Saturday, April 10, 2010

Get Better At Golf

Ask any avid golfer what is their number one wish. The reply is [almost] universal – how to get better at golf to achieve lower scores. Its the same whether answer comes from the golfer is a junior or seasoned championship player.

When you ask a professional golfer for advice, you can be certain that the reply is inevitably – pay attention to your golf swing, putt, and use of equipment. And, you start pounding hundreds of golf balls....with little improvement.

Does it mean that the professionals got it wrong? Not likely.

What then is the secret to get better at golf?

The truth may somewhat be a surprise to you: recognize that golf is both a physical and a mental sport!

There are a number of ways to improve the physical aspect of the game – like perfecting the swing and putt. Techniques aside, a little appreciated but important physical aspect of getting better at golf is the condition of your body.

A supple body is crucial as you can naturally make smooth and bigger backswing with ease, enabling you to hit longer drives. Regular golf-specific exercises and simple stretches before a game are simple tips that everyone can adopt to get better at golf.

These routines will also improve your overall health so that you maintain a consistent and powerful swing throughout, not feeling tired as the game progress.

The next big secret for improving all aspects of golf is concerned with developing a strong mental game. Ability to stay calm and confident is particularly useful during the pre-putting stage where you need to analyze and visualize how the putt will play out before you actually putt! Getting this aspect of the game right will save many strokes and will lower the score of the game.

On the aspect of confidence, setting aside time daily to practice visualization, and getting into a state of mental readiness before the start of the golf game are just as crucial in getting better at golf.

Seeing how your golf game plays out in your mind creates a strong mental expectation that often translates into reality on the greens. This has been proven time and time again, even at world championship levels, that such techniques are critical for success in golf and for all sports.

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Updates By World Golfers Haven

Thursday, April 8, 2010

How To Grip Golf Clubs

Tired of being a duffer? Get over it by learning how to grip golf clubs.

Watch the video below on gripping of golf clubs correctly.

You may observe that the correct grip involves holding the club with your left fingers, not in the palm, with your thumb pointing downwards. Place your right hand over the left, so that it is over your left thumb, always making sure that the V between your index fingers and right thumb is pointing upwards.

Another observable point is, the grip should not be too tight.


Updates By World Golfers Haven