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Helen Hecker asked:


It’s important to remember, your golf swing is what drives your score; not your clubs or ball. When you’re playing golf badly it isn’t a lot of fun. It takes a great deal of skill, mental fortitude and perseverance to excel at golf.

If you’ve hit with your golf driver perfectly once, you can do it every time; the subconscious mind knows the correct number and sequence of muscle contractions and nerve impulses needed, called muscle memory. Always be aware the mental aspect of the game contributes one way or another to the difficulty of the golf swing. It’s been proven that thinking positively about bettering your golf game will benefit you more than playing to compete with your partners and trying to win for winnings sake.

At the end of a swing, the weight has shifted almost entirely to the left foot, the body is fully turned to the left and the hands are above the left shoulder with the club hanging down over the players’ back. Putts and short chips are ideally played without much movement of the body, but most other golf shots are played using variants of the full golf swing. Accomplished golfers purposely use sidespin to steer their ball around obstacles or towards the safe side of fairways and greens.

Use the muscles in your legs and trunk when you swing. When you swing if you have problems with your left knee buckling, imagine you’re holding a soccer ball between your knees. As the body matures, the ability to rotate the upper torso is affected by age, and the hand action can also slow down requiring a slightly stronger grip.

The most important thing about the golf swing is the angle and not the strength that’s applied to it. Swing slowly and steadily using a nice rhythm. Sidespin occurs when the clubface is not aligned perpendicularly to the plane of swing.

The backswing is a rotation to the right, consisting of a shifting of the player’s body weight to the right side, a turning of the pelvis and shoulders, lifting of the arms and flexing of the elbows and wrists. After the ball is hit, the follow-through stage consists of a continued rotation to the left.

It’s no secret; most of the professional players actively participate in workouts. To prevent injury and improve swing speed and distance requires your body to be both strong and flexible. Hold a medicine ball and turn back and forth; it must be rotational to improve your driving distance.

Sporting goods stores have golf aids to improve your game. Ask an expert, who is not associated with the shop you would buy your golf aid from, for advice on the right aid for you. There are a number of good golf swing aids on the market today.

You can find golf swing aids that will help you with your wrist and arm position. Before buying any golf swing aid, check with an expert to get an idea of what problem you need to work on first; backlift of golf swing, momentum of downward thrust or stance for example. Overall, investing in aids will greatly improve your golf swing and your golf game.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, pick just one golf swing aid and go to work on your swing. If you’re looking for an aid to improve your stance they’re not hard to find. Keep in mind that with some aids, you may still need advice or help from an expert.

Most of all don’t waste your money on an aid you don’t need or will never use. Be careful about the claims on TV commercials and magazine ads; seek expert advice before you buy because they may not live up to their claims.

Get some golf DVDs and commit yourself to a time to practice what you learn. Try to concentrate on one golf swing weakness at time. If you apply both physical and mental workouts, golf swing improvement will be your reward.



Chloe

chris_h_schiller asked:


I would like to know as an amateur golfer with a high handicap, what is the best golf ball to use?

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John Lynch asked:


“Keep your left arm straight”! You’ve been hearing this golf mantra for years.

The trouble is; how do you learn to keep your left arm straight?

A lotta golfers who think they keep their left arm straight during the golf swing are shocked when they see themselves swing on video…The left arm of these golfers are bent as much as 90 degrees during the backswing and/or the downswing…or the downswing.

Then there are the golfers who try so hard to keep their left arm straight during the golf swing their backswing is restricted to the point they have little or no power.

So, how do you learn to keep the left arm straight during the golf swing?

But first, let us discuss the physics behind an ideal golf swing…

Golf swing experts talk about a “Magic Triangle” that is created in a fundamentally sound golf swing. This is the triangle formed by the golfer’s left arm, the golf club, and an imaginary line from the golfer’s left shoulder to the center of the club face. For best results, this triangle should be maintained from the start of the backswing to just before the impact area when you release the club head. This will produce a high speed impact with the ball as described in detail by Joe Dante in his top selling golf instructional book – “Four Magic Moves To Winning Golf”.

