Improve Your Golf Handicap – Today!
by admin in Recreation And Sports | Posted on June 7th, 2008 | No Comments
Take these tips into consideration for your next round of golf and see the marked improvements, Good Luck, and enjoy yourself!
Men, women and children alike now enjoy golf. Its growth in popularity has seen an increased uptake in the sport, with a wide range of skill levels taking to the golf course. Here you will find helpful tips to improving your game regardless of your ability level.
Practice
Stating the obvious, practice makes perfect and quality not quantity is key! As little as one hour a day for four times a week can demonstrate marked improvements in your game. An intense hour focused on your form will be much more beneficial than a half day at the driving range, catching up with your friends (although the latter may sound more fun).
Attitude
Start your round of golf with a positive attitude, and make sure you maintain this mental state the whole way around the course, stay confident and focused, don’t loose your temper when you drop a shot, move forward positively or you could cloud your judgment
and throw away your game! Concentration and composure is key!
Getting a Grip
There are a handful of different grip positions used by golfers, you should try out a few to see which you feel most comfortable with and most importantly, which one provides the best results. Your grip is the foundation of your golf swing so getting this right is essential for improving your game. Popular choices include the Vardon Overlap Grip, Interlocking Grip and the Ten Finger Grip.
The Backswing It is essential that you start correctly or the whole swing will be negatively effected, remember if you are right handed to keep the left arm straight (vice versa if you are left handed) during the backswing, and really go back as far as you can with out bending your arm, this setting you up in good stead for a powerful down swing.
Downswing
For a perfect downswing you will need to gradually increase the speed of your swing from start to finish. A solid stance, making a secure triangle with your legs and keeping a straight back and focused mind will set you up for success.
Try and put some of these tips into practice and see the marked improvements in your game.