Every golfer wants 'quick fixes' to help them achieve golf improvement without too much effort. I do feel very strongly that the only way to nurture a solid golf game is to spend the time practicing the right fundamentals on a regular basis.
I do know however, that many weekend golfers really don't have time to practice at all and would love to have a few 'quick fix' fundamentals ready for their weekend round. With this in mind, I have included this 'golf improvement' section, to provide some 'quick fix' fundamentals.
Don't expect these few tips below to miraculously tranform you into a solid golfer! If you are serious about becoming a better golfer, I would strongly recommed that you work through all the great free golf tips on this website.
The correct grip is crucial for serious golf improvement.
a) Grip too 'strong'
This grip is too 'strong', because the palm of the left hand is too far over to the right side of the grip. The right hand is also too much underneath the grip, which means that the back of the right hand is not square to the target.
b) Grip too 'weak'
This grip is too 'weak', because the palm of the left hand is too far over to the left side of the grip. The right hand is also too much on top of the grip, which means that the back of the right hand is not square to the target in this position either.
c) Correct grip
If I can see two-and-a-half knuckles when I look down at my left hand, I know I am gripping properly.
I then simply take my right hand and shake hands with the grip so my left hand thumb fits into the 'lifeline' of my right hand.
My left hand thumb is now being covered up with the thumb pad of my right hand, with the back of my right hand square to the target.
See more details on the proper grip and different grip types under the golf grip tips section.
Another way you can achieve quick golf improvement, is to learn to position the ball correctly - this is essential for solid ball striking.
1. For mid-iron shots, position the ball in the centre of your stance.
2. For long-iron shots, position the ball in-between the centre of your stance and your left heel.
3. For driving shots, position the ball inside your left heel in order to hit the ball on the upward swing.
It is very important that the hands are in front of the ball when the club makes contact with the ball.
By having your hands in front during impact, you will make it much easier to achiive a solid and accurate connection.
Get into the good habit of addressing the ball with your hands positioned ahead of it as this will help you swing through with your hands ahead of the ball at impact.
Most amateur golfers are way to ambitious when trying to hit their ball out of the rough. Carefully examine your lie. In most cases, you will have to pull out your wedge and simply advance the ball safely onto the fairway. Too many amateurs make a wild swing with a long-iron, only to end up advancing the ball only a few yards.
You need a completely different swing when playing from the rough:
1. Place 70 percent of your weight on your left foot.
2. Be sure to swing the club up and down, not around your body.
3. Do not allow the golf club to swing up after impact. Keep the clubhead low to the ground to hit powerfully down and through the ball.
The most dependable chipping action is when your torso controls the motion as this helps to keep the hand and wrist action to a minimum.
1. Take your chipping stance (feet shoulder-width apart).
2. Grip the club with your right hand only.
3. With your left hand, clasp the elbow of your right arm so that your forearm is across your chest.
4. With your chest, turn and make your backswing.
5. Now, again with your chest, turn through to strike the ball.
6. Your wrist-angle (back of the wrists) should remain constant throughout the swinging motion.
7. The chest-dominated motion should continue to the end of the chipping motion.
Try this chipping action. You will be pleasantly surprised at how it will 'hold-up' in pressure situations during your round.
No comments:
Post a Comment