By focusing on maintaining the magic triangle throughout the golf swing you are taken advantage of a powerful physical force…the conservation of angular momentum…the principal that states angular momentum of an object remains constant as long as no external force or moment acts on that object.

If the object (club head) is brought closer to the axis (formed by the golfer’s stable spine), it speeds up. As the club head moves further out from the axis of rotation causes it to slow down. In a golf swing, as the player rotates the club, the hands move farther from the body or axis and slow down. This reduction in momentum feeds into the much lighter club and increases the speed of the club head in the last part of the stroke, in a whiplash type of effect, increasing the force of impact on the ball.

The truth is, if your left arm does not stay straight during the golf swing, you are losing out on the benefits of centrifugal force because your swing arc is smaller. Think of your left arm as a spoke in a wheel and your swing arc as the circumference of the wheel. By not keeping your left arm straight you are essentially shortening the spoke thereby reducing the circumference. You are also upsetting the positive effects of conservation of angular momentum and thus reducing the speed between club face and ball.

Now that you understand the physics behind the benefits of keeping your left arm straight during the golf swing…

How do you learn to do so?

The answer is quite simple; All you need to do is to become aware of this magic triangle during the golf swing. Don’t try to force this triangle…just become aware of it next time you go to the range…

Then, just before impact, release all that stored energy you will have in the club head, like cracking a whip!

Before you know it the ball will be exploding off your clubface…

You’ll be surprised how straight your left arm becomes during the golf swing just by shining the light of awareness upon this magic triangle during the golf swing.

You will now have a tiger by the tail so use this new found power wisely!

Hit ‘em Long and Straight!

John Lynch



Joshua

Helen Hecker asked:


When you’re playing golf badly it really isn’t a lot of fun. It takes a great deal of skill, mental fortitude and perseverance to excel at golf. You may receive all the best golf tips in the world, take countless lessons, get superior instruction and still may not be able to gain consistency.

If you’ve hit with your golf driver perfectly once, you can do it every time; the subconscious mind knows the correct number and sequence of muscle contractions and nerve impulses needed, called muscle memory. Visualize where you would like the ball to land, as you swing. It’s been proven that thinking positively about bettering your golf game will benefit you more than playing to compete with your partners and trying to win for winnings sake.

Before you swing, make sure you’re relaxed; contract all your muscles tightly for a moment and then relax them. It’s difficult for a golfer to practice hitting shots longer than short pitch shots unless one pays to play golf or pays to practice at a driving range or indoor golf training facility. As the body matures, the ability to rotate the upper torso is affected by age, and the hand action can also slow down requiring a slightly stronger grip.

One of the problems that most inexperienced golfers share is they think too much about their swing. Pick out a spot on the course, preferably the green of the fairway, and concentrate on hitting the ball to that spot. Use the muscles in your legs and trunk when you swing.

Putts and short chips are ideally played without much movement of the body, but most other golf shots are played using variants of the full golf swing. When you swing if you have problems with your left knee buckling, imagine you’re holding a soccer ball between your knees. Try not to grip the club too tightly.

Accomplished golfers purposely use sidespin to steer their ball around obstacles or towards the safe side of fairways and greens. Use the basic ‘hitchhiker’ position when you’re working on your backswing.

Turn to golf exercise and techniques if you want strength and power. To prevent injury and improve swing speed and distance requires your body to be both strong and flexible. The golf swing is mostly rotational so it makes sense to concentrate on your turning ability as it relates to range of motion and speed.

If you’re a golfing novice just starting out, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Golf swing aids come in all shapes and sizes including apparel type accessories to correct alignment or a golf club add-on accessory to monitor your swing. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, pick just one swing aid and go to work on it.

Before buying any golf swing aid, check with an expert to get an idea of what problem you need to work on first; backlift of golf swing, momentum of downward thrust or stance for example. In any case, stick to just one aid at a time; don’t load up on them. You can find aids that will help you with your wrist and arm position.

