| u've ever dreamed of wearing that iconic yellow | | | | than others, but if you rush your backswing, you |
| blazer, or even if you just want to achieve your | | | | may lose control. |
| dream of scoring under par for once on the golf | | | | Watch out on your downswing - Your downswing is |
| course, you'll definitely need to work on your golf | | | | the point where you bring your club back down. |
| swing. | | | | During this time, it's important to keep your eyes on |
| It is impossible to truly appreciate the game of golf | | | | the ball. Do not move your head away until your |
| unless your swing is top notch. Golfers who aren't | | | | follow through. Try not to use your right hand to |
| able to swing consistently spend much more energy | | | | generate more power, because you'll only succeed in |
| in frustration than they do in actually playing the | | | | scoring a big divot in the grass. The real power in a |
| game. Your swing is also important if you play | | | | downswing is achieved through the club as it swings |
| socially, because you don't want to keep your tee | | | | down. If you try to rush your downswing, or add too |
| mates waiting while you ineffectually swing at the | | | | much power, you'll get an inconsistent shot. A golf |
| ball. | | | | swing done correctly should be an easy motion, and |
| The golf swing is the most important aspect of your | | | | the club will do most of the work. |
| game, and without a good golf swing, your long | | | | Follow through - Your golf swing doesn't end when |
| game and your short game will both suffer. We've | | | | you hit the ball onto the golf course. It ends when |
| spoken with some golf pros to get their best tips on | | | | you finish up the motion. Failure to properly follow |
| finding the ideal golf swing, and this is what they told | | | | through on a golf swing could strain your back and |
| us: | | | | neck. In the follow through, your head should |
| Get a grip - A great golf swing starts with a good | | | | naturally turn as your right shoulder rises up. You |
| grip. There are several ways to hold a club, and | | | | should let your muscles gradually loosen as you turn |
| whether you interlock your fingers, or overlap them, | | | | your hips, and the end of your follow through should |
| it's a good idea to find a grip that is comfortable for | | | | leave you relaxed, and ready to reposition yourself |
| you. The easiest grip is to hold the club like a baseball | | | | for another shot or a walk down the fairway. |
| bat. This grip will give you power, and good leverage | | | | There is so much more to know if you hope to |
| on the club. | | | | perfect your golf swing, however. If you feel like |
| Don't get impatient on your backswing - Your | | | | you need some good guidance from an expert, why |
| backswing is the point in your swing where you begin | | | | not try a golf swing course? A golf swing course can |
| to lift your upper body. In the backswing, it's | | | | teach you the same methods that the pros use, and |
| important to keep your left arm straight as long as | | | | practicing these proven golf swing techniques can |
| you can. Keeping your arm straight will ensure that | | | | ensure that you play at your peak. Don't be the last |
| you don't slice the ball, and end up in the rough grass | | | | player, struggling down the fairway while your friends |
| of the golf course. Find a tempo in your backswing | | | | putt on the green. |
| that feels right for you. Some people swing faster | | | | |