Global Sports: Golf Is About Doing It Your Way

Monday, January 24, 2011

Golf Is About Doing It Your Way

By Elsie Capps


Some golf beginners think it's all about imitating the likes of Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods, and bada bing, bada boom! PGA Superstar!

If that's how you wish to roll, then chances are you don't have LeBron's hops, Brady's intangibles or Strasburg's 100-mph arm - or in this case, Tiger Woods' golf swing.

Let's be honest - we all have our own way of swinging at the ball. Because of your unique body build, you develop your own individual set of muscles. So if you see the aforementioned greats playing golf one way with their set of muscles, you may not be as successful imitating their technique. Golf will always be individual. Golf is individual in nature, and what is important is finding your own style that works.

To further enhance your natural game, professional coaching can help you correct any faults you may have. But when choosing a professional coach, you'll need to find someone who won't try to change the way you play by teaching you his technique when it isn't appropriate.

Only choose the most skilled players when choosing a professional coach. Said coach should be hands-on with the teaching and not just stand there. He should be able to show you how to keep the golf ball on the green and be able to teach you some unusual, yet effective shots. You may be spending more, but at least it'll be worth it that way.

When playing an actual game, decisiveness is key to helping you make the best shot possible. If you happen to have a bad game - hey, it happens to Tiger and company every now and then - don't let it get you down or make you change your technique. Granted, some techniques really are fundamental principles and need to be observed. But it's impossible to make a shot and the whole time be thinking of seven or eight things like your grip, where your feet are, where the ball is, keep your eye on the ball, follow through, keep your head straight, etc.

Take note of these two things if you wish to move your game to the next level.

It's all about balance, regardless of the club you are using or the stroke you are trying to make. You must keep balanced during the striking of the ball.

Eye on the ball - it applies to basketball, football and baseball, and the same applies in golf. You have to be able to see the ball from each point of the stroke, regardless of stance.

It's important to do things the right way, and do it your way in golf. And once you finally succeed, maybe this advice will help the naive young kid trying to imitate your every move.




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