Be careful about the claims on TV commercials and magazine ads; seek expert advice before you buy because they may not live up to their claims. There are a wide range of golf swing aids on the market today to help the beginning and advanced golfer.

There are aids that act as driving range simulators. If you’re looking for an aid to improve your stance they’re not hard to find.

Try to concentrate on one golf swing weakness at time. Having a plan and working on specific aspects of the swing or game should be your goal. When you play a round of golf, concentrate on improving your golf swing, putting or something specific that day; have a plan in mind.



Natalie

Jewel Kessler asked:


Golf is not an easy sport to participate in but with a lot of practice and a keen understanding of golf swing basics you can become a better player. It is actually a sport that demands a lot of energy contrary to what many people believe.

Golfers who finally understand how to “read” the simple “pattern” of pressure and balance in the feet during a relaxed, natural swing have an instant advantage on the course. Golf weight and training exercises are the best and the quickest ways to improving your golf swing speed and power. Golfers never tire of golf gifts, especially ones which genuinely help them improve their game. Golf also doesn’t mean spending hours on end with a coach but it is all about learning the proper techniques from the “get go” and then practicing.

Every player starting out in golf has trouble with their swing. It takes time and practice to build classic golf swing techniques. The golf stance is where the power of the swing begins. If you have a strong and sturdy base from which to swing the golf club you will achieve more power and distance. An easy way to build classic golf swing technique is to simply walk up to the golf ball, club in hand as if you are getting ready to hit the ball, get yourself in a comfortable shoulder width stance and lay the club down with the shaft touching each of your toes. When you build a classic golf swing you must strive to keep the swing even and smooth. The swing does not end until the club is on the other side of your body. Golf is not an easy sport to participate in but with a lot of practice and a keen understanding of golf swing basics you can become a better player.

There are four primary steps to consider when you are trying to build classic golf swing techniques: stance, swing, contact and follow through. It takes time and practice to build classic golf swing techniques. In order to build classic golf swing techniques, developing these basic steps will have the biggest impact on your game. Good golf swing techniques begin with a solid stance.

More and more, the elite players are using wider training techniques to improve how they handle their golf clubs. If you want to improve this aspect of your technique, you should practice holding your club all the way back then bringing it down with a gradual increase in speed and force. Finally, if you’re having problems with distance, consider the possibility that your swing technique itself might not be the issue.

It is well known that the sport of golf is frequently difficult to master, especially considering the multitude of golf swing techniques that must be executed properly in order to hit the ball. When you learn golf swing techniques, look at your body as if it were a machine, with all parts needing to work together in a specific manner.

NOW is the time to fix that golf swing, once and forever. Start hitting the Fairway! Consider this statement carefully…One great set of clubs PLUS one bad swing equals one golf ball in the water or out-of-bounds (and one or two strokes higher on your score card). Your GOLF SWING is what drives your score…not your clubs or the ball you play. That is the truth in simple terms..



Ava

Jamie I asked:


My fiancé and I are planning an outdoor wedding at a golf course, but I’m a little worried about the date. We are planning to have our wedding on the Sunday before Labor Day.

How late do golfers typically stay out playing during the summer? Our ceremony is set for 5:30pm. Will the amount have dwindled down by then?

And generally, will it be extra crowded on the Sunday before Labor Day because of the holiday weekend?

Jayden

Sean Cochran asked:


Golf exercises within a golf fitness program can improve the shoulder turn in your golf swing. The specific type of golf exercises we are talking about are flexibility exercises. This type of golf fitness exercise is the center of your improving a shoulder turn in the golf swing. Interesting when we discuss flexibility and the golf swing the majority of attention is centered upon the lower back, and rightfully so! The area of the lower back and hips are major components in every phase of the golf swing. In the same breath we must remember the golf swing is a “total body” athletic movement requiring flexibility from the upper body as well.

This being said there are absolutely other areas of the body requiring flexibility to execute the golf swing. Research indicates areas of the upper body require flexibility to execute the backswing, downswing, and follow through phases of the swing. If a lack of flexibility exists in the upper body the ability to execute an efficient golf swing will be hampered.

