that you have the correct equipment. This is not saying that you should have the most expensive equipment available. Quite frankly, if you are a beginner, you should get the cheapest equipment you can find. These should come from a somewhere like a garage sale until you can determine which clubs fit your style of playing. For example, if you need lighter clubs that are easier to swing, you should buy clubs that have graphite shafts. But you must realize that the cheapest are steel shaft clubs. The only way to pick out the right set of clubs is to test them out, even if it means borrowing your friends club while golfing. Once you have found the ideal set of clubs, you can invest in a set of professionally fitted clubs, if your budget allows.

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. Balance, for example, is critical to your swing. So is strength which gives you the power to make the ball go where you need it to go. Before you start any kind of exercise routine, you have to ensure you get the right exercises for golfing. By improving your fitness, you will not only improve your golf game, but you will also protect yourself from injury. This will make the experience more enjoyable and reducing the likelihood of you wanting to give up.

A good grip is important to playing a good golf game. If you don't master it properly in the beginning, you will have a tough time changing it later on. You might not even know that your grip is bad. You will start to get really frustrated when you game does not get better, even with plenty of practice. One thing to keep in mind is that you should never over grip the club. Quite the opposite, in fact, as your grip should be light, as light as when you are holding an egg. One of the most well liked grips, which is used by more than ninety percent of golfers is the Vardon grip. 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 can see, there are some things that can help your game that have nothing to do with playing golf. However, without a good base for building up your skills, you do not have a good opportunity for making your game better. So, get the basics down pat and you will be on the road to making other golfers sweat.




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