| Would you like to improve your golf swing? | | | | sent the golf ball to the right. The professional can |
| Would you like to learn about the fundamentals of a | | | | demonstrate the body placement that created that |
| full golf swing? | | | | bad shot. Then he will show you the correct body |
| The objective in the game of golf is to hit a golf ball | | | | alignment and follow through to direct the swing |
| into a hole that measures about four and a half | | | | correctly. |
| inches in perimeter in as few strokes as possible. | | | | Because of my many interests I seem to be a |
| Years ago there were seven holes, eleven holes or | | | | professional student. It has been my personal |
| as many as twenty five holes. People played as | | | | experience that when an instructor can demonstrate |
| many holes as they wished. | | | | wrong technique and their causes which produce |
| It was not until competition came into being that | | | | poor results and then demonstrate correct technique |
| rules were established and written. Today, we play | | | | which produces excellent results...that is an |
| the familiar eighteen or thirty six holes. | | | | experienced instructor. They do not get any better |
| When you watch the professionals on the PGA tour | | | | than that. |
| you will see as many styles and techniques as there | | | | Have you been in the bunker? |
| are players. | | | | We have all been there. If you are still learning how |
| Do not forget these professionals did not arrive on | | | | to play the game; laugh. It is a game. |
| the green in just a few hours. They took lessons | | | | Here are three tips to get out of the bunker. |
| from excellent professional instructors and practiced | | | | 1. Hit the ball once or |
| to correct their shortcomings and refine their talents. | | | | 2. Kick the ball out with your foot or |
| Would you like to learn the correct mechanics to | | | | 3. Pick up the ball and |
| execute an excellent golf swing? | | | | Take a break. See you at the clubhouse. |
| You may want to consider becoming an apprentice | | | | The golf swing is accomplished with: |
| with a professional instructor. Not only can a | | | | - the grip |
| professional instructor show you the correct | | | | - your spinal alignment or posture |
| methods which give you excellent results, but they | | | | - how you pivot or turn your body |
| can also show you what causes a bad golf swing and | | | | - your hand and arm activity |
| demonstrate those results. | | | | - and how you set up to aim towards your target. |
| For example, when you hear of a player doing and | | | | Your mental focus and mental attitude is also |
| up and out of the shot, which means that the hit | | | | extremely important. |