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Locating good golf swing basics can either be a fun experience, or it can be a draining, drawn out process. Most people will gather tons of information on how to get good, but so much of the info will be conflicting. How do you know which ones work and which don’t? Well, here is a sure fire way to find the “tried and true” golf swing basics that you need to succeed.
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Anyone who plays golf knows the importance of the golf swing plane, this is part of the game of golf that is key to determining how far the golf ball will be hit. Having a good golf swing plane means that you will be hitting the ball much further down the fairway and will be able to improve your handicap. Having a poor golf swing plane will result in mis-shots and balls that fall far short of where they were intended to go.
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Nov
07

all basic lessons?

Posted by golfnut

sup guys. ok well, i really enjoy playing a round of golf with my friends now and then but somethings just changed my game very badly. i cant even hit the ball off the tee into the air anymore so i rely on my irons which have also started messing up. my problem is said to be my stance, my grip and my swing. thus when i play draw the ball a lot, i also think it could be my grip. please can sum 1 give me a detailed explanation of the right way to stand grip and swing. I wouldn't know because i taught myself. thnx

I would suggest going to a PGA pro for a lesson or two to get you back to where you should be. There are several websites such as pga.com and golf.com that have videos and good articles about the fundamentals to course managment.

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Nov
07

I need help on my golf swing!?

Posted by golfnut

anybody know some good basics to a good golf swing?

The ONLY way is to take lessons from a golf pro, may be pricey but weel worth it. I have also found that playing as opposed to spending countless hours on the driving range also helps as hitting off of "fake" grass does not help the swing. It also depends on your level of skill, have you just started to play, or do you just have the yips!! In any event, seek help my friend, you cant give yourself a haircut can you?

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Oct
23

Ever Wonder About Golf History?

Posted by golfnut

Ever wonder about where golf came from, how it was developed and more?  Wondered that myself so i went on a search for some of the best web sites to learn that information from. Here are 3 great sites with tons of golf history for your enjoyment.

This one has info on Golf Terms, Oldest Golf Sites and Oldest Golf Societies.

http://www.scottishgolfhistory.net

Next up is a site on the making of the golf club.

http://www.golfeurope.com/almanac/history/golf_club1.htm

And lastly this site gives an interesting overview on what golf balls have been made of down through the years.

http://www.golfeurope.com/almanac/history/golf_ball.htm

There you have it. Now who said learning new things was not fun?:)

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Oct
17

Nice Videos On Basic Golf Swing

Posted by golfnut

Hi everyone,

Found these excellent videos over at monkeysee. Check them out and let me know what you think.

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Oct
13

Golf Swing Basics - What the Pros Know

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Learning any game can be quite tricky at first, you are unsure of the correct rules, you are self conscious as there are others who are better than you and you will often make mistakes that you think are silly. Don’t despair - there is a way if you have just started playing golf that you can soon improve your style and soon you will be playing like a pro - all you have to do is get the golf swing basics right.

A golf swing is a shot that is taken when teeing off with a golf ball; it requires a lot of practise to get it right and determination as well as concentration and a knowledge of the right sequence in the golf swing. Most golfing pro’s will tell you that one of the first things you need to look at when you are beginning your golf swing is your stance, you must make sure that you approach the ball confidently and stand a comfortable distance away from it. Next keep your feet apart and bend your knees so that your legs aren’t locked and swing the club back slowly rotating your hips as you do so and keeping your back and head in line with each other.

As you keep your eyes on the ball swing the golf club back in the direction that it came, rotating back as you do so and allowing the club to follow an arc through the air. Then the club will hopefully strike the ball in the centre and result in a great shot. If this does not happen first time don’t let this effect you, simply try this move again and again to get it right. Do this as often as you can and soon you will have fully mastered the golf swing basics.

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Are you often looking for ways to correct golf slice? This can be much easier than you think, even though the game is complex, you can cure a golf slice with golf instructions. Read on to learn more on this tough topic. The biggest problem most average golfers seem to have is with their golf slice. Yet, if you can correct this problem, it’s one of the fastest ways to allow you to shave strokes off your game. This is the way to become a great golfer rather than just an okay one.

