Top Mistakes
-->Trying to hit the golf ball up because most people try to hit the ball from underneath to give it that little bit more.
-->Trying to slow down your swing as you are about to hit the ball for fear of hitting the ball too far.
Simple Way to Fix These Problems
Shorten your backswing. It is that simple, not necessarily easy, but quite simple in theory. Shortening your backswing makes you hit more down in your stroke which nulls the effect of hitting the ball up, genius we know.
A shorter backswing solves the dread of striking the ball to strongly and sending the ball much farther than you wanted to. If your initial swing is not as far then you won't be attempting to slow it down in the middle of it either. Controlling the length of your backswing is essentially controlling the distance of your hit.
The solution is simple in writing but can be difficult to actually go through with which is understandable and in reality is expected. Changing your swing is like changing your fundamentals and everything that you were taught in the first place, it is not an easy task for anyone. It takes a lot of time, effort, and commitment in order to make this practice something that can help you out.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Bunker Shot
The bunker shot is probably one of the top things the golfer tries to avoid if not the number one thing that they do their best to hit around. Yet we all know that sooner or later our golf balls will most likely land in the sand sooner or later.
With this knowledge we should embrace the fact and try and work on our skills on hitting it out of the bunker so when it does happen you can be ready and get the ball back to a place where you want it.
Some great ways to make your bunker shot better include the following:
Tip 1 - Place a small divot in front of the ball in the direction that you are aiming for and use this as a guide. Hit the ball following this guide, hitting sand in the process of doing this is a good way to know that your hit is done well.
Tip 2 - Whenever you are going to hit the ball look down and keep your eyes straight down on the spot where your ball is. Look at your club and be sure that the face of the club is visible.
Tip 3 - Don't let your stance just settle into the sand because this will mess up your shot. Make the sand to work for you and get a firm stance and distribute your weight in a proper manner, in most cases you will want most of it to your left.
With this in mind the next time you begin to curse to no end, don't think of your ball being in the sand pit remember that it is a part of the course and anyone can play out of the bunker, even you.
With this knowledge we should embrace the fact and try and work on our skills on hitting it out of the bunker so when it does happen you can be ready and get the ball back to a place where you want it.
Some great ways to make your bunker shot better include the following:
Tip 1 - Place a small divot in front of the ball in the direction that you are aiming for and use this as a guide. Hit the ball following this guide, hitting sand in the process of doing this is a good way to know that your hit is done well.
Tip 2 - Whenever you are going to hit the ball look down and keep your eyes straight down on the spot where your ball is. Look at your club and be sure that the face of the club is visible.
Tip 3 - Don't let your stance just settle into the sand because this will mess up your shot. Make the sand to work for you and get a firm stance and distribute your weight in a proper manner, in most cases you will want most of it to your left.
With this in mind the next time you begin to curse to no end, don't think of your ball being in the sand pit remember that it is a part of the course and anyone can play out of the bunker, even you.
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Gofler
The Golfer
A golfer and his buddies were playing a big round of golf for $200.
At the eighteenth green the golfer had a ten foot putt to win the round, and the $200.
As he was lining up his putt, a funeral procession started to pass by.
The golfer set down his putter, took his hat off, placed it over his chest, and waited for the funeral procession to pass.
After it passed, he picked up his putter and returned to lining up his putt, and completed it, thus winning the game and the money.
Afterwards, one of his buddies said, "That was the most touching thing I have ever seen.
I can't believe you stopped playing, possibly losing your concentration, to pay your respects."
"Well," said the golfer, "we were married for 25 years."
A golfer and his buddies were playing a big round of golf for $200.
At the eighteenth green the golfer had a ten foot putt to win the round, and the $200.
As he was lining up his putt, a funeral procession started to pass by.
The golfer set down his putter, took his hat off, placed it over his chest, and waited for the funeral procession to pass.
After it passed, he picked up his putter and returned to lining up his putt, and completed it, thus winning the game and the money.
Afterwards, one of his buddies said, "That was the most touching thing I have ever seen.
I can't believe you stopped playing, possibly losing your concentration, to pay your respects."
"Well," said the golfer, "we were married for 25 years."
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Just Golfing...
When taking to the course on a lazy Sunday with some friends, use an explosive driver (http://www.driverswoodsandmore.com/product/003641), this may well give you the edge when you are playing friends that may be a bit sleepy or not quite with it.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Driving Tips
On your first few holes that you are going to play consider using a wood with higher loft than your driver. This will allow you to have more room for error and give you the opportunity to warm up before you begin playing.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Driving Tips - 5
If you are struggling with a slice or a hook when you are teeing off try the following. Whenever you are teeing off and you have a tendency to hook, lower your tee. If you have a tendency to slice, try heightening your tee.
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