Need a Free Golf Lesson?
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010You’ve been having all sorts of problems trying to hit your drive straight. Your friends have been telling you to open your stance, change your grip, bend your knees and keep your elbow straight. They’ve totally confused you.
Well the next time you go to the driving range and get a bucket of balls, ask the attendant if there is a golf pro that might be able to give you a few tips. Most ranges do have a golf pro, or at least somebody very proficient in golf, that would be more than happy to help a fellow golfer out. Now, they might not give you a half hour lesson (maybe they will) for free, but they can at least get you pointed in the right direction.
A Lesson in Putting
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010An important golf lesson is learning how to putt. Probably one third of all your shots is a putt. If you can take a few less putts each round, chances are you’ll score better. A simple tip for becoming a better putter is to relax your grip and make a smooth follow through. Many golfers unknowingly place a death grip on their putter. This inhibits the sense of feel and makes it harder to control your stroke. Make a conscious effort to feel loose. If you have to, shake your arms, stretch or maybe meditate before attempting a putt. While it seems such a simple golf lesson, if you follow this tip, I guarantee you’ll soon be sinking more putts.
Learn Golf From the Ground Up.
Friday, May 28th, 2010Like building a building, a good golf swing needs a strong foundation. If you are a beginner, a good golf lesson is learning the proper grip. For a right handed golfer, the right hand is always placed below the left when gripping the club. Start by placing your hands together as if you were going to say a prayer. Next, separate them and place them on either side of the golf grip, right hand below left. Place your right hand pinky and the finger next to it over the two fingers next to yor left thumb. You should now be holding the club with both hands wrapped around the shaft. It should feel comfortable. Don’t squeeze too hard and take a smooth swing.
Golf Swing Lesson
Friday, April 16th, 2010Once you have the proper club, a correct grip, and are standing at your ideal distance from the ball, you are ready for the swing. Here is a quick golf swing lesson.
Having your knees slightly bent and in a relaxed stance, you start your backswing. The backswing is very important, because you cannot have a good downswing without a good backswing.
You want to extend your arms and bring you hands back slowly, because you want to have all the speed in your downswing. As you bring your swing back, the golf club should be parallel to the ground when your hands are at hip-level, keeping your hips, hands and club on in a straight line. Continue to bring the club back and turn your shoulders so your front shoulder is now behind the golf ball. With your hands behind your ear and the club behind your head and parallel to the ground, you are ready to start your downswing.
In a fluid motion, you smoothly and quickly swing the club down and through the ball while pivoting your hips with the club. The ideal ending position should be with your body turned down the course toward the golf ball.
Where am I going wrong?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010If you have taken a long, hard look at your swing plane and you think your tempo is pretty good, too, you might be wondering just where the problem lies. What am I doing wrong? You may want to think about some of the basics, including your grip. Golf instruction for grip problems exists out there, as pros can spot where you’re going wrong right away.
When you get golf instruction for grip issues, the pro might show you that your over hand is too high on top of the club causing you to slice the ball. Maybe you have a gator grip, where your over hand comes around the club too much. This can cause you to hook the ball and it might shift your club face at impact. If you are struggling but can’t figure out why, then look to this.
The Perfect Golf Swing
Friday, March 19th, 2010If you are pursuing the perfect golf swing, keep these simple points in mind to achieve maximum performance.
* Before beginning the back swing, check your stance. Your feet should be shoulder width apart and you should be standing relatively straight.
* Keep your head down and try not to bend your leading elbow on the back swing.
* Maintain a good grip on the club. If your grip is too loose, it may cause the club face to open up, causing misdirection of your shot.
* As you swing through the ball, snap your hips and wrists simultaneously. Your hips generate the most power and should be square to your target as you follow through.
Follow these steps and you will have the perfect golf swing in no time!
Golf Instruction Grip Basics
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010When it comes to golf instruction grip, you’re going to be told many things. This short article will keep it as simple as possible for you so you have a better idea of the correct approach to take. Grip can go a long way in your results and it’s often a topic beginners like to ignore. Look at this way, once you have the grip figured out, you never have to worry about it again.
There are three basic grips: the baseball grip, the interlocking grip, and the overlapping grip. The baseball grip is for beginners. You won’t get much power, but control will be improved. The interlocking grip can increase power, but unless you’re really good, you will lose control. The overlapping grip is the most popular and the most effective for most golfers. You can achieve power and control with this grip.
For details or pictures on these grips, you can do an online search. You can also type in ‘golf instruction grip’ for more information.
If you need a good golf lesson, it pays to hire a pro.
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010A few years ago, I was able to receive a professional golf lesson from a very gifted instructor. In only one short lesson he was able to transform my game substantially, and I became a better golfer instantly. He showed me some things about my grip in my putting game, and helped me learn swing follow through. I took the drills he taught me that day and I used them to make me a much better golfer. I still use these drills every time I practice, and they help me keep my game In line. Even a single professional golf lesson can help you build a better foundation and change your game.
How do I stop hooking my golf shots?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009If you have been wondering, “How do I stop hooking my golf shots?”, then there are some very practical answers to that question. The majority of new players out there either have a nasty hook or an ugly slice and it’s something that can be incredibly frustrating. To stop hooking my golf shots, I had to change a few things about my grip and my swing plane.
The first thing that you have to do is strengthen your grip a bit. For right handed players, this means bringing the right hand back on top of the club a little bit more. When it’s around the grip or below, you will have a tendency to create an impact point that produces a slice. Likewise, you will want take the club back a little bit straighter. For most people with a hook, they are taking the club back too far to the inside and this is causing poor shots.
The Drive
Thursday, November 12th, 2009If you play golf, then you know that nearly everyone wants to show off their drive. Of course, the key to cutting strokes is the short game, but that doesn’t take away the importance of your first shot. There are some golf driving tips that should be considered every time you tee up.
The first thing you need to remember is that if you grip the club as though you want to kill it, you won’t hit the ball very well. You will be decreasing your clubhead speed, and clubhead speed is the key to distance. Use a relaxed grip and swing as though you’re swinging a high iron. Your swing should also be long and slow, pretty much the opposite of what a baseball swing would be like.