| To learn how to swing a golf club can be one of the | | | | getting wider up to shoulder width as the club you |
| most challenging things to actually master especially if | | | | are using gets longer. So for the driver you will want |
| you're a beginner. It requires commitment and effort | | | | the most stability thus a wider stance with your legs |
| on your part to put in the practice necessary to learn | | | | shoulder width apart is ideal. Also the ball position |
| how to swing a golf club effectively. There are a | | | | should start at the center of your stance for a |
| few basic things you need to keep in mind in order | | | | wedge and move up to the heel of your left foot |
| to learn the golf swing and it is recommended that | | | | for the driver. |
| you take it slow and learn one thing at a time. | | | | #3 The Backswing |
| Once you feel comfortable with a particular aspect | | | | One of the biggest mistakes that beginners make is |
| of the golf swing then move on to the next step. If | | | | that they rush their backswing. Make sure that you |
| you really want to learn how to swing a golf club | | | | take a slow relaxed backswing. You are better off |
| then by mastering these 5 steps you will have it in | | | | being too slow than too fast when it comes to the |
| no time at all, but you will have to practice to make | | | | backswing. Also work on keeping your left arm as |
| it perfect. My 5 essential steps are: Grip, Stance, | | | | straight as possible throughout the backswing. |
| Backswing, Downswing and Follow Through. | | | | #4 The Downswing |
| #1 The Grip | | | | An important key to the downswing is to keep your |
| There are basically three kinds of ways to grip the | | | | head in the same position or as close as possible to |
| golf club. It is important to spend the time necessary | | | | its original location throughout the downswing. Make |
| to master your grip as this is a critical aspect of the | | | | sure that you do not try to use your right arm to try |
| golf swing. If your grip is incorrect it will affect your | | | | to generate power. Instead you should get the |
| performance negatively even if everything else is | | | | feeling that you are pulling the club with your left |
| fine. | | | | arm. The power will come from the leverage that is |
| The first kind of grip is the interlocking grip, this is | | | | created between the angle between the club and |
| where the index finger of the left hand and the small | | | | you left arm. The longer you can hold this angle the |
| finger of your right hand interlock or hook each | | | | more power you will create. |
| other. If you have short hands or your hands are | | | | #5 The Follow Through |
| very thick then this kind of grip may be the best for | | | | At impact make sure that your head is behind the |
| you. | | | | ball and keep your head down and let it come up |
| The next kind is the overlapping grip. With this grip | | | | with your right shoulder. Keep in mind also that at no |
| the little finger of the right hand will sit on top of the | | | | point in the golf swing should you feel like you need |
| index finger of the left hand. You need strong wrists | | | | to add power or strain yourself. Stay relaxed and |
| and arms to use this grip. Test each grip method and | | | | you will soon develop an effortless swing that is not |
| decide on the one that feels most comfortable to | | | | only accurate but also generates a lot of power and |
| you. | | | | distance. |
| The baseball grip is commonly used by most | | | | My advice would be to spend a week or two |
| beginners. The index finger of the left hand and the | | | | practicing your grip, stance and basic swing |
| little finger of the right hand do not overlap or | | | | movements. Once you are ready to trust your |
| interlock but they do make contact. This is basically | | | | mechanics then you can head out on the course and |
| as the name suggests the way you would grip a | | | | focus on your targets. When you are on the course |
| baseball bat. | | | | do your best to stay away from thinking about |
| #2 The Stance | | | | swing mechanics and just concentrate on your |
| The important point to remember with the stance is | | | | targets. Train your swing and then trust it, this is the |
| to keep your weight balanced and your feet position | | | | best way to get lower golf scores. |