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Stay Relaxed To Achieve Your Desired Golf Swing

Mr.Golf — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:03:50 +0000

The golf swing is something that really affects your golf shots and golfers spend so much time thinking about it and working it out. That’s actually the greatest mistake and the best kind of golf swing is one that feels natural and relaxed. Relax during your swing? It’s easier said than done, of course. So let’s try taking things one step at a time.

The first step to your golf swing is actually your stance. You need to stand comfortably and get balanced. Worrying about whether you’re going to fall down obviously won’t help you get better. So move your heels apart, shoulder width, and don’t be afraid to stick your butt out. Next take a firm grip on your golf club, but don’t squeeze the life out of it. Remember to relax your arms and to avoid tension. If you’re tensed, chances are you’ll be hitting poor golf shots no matter how good your swing is.

Now we go to the two components of the golf swing starting off with your backswing.

Backswing - The backswing is exactly what it sounds like. It is the part where you take the club back in a smooth arc with your thumb knuckle above your right ear. When you draw it back your club head traces out a circle. Think of that circle as the rim of a round table tipped on edge.

Basically keeping your left elbow straight, take the club straight back and up. Have your wrists cocked at a 90 degree angle by the time your left arm is parallel to the ground and you feel anchored to the ground. At the end of your backswing your chest should be pointed away from the target.

Downswing - The downswing is where you swing the club down and through the ball. At this stage you want to let nature take its course. Let your natural body motion carry the club head through the ball’s position, toward the target. Swing down in the same plane as your back swing. (Try visualizing the rim of that round table.)

To get this part of your golf swing right, you must first remember not to start your downswing with your shoulders. Instead start your downswing with your lower body and as you bring the club down, turn your belt buckle toward the target. Then turn your hips as fast and as powerfully as you can, while retaining control. At the bottom of the arc, your wrists ’snap’ and you follow through, as if the ball weren’t there and have your left arm swung across your body near the right armpit. When you’re done with your downswing here’s what you should look like: * Weight balanced on your front hip,

* Back toe on the ground,

* Hands should be up above your front shoulder and your chest, and

* Back knee should be facing the hole.

And there’s all there is to it! So if you’re having problems with your golf swing, just remember these tips and head to the practice range. In this case, practice doesn’t just make perfect, it also helps the golf swing feel more natural and smooth. When you’re swinging without thinking that’s when great golf shots will start happening.

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Mr.Golf — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:03:42 +0000

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Mr.Golf — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:01:03 +0000

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Four Factors That Affect Your Golf Swing

Mr.Golf — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:02:24 +0000

Every person has his or her own unique body with its own elasticity, strengths, and range of motion. No two individuals can ever have the same golf swing in the game of golf. Even if two people have nearly the same body type the way one person swings a golf club may differ totally from another person. All golfers must realize the playing style that suits them to get to the results they want to achieve.

There is one thing that can make golfers produce spontaneous and sure advancements on the green and that is an acknowledgement of the elements that influence the golf ball at the time of impact by the golf club. This understanding of the factors and how they influence the ball would guide you to know what takes place when the golf club hits the ball, and through that calculate the flight of the golf ball.

The best kind of impact is when the golf club sweet spot pelts the ball. It is dependent on the fusion of four factors which will ultimately decide towards what direction and to what length the ball will roll. Irrespective of how they happen, the golf ball will surely answer to these elements. These factors are as follows:

Factor 1

The most important factor that affects the swing of your golf is the angle of the face of the club at the time of touching the ball. The position of the face of the club at the time of hitting the ball is the first crucial factor because it affects the direction and movement of the ball at the beginning. You must hold the clubface towards the direction of the target you have selected down the golf course. The ball will move directly down to the course minus any spin if the clubface is held straight and perpendicular to the golf ball at the time of impact.

Factor 2

The second crucial element at the time of impact is the angle of the club head relative to the golf ball. There are two angles of impact, horizontal angle and vertical angle. These two angles are fused together to decide the first direction of the ball and the height of the flight path of the golf ball. How high the ball will fly is settled by the vertical angle of impact. You will lose the distance in your shot if it is either too high or too low. The first direction the ball will take is settled by the horizontal angle of impact.

Factor 3

Then again, the sweet spot of the ball must be hit by the clubface for the best impact. The sweet spot is the region on the golf club’s face that will shift the pressure of your golf swing to the golf ball. If the angle of the clubface and the club head at the time of impact is perfect, then shifting this pressure with all practical purposes will heighten its capacity to the fullest and carry the ball straight and a long distance down the course.

Factor 4

The club head at the moment of impact is the fourth and the last factor. The speed of the swing of your golf will decide how much force you shift to the golf ball and finally to what distance it will go when you impact it on the sweet spot. Muscles do not determine the power or the speed of the golf swing by themselves. Body flexibility and range of motion are other elements that affect how a golfer utilizes those muscles in making a even consistent swing.

About the Author

Reggie Dunn is a long time golf player and lover of the game. Get more information about golf at his blog, which can be found at golf swing