Global Sports: Expert Golf Tips For Beginners Of The Game

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Expert Golf Tips For Beginners Of The Game

By Joe Smith


Golf is a precision sport that is sometimes considered an art form. In order to have success on the course, it takes a combination of physical ability, mental acuity, and patience. The tips provided here offer guidance to improve your game.

A stance can be corrected with an easy toe-wiggling routine. If wiggling your toes is hard to do when you swing, it will show they are leaning too far into the ball. Lean back until your feet are loose to ensure you have the correct posture.

When you putt, have your left hand in front of the ball. Keep this position while you swing. This helps to keep the ball from bouncing too hard off the club face, and will also hold the club firmly in your grasp.

Don't backswing too far if you want to optimize the power you put into your shot. Although pulling back the club will increase the power of your swing, when you swing back too far, you lose your correct posture and this can result in your missing the ball entirely or even cause an injury.

Before beginning your round of golf, note the ball that you are using, and inform the members of your group of the ball's brand name and number. You can then eliminate any confusion if two balls land close together, ensuring that you play the right ball and don't have to take any preventable penalty shots.

When faced with a long putt, concentrate on how fast you will hit the ball. Avoid the temptation to go straight for the hole, instead choosing a larger target area. You will be more likely to get a second short putt if you control the length of your first one.

Try to practice your swing wherever possible, including a golf simulator if you have access to one. You can improve your game by practicing your swing even if you don't use a ball in your practice sessions.

Before you tee off, make sure you are aware of how the golf course is laid out. You can forewarn yourself about unknown hazards that could otherwise land you in bunkers or cost you penalty shots, if you study the scorecard's map of the course or question a member of your group who's familiar with the course.

If you hit a ball into the bunker, tidy up. After you take your swing, rake the trap smooth again. Leaving divots and dents in the sand can create an even bigger hazard for the next player that puts a ball in the trap. It is important to be courteous to your fellow golfers, and cleanly rake any sand that is misplaced, due to your freeing your ball.

You can enjoy life and relax while golfing. Remember this, Hunter S.




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