Golf Tips

Jim P Martin asked:


The title ‘golf driving tips’ may, at first glance, not seem to fit this article, but if you take the piece as a whole, you will realise that it is one big driving tip - as it solves a problem that many of us suffer on the tee.

Picture the scene - you are on the first tee waiting for the fairway to clear, when up walks a foursome which includes the club captain, the assistant pro, the club secretary and his wife. Oh, my god! Negative thoughts start to enter your head…."I’m gonna fluff it", "I’m gonna hook it so bad, they’re gonna laugh at me - especially the secretary’s wife". What do you do?

Well, I’m no psychologist, but what you don’t do is panic. I understand that this is difficult in situations like this, but you must learn to block out any negative thoughts and focus on your objective - hitting the ball where you want it to go.

What are the ways that we can remedy the situation? Well, you could use a hypnotist (not recommended), or you could employ the services of a qualified golf psychologist (expensive), or you could work it out yourself (both recommended and inexpensive). I used to suffer with this problem and this is how I "thought" myself out of it.

Start by yourself, you can practise your swing anywhere in your own home or garden - you do not need a club in your hands to practise your swing "thoughts", but if you have room, so much the better. Place a ball on the carpet or lawn. Now imagine your favorite par 5 hole (I say favorite because once you play a hole a couple times, you know where on the fairway you want the ball to end up - helps with focus).

 

At address, keep your eyes on the back of the ball - not the top, not the logo, but the precise spot where the club face will make contact. Look out at your imaginary fairway and concentrate on where the ball is going to land. Look down at the back of the ball - the point where the club face will connect. One more look at the fairway, then back to the ball. Keep your eyes on the back of the ball throughout the swing, do not move your head until you follow through with the club.

 

You should find that with your mind focusing on where the ball is going to land, and concentrating so much on the back of the ball, all negative thoughts will disappear. This is easy to achieve by yourself, in your own home, but will it transfer onto the golf course?

When I did this, I put in an intermediary step. I took everything that I was doing at home and transferred it to the driving range - same imaginary hole, same focus on the back of the ball, exactly the same routine but now there were other golfers around. This is where I learned a valuable lesson - I still got negative thoughts, but I was able to block them out very easily by focusing on my routine.

The final step is to take this psyche to the golf course, and play better golf.

Like I said, I’m no psychologist, but this worked (and still does) for me.

This is probably one of the more unusual golf driving tips that you will come across, but I hope that it was helpful.

Enjoy your golf.



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Chris Simpson asked:


Wouldn’t you simply like to be given some reliable golf swing tips? Though, there are voices who claim one should learn by trial and error, many professional sites provide reliable golf swings tips online. The body movement is everything in golf; this is why you need to learn how to actually feel the club as a natural extension of your body. Here are some golf swing tips to make you feel more natural and master your moves in the best way possible. You may use other sources to assist you: golf videos, swing instructions or friends’ advice, the important thing is not to forget you should be having fun.

One first golf swing tip for the peace of your mind is not to believe a setup to be too tough a challenge, as it is not. Most beginners who look for golf swing tips only need to brush their swing up a little and they’ll soon see improvements; it usually goes hand in hand with the hand grip of the club, so be careful with that too. Golf swing tips say that a too tight a grip will ruin the move; just relax and hold the club firmly but tension-free, otherwise you’ll kill the effect of the body swing. The club should make a forty five degree angle in front of you, so your club will be pointing forward.

Then another, golf swing tip would be to start the movement from the feet up and not vice versa. When you backswing you will also have to move the head in that direction too, thus creating some sort of axis, with the feet and the legs at the bottom. A golf swing tip says that when you hit the ball, your head should move three to even five inches to the right. After you made the shot, your head will move forward, a little over the tip of the left foot, creating a second axis and some sort of circular movement. Watch several professional players before you try this golf swing tip yourself.