One such area of the upper body requiring flexibility is the shoulder joint. This joint from anatomical perspective is considered a ball and socket joint. As a result this joint has a large amount of mobility within it. The mobility within this joint allows for golfer to complete a full shoulder turn, execute a downswing into impact, and complete a follow through.

If restrictions exist in the shoulder capsule compensations will occur in the golf swing. First and foremost “tightness” in this joint will cause difficulties at address position. Typically you will find golfers with shoulder restrictions unable to place the body in the correct set-up position and they will have a tendency to be in what is termed a “c-posture” where the shoulders are rounded forwarded.

In addition to problems with the address position, shoulder restrictions restrict ranges of motion backswing, create difficulty in squaring the clubface, cause an inability to release the club after impact, and impede the follow through. All of which will lead to difficulties with the golf swing.

To correct joint restrictions in the shoulder capsule we must first look at the muscles surrounding the joint. This would include the superficial muscles of the shoulder such as the deltoids, the rotator cuff, and muscles of the upper back. These are the muscles responsible for facilitating movement in the shoulder joint. In addition if any of these muscles found within these muscle groups are “tight” or “weak” shoulder mobility will be affected.

To correct such problems, increase shoulder mobility, and improve your golf swing. The addition of stretching and strengthening exercises for will be of great benefit. These types of exercises will focus on creating flexibility in the muscles that are commonly “tight” in the shoulder capsule, and develop strength in the ones that are “weak”.

Keep in mind the golf swing is “total body athletic action” requiring strength and flexibility from all the muscles of the body. The process by which we can improve these components of the golf swing is through a golf fitness program which incorporate golf exercises in the form of flexibility training.

Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly working with professional golfers, most notable PGA and Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. To learn more about Sean Cochran and his golf fitness exercises and training programs go to http://www.seancochran.com



Alexis

Clint Jhonson asked:


Golf used to be the emblematic sport for the rich and famous, a sport only a few privileged ones had access to. Today, things have taken a new twist and golf is quickly becoming a sport everyone loves, regardless of where they live and how much they make. The popularity of this great outdoor sport is probably is in most part the result of it being so incredibly versatile. Anyone who’s played golf at least a couple of times knows that the sport instantly draws you in and pushes you to evolve as a player. If you feel that your game needs improvement and you’re eager to learn, you should definitely get some golf swing instruction. At cameronsgolfblog.com you can get great golf swing advice from Cameron Strachan, a passionate golf player.

There’s no shame in admitting that you need to improve your golf swing. Even professional players need constant golf swing coaching to make sure they stay on top of their game. This is actually the difference between professional golfers and amateurs – the professionals take the time to learn more and correct their golf swing. You’re probably thinking that professional players also spend a lot of money on golf lessons and you couldn’t possibly afford this luxury. The good news is that taking golf lessons doesn’t necessarily involve you hiring a real coach. The internet offers an unlimited resource of great golf swing instruction, lessons and tips. Cameron Strachan offers one of the most innovative approaches to golf swing instruction and will certainly help you improve your game.

The best approach to getting an improved golf swing is to address each swing element individually. Some of the basic areas you will need to look at in order to get a better golf swing include the stance, grip, alignment, ball position, balance, flexibility and the swing plane. Out of all these elements, the grip and stance are considered to be the foundation of any consistent golf swing. You’ve achieved the right stance when your feet are a little more than your shoulder’s width apart. The right grip should always feel comfortable and you should avoid squeezing the club too tight. If you’re arms or back are sore after playing a few rounds of golf you’re stance or grip probably need some correcting.

Once you’ve decided to get some more information on how to achieve a better golf swing you’ll probably be left wondering where to start. We all know the internet offers a world of information on any topic and golf instruction is no exception. However, if you’ll start browsing randomly through websites that pop up first chances are you won’t feel like you’re getting exactly what you were hoping for. Search engines will pull out the semi-relevant websites and in the end you’ll just end up wondering where all the good information is. If you want real golf swing tips from real people there’s only one answer: blogs. Truly passionate golf players have set up blogs in order to share their knowledge with other players from all over the world. At cameronsgolfblog.com you can take a look at what Cameron Strachan has to say about improving your golf swing.

