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Learning How To Play Golf.
Anyone who is considering golf training will be happy to know that there are plenty of ways to learn how to play the game. Every way from the golf course to the internet, the video store and even the classroom will prove to be beneficial for those wanting to learn how to play the great game of golf. Prices will vary depending on the type of training method that is chosen, but can often be quite affordable. This is especially true of those who opt for learning at home through the use of videos or internet lessons. A professional golf trainer, however, will likely be the most expensive way to learn but will provide a hands-on experience that none of the aforementioned options can.
If you choose to hire a golf instructor, you will probably want to hire someone who has a lot of experience in either teaching or playing golf. Or, if possible, find someone who has done both. During this training, you will begin to learn the various names for clubs and how each one is used. In the beginning, golf may seem intimidating because of the number of clubs and situations that determine each one’s use. But, after a few lessons, you will be more familiar with the game and how to play it. Patience is the key to learning anything new and golf is no different.
Anyone who is considering golf training will be happy to know that there are plenty of ways to learn how to play the game. Every way from the golf course to the internet, the video store and even the classroom will prove to be beneficial for those wanting to learn how to play the great game of golf. Prices will vary depending on the type of training method that is chosen, but can often be quite affordable. This is especially true of those who opt for learning at home through the use of videos or internet lessons. A professional golf trainer, however, will likely be the most expensive way to learn but will provide a hands-on experience that none of the aforementioned options can.
If you choose to hire a golf instructor, you will probably want to hire someone who has a lot of experience in either teaching or playing golf. Or, if possible, find someone who has done both. During this training, you will begin to learn the various names for clubs and how each one is used. In the beginning, golf may seem intimidating because of the number of clubs and situations that determine each one’s use. But, after a few lessons, you will be more familiar with the game and how to play it. Patience is the key to learning anything new and golf is no different.
FUNDAMENTALS OF GOLF
Most poor shots are a result of an improper set-up. That could be due to a bad grip, bad posture and/or ball position or alignment. It is often said that the set-up is a good 80% of the golf swing. What follows are small lessons concentrating on the 'Fundamentals of Golf; The Grip, Posture, Ball Position and Alignment. We hope that you find these sections helpful and successful in improving your golf game.
Here are some of 'fundamentals of golf':
Alignment:
When talking about alignment, we must first start by taking a step back. Exactly, just like the pros. Before setting yourself up to the ball, take a step back and look at the target from behind the ball. Pick a secondary target, (leaf, blade of grass, divot, whatever sticks out at you) that is in front of the ball, and line up to that. In this case (circled tee) it's a divot. It's much easier to line yourself up to something that is only a few feet away, rather then 150 yards away.
Most poor shots are a result of an improper set-up. That could be due to a bad grip, bad posture and/or ball position or alignment. It is often said that the set-up is a good 80% of the golf swing. What follows are small lessons concentrating on the 'Fundamentals of Golf; The Grip, Posture, Ball Position and Alignment. We hope that you find these sections helpful and successful in improving your golf game.
Here are some of 'fundamentals of golf':
Alignment:
When talking about alignment, we must first start by taking a step back. Exactly, just like the pros. Before setting yourself up to the ball, take a step back and look at the target from behind the ball. Pick a secondary target, (leaf, blade of grass, divot, whatever sticks out at you) that is in front of the ball, and line up to that. In this case (circled tee) it's a divot. It's much easier to line yourself up to something that is only a few feet away, rather then 150 yards away.
Now with that said, first things first. Start your setup routine by placing the club down and squaring up the clubface to the secondary target, then take your stance.
The thought you should have is one of a railroad track. Your feet, hips and shoulders should all be square and parallel to the target line. If you're going to change something for the purpose of shaping a shot, remember that the railroad track stays the same, your feet, hips and shoulders still have to remain parallel to each other whether you're set-up open or closed to the target. If one is off slightly it could make a very big difference in where your ball lands up.
Ball Position:
Ball Position:
There are two schools of thought in regards to ball position. One is that the ball stays in the same spot in your stance and the width of your stance is what changes. That ball position is 'forward centre', a position that is somewhere slightly in from your left heel. The stance gets wider as the clubs get longer. The driver would have the wider stance, as it should, and pitching wedge/sand wedge would require a narrower stance. Basically the position of the ball in relation to the front foot stays constant and your back foot is what moves. First picture: 5 iron, second: pitching wedge.
The other is basically the opposite, the feet don't move, the ball does. For the longer clubs, (driver, 3-5 woods, 2-3 irons) the ball is played off of the left heel and slightly in from that. For the middle clubs, (4 through 7 irons) the ball is placed slightly closer to the middle of your stance, and the short clubs, (8-9 irons, pitching and sand wedges) the ball is played in the middle of your stance. Basically the longest club is off of the left heel, first method included, and work your way to the middle of your stance for your shortest clubs.
Now this is for most shots on flat terrain, specialty shots is a whole new ball game. Again, we urge you to try both when practicing to find which one works best for you. First picture: 5 iron, second: pitching wedge.
Now this is for most shots on flat terrain, specialty shots is a whole new ball game. Again, we urge you to try both when practicing to find which one works best for you. First picture: 5 iron, second: pitching wedge.