There are hundreds if not thousands of tips out there, especially on the internet, that are falsely promising to help you fix your slice, add distance to your swings, and add accuracy to your shots, lowering your scores in the process. Sometimes it is difficult to tell which of these tips are worth following and which tips are simply wastes of your time. Slicing is not fun, and it is especially not enjoyable to deal with the embarrassment of having a golf game that is not "on par" with those you're playing with. Obviously slicing is a big source of embarrassment if you are dealing with it often, but how will you know which tips are going to help you fix your slice and which are going to make matters worse in the long run?

One of the best golf swing tips that can work wonders on helping you fix your slice has to do with taking two basic steps based around a single principle. The one simple principle that you need to keep in your mind when you are golfing is to swing soft, swing smooth and swing all the way through the ball. In other words, you should absolutely not be trying to add swing speed simply by trying to put as much power into your swing as you possibly can. One of the worst things that you could ever do in trying to perfect your swing is to try to swing as hard as you can, because swinging as hard as you possibly can is not what is going to put power behind the ball. So how do you prevent slices or gain better control of your slice in general? Keep reading.

1 - Begin by only lightly gripping the club.

One way that you can ensure that your grip is right is by holding the club out so that it is perpendicular from your body using your arms, then pointing to the sky, and only gripping enough that you prevent the club from falling out of your hands, and not any harder than that. This is going to give your arms significantly less control over your swing, allowing the club to do the work instead, which can work wonders when it comes to curing your problem with slicing.

2 - Follow all the way through.

You need to make sure that you are holding your balanced through all the way until the ball manages to hit the ground. If you do this, in no time at all you will begin to notice a serious difference in your game.

These two basic golf tips may seem simple, and they may even seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but they can work wonders when it comes to fixing your slice, as well as fighting higher scores and problems relating to inconsistency. Basic tips are usually the most advantageous, as they can be implemented one by one until your game improves.

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Although golf is a non-contact sport, there are still plenty of different ways that you can injure yourself on the course. Many players don’t look at golf as a form of exercise, and as such, they don’t take the proper precautions to ensure that they do not strain their muscles or injure their tendons. There are a few things that every golfer can do to minimize their chance for injury on the course and many of these tips will actually help you improve your game.

1. Don’t forget to stretch.

Any type of exercise should be preceded by a brief stretching session. Take about ten to fifteen minutes to stretch out your arms, leg and back. Your movements should mirror the swings you will be taking but much slower. This will give you plenty of time to get warmed up. As a bonus, the first few holes should go a lot smoother since you won’t have to get warmed up while you are actually on the course. If you don’t have a lot of free time, even five minutes of stretching is better than none.

2. Don’t forget to cool down.

Conversely, just like stretching before golf is important, it is also vital to go through a good cool down stretching session when you are done. When you go right from the course to flopping into a chair at the grill, you are not giving your muscles enough time to recover after your exertion. Simple stretches can help you avoid post-game soreness and keep your muscles in shape. Even though it is tempting to immediately quit once you’ve finished the last hole, try to do a few cool down stretches before you head off to the clubhouse.

3. When necessary, use a cart.

There are just some courses out there that are not friendly for walkers. Unless you are in peak physical condition, you will regret it if you don’t use a cart, especially if the course is very hilly. As a bonus, your game will go a lot faster, and you won’t end up feeling like you just ran the Boston Marathon when you wake up the next morning. If the course is easy to walk – walk it. If not, err on the side of caution and get the cart. Your muscles will thank you.

4. Use proper form.

One of the easiest ways to injure yourself on the course is by using improper form on your swing. This can stress not only your arms and shoulder, but also your back, neck and legs. If you are finding that you are wracked with pain after every round of golf, your form may be to blame. Schedule a one-time lesson with the club pro to make sure that your stance is correct. This can save you many aches and pains later on.

Golf actually does require a good deal of physical effort. Treat it like you would any other exercise program and remember not to overdo.

