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You typically find that you pick up the game of golf faster and make better strides forward with your game in the beginning. In an ideal world we would all develop faster if we began with the correct lessons, but regrettably what usually happens is we practice bad habits. Fortunately we can right these mistakes by getting professional lessons with plenty of practice and hard work. These days qualified professional information can be found from your resident pro to online websites where you will get all the answers you need. Below you can find a few snippets of instruction I am sure will help you along the way to improved golf. 1. Of vital importance in golf is your alignment. Correct alignment is a necessity if you want to consistently hit the golf ball towards your intended target. Always aim the club-face to start with before taking your stance, then set yourself up parallel to the club-face to target line. Try to see in your mind's eye a railway line with your toes touching one side of the track and the ball to target line being on the other. 2. A sensible approach is to select a target that keeps you away from trouble off the tee. Use the teeing area to your advantage by teeing up the ball on the same side as the trouble and then you can aim away from it. You will find yourself in less trouble avoiding any penalties and you will keep the ball in play more often, which in turn will help reduce your handicap. 3. Keeping your head still for the duration of the swing is important. Your golf will get better more rapidly by doing this and will help with more consistent shotmaking. It is essential to remember I said to keep the head position STILL ... I did not say DOWN !!. Keeping your head down has ruined many a decent swing. Raise up your chin and you will produce a better shoulder turn which will allow you to keep your head still. 4. The skill of reading greens correctly must not be overlooked. Take time to improve your green reading skills as this will improve your putting no end. As well as the normal contours of a golf green you will also discover that a golf ball will normally roll away from a hill and towards a water source. So keep this in mind and adjust as necessary. When you have read the green and decided the path your ball will take, do not change your mind. Be positive in relation to your read, then go ahead and boldly execute your stroke. 5. There are many outside factors to consider in putting and one of those is the grain of the grass on the greens. Shiny grass tells you that the grain is running away from you, and dull grass highlights the grain running towards you. If your putt is with the grain then the ball will roll further as it will be a faster putt. Those against the grain go slower and therefore less far. 6. A lot of the new soft spikes fitted in golf shoes get clogged up quickly with grass, so make sure you scrape this away. This is one small part of your golf that a good number of people forget, but it is very important to keep your balance and not lose your footing during the golf swing, and even when walking on the golf course. 7. One thing I know a lot of golfers overlook is their golf grips. Make sure to clean them in warm soapy water with a scrubbing brush then towel dry. I am certain you will be astounded in the change this makes to the grip and how much better they feel, giving you a lot more control when swinging the club. When you have done this I am sure you will be more aware of how important having like-new grips is because they are your only connection to the clubhead. If they are still in a terrible state after a good wash, then get them replaced as soon as you can. These are just a few tips that will help any standard of golfer improve his game. I look forward to speaking again soon. Have a terrific time on the Links.
About the Author
Kevin Phillips has been a Golf Professional for over 30 years. If you need any help with your golf game or have any questions on the subject of golf then Kevin will answer them personally at Golf Questions Answered and you can also post your comments or use articles for your own site at his Golf Blog.
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