Another golf swing tip would tell you to avoid putting too much speed in a swing. Those golf players that look fast aren’t necessarily good. Hitting the ball fast means that the arms move independently from the body, which totally contradicts golf principles. The real golf swing tip here is to make the body and arms move synchronically, meaning that the two would move like one, following the same speed pattern.



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Will asked:


I already have clubs

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Helen Hecker asked:


When you’re playing golf badly it really isn’t a lot of fun. It takes a great deal of skill, mental fortitude and perseverance to excel at golf. You may receive all the best golf tips in the world, take countless lessons, get superior instruction and still may not be able to gain consistency.

If you’ve hit with your golf driver perfectly once, you can do it every time; the subconscious mind knows the correct number and sequence of muscle contractions and nerve impulses needed, called muscle memory. Visualize where you would like the ball to land, as you swing. It’s been proven that thinking positively about bettering your golf game will benefit you more than playing to compete with your partners and trying to win for winnings sake.

Before you swing, make sure you’re relaxed; contract all your muscles tightly for a moment and then relax them. It’s difficult for a golfer to practice hitting shots longer than short pitch shots unless one pays to play golf or pays to practice at a driving range or indoor golf training facility. As the body matures, the ability to rotate the upper torso is affected by age, and the hand action can also slow down requiring a slightly stronger grip.

One of the problems that most inexperienced golfers share is they think too much about their swing. Pick out a spot on the course, preferably the green of the fairway, and concentrate on hitting the ball to that spot. Use the muscles in your legs and trunk when you swing.

Putts and short chips are ideally played without much movement of the body, but most other golf shots are played using variants of the full golf swing. When you swing if you have problems with your left knee buckling, imagine you’re holding a soccer ball between your knees. Try not to grip the club too tightly.

Accomplished golfers purposely use sidespin to steer their ball around obstacles or towards the safe side of fairways and greens. Use the basic ‘hitchhiker’ position when you’re working on your backswing.

Turn to golf exercise and techniques if you want strength and power. To prevent injury and improve swing speed and distance requires your body to be both strong and flexible. The golf swing is mostly rotational so it makes sense to concentrate on your turning ability as it relates to range of motion and speed.

If you’re a golfing novice just starting out, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Golf swing aids come in all shapes and sizes including apparel type accessories to correct alignment or a golf club add-on accessory to monitor your swing. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, pick just one swing aid and go to work on it.

Before buying any golf swing aid, check with an expert to get an idea of what problem you need to work on first; backlift of golf swing, momentum of downward thrust or stance for example. In any case, stick to just one aid at a time; don’t load up on them. You can find aids that will help you with your wrist and arm position.

Be careful about the claims on TV commercials and magazine ads; seek expert advice before you buy because they may not live up to their claims. There are a wide range of golf swing aids on the market today to help the beginning and advanced golfer.

There are aids that act as driving range simulators. If you’re looking for an aid to improve your stance they’re not hard to find.

Try to concentrate on one golf swing weakness at time. Having a plan and working on specific aspects of the swing or game should be your goal. When you play a round of golf, concentrate on improving your golf swing, putting or something specific that day; have a plan in mind.



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Jeff Seward asked:


People are always on the lookout for tips to make their golf game better. Golf isn’t an easy sport to master. Those of us who love the game know that the more information you have regarding the swing, course management, putting, etc. the more chance you have of playing better. That’s why we will take golf tips from almost anyone who’s willing to offer.

So what kind of golf tips can we offer up in this article? Space is limited, so we’ll try to focus only on those tips that are most asked for. First, if you have a bad temper, you probably shouldn’t take up golf. We’re just kidding, really. Actually, golf can be good for your mental state. You may find that you can take out your frustration on the golf course in productive ways and perhaps you can gain better control of that temper!

Since most people have trouble with their setup, our first set of golf tips will deal with the setup.  