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Originally posted 2008-08-27 05:50:33. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Out of all of the blunders you can make on a golf course, a hook shot can be one of the most frustrating. Often, players find that they consistently hook their shots off the tees, and no matter what they try, they can’t get past it. Soon, they end up mentally defeating themselves before they even get up to the tee, certain that they are going to hook it. And, nine times out of ten, they will.

So, how do you correct a hook shot? There are actually quite a few techniques that you can use that will impact pulling the ball to the left, but first, you’ve got to get mentally prepared. Golf is 99% mental anyway, so we’ll focus on this step first. Once you’ve got your mental hook shot fixed, you can start working on the physical aspects.

Sit in a quiet place at home, where there are no distractions. Mentally go through everything you would as you go out to the first hole on your favorite course. Now, start thinking that you will have the perfect drive, right down the center. Envision teeing up, and addressing the ball. Bring your club back and watch as the ball goes right down the center line.

Repeat this in your head several times. If you have a problem with certain holes, play them in your head over and over until you are mentally hitting the shot the right way each time. This may take a few tries to get right, but visualization can have a huge impact on your game. In fact, many people that try this technique have found that the next time they go out on the course their hook is cured, without having to work on their stance or swing.

If you’re still having some hook issues however, it’s time to move onto the correct stance and how you swing your club. First, let’s look at how you hold the club. Are you gripping it as though you’d like to strangle it? This can be a major problem and will hurt your swing. The correct grip is actually pretty easy to master. When you hold the club, look at the v that is between your thumb and fingers. Do both v’s point a little towards your right shoulder? If not, this is the cause of your problems.

Work on developing the right grip until it feels like second nature to you. Then, move onto the next step. Stand with your feet facing forward, slightly apart. One should not be in front of the other and they should both be completely parallel. If you have one foot slightly back, it will pull your swing. Your entire body should be following that parallel line, from your head, to your shoulders, to your hips. Again, work on your stance until it becomes second nature.

Swing problems are a little harder to fix, but not impossible. You’ll want to make sure that you’re bringing your club back smoothly and back down with force, but not too much force. You should never break that parallel line. Keep trying and practicing and you’ll be able to put all of these together to end your hook problems for good.

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Originally posted 2008-08-06 05:03:10. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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For many golfers, the short game is the spot where an entirely terrific round of golf can go completely downhill. While some may find the short game the easy part of golf, the vast majority usually find that this is a definite trouble spot. There are quite a few things that can go wrong with a short game, but we’ll cover some of the best tips to help you get back on the right track.

Picking the Right Club – Your short game can improve dramatically if you know which club to use. For example, if the situation calls for a nine iron and you are using a three, chances are you are not going to get the same result. Here’s an easy way to tell which club you should be using: Gauge the distance between your ball and the pin. If the distance is fairly short, less than seven feet, a pitching wedge is ideal. If you are several feet back from the pin, a seven iron will work better.

How to Get Air – A big part of the short game is being able to hit the ball so that it will pop up just like you need it to. This will take some practice, but the good news, you can easily do this at home, provided you have a decent sized back yard. You will need to learn where to hit the ball and how to change your swing so that you can pop the ball up reliably.

The key is keeping your wrists straight and your swing smooth. At no time should your wrists break during a chip shot, a pitch shot or any iron shot. That one slight change will help you get a lot more air under your ball and improve the distance. Try taking a few practice shots every day until you get the hang of it.

Learning How to Make it to the Pin – This is probably the worst area for most golfers, but again, a little practice will make a big difference. You can also try these exercises at home, and it will help to have a target that you can aim for. A Frisbee is a great target that you can place on the ground a few feet in front of you and it’s easy enough to change positions.

As you get better at landing on that Frisbee each time, go a little smaller and use the lid off of a cottage cheese container. Keep going until you get down to the size of the hole and you’ll have it made. With regular practice, this should not take long to accomplish.

There are no real instant fixes to any short game, but by following the tips above you can see a marked improvement, especially if you practice regularly. Keep trying and don’t give up! With time and diligence, your short game will improve. Don’t forget to keep going on the practice sessions once you’ve got the feel down to make sure that your results are long term.

