It doesn’t honestly matter if you are a veteran golfer or a newbie who still thinks eagles and birdies refer to ornithology. Golf is a game that can be both rewarding and challenging no matter your level of expertise. Keep reading for a variety of helpful insight and inspiration to improve your appreciation of golf.
When just starting out, it’s important to learn how to properly grip the club. New golfers often mistakenly grip the club tightly in hopes they will be able to hit the ball harder. You should instead grip the club soft and firm. Imagine that you are cradling a wounded bird and use the same care to grip the club.
Use your body, and channel energy to get a good swing. Beginners often mistakenly think that arms provide the power in the stroke, but using the arms alone makes for an clumsy, weak swing. You get better results when your body is in sync with your arms and hands.
Don’t take yourself, or the game of golf, too seriously. You’re going to make mistakes, and having the ability to laugh them off not only helps you reset mentally for your next shot, it means you can relax more.
Each golf club comes with a place that is considered the “sweet spot”. This is a point on the club where a strike will have a perfectly accurate swing. Practice with these clubs to make sure you know where your sweet spot is and how to hit it each time.
Stand so that your left hand is in front of the ball when preparing to putt. Keep this position while you swing. Using this stance helps you keep the club steady while swinging and prevents the ball from popping up when you hit it.
For long putts, concentrate on hitting the ball with the correct speed. Try to aim for a middle target instead of going straight for the hole. You will greatly increase your chances for an easy short putt if don’t overshoot or undershoot your first one.
If you can, play with better golfers and learn from their techniques. You will definitely benefit from watching a better player. You can gain advantage from time with superior players without spending time with actual professionals. All that’s required is watching a good player as they play. Learn from their presence, such as how they handle themselves, the directions of their visual focus, the art of their swing, and how they carry this from hole to hole.
Stretch before playing and stay hydrated. Staying in good shape can benefit your golf game directly.
A good swing is backed by the strength and motion of the whole body as rooted in your core and legs. Your body should swing along with the club and you should use your legs as a source of power.
A neutral grip is best. If you hold your golf club too tight, your shots will have a tendency to veer off to the right. On the other hand, holding your golf club with a grip that is too loose will tend to send your ball towards the left. Monitor whether your shots pull to either the left or right to see what type of changes you may need to make to your grip.
Don’t get in the habit of hitting from a posture that strains your balance. One easy way to correct your stance is to practice your stance without a club. Flex your knees, bend a bit at your waist and have your arms loose at your front. Clap your hands tightly and hold them. This is how your golf stance should be, and if you are not comfortable, then perhaps you are not positioning yourself properly.
Despite what some experts recommend, you should keep the ball in the same place for all types of shots. Doing so makes your stance mentally ingrained for physical consistency. When you need a bit more loft from your clubs, lead with your trailing foot while maintaining your ball’s position. By following this tip, you have a better opportunity to utilize the right club for any shot.
Now that you have taken the initiative to learn something new about the sport of golf, you can impress your golfing buddies (or that gorgeous pro shop attendant) with the information you’ve just picked up. Look for new ways to apply these skills to your current game, to make the game even more challenging and engaging.