| how can I improve my golf swing? This is a common | | | | this will help you take note of the areas that are |
| question among players today, and there are tons of | | | | different and then change that. These programs |
| tips on how to do this seemingly anywhere you look. | | | | usually cost less than one hundred dollars so they are |
| Just read the latest magazine or flick on the golf | | | | much more reasonable than many of the more |
| channel and you will see what I mean. | | | | complex swing aids. |
| Be EXTREMELY cautious when looking for tips | | | | Don't forget the fundamentals |
| That abundance of tips out there might seem like a | | | | Remember, one of the most important elements to |
| good thing; the problem is most golfers try to | | | | getting better is to master the basics. Most golfers |
| implement too many of them at once and get | | | | get caught up with the latest and greatest magazine |
| completely paralyzed when standing over the ball. | | | | tip and forget about the basics such as the grip and |
| This is known as paralysis by analysis. Therefore, the | | | | the stance, the foundations. |
| first point you want to remember is to not make the | | | | In fact, the stance deserves its' own special mention |
| swing overly complicated. | | | | because it's that important. First and foremost, you |
| So "how can I improve my golf swing?" | | | | will want to stay relaxed while standing over the ball, |
| First, there are tons of training aids out there, and | | | | as being too tense tends to hinder your shoulder turn |
| you see infomercials all the time with top tour players | | | | and limits your distance. |
| promoting them and talking about how they use | | | | Also, make sure you grip the club lightly, which will |
| them to better their game. | | | | help you stay relaxed. When you grip the club too |
| Therefore, you might think that you "need" one of | | | | tightly your whole body tends to tense up, whereas |
| those to get better as well. However, probably the | | | | keeping it relaxed tends to keep the whole body |
| most effective training aid is simply a video camera. | | | | loose and fluid. |
| This way you can analyze your swing, see where | | | | When asking "how can I improve my golf swing" |
| where your deficiencies are, and then just change | | | | remember that the key to a solid shot is being |
| those areas to mimic the pros'. | | | | relaxed, which is something that just about all the |
| Also, you might consider investing in a piece of | | | | pros have in common. This doesn't assure you of a |
| software that enables you to put your swing side by | | | | good swing but not doing this guarantees a bad one. |
| side to a golf professional's, and comparing the two; | | | | |