| You've been playing golf forever and you still stink | | | | Watching the video back, you might notice that your |
| when you're out on the green. You've got all the | | | | posture is a little awkward, or your address a little |
| necessary gear, all the training stuff, and you've | | | | off. You can watch different shots and see how |
| watched videos and tutorials online. So, what's the | | | | consistent your set-up is. You can see the angles |
| problem? | | | | from the outside, and you can even compare your |
| Even if you play golf as a hobby, you'll always need | | | | swings with those of your favorite golfers. |
| to be concerned with correcting golf swing problems. | | | | Just remember to erase them when you're done. |
| There's nothing more rewarding than noticing that | | | | There's no reason to keep an archive, and let's face |
| you're scores are getting lower. You'll gain more | | | | it, it's a little weird to have a hundred videos of |
| confidence and feel better about your game. | | | | yourself practicing golf! |
| Here are some simple tips for correcting golf swing | | | | If you're not into the audio-visual side of things, |
| problems. | | | | practice in front of a mirror. This will help too, and |
| Keep Your Eyes Open | | | | you can practice your "Nice shot!" face. |
| When you go golfing with friends, watch them. | | | | No More Slicing |
| During the first few holes, check out everybody and | | | | The most common problem with most golfers' |
| see who's the best player. Don't worry about all your | | | | swings is the dreaded slice. The slice is basically when |
| own slices and mistakes; find out who's the best in | | | | the ball goes veering off to the right of where you |
| the group and study their moves. | | | | meant to put it (of the left, in the case of lefties). |
| You'd be surprised what you can learn just by | | | | If you slice a lot, you are probably swinging in too |
| watching others play. If you don't get out to play as | | | | much of a downward motion. In other words, your |
| much as you'd like to, watch pro golf on TV. Instead | | | | swing plan is too steep. |
| of thinking about how impossibly good the players | | | | Try flattening it out. If you flatten it out too much, |
| are, watch what the do and pay attention to their | | | | the ball will start veering to the left (or the right, in |
| technique. | | | | the case of lefties). Try to find the right balance |
| Practice Practice Practice | | | | between too-steep and too-flat, so that the ball |
| I can't write tips for improving your game without | | | | goes just where you want to put it. |
| mentioning practice. Practice a lot. Okay, I mentioned | | | | Sometimes slicing is caused by improper grip or |
| it, so let's move on! | | | | stance. Make sure you have the proper address |
| Watch Yourself | | | | before you take your golf swing, and you'll eliminate |
| When you're doing all this practicing I mentioned | | | | this problem. |
| above, videotape yourself and watch your swing. | | | | There's a lot that goes into making a perfect golf |
| This can really help you notice things you wouldn't | | | | swing, and all of us can stand a little correcting once |
| have noticed before. When you are practicing, you're | | | | in a while. Always correcting golf swing problems will |
| so busy DOING it, that you might not notice a | | | | help improve your game and get you over the slump |
| mistake you're making. | | | | to the next level. |