More and more people are choosing golf as their number one leisure activity. This is a sport you can play with your friends and see how you improve each time you’re on the grass. However, if you really want to bring significant improvements to your golf swing you should take up some golf lessons. Golf swing instruction is currently available online so you won’t even have to leave the house to get the greatest tips. Cameron Strachan invites you to discuss, study and ultimately improve your golf swing.            



Anna

Helen Hecker asked:


If you’re like most golfers, you want to improve, not just hack around the golf course. Golf is a difficult game to master and most golfers don’t have the time it takes to practice, practice, and practice to significantly improve. You may receive all the greatest golf tips in the world, take countless lessons and get superior instruction and still may not be able to gain consistency.

If you’ve hit with your golf driver perfectly once, you can do it every time; the subconscious mind knows the correct number and sequence of muscle contractions and nerve impulses needed, called muscle memory. Approach the game with a positive attitude and repeat affirmations if you can, such as “I play great golf all the time.” Concentrate totally on your game and you’ll get the best score.

When you swing if you have problems with your left knee buckling, imagine you’re holding a soccer ball between your knees. At the end of a backswing the hands are above the right shoulder, with the golf club pointing more or less in the intended direction of ball flight. Standing over the ball for too long a time and wondering whether you’re going to swing the club correctly can easily result in a skewed shot, or completely missing the ball.

Before you swing, make sure you’re relaxed; contract all your muscles tightly for a moment and then relax them. Use the muscles in your legs and trunk when you swing. Accomplished golfers purposely use sidespin to steer their ball around obstacles or towards the safe side of fairways and greens.

The backswing is a rotation to the right, consisting of a shifting of the player’s body weight to the right side, a turning of the pelvis and shoulders, lifting of the arms and flexing of the elbows and wrists. Sidespin occurs when the clubface is not aligned perpendicularly to the plane of swing. Many golfers who are strongly left-handed in their daily life prefer the right-handed golf swing.

One of the problems that most inexperienced golfers share is they think too much about their swing. The most important thing about the golf swing is the angle and not the strength that’s applied to it.

Hold a medicine ball and turn back and forth; it must be rotational to improve your driving distance. Once you understand that you can change your swing by using a simple technique, you’ll never underestimate golf fitness again. You can get rid of shoulder problems with some simple techniques.

Most of all don’t waste your money on a golf swing aid you don’t need or will never use. Before buying any golf swing aid, check with an expert to get an idea of what problem you need to work on first; backlift of golf swing, momentum of downward thrust or stance for example. Golf swing aids can be found online and are often cheaper.

If you’re looking for an aid to improve your stance they’re not hard to find. There are golf swing aids that will help you with swing alignment. Ask an expert, who is not associated with the shop you would buy your golf swing aid from, for advice on the right aid for you.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, pick just one golf swing aid and go to work on your swing. Be careful about the claims on TV commercials and magazine ads; seek expert advice before you buy because they may not live up to their claims. You can find golf swing aids that will help you with your wrist and arm position.

Overall, investing in golf swing aids will greatly improve your golf swing and your golf game. Sporting goods stores have golf aids to improve your game.

If you can, sit in on a friend’s golf lesson to see if you connect with the pro. Invest in a few of the newest golf books and golf ebooks; older golf books may be outdated. Try to concentrate on one golf swing weakness at a time.



Christopher

Aleigh! asked:


OK so I am going to buy a baseball and golf video game and need some opinions. I know some games are really great and some are awful! I need one that is the easiest and most fun to play with good graphics and fun game modes. Here are a few I have heard of and need to know if they are any good: MLB The Show 08, The Bigs(which i have never heard of but looks fun), and MLB 2k7. As for golf I really dont know. Also this is for PS2. Thanks everyone!

Sophia