* Position your body so your body is parallel with the target line * Your feet should be shoulder width apart * With short irons, put the ball in the center of your stance * Middle irons should have the ball placed one ball toward the target side from center * For long irons and fairway woods, place the ball two ball lengths toward the target from center * The ball should be three ball lengths toward the target from center * Balance your weight on the balls of your feet * Bend your knees slightly and keep your spine straight * Move your body from the hips and make it a smooth, fluent motion

Keep your eye on the ball until well after you complete your follow-through swing. If you don’t do this, you will have a tendency to stand up on the ball which will cause you to top the ball. Do this with all shots. Look at the back of the ball and don’t take your eyes off of it until it’s natural to look and see where the ball has gone.

When putting, the best golf tips we can offer up are:

* Visualize the path your ball will travel so that it will go in the hole * Read the green and take into account any dips that may cause your ball to change its direction. Then you can compensate with your aim. * The putting swing is a smooth, pendulum-like action with no wrist break. You will swing with your shoulders and should always keep your head down. * Be sure you put enough speed on the ball so that you will actually make it to the hole. There’s nothing worse than coming up short on a putt. These lead to three putt disasters and can be very frustrating!

There are all sorts of golf tips out there to be found. Take any tips on your golf game that you can find and then try them out to see if they work. You can never have too many tips if you really want to make your golf game better.



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daddytobe asked:


I am a very keen golfer who is fed up of continually hitting a left to right fade/slice and seeing my handicap rapidly rise!!! My home course would ideally suit a draw shot but I am really struggling to put into practice tips etc displayed online.

Anyone got any suggestions?? (Apart from trying another sport!!)

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Scrappy Coco asked:


Im going to be starting caddying soon this will be my first time. What should i expect? I am going for some lessons at the golf resort but could anyone give me some tips on what i should expect and what i should be doing. I know the basics to hand them there clubs and give them advice but what else?

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Tom Houser asked:


Are you interested in golfing? If you are interested in the game and you are planning to start playing it. Then here are a few golf tips beginner must know.

One, you have to the right stance. This is very important when it comes to swinging your club. This is the solid base that you are going to rotate from and is the core of your swing. Having the right stance will give you a solid foundation upon which your swing is constructed.  This will also help you maintain balance when swinging. If you are unbalanced, this will lead to an irregular and uneven swing. This will lead to you having difficulty in hitting good long straight shots.

A good stance is when your feet should be shoulder width apart. But, you can also have them slightly closer or wider apart depending on your preference. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable. The ball should be in line with the middle of your feet. And, place the club behind the ball. This is the basic structure of the stance.

Two, you will need to buy the right set of equipment. If you are just beginning with the game, do not buy an expensive and fancy golf set. You might end up buying the wrong set of equipment for you. Many people always have the wrong impression that they must have 14 clubs all the time. But, this is not true because 14 is just the maximum amount of clubs that people are allowed to have especially in golf competition. And, for people who are starting out, fewer clubs are usually better.

Golfers usually need to have wood clubs in their bags. There are different types of wood clubs. There are the driver, the 3-wood club and the 5-wood club. So, you have to be able to determine, which club you can hit the best out of the three. You also have to determine what long iron club that you can hit best with. There are usually 3-6 types of irons.

Similar with the wood club, you also have to choose one that suits you.  You also have to choose between the 7-9 short iron clubs. After choosing clubs that suits you, discard the other clubs from your bags and just play with clubs that you can hit best with. And, you need wedges and a putter for your set.

And lastly, golf tips for beginners must know is that they have to take lessons from a professional and then practice what you have learned. You must bear in mind that it will take many lessons and practice for you to be able to hit just one club well in your golf club. For beginners, fewer clubs are better because it means fewer clubs to learn. More clubs usually takes a long time to learn and this can be quite frustrating.

In addition, good golf tips beginner includes instructional videos as well.



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Verlyn Ross asked:


It is my assumption here that a definition or description of a driving range is not needed for the reader of this article.

Why Use a Driving Range?

Hitting straight drives is the aim of every golfer. Keeping the ball in play is essential to good scoring. The use of a driving range can help you achieve those objectives.

