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Hit the Fairway with Every Drive

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:53:52 +0000

Many golfers think just because they have the biggest club in the bag in their hands, they can “kill” the ball. They step up, take a mighty swing and watch as their ball slices deep into the woods. A simple tip can help keep your ball in the fairway and lower your score.

If you tend to drive the ball from left to right (as a right handed player) and your ball always seems to roll into the rough, there may be an easy solution. Stand to the extreme right in the tee box, tee your ball up as normal and position yourself as if you were aiming for a target to the left side of the fairway. Your natural swing will start the ball toward the left and then curve back to the center of the fairway.

Keeping a Clear Head, Sending your Ball to the Perfect Destination

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:35:39 +0000

Keep your mental area in practice, just like you do with your putt!
Here is a great tip for clearing your mind before taking that big swing:
Picture a whiteboard, as your thoughts write themselves on the board, erase them, and clear your mind!
As you tee-off, imagine a blue, rushing energy is swirling toward you, like blue lightning in a plasma globe.
When you take that final breath in before the swing, as you raise your arms to strike, picture that swirling cloud of blue energy. Allow it to enter into and completely fill your body, clearing thoughts and powering your arms and club. Now imagine the energy rushing like lightening bolts, down into your arms, through the club, and driving the ball to its perfect destination.

Curing a slice

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:54:15 +0000

If you are like most golfers who hit the links regularly, then you know all about the slice. Just when you need to play your drive to the left, the slice comes back and you find yourself out of bounds or in a hazard. Curing a slice can be one of the most difficult things you can do as a golfer, but there are some answers. With a good golf swing lesson, you can beat the slice.

The problem for most players has to do with swing path. They come over the ball, which causes poor spin and trajectory. In an intensive golf swing lesson, you will learn to come through the ball squarely. This will produce a straighter shot and more distance, as well. When you hit the ball straight, the game really opens up and becomes more fun.

Golf Tip

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:26:47 +0000

Here’s a simple golf tip to make sure that your club starts on the proper path on the backswing. Golfers often get into trouble and out of sequence when they take the club too far inside on the backswing. This causes them to be laid off at the top and to come into the ball on a steep plane, which causes inconsistent shots.

To start this golf tip, get a small piece of wood and place it directly behind your club head. As you take the club back, push the piece of wood away from the ball making your club travel more down the path of the target line. From there, rotate to the top, where you should be in perfect position to make a good strike at the ball.

Golf Swing Tips

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:02:01 +0000

Some of the most useful golf swing tips involve knowing what to do if your ball lands in a divot. Shots out of divots are difficult to play since the ball is sitting below the surface of the ground. By following these golf swing tips, you play from a divot without fear.

If you want the ball to come out of the divot and chase up to the green, play the ball back in your stance and take one more club.

If you want to fly the ball to the green and land it softly, try playing the ball forward in your stance with one less club than normal. Swing out to in with an open face to play a small fade. The ball should fly high and land soft.

drop strokes from your golf score

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:24:33 +0000

Since it can be played by people of all ages and ability, golf is quite possibly the most popular sport in the world. However, while it is very popular, it can also be quite frustrating when not played well. Luckily, through a professional lesson, you could easily drop strokes from your golf score and enjoy the game even more.

The main way that a professional golf lesson will help you drop strokes from your golf score is by improving your stroke. While hitting an unmoving golf ball may seem easy to do in theory, it in fact can be a fairly difficult thing to do. Through a professional lesson, you will learn the techniques needed to hit the ball consistently with both power and accuracy.

Basic Golf Swing Instruction

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:03:11 +0000

Looking for some simple golf swing instruction? Begin by establishing the correct positioning by putting the ball off your left heel, assuming you swing right handed. Bend at your waist and let your harms hang naturally down, flexing your knees slightly a bit for an athletic feel. Bring the club back in a slow, smooth and fluid back swing, not “breaking” your wrist, and keeping your left eye on the ball. Remember, the back swing is the key to all hitting power in golf! Do not think of trying to hit hard or quickly, only try to make contact with the ball as your hips turn and your weight shifts to your left foot. There you go, straight down the fairway!

Golf Driving Tips

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:29:27 +0000

One of the best tips for driving the golf ball and keeping it into play is to learn to hit the power fade. A power fade is a ball flight where the golf ball starts to the left and then gently curves back to the right, landing in the fairway. The fade is a great ball flight for driving because it soars high, lands softly, and is easier to control than a straight shot or a draw. Follow these tips in order to start driving your ball with a fade:

1. Aim slightly to the left to compensate for the curvature.
2. Take your normal grip.
3. Open the club face slightly. You will need to experiment to find the right amount.
4. Swing normally, down the line where your feet are pointed.

The ball should start left and then curve back to the middle, leaving you in perfect position for the next shot.

How To Drive The Ball Properly

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:36:04 +0000

Driving the golf ball is an important part of playing golf. If you can drive the ball straight and long, then you will notice your scoring dive to an all time low. However, this may sound easier than it is in reality. You need proper golf instruction to drive the ball and place it where you want. Over-swinging and too much pressure on the grip can cause a ton of problems in the outcome. You may want to find a golf pro or a relatively good golfer to help you master the basics of a good drive. However, staying relaxed through the arms and hands, keeping a good tempo on the back-swing and follow through, and staying positive regardless of past shots are all keys that will help you develop accurate driving habits.

Cure My Slice, I Finally Did!

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:29:51 +0000

Like many novice golfers, I had a terrible problem with slicing. While I really enjoyed golf, it got to the point where if I didn’t determine how to cure my slice, I was going to quite golf for good. Fortunately, I did finally cure my slice, and I still play golf. There wasn’t a magic formula either. I had to cure my slice with a combination of patience and learning not to over swing. Perhaps that is that hardest thing for all novices to learn. We want to drive the ball far, and there is that natural inclination to put everything we have got into killing the ball. Unfortunately, just like in baseball, that throws our mechanics out of whack.