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Originally posted 2008-08-25 05:47:17. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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One of the oldest and most commonly asked questions regarding playing golf has always revolved around learning how to swing a golf club. At the professional level, the study of biomechanics and how it affects golf swing has gone into some truly extreme detail, and deep investigations have been made into creating optimum power, optimum angle and optimum stance for each swing. However, each person is so uniquely individual, and there are so many different elements involved in a single swing that the variations of possibilities are virtually limitless.

Downside to Biomechanics

The downside to all of this research however, is that it can make people think that swinging a club is more difficult than it actually has to be. Swinging a golf club does not have to be difficult by any means. You can begin learning by pretending that you are using both arms to swing at a baseball. Then you simply need to make some necessary adjustments to swing at a ball that is on the ground instead, and you are already well on your way to swinging a golf club effectively.

Stance and Backswing

The true key to improving your swing is to get your stance right. If your body is not in the right shape, then your muscles are going to focus on correcting this improper shape, wasting energy that otherwise could have gone into powering that swing. Once you have your stance correct, the next thing that you need to look at is your backswing. Improving your backswing means imagining that you are turning your back to the ball. This turning will allow you to build up enough power that you can really put some speed into the club you're swinging. If you get this right, then having your arms positioned properly should allow you to follow through with a proper swing.

Downswing and Release

On the downswing you should really just relax and allow gravity to take its course. The real key here is simply to imagine the turn again coming from your back while relaxing. Do not try to force your arms down, but rather simply allow them to flow so that you will not unnecessarily tighten your muscles. This will go a long way when it comes to correcting a swing that is normally inaccurate. When it actually comes to striking the ball, you should simply pretend that you are just taking another practice swing, but that the ball got in the way. This will help to make sure that your arms are kept relaxed, and it will also make sure that you are not forcing unnecessary power behind the ball, which is an easy way to create mistakes. Your arms should automatically follow through to the ball this way. Once the ball has gone, you can wait until your arms naturally allow your head to be pushed upward, keeping your back loose and flexible along the way.

If you feel like swinging a club can be more simple now that you've followed the process above, then you are well on your way to improving your golf game, simply by turning your golf swing into a basic step by step process.

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No matter how well you can drive or chip, the key to your score often lies right on the green. The exercise of putting a little ball in a little hole is one of the most frustrating known to men and it can be the deal breaker when it comes to getting a great score. If you’re ready to putt like a pro, there are some secrets that you need to know. These will make an enormous difference in the way that you put, and you’ll find that your score improves naturally as you begin implementing them.

The first step is to learn how to gauge distance properly. We don’t really stop to think about how far we are from the hole. We look and decide, too far or not close enough. However, there is a lot to be said to learning how to tell exactly how many feet you are from the hole. You’ll be able to fine tune your swing to reach a set amount of distance after you try these exercises.

First, let’s work on gauging distance. Off the course, set up a little test on your lawn or even in your living room. Measure off a variety of different distances and mark them with chalk, or with pieces of paper inside. Now, remove the measuring tape and try to gauge exactly how far away each one is from you. Work until you can correctly guess each measurement. Try changing it up, and moving things around until your accuracy increases. If you have natural terrain changes in your yard, take advantage of those as well.

Now, let’s work on reaching a set distance. Set up your measurements again and grab your putter and some practice balls. Work on reach the exact end of each measurement until you start to feel in your arms how much strength you need to reach a set distance. There will be some factors here that may change, such as green density and slope, but this will help you start to “feel” distance as well as see it.

After you are successfully reaching the right distance, it’s time to head out to the course and try a few more exercises. You’ll be taking advantage of a practice green in this situation, but if your course doesn’t have one, you can easily take your exercise on to the regular greens. Chip your way up to the green and then try to see how far away you think you are. Grab a measuring tape and check your distance. If you’re wrong, you’ll need to go back and work on seeing distance again. If you’re right, try to putt that correct distance, relying on your muscle memory. If you don’t make it, grab that measuring tape again to see where you went wrong.

By consistently “seeing” and “feeling” distance, you’ll be able to work up to handling terrain changes on the green as well. You may even find that your long game improves as a result of these exercises.

