If you, just like many other golfers before you, are looking for ways to improve your game as well as to lower your score, then you probably know that the best way that you can possibly improve your golf game is to find the keys to improving your golf swings, which will allow you to open the door separating you from the next level of your golf game. So do you want to know what keys are out there and how you can use them to your greatest possible level of advantage? Keep reading, as we are going to touch on three keys that will improve your golf swing right now.

- * One of the simplest and most straight forward golf swing techniques that you should try out is simply to film yourself swinging so that you can analyze the motions that you make and take. This is a truly effective method of analyzing what you are doing, and it can give you an incredible advantage over players. If you need help, ask a friend to do the filming for you. If you sit down and actually analyze your golfing abilities the way a trainer would, then this can pay off significantly in a small amount of time by allowing you to identify your own weak points, rather than having to pay an expensive trainer to tell you what your weak points are.

- * Although this should go without saying, you absolutely need to be able to concentrate yourself while you are taking a swing. Mental fitness is one of the most important keys to success. You need to train your brain to take the swing correctly and you will be able to achieve the quick results that you are looking for. You need a good golf fitness guide that is going to improve not only your physical fitness but also your mental fitness as well. If you have the right tools, then your needs will be met and your golf game will surely be improved.

- * Finally, you need to take the time to improve your stance. Making improvements in your stance can really go a long way when it comes to improving your golf swing and making sure that you do not slice the ball. If your stance is solid and sturdy, then you will not slice the ball nearly as often. You should put your shoulders up, and you should be taking care to stay ahead of the ball. Your stance should actually be about as wide as your shoulders, and your right foot should be straight to the ball with the left foot pointed slightly in the direction of the left. Film yourself if you are unsure about whether or not you are maintaining the right stance, and analyze yourself so that you can improve your game.

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Although there are plenty of books running around on the mind game of golf, few that we have found are this erudite or thought provoking. The author put 25 years of research into this book and it definitely shows. If you are looking for a book that dissects why golf is so hard and how you can start breaking through the mental blocks that keep your score from being where it should be, this is a terrific read.

Too many of the books in this genre delve into pop psychology and fail to live up to their claims. We found that this book by Cranford was a refreshing break from all of that. He looks at the game and its resulting mind games in a very analytic and thoughtful way. Gone are the pop-psy terms and in their place is some advice you can really take to heart, and more importantly, put into use.

The main audience for this book is the golfer that has reached that point in their game where they just can't seem to do any better. For whatever reason, their game has plateaued and they can't seem to break through that problem and get better scores. Most of us think that it's our swing or our technique, but it actually may be all in the mind according to Cranford.

By using the techniques and advice in this book, you can approach each tee with a whole different mindset. Chances are you are going to notice some big improvements right away. Instead of dreading your time at the course you may actually start to love the game again, and whenever a book can do that, it deserves a place of high honor on any golfer's bookshelf.

We found that the advice was incredibly practical and that you didn't need a degree in psychology to understand it. By addressing each problem logically, Cranford helps you work through that issue, both on and off the course. In fact, you may want to stick a copy in your golf bag for a quick refresher on the links. It's really that good!

Although there are plenty of books with similar titles that are nothing but hype, we believe that this title was well earned. These really are breakthrough secrets that every golfer needs to know, no matter how long they have been playing or how good they are. That's probably the best part of the entire book - it's versatility. Whether you are an occasional golfer that can't get past a certain portion of your game, or you are a seasoned pro that has the occasional hang up, there is advice right here that you can put to immediate use.

We didn't have a lot of hope going into this book, given the past failures we've read, but we must say that we were pleasantly surprised. We hope that this will not be Cranford's last contribution to the golfing community - it can sure use more of him.

Originally posted 2008-08-22 05:04:21. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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