Who couldn't use a pointer or two, when it comes to golf. Even a professional takes tips from other professionals. A golf tip is worth its weight in gold. A tip can help a new golfer, or even a pro golfer, turn his swing style into work of art, rather than a sloppy thing thrown together at a moments notice. Tips can come from any source, whether it be a magazine or just a neighbor that yells over "Widen your stance!". The ways to gather tips, and methods of playing better, is quite large. You can pay for lessons or just read a golf magazine. Every tip will not work for every person, as with every club does not work with every person. Widening you stance may make your control over the ball quite horrible, or tightening your grip might give you a few extra yards. However, a tip is not something to just simply throw away. Even though it may not work for you, remember it and pass it on to someone else just like the person who told you. Here are some general golf tips. These may or may not work for you, but are supposed to be a general guideline for everyone. Stance: - Keep head up - 80% of weight on right foot during a drive. - Aim the club-face first, then your body - Minimum knee bend - Arms should hang naturally. Drives: - Relax and have soft grip. - Left hip should not pass your left foot during the downswing. Grip: - Your grip should be in the fingers, not the palms. - There should be no pressure at all in the thumb and forefinger of the right hand. - Majority of grip pressure should be felt in the last three fingers of your left hand. - Your grip pressure should be relatively light. - Keep hands close together - Strong left hand grips will produce a solid shot. Putting: - Hit ball slightly on upstroke. - Head and body should remain still. - Follow through on your putt - Do not use your wrists, use your arms. - Do not overpower the ball, be gentle. - Aim for a spot in the cup, not just the cup in general. "aim small, miss small" Although many golf tips are free, some can be payed for. If they are payed for, they technically aren't called tips anymore, but lessons. it is recommended that you play and get acquainted to the game first. You can find out a lot of the basics just by playing the game, and you wouldn't have to pay someone to tell you very general things. Paying for lessons is usually done by those who have learned the basics, but can't find a way of improving their overall game. For those who wish to learn by themselves, a golf course is a great way to start. Of course, you will have play on one in order to get the full affect of the game anyways. Just by watching some of the golfers playing you may pick up some very valuable information. Above all else, have fun and learn the game while you play and enjoy the game. |