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Originally posted 2008-07-24 09:53:40. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Although putters all tend to look the same, there is actually quite a lot of difference when you get down to it. Not all putters are created equal and if you’re using the wrong one, chances are you may be pretty frustrated on the green. If you haven’t been professionally fitted for a putter, you may want to think about this, since it can have a dramatic impact on your game. However there are a few rules of thumb that you can follow when shopping for a new putter on your own.

1. Club length matters.

The longer the putter, the more crunched up you’re going to be when you address the ball. Now, if you are a tall player, obviously you’re going to need a putter that is a bit longer. Here’s how to tell what length of putter is going to be right for you.

Stand like you normally would when you put, and assume the proper stance. The distance from your hands to the ground will be the ideal putter length. Your stance should feel natural and you should not feel scrunched up or bent too far over. Assume as natural a stance as possible, even if you’ve been using a putter that is too long or too short. When you find that natural medium, you’ll know exactly how long your putter should be. Ask a friend to measure for you, or put a tape measure on the ground and bring it up in one hand when you assume your stance. You can use your foot to tap the button to hold the tape in place once you’ve found the right length.

2. Face length matters too.

If you look at putters, some are almost comical with how long the faces are. There is a lot to be said for learning to put the right way with a traditional putter, but many people prefer to go for the very long putter because they believe it gives them more control.

The best advice is to start with a normal putter and see where your problem areas are. If you need a little more oomph to your shot, or a little more control, you may want to consider going with a different face. If possible, try to get the pro shop to lend you a few different varieties to try on the putting green. You will be able to see which face length suits your personal style the best.

3. Going to extremes.

Now that we’ve talked about ideal club and face length, it’s important to discuss a trend that has been circulating for some time. These “Belly” putters or “Broomstick” putters are gaining in popularity and for some players, they may be ideal. The concept with this overly long putter is that you are not using your wrists as much, so if that is a problem for you, this type of club may be perfect.

The bottom line when it comes to putters is finding the one that works with your body and your putting style, not against it.

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Originally posted 2008-08-20 05:22:31. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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If you're having trouble with your game, the first place to look for answers is in your swing. Most players struggle to perfect their swings throughout their entire lives and some may never get to the point of having the "perfect swing." You don't need to be perfect, but there are a few things that you can watch out for and correct to see a dramatic improvement in your game.

We highly recommend going to a course that offers a video swing utility, but if you can't do that, here are some tips to help you diagnose your own swing problems and find the right solutions.

Swinging Too Fast -

This results in a very sloppy swing and you won't be able to control your aim very well. It's easy to fall into this trap, especially if you watch a lot of golf. While a swing may appear to be fast on a pro, it's actually a bit slower than it looks. If you are finding that your aim is absolutely unreliable, you may be simply swinging too fast. Here's how to break that habit:

Start by imagining that your club is the hands of a clock, with the ground being your starting point. Raise up the club a few degrees and hold it there before moving to the next position. Break down your movements very deliberately. Don't worry, it's going to look a little funny at first and it may feel a bit weird, but you're getting there. Bring up the club slowly and then bring it back down using the same technique.

Now, once you've done that a few times, smooth out the stopping points until you have one smooth arc on the way up and the way down. Keep trying it until it feels natural. Remember, slow it down and you'll have better accuracy. If you feel yourself speeding up your swing, return to your first exercise to break it down again.

Twisting Your Hips -

If your shot pulls a bit, chances are your hips are getting in the way. It is tough to avoid this since it is a pretty natural movement to pull your hips up with your arms. Here's how to break that habit:

Imagine that you are standing in a turnstile that is very tight, so you cannot move from side to side. Plant both feet and start swinging your arms around first in one direction, then the other. Yes, you're going to look a bit like a windmill, but this is what you want. You want to train your top half to operate independently from the bottom half. Isolate those muscles in your upper torso on your upswing, and then bring everything together on the down swing. You won't be pulling your shot, but you'll have the full power of your hips on that down swing. Keep trying until you feel that magical "click" of everything falling into place.

These are just two easy ways to get your swing back on track and start improving your game.