Many golfers are frustrated for years before they ever learn the proper way to curing golf slice. However, if you ever hope to become a good golfer, you’ll have to correct your golf slice. It’s very important to your game.

One of the best ways to correct golf slice is by practice. This can really make all the difference when it comes to being the best player you can be, and once you start practicing some of the basic rules of golf, you’ll be well on your way.

Listed below are some of the basic golf instructions that may have fell by the wayside over time, but if you practice them, they can cure your golf slice problem:

  • Proper golf swing - It’s very important that you have the proper golf swing when playing golf. This means that a proper golf swing all starts with the right placement of the hands during game mode. The hands are followed by the arms, and then the shoulders in one smooth movement. This will go a long ways in curing your slice.
  • Correct stance- This is a very important component of having the correct golf slice, and often goes overlooked due to the simplicity of it. Yet, it’s imperative that you have the proper stance in order to play golf well. The correct stance consists of standing the width of your shoulders. You then should point the right foot straight out and the left foot a little to the left. This is the best way to make certain you have the best stance possible.
  • Holding the golf club correctly - This is one of the easiest ways to help you correct your slice if you’ll just do it. It’s so often overlooked, once again because of the simplicity of it. You should hold the club with your left hand, with the thumb parallel to the shaft. This is the proper way to hold the club.

If you hope to correct golf slice, you must master the basic techniques of golfing first. To discover these techniques and then more advanced methods that will have you shooting straight every time click here.

http://www.102tips.info/golf-slice-cure.html

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In order to be able to play golf like a pro you need to focus on your golf swing technique and this doesn’t come easily to everyone who plays the game. There are however things that you can do to make sure that you are performing at your best when you take a golf swing. The first part of your golf swing technique that must be looked at is your stance or posture - get this right and you are well on the way to having a great golf swing.
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If you’re like me then you’re just crazy about it…

Golf is a wildly popular sport, with more and more people catching on every single day. But there’s more to the game of golf than just teeing up the ball, choosing a club at random and whacking away. After all, you’re trying to get that tiny ball into a hole that’s not much larger and it’s hundreds of yards away. So the game takes a balance of power and finesse. It also takes a good bit of practice and discipline to truly master the game of golf.

Like with anything else that you start off learning, it’s best to take the approach of crawl - walk - run when it comes to learning golf. In other words, start with the basics and gradually add to it as you learn more and gain new and better skills. Golf instruction is one way to improve those skills, both basic and advanced, and should be part of every serious golfer’s plan in order to improve their golf game. Here are just a few of the basics when it comes to golf instruction for beginners.

First, you should have an understanding of basic golf etiquette since there are certain “rules” that apply which you might not be familiar with as a beginner. For instance, if you have a large group of people in your team and another smaller group shows up, it’s common courtesy to allow the smaller team to play through. This is similar to when you’re working out in the gym and only need to do one set. In such a case, it would be good manners to allow you to knock out your set, especially if the other person has several sets to go before you would otherwise get your chance. There are several other aspects of golf etiquette and therefore, this should be part of any basic golf instruction.

Another part of basic golf instruction is an understanding of golf equipment. Golf is one sport that has quite a bit of equipment, especially the wide variety of clubs. All of the clubs have specific uses and are best used in particular circumstances, so it’s vital to understand what’s in your “toolkit” and when each “tool” should be used.

Golf balls are usually numbered and also have the name of the manufacturer printed on the ball. That way, you don’t have to worry about any confusion as to which ball belongs to which player, even if they’re using balls from the same company. They are also made to specific standards in terms of size and weight to ensure all players are using balls with roughly the same specs.

Finally, the largest portion of most golf instruction is going to include all the fundamentals of the game. This includes scoring, strategies for playing certain types of shots or certain holes, the order of play for each team member and other basics that a new player will have to be aware of in order to grasp the basics of the game.

There are several places to get basic golf instruction including your local golf course, friends and family, or professional instructors who offer lessons for a fee. You can also find numerous books and training materials online that allow you to study and improve your golf game on your own and at your own pace. Whichever route you choose, golf is much like other sports in that it requires continued learning and improvement to truly master the game. So get started today!

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