| There are 6 Golf Swing Basics that you must | | | | to rest again. There is a lot to be learned during a |
| understand in order to Learn to Play Golf Better: | | | | round of golf whenever this is done. |
| 1. Relax | | | | Did you know that the KEY to consistent accuracy is |
| 2. Watch the Ball | | | | balance and footwork (setup)? How are you going to |
| 3. Balance and Footwork (Setup) | | | | apply a consistent course strategy if your accuracy |
| 4. Proper Grip | | | | stinks? A proper setup position for each and every |
| 5. Proper Stroke | | | | shot will improve your game immensely. You may |
| 6. Strategy | | | | already know this, but each shot may require a little |
| These are listed in order of priority. So, for example, | | | | different setup position in order to get the best |
| you will not be able to apply a consistent strategy | | | | results each time. The setup position for a chip is A |
| without making sure you are first relaxed and then | | | | LOT different than the setup position for a drive. |
| also watching the ball. In fact, strategy is developed | | | | Is the Proper Grip for you the same as for everyone |
| as a part of watching the ball. If you don't watch the | | | | else? What is the most popular grip on the PGA |
| FLIGHT of the ball on each shot, then how are you | | | | Tour? No two people have hands that are identical in |
| going to notice how much the wind is effecting the | | | | shape and strength. What is most important, though, |
| ball? | | | | is to find the grip that works best for you. You |
| Most golf teaching professionals teach only three of | | | | definitely will NOT use the same grip for every shot |
| these Golf Swing Basics - Setup, Proper Grip and | | | | you make during a round of golf. What about your |
| Proper Stroke. That is only HALF of what must be | | | | putting grip or the grip you use for chipping? |
| worked upon and mastered in order to improve your | | | | Is the Proper Stroke for you the same as for |
| golf game! Very few teach anything about HOW TO | | | | everyone else? No, of course not. Everyone must |
| relax, watch the ball or develop and maintain a | | | | find their OWN individual stroke that works for them. |
| strategy. | | | | There are certain styles or techniques of swinging |
| Did you know that the KEY to relaxing physically is | | | | the club that are more popular than others, though. |
| to first learn HOW to relax your grip on the club? But | | | | The key is in finding a stroke that is simple, |
| in order to truly relax you must also know HOW to | | | | repeatable and one that you are able to remain |
| relax mentally. Relaxing mentally is a function of | | | | relaxed in accomplishing it. |
| focus. Have you ever heard anyone say that | | | | What about Strategy? Can strategy change? Yes it |
| someone is "playing out of their mind"? Well, that is | | | | can, depending upon your own capabilities or |
| because their mind is relaxed and focused on each | | | | strengths. Strategy in golf is VERY important. You |
| task that comes up. | | | | must know how and when to apply strategy when |
| Did you also realize that you must learn HOW to | | | | playing golf. |
| watch the ball? Watching the ball is more than just | | | | When all of these Golf Swing Basics are taken into |
| seeing it at impact. In order to truly watch the ball a | | | | account and practiced, there is no doubt that you will |
| player must continue to watch the ball until it comes | | | | Learn to Play Golf Better every time you play. |