Having the right stance can make all the difference in golf. If you feet are not in line, the ball could fly off course and if they are too far apart or too close together, you can lose power and accuracy. But with a few simple steps you can have...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:06 PM
Golf is a game that probably has as many psychological challenges as it does physical ones. One of those challenges happens to the hard-working beginner who goes to the driving range often in order to practice his swing. Many times, golfers will ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:05 PM
The majority of beginner golfers, and a large number of seasoned players as well, have a habit of remembering the great shots that they are able to hit. Unfortunately, these people also will tend not to remember the shots that were less than stel...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:05 PM
For golfers who have recently taken up the game, there's a lot to remember. Stance, positioning, grip and swing are always foremost in a golfer's mind. As a result, a golfer may not give much thought to breathing, which is as it should be. Howeve...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:05 PM
Golf can be a complicated game. The difficulties can start early, as there is a proper way to set up and stand even before you tee your ball up and hit it. When you're left-handed and the initial instructions you receive are designed for a right-...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:02 PM
Few things get a golfer as pumped up as hitting a driver off the tee. It is also a task that is loaded with opportunities for the golfer to make mistakes. This is especially true of left-handed golfers, who have to process instructions and teachi...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:02 PM
Tension will hurt a golf swing. Many beginners spend so much of their time thinking about the shot they have to take next that they can't relax. As a result, they stiffen their bodies and stand incorrectly as they prepare to hit the golf ball. Go...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:59 PM
Hitting a golf ball far is something that absolutely every player enjoys doing. When you hear the ball being hit flush and watch it soar out in front of you, you feel one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. This article will cover a few...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:58 PM
A warm-up before the warm-up will make your range time more effective.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:58 PM
Walking nearly 5 miles and swinging a club hundreds of times takes energy. Here are some great ways to keep your body fueled up for the turn.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:57 PM
Golfer's elbow is a very real ailment. Prevent it with these simple stretches.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:51 PM
The shaft has been described as the "engine" of a golf club. It's the part of the club that, during the swing, bends and stores the energy that's released into the ball. The choice of shaft is just as important as the choice of clubhead design fo...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:51 PM
Learning how to stand correctly should not be an issue for any golfer. It is a relatively simple and straightforward task. However, instructions are almost always written for right-handed golfers, and that means lefties have to turn things around...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:51 PM
A clockwise spin on a golf shot makes the ball curve from left to right, which is called a slice. This is commonly caused by an open clubface with either a straight or outside-in swing path. To eliminate a slice, you will need to correct your s...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:50 PM
Knowing how to grip a golf club properly will not assure that a golfer will hit the ball correctly. However, not holding a club properly will almost assure that a golfer will not hit the ball well. Generally speaking, both hands should work as on...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:50 PM
A draw is a shot that starts out to the right and then gently curves back to the left. For many, shots start out right and then go even more right. Fighting the banana ball is often a full-time occupation. But making the ball curve to the left is...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:49 PM
Using putting games is a great way to focus your mind and improve your competitive spirit.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:48 PM
Golf starts off as a simple game, but we tend to make it complicated. It doesn't have to be if you pick out a club, tee up your ball, select a target and hit the ball. However, it's rarely that simple---especially for left-handed golfers who regu...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:48 PM
When the term "managing the course" is used in the sport of golf, it refers to a player's ability to avoid trouble on each hole and put herself into position to score well. Golf course management techniques focus on a player having a game plan fo...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:46 PM
New airline security regulations, passenger fees and luggage restrictions have made flying with golf clubs more difficult than in years past. Although rental clubs are available at golf destinations world-wide, using your own set of familiar club...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:44 PM
The pre-shot routine is intended to put your mind and body into the mental and physical zones to have the best chance of executing the shot successfully. This article will describe some tried and proven pre-shot routine components that you can us...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:43 PM
Your grip, your address and your alignment are three of the basics of getting started when playing golf. Alignment is usually the easiest concept of the three, but once a golfer gets a little bit of experience, he starts to wonder about changing ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:42 PM
Having a proper grip is all about comfort. If a golfer is going to swing his club and drive the ball 200 to 250 yards down the fairway, he can't do it if the club doesn't feel comfortable. Here's the catch--the club will not feel comfortable righ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:42 PM
Golf is one of only two sports popular in American culture (bowling being the other) in which players of different skill levels can compete against each other fairly. The reason is the handicap system, in which a player's scores, in relation to t...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:42 PM
Golf instructors always claim that hitting a shot out of a bunker is "the easiest shot in golf." For most golfers, the thought of descending into the depths of a bunker to hack their ball out of its sandy depths induces a great deal of anxiety. W...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:40 PM