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Originally posted 2008-07-10 05:19:28. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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If you are looking for a great DVD that will help you improve your swing, this one may be just the ticket. There are literally hundreds of different golf instructional DVDs on the market and many fail to deliver. This is one exception that proves just how useful this medium is at helping golfers. For those struggling to perfect their swing, going to an expert like Jim McLean is often the perfect answer. For those that can’t quite pay for personal lessons, Jim will come to you in this new DVD.

If you have already read McLean’s book with the same title, this DVD is the extension of those techniques. He highly recommends (as do we) videotaping your swing and that will certainly come in handy. This is a great way to tell what’s wrong with your swing, especially if you can’t quite “feel” it yet. In fact, you may be surprised when you see your form in action and this step alone can help you take your game to the next level.

McLean breaks down your entire swing into eight parts, tweaking each step of the way until it’s time to put everything together. We’ve found that this is a very effective way to teach a player how to swing and to help a pro figure out where they are going wrong. All of the advice here is definitely top notch and very easy to follow. He’s done a great job of making everything easy to understand and pick up quickly.

There are some bonus features on this disc that you don’t want to miss including bunker shots, putting tips and some extra help on figuring out what may be going wrong with your game. The bonuses are so good they are easily worth the cost of the DVD and it’s nice to see these little extras thrown in, especially since the main part of the DVD focuses entirely on your swing and no other areas of the game.

We highly recommend this DVD to anyone regardless of how experienced they are at golf. The newest newbie will get a solid foundation for a great start in the game, while the oldest pro can still pick up some great tips to further tweak their swing. This is an area of golf where there is almost always room for improvement, unless you’re Tiger Woods, so this DVD will certainly come in handy. It would make a great holiday gift for a golfer on your list, or as a great instructional if you’re personally having some swing issues.

The price is reasonable, especially if you can pick up a copy online and for the money, this is easily one of the best swing instructionals we have found. You’d spend a lot more on lessons and you wouldn’t be getting the full benefit of having a pro like McLean show you the ropes. This is a solid buy and one that you certainly won’t regret.

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So many golfers make the mistake of jumping ahead when it comes to handling their game. They get wrapped up in the latest swing techniques or spend their lives in the search of the perfect club. Unfortunately, these players are missing what could be wrong with their game. Sometimes, you have to go back to the beginning if you want to lower your score.

Golfing fundamentals are essential for any golfer, no matter how long they have been playing. If you’re finding it impossible to break into pro territory, the answer may not be in a better club, a different ball or the latest shoes. The answer may be found in the way that you actually play the game. If you’re skipping over the cornerstones of golf, you won’t be able to build a strong foundation for the rest of your game. No club can help you if you are missing the essentials.

If you are ready to rebuild your game, you may want to consider going to a pro and getting some lessons. There is no shame in backtracking and you may actually be able to find the trouble spot that is causing all of your problems. Sit in on a lesson with a brand new player and pay attention to how the pro instructs them. Listen to those beginner tips and then try to play as though you have never played the game before.

If you remove all that you have learned through the years and start fresh, you may find that suddenly, you’re playing the way you’ve always wanted to. We all have a tendency to want to play like Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus when we first start out and in our rush to get there, we skip over what is truly important. By going back to those beginning lessons, you can rediscover the game and what it really means and requires from you.

This is a very important step in building a strong mental game of golf. Often, we create our own mental blocks and it can be hard to get through them. You need to be able to take it down to the bare minimum again and literally start over. By taking the time to relearn the sport, you will most likely unlearn the problems that you were creating for yourself.

One of the best side effects of starting over is that you may find your love for the sport completely renewed. If you’re constantly fretting over your score or how to find the perfect swing, you’re missing out on the whole point of the game. Yes, a score is important, but it is essential to enjoy your time on the course as well. You’ll have the benefit of the years of knowledge in the back of your mind, but you’ll still be able to rediscover the reasons why you even got started as a golfer.

Turn back the clock and see is starting over isn’t the right answer to fixing your game.

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Originally posted 2008-07-22 05:50:12. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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