GOLF SWING

The Power of a Controlled Golf Swing

You may be surprised how little effort it can take to bring your golf swing to the next level. Consider the following question. What makes a good golf swing? Why do some guys have it while others don't? Well it turns out a big part of the answer comes down to what you do off the golf course. Below are some simple golf tips to follow that are guaranteed to improve your golf swing and drop strokes off your score. They could mean the difference between shooting triple digits or shooting in the 90s or even 80s.

1) Warm up and stretch your muscles before you tee off
If you have ever been to a live pro golf event you will notice that the golfers don't just arrive at the course and immediately head to the tee box. Instead they go to the driving range, stretch for awhile and then hit some balls. It is a fact that when your muscles are warmed up they perform better and in turn positively influence your golf swing. So try to arrive at the golf course a few minutes early to loosen up and take a few swings. You'll be glad you did.

2) Exercise your golfing muscles when your're not on the course
To become a good golfer you need to develop a simple workout plan for the muscles used during your golf swing. Getting into the habit of doing this even 10 minutes a day can have a huge impact on your game. Having fit golf muscles will lead to a more comfortable stance during your setup as well as increase your balance and control throughout your swing.

3) Don't swing for the fences just yet
It is true that a big part of golf is mental toughness and resisting the temptation to give your swing that little extra is not an easy thing to do. But the fact of the matter is that a good golf swing is a controlled golf swing. Giving that little extra is great if you can control it, but if you can't chances are you'll never see that ball again. What you need to realize is that you can consistently hit the ball well over 200 yards with a nice and easy controlled swing. With regular exercise like described in tip 2) a faster controlled swing will come in time.

4) Ask the Pros
In today's day and age you no longer have to shell out big bucks for a personal golf pro to help you fix your game. There is ample good golf instruction material available through the Internet at a fraction of the cost. Online golf lessons can be really effective when it comes to lowering your handicap. Just make sure you do some research before you buy. There is lots of material available that comes with a money back guarantee and payment is through a third party vendor. Stick with those and you'll have nothing to worry about.

Golf Swing

Zen and the Art of the Golf Swing

Finding Your Center
Your golf swing starts inside before a grip on a golf club is ever realized. Preparing inside for your golf swing begins with finding your center. First, concentrate on your midsection, the pivotal swing point inside where your swing will flow through. Relax and let your center open up. Tense muscles here will impede the flow of your swing. You should be able to rotate side to side smoothly and evenly as if on an axis from shoulder to shoulder. Tense muscles will prevent seamless rotating. Remember to let your arms and wrist do the work. Relax your mind with deep breathing and letting go of any impeding thoughts. Focus on being in the moment.

Getting an Even Grip
Once you have selected your club and are centered over the ball, notice how much pressure you are applying to the golf club. If your club was a raw egg in the shell, would it still be intact in your hands or a fractured, runny mess? Your golf club should rest in your hands comfortably. A death grip on your club means the certain death of your golf swing. With your golf club in front of you, hold it away from you at a 45 degree angle. The grip begins with the left hand. The golf club grip will cross your upper palm and lower index finger with your 3 bottom fingers maintaining a snug grip throughout your golf swing. The right hand is then placed on the club above the left hand and kept fairly relaxed. If your grip is correct then both V’s between your thumb and index finger should be pointing to your right shoulder.

Flowing Through the Ball
With your golf club head behind the ball stand with your feet a shoulder width apart and bend your knees slightly while keeping your back straight. Check your weight distribution. Is it evenly balanced and on the front of your feet? Don't reach for the ball, instead let the club's length determine your distance from the golf ball. Check your feet. Are they perpendicular to your goal? Now extend your left arm fully and keep firm throughout your swing. Breathe deep, relax, and remember your center. Turn your hips from your center to load your golf swing. Begin turning from the upper arms and shoulders away from the target. On the down stroke, keep a smooth and steady down swing that essentially flows through the ball.

Golf Swing