Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Glove Tells the Tale
Your golf glove can tell much about your golf swing. The wear and tear on the glove can verify whether or not your swing was correct. When your index finger is worn, there is not a good hand to hand connection for the. This is caused by the golfer gripping harder because he or she wants a firm grip, like the actual grip should provide. To fix this, interlock your grip or overlap the pinkie and index farther. Tears on the thumb mean the thumb is not placed right, or you are gripping to hard. To fix this shorten the thumb so it is higher on the grip. Lastly is the worn palm. This is caused by gripping with the palm instead of the heel pad.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tips for on the Green
The putt is a crucial shot in golf, and can decide the outcome of an important tournament or match. Carry a chalk line line for practice before your round. You can put a line down on the practice green, and practice rolling putts straight down the line. Second, wipe your ball off before putting it. This will allow for a smoother roll. On long putts across the green, take a longer and slower stroke. Always think positive, and trust the break that you have read.
Friday, September 4, 2009
How to Get Rid of Your Shank
Shanking the ball in golf is something that is very frustrating. It is where the ball comes dead right off the club face. The ball usually makes contact with the part of the clubface that connects to the shaft, and the balls spins off right. First off, make sure your ball is aligned in the center of the club, and not too close toward you. If you lean back on your feet in your stance, and compensate by leaning forward onto your toes, you could be dealigning your club face also causing a shank. If you are aiming for the back center of the golf ball and are hitting a shank, imagine a golf ball closer to you next to the real golf ball. If you imagine you are going to hit that one, you are compensating so you will hit the real one in the correct place. Lastly, put a club out on the far side of the ball. This will help keep you clubface and swing contained. It will help straighten out your golf swing so you hit the ball more in the center. Good luck with your swing!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
How to Put Spin on a Golf Ball
Putting spin on a golf ball is a useful technique for golf. It allows you to land your golf ball on the green beyond the pin, and have it roll back towards the pin. This technique is used for approach shots to the green. You will want to have the ball closer to your back foot, and have your feet closer together than a normal stance. You must use a swing that goes down on the ball. You cannot use a sweeping swing. In other words, the "U" in the pendulum motion of your swing is going to be thinner than that of a normal swing. You want to hit the ball before right underneath, and take a divot following contact with the ball. Congratulations, you have just successfully put spin on your wedge shot!
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