Golf Putt

March 7th, 2010 admin Leave a comment Go to comments

Golf Putt

How To Play Better Golf

For a beginner learning to play golf, or even for a seasoned campaigner, golf tips and advice only how to improve the game is indispensable. This is crucial for problematic hard to kick habits or a glitch that always seems to nag. Listed are a few key golf tips designed for the avids of golf at all levels; performance is guaranteed especially when these are remembered and implemented:

a) The most important element of golf is balance and this is jugular especially when it comes to the swing. With one’s knees slight bent (around 160 degrees from the vertical), the weight will mostly be centred around the feet with the lower back the next concentration area. Balance on the golf swing can be maintained if this position is locked.

b) The next handy guideline, though obvious is for one not to throw in a hundred percent relative to the club number. For eg if one is using a one iron for a drive; the swing should never feel draining such that the next swing becomes less powerful. If the swing is executed at say 70-80 percent, chances are that one will keep balance and also drive straight and accurately onto the greens.

c) If one has just gotten clubs or is using new drivers with 400, 430, 470 and 500 engraved at the bottom of the club surface, one would have to raise the tee to ensure that the same swing is achieved using older generation clubs.

d) Whilst engaging a curvy, bendy, uphill or downhill putt it is advised to maintain alignment between the hole and the putt. Adjusting for wind speed and curvature is also important but if the putt is kept in-line with the hole chances of putting are very high. The drill would be to engage in short distance (say one foot) putts.

e) An excellent pitch, chip or run shot is akin to plummelling a nail straight into the ball. Solid contact is guaranteed if this mental adjustment is made.

f) When the golf course becomes cold and dew saturated, the best techniques to hone is the short game. If one can excel and putt firmly under these conditions, one can putt come rain or shine.

g) Seems obvious, but golf clubs grips and physical grips have to be clean so the club will feel like its an extension of the arms.

h) When tackling a bunker, obstacle or hazard shot the key mistake here is the swing. One has the tendency to swing with all one’s might in order to extricate the golf ball. This should never be the case because the body is already in imbalance. Poise and composure must be maintained.

i) For long distance putts, it pays to have slightly less bend as the flag will be in better view.

j) The last all important key to a putt is to focus on the path and hole rather than the actual swing needed. Putts are sunk in so many different styles that it is almost a “whatever works try it” feature of golf.

Rest and let go is the key motto and mantra in golf. One cannot possibly compete even against oneself if tension and stress comes in. An important drill golfers of all levels try is before an important shot regardless of par the shoulder is nudged up toward the head only for a drop to be effected. This helps the body stay calm and muscles less contort.

About the Author

Thomas is an avid golf fan through and through and has been enjoying the game for more than 12 years. Visit www.tipsongolf.org for expansive resources on the game for golfers at all levels......

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