Newcomer Driving Range Tips

Welcome to the driving range, the place where every beginner should spend many hours hitting the ball in order to perfect their technique.

But, you will find more than beginner golfers at the driving range. You will also find seasoned golf players, those who find it important to sharpen up their skills whenever they find spare moments.

The Typical Driving Range

Most driving ranges are similar. Most contain at least 30 to 50 separate stalls. In this way, you can have your own individual space and privacy. You are separated from the other golfers by barriers made from wood or steal.

Inside will be a tray that contains your golf balls along with an artificial green turf mat, approximately 6 feet square. The average cost is around $5 for a bucket of balls. It will contain anywhere from 50 to 100 golf balls.

At the end of the artificial turf mat you will find a rubber tee that is located on one side of the area. This is where each golf ball will be placed for your shots. Larger golf clubs are typically used here, especially the driver.

However, many golf players may make their shots from the mat instead of the tee, using their irons. The reason is that this resembles the feel of hitting from real grass.

Your Goal In Using The Range

Your local driving range will have measured markers, located in the field which helps you to see the distance your ball has traveled. These markers should be 75 yards, 100 yards, 125 yards, 150 yards, 175 yards, 200 yards, & 250 yards.

The purpose of these measurements can be different for each golfer. For the beginner, he/she has an opportunity to find out how far each of his/her clubs will hit the ball. This is very important knowledge to draw upon when you are on the course.

Always Focus On A Target

As a bonus, some driving ranges offer simulated green areas. They will have flagsticks set up at different lengths. In this way, you can swing right for the hole.

However, flagstick or not, always have a target in mind when swinging. By hitting balls haphazardly, you will not learn how to focus on a target and control your shots when needed.

Why is the Use of a Driving Range Important?

Golfers involved in a game of eighteen holes get some practice, but this practice is not constant or focused on a particular skill. The play with a group of four on a course does not give a golfer the chance to take time to review what is going right or wrong.

Learn more in my other golf articles.



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Jana Chen asked:


Your golfer friends could have laughed at you just because you golf shots could not make you improve your golf performance. But with golf putting tips, you are able to make the best golf putts ever. Assuredly, you can enter the list of world top golfers like Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan and Nancy Lopez among others.

But remember, this is only and only possible if you will maintain the putting skills. You just need to do a lot of practice and maintain your putting consistency. Why get troubled by the shots you make if you could improve them just in some few months if not weeks.

Whether it’s long putt or shot putt, what you need is to get the best lesions or help from either your experienced golf friends or golf pros. It will not take you long because the tips are just but simple. Acquiring them and making a frequent practice of them will see you get the best of the best that you could ever get in golf. Golf putting tips gives you the instructions on the following areas meant to improve your putts.

First, to improve your golf putts you should make a frequent practice of your shot putts. This will require that you have a very wider focus and high level of concentration. Short putts will require that you have many golf balls of which you will be making a shot of each at a close distance with the hole.

When you miss on one please, start again. Consistent practice of this will give you more mental concentration necessary for golf putts. Tiger Woods could only improve his putting skills through high mental ability that could make him see the shot before it’s made.

Secondly, you can place a golf ball on top of a dime before making a strike. This is very important of golf putting tips. With the ball on the dime, focus your eyes on the dime until you make a stroke. Remember; don’t follow the ball with your eyes immediately after the strike especially when making shot putts. Just continue watching from the dime instead of looking at the rolling ball.

Lastly, it is advisable to have you eyes closed as you practice putting. When the eyes are shut, it is very easy to get the feel of your body movement, and this will help you get more sense of you shoulders working as if it is a pendulum. Don’t open your eyes before you hear the ball hit the bottom of the cup. Applying the golf putting tips frequently will make you get the best putts possible.

Slicing the golf ball once is embarrassing. Slicing the golf ball swing after swing is humiliating. One of the fastest way to improve your golf game is to ask a golf swing coach for some golf putting tips. The next best way is to study and understand the correct golf swing mechanics.

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