It is easy for a beginning golfer to be overwhelmed by all the instructional golf material available and the different tools to help a golfer improve. Even if you're not into golf, there's sure to be a person out there who thinks he has the secrets to improving your golf swing. But before you start accepting any of this help, you need to think about a few things first.
Separate the Good from the Bad
Like any other sport, the best way to improve at golf is repetitive practice using the proper form. The tricky part is figuring out exactly what the proper form is, and how one goes about acquiring it. The sad truth about this industry is that there are a lot of pseudo-experts and unproven techniques out there. Following the wrong advice could make your swing worse instead of better.
But isn't that what golf instructors are for? Aren't they around to fix bad swings and improve technical knowledge of the game? They should be there to keep you from adding to your list of bad habits. Bad advice is only going to increase the number of bad habits and make it even harder to unlearn them while learning the right way to swing. What is worse, some "training" tips may cause injuries which can hurt your golf game permanently.
How To Spot Who's For Real
There is no specific rule of thumb when spotting bad advice, but certain red flags should get you thinking twice. To avoid these red flags, try chatting up some of your fellow golf enthusiasts. If you see a technique that might work for you, look for people who have benefited from it and ask as many probing questions as you could.
When looking around for instructors, you should not just look at how he plays the game, but also whether he has the right level of education. If an instructor does not have a sports medicine degree, there is a huge potential of him teaching golf drills that may result in injury. And don't tell us this has never happened before, because it has.
What Goals Do You Want To Achieve?
In golf training as well as life, goal setting is very important, so you should have a definite goal in mind for your training. Don't settle for vague objectives such as "I will improve my game" or "I will improve my form". You need to have tangible goals, or goals that could be measured by some means, such as improving your shot accuracy, increasing the speed of your swing or the distance the ball travels.
Golf equipment could be responsible for one or more problems related to your golf swing. It is always best to get yourself measured and fit so you know you're wearing the right size clothing and shoes and the ideal club length for your height. You must also practice in a setting which hampers your movements. If you are in an area that is too crowded, this may prevent you from fully realizing your swing.
It's All In The Mind!
The last, and probably most important piece of advice would be to make sure the instructor or training tip would fit your personality. Golf like any other game involves a lot of psychology, so your mental game must be improved as well. It always helps to be book-smart - reading up on what personality you have or what mental traits are dominant can go a very long way. This is often the major stumbling block for athletes, be they professional or amateur, so do not feel weird about it.
This may end up not just improving your game, but your overall personality as well.
Separate the Good from the Bad
Like any other sport, the best way to improve at golf is repetitive practice using the proper form. The tricky part is figuring out exactly what the proper form is, and how one goes about acquiring it. The sad truth about this industry is that there are a lot of pseudo-experts and unproven techniques out there. Following the wrong advice could make your swing worse instead of better.
But isn't that what golf instructors are for? Aren't they around to fix bad swings and improve technical knowledge of the game? They should be there to keep you from adding to your list of bad habits. Bad advice is only going to increase the number of bad habits and make it even harder to unlearn them while learning the right way to swing. What is worse, some "training" tips may cause injuries which can hurt your golf game permanently.
How To Spot Who's For Real
There is no specific rule of thumb when spotting bad advice, but certain red flags should get you thinking twice. To avoid these red flags, try chatting up some of your fellow golf enthusiasts. If you see a technique that might work for you, look for people who have benefited from it and ask as many probing questions as you could.
When looking around for instructors, you should not just look at how he plays the game, but also whether he has the right level of education. If an instructor does not have a sports medicine degree, there is a huge potential of him teaching golf drills that may result in injury. And don't tell us this has never happened before, because it has.
What Goals Do You Want To Achieve?
In golf training as well as life, goal setting is very important, so you should have a definite goal in mind for your training. Don't settle for vague objectives such as "I will improve my game" or "I will improve my form". You need to have tangible goals, or goals that could be measured by some means, such as improving your shot accuracy, increasing the speed of your swing or the distance the ball travels.
Golf equipment could be responsible for one or more problems related to your golf swing. It is always best to get yourself measured and fit so you know you're wearing the right size clothing and shoes and the ideal club length for your height. You must also practice in a setting which hampers your movements. If you are in an area that is too crowded, this may prevent you from fully realizing your swing.
It's All In The Mind!
The last, and probably most important piece of advice would be to make sure the instructor or training tip would fit your personality. Golf like any other game involves a lot of psychology, so your mental game must be improved as well. It always helps to be book-smart - reading up on what personality you have or what mental traits are dominant can go a very long way. This is often the major stumbling block for athletes, be they professional or amateur, so do not feel weird about it.
This may end up not just improving your game, but your overall personality as well.
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