| Golf Swing Tips | | | | but other aspects must be noted and practised if |
| The principles of the Golf Swing have not changed | | | | you are to execute a powerful strike of the ball. |
| much since the shepherd hit the first stone with his | | | | The Sway |
| crook when he was bored with just tending to his | | | | In the takeaway and during the upward movement |
| sheep. These principles have been followed for | | | | of the club the body must remain perfectly still. It is |
| centuries and are still good advice even today. Even | | | | vital that there must not be the merest fraction of |
| then if the shepherd had wanted the stone to fly | | | | movement. When the golfer makes any movement |
| straight certain conditions would have had to be met. | | | | at all, and sways, the result is simply a body stroke. |
| Golf Swing Basics | | | | The body is then trying to do what the arms should |
| To ensure that you have the basis for good golf | | | | do. It is impossible to get the power into the strike |
| swings it should be noted that the club should be | | | | and will always encourage either a slice or a pull. To |
| moved, on the back swing, at a speed more slowly | | | | have a good idea of what the body movement |
| than you intend to bring it back down again. "Slow | | | | should look like under control it might be advisable to |
| back" is the first golfing adage which every golfer | | | | watch a golf swing video. These are perfect for |
| should remember. A good golf swing speed should | | | | watching how other golfers do it, at the same time |
| never be so fast that control of the club is lost at | | | | receiving golf swing instructions which will only benefit |
| the transition to the down swing, in other words at | | | | your game. |
| the top of the back swing. | | | | Feet And Legs |
| The term "Quitting on the stroke" explains the | | | | The movements of the feet and legs are important. |
| outcome when exactly the opposite has happened | | | | In addressing the ball you stand with both feet flat |
| to "Slow Back". The club head has been taken back | | | | and securely placed on the ground, the weight equally |
| quickly and the down swing has decelerated through | | | | divided between them, and the legs slightly bent at |
| the golf ball impact area. This is usually observed in a | | | | the knee joints. This position must be maintained |
| bunker shot or a chip shot rather than on a tee shot. | | | | during the upward movement of the club until the |
| The golfer, with a sand wedge in hand, tries to | | | | arms begin to pull at the body. |
| control the distance the ball will travel with the power | | | | The easiest and most natural thing to do now is to |
| of the swing. If the pin is not far from the bunker it | | | | raise the heel of the left foot and begin to pivot on |
| is tempting to slow down on the down swing with | | | | the left toe. This then allows the arms to proceed |
| disappointing results. This situation will also destroy a | | | | with their upwards movement. Pivot on this foot only |
| drive from the tee. | | | | when you feel you need to, and do it only so that |
| Golf Swing Plane. | | | | the club can reach the full extent of the swing |
| The head of the club should be taken back in a | | | | without any difficulty. While this is happening it |
| straight line from the ball for the first eighteen inches | | | | follows that the weight of the body is being gradually |
| at the same time keeping the club head close to the | | | | thrown on to the right leg, which accordingly stiffens |
| ground. Any tendency to sweep the club head round | | | | until, at the top of the swing, it is quite rigid. The left |
| sharply in an arc should be avoided at all cost. Try to | | | | leg should now be in a state of comparative |
| aim to keep the club very close to the straight line | | | | freedom, with only just enough pressure on the toe |
| until it is half-way up. | | | | to keep it in position. |
| Carrying of the club head backwards and upwards | | | | There Is No Time To Think. |
| would appear to be a very simple matter, but there | | | | We have all these things to attend to and something |
| are several other deciding features in the back swing | | | | less than a second in which to do to them. But when |
| to be aware of if you want to make a consistent | | | | the back stroke begins everything must be |
| contact with the ball. | | | | accomplished without any effort and, to a great |
| More points for consideration. There are many facets | | | | extent, unconsciously. The upward swing is |
| to the golf swing so let us consider here all the most | | | | everything. If it is not executed correctly, the |
| important points. | | | | downward swing will be wrong and the ball will not be |
| Golf Swing Mechanics. | | | | properly driven. If it is perfect, there is the best |
| A vital point to master before anyone can expect | | | | chance of a long and straight drive. |
| consistent success is to achieve impeccable control | | | | Be careful not to dwell at the top of the swing. The |
| of your head. Every attempt should be made to | | | | club has been gaining in speed right up to this point. |
| keep the head motionless from the time the ball is | | | | Obviously due to the change of direction there is a |
| addressed until the ball is airborne. I appreciate that it | | | | pause at the transition point lasting for a fraction of a |
| is almost a physical impossibility but the smallest | | | | second but the golfer should not be aware of it. He |
| deviation of the head, from the stance position, is a | | | | must be careful to make the transition smooth. |
| recipe for disaster. | | | | The club should gradually gain in speed from the |
| The golf swing happens so quickly that the untrained | | | | moment of the turn until it is in contact with the ball. |
| observer is usually convinced that the golfer is | | | | At the moment of impact the club head should be |
| moving his head. It is often difficult to decide | | | | travelling at its fastest pace. After the impact, the |
| between moving the head upwards, away from the | | | | club head should be allowed to follow the ball in a |
| ball, and taking your eye off the ball. It is not | | | | straight line to the flag as far as the arms will let it |
| uncommon for golfers to move their head up by a | | | | go. Now, having done everything that is possible, the |
| distance of 4 to 5 inches. This tendency must be | | | | golf swing sends the arms out to the other side of |
| overcome at all costs. It will only result in either - | | | | the shoulders. The entire movement must be |
| topping the ball, hitting the ground before the ball or | | | | perfectly smooth and rhythmical. In the down swing |
| missing the ball altogether. | | | | there must not be a hint of a jerk anywhere. |
| When the head position has been maintained | | | | These tips will definitely but to help you further it |
| correctly and the club has reached the top of the | | | | might be suggested that you either attend golf swing |
| back swing, the left eye should be looking directly | | | | lessons from your professional or the next best thing |
| over the centre of the left shoulder. The lack of | | | | - purchase some golf swing analysis software. This is |
| flexibility of the player may restrict being able to | | | | ideal for suggesting golf swing drills which will ensure |
| attain this position but every effort should be made | | | | you make progress with your golfing skills. If you |
| to come somewhere close. Actually there is very little | | | | budget will run to it you can always buy a golf swing |
| room for error if the ball is to be kept in full view for | | | | training aid from any good golf outlet. These help to |
| the whole of the swing time. | | | | keep your grip and arms in the correct position. They |
| Most of the movements which combine to make a | | | | help you to experience exactly what the golf swing |
| good swing occur naturally and without much thought | | | | should feel like when executed properly. |