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How To Improve Your Golf Swing

: October 6th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

Professional golfers sure know how to make those long and straight hits. Being able to hit a golf ball with a driver 300 or more yards is another skill to be learned in this game. Mastering that golf swing can make you more competitive in this game. Some of these helpful golf tips may just benefit you:

1) Focus and keep a relaxed state while driving the ball because you need a loose and nice grip.

2) Your head should then be kept down throughout the whole swing. Therefore, you should not follow the ball’s flight but focus on the spot where you hit the ball. Keeping your eye on the ball throughout your swing can increase yardage on your drives.

3) You should release later during the swing, because the further down your downswing, the further you will be able to hit the ball. Once this technique is mastered, you will be able to increase its power.

4) The swing must be lengthened. While swinging, make sure that you are extending all the way through the ball. Arms should not be tight and bent but extended.

5) Rotation must be done correctly. If you can see that your shirts’ left shoulder is getting worn out, then you are rotating just right. The chin must touch that part of your shoulder during your backswing.

6) Transferring your energy throughout the swing is the most important since you would want to make that powerful hit. Make sure that you are not putting much weight on your back foot since you will not be able to hit that ball far at all. Your weight must then be shifted to the front leg. This enables you to move the energy towards the ball.

A perfect timing and good energy should always be considered in making these 300 yard hits. Practice makes perfect. Professional golfers are able to accomplish these hits looking effortless because the right techniques are followed. So if you would like to drive a golf ball as far as Tiger Woods can, these methods would be something that can come in handy to your next trip to the golf course.

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Getting custom fit golf clubs

: October 5th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

Every golfer’s physical capability and swing is distinctive. Many of today’s best golf clubs can be custom fit for lie angle, shaft type and length, grip type and size. Custom fitting golf clubs involves several easy measurements and a quick self-assessment of your game. This custom golf club has become more than a fad that even not so professional golfers test its waters.

Custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club to suit your personal swing. 

Whatever your level, with a custom golf club the aim is to ensure that if you do make a good swing, the club will be square at impact and should produce a straight shot. 

Custom Golf Club How To’s:

To custom fit your golf clubs, you need to know: your gender (male or female); your height in your stockings or socks; the distance from your wrist (where it bends) to the floor with your shoes off; your age; your handicap or skill level; how fast you swing a golf club; what club you use at the 150 yard marker.

Gender is used to put you into the correct fitting scale for custom golf clubs. The golf industry uses different definitions of “standard length” for men and women. 

Your height and the distance in inches from your wrist to the floor are used together to determine the length of a custom golf club that is appropriate for you. The starting point for club length can vary up to 3 ½-inch ranging from ladies to men plus 1 ½-inch. A tall person with long arms can very easily require shorter clubs than an average height person with short arms. About 80 percent of golfers are standard length. 

Your age, handicap (if you happen to have one), self-assessed skill level, estimated golf swing speed and club you use at the 150 yard marker are all combined to determined the custom golf club’s shaft flex that is appropriate for you.

Custom fitting can fix your slice. If you slice the ball, this means that the toe of the club is leading into the ball which opens the face of the club. That could be caused by a swing fault, but it could be because the club is too flat. So when in the custom fitting process you can make the custom golf club more upright to help with this. This will mean that the toe of the club will be slightly off the ground at address to compensate.

There are different ways of fitting according to custom golf club dealers but ultimately they are all trying to improve your game. To begin with simple measurements such as wrist-to-floor, height and hand size are taken and will point you to the right size club and at what angle it should be to the ground. Then you will take a club and hit some balls. One method is to place impact tape on the bottom of the custom golf club and an impact board on the floor.

As you hit the ball the board will leave a mark on the tape showing whether the heel or the toe of the custom golf club is striking the floor first. The resulting mark will show whether the club face needs to be flatter or more upright. In that case things get a bit more advanced. Analysis equipment can measure everything from your club speed to the side spin of the ball so that you can get maximum distance from your shot. You should also measure the launch angle of the ball, how much backspin you generate and impact efficiency – all which affect distance. The angle in which the custom golf club approaches the ball and the sidespin of it can help fix your game too.

Why don’t you start from scratch, instead of bringing down your old clubs,. It’s a big misconception that custom fitting is only for good golfers. Anyone can benefit. If you consider to upgrade a new set of clubs from the same manufacturer they may be able to adjust your old set to become custom golf clubs.  

Custom fitting won’t cure all your bad shots. Some regural coaching will sort that out. But if you do make a good swing, then the custom golf club will arrive correctly at impact and should produce a straight shot at your target. Only that factor will already save you shots during a round. 

Lastly, custom fitting is often free of charge. But it is usually on the condition that you buy some golf clubs once you’ve been fitted. So it really depends on what your budget is. If you’re prepared to buy a new set of clubs it’s definitely worth getting fitted.

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Add Yards To Your Drives – Fix Golf Slice

: October 4th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

Fix golf slice is a thought on many amateur golfers’ minds.  Studies reveal over 80% of all amateur golfers slice the ball.  There have been more training aids, drills and tips to fix the golf slice that I can’t even begin to count.

 

If you hit a golf slice, have you taken lessons; bought any training aids, and done several drills only to still hit a slice?  What a frustrating situation!  Do you realize what’s causing your golf slice?

 

Upon first thought, this may seem like a mechanical issue.  And it is…but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find it’s a ‘physical’ issue. A golf slice is caused by the clubface coming across the ball from outside the target line, creating side-spin on the ball. 

 

If your body has ‘physical limitations’, your swing will not be mechanically sound and swing faults will appear. You see…your body dictates your ability to swing the club efficiently.

 

If you can’t make a 90 degree shoulder turn on the backswing, you’ll do whatever it takes to feel like you are making a full turn. In the golf swing there are many compensations for lack of proper mechanics. 

 

  What this does is rob you of power.  You have no torque built up in your core to unleash into the ball at impact. A good example of this would be to rotate your hips beyond the desired 45 degrees to enable your body to make a full backswing.

 

A golf slice is caused by the upper body getting ahead of the lower body, creating an “over-the-top” move, which in turn results in your clubface slashing across the ball and creating side-spin.  Here comes the banana ball!

 

Your first inclination will be to take a lesson to fix this.  If that doesn’t work, you might buy a training aid.  If that doesn’t work you’ll buy an “offset” driver to help eliminate your golf slice.

 

Don’t buy anymore training aids.  And keep your normal driver in your bag. Now the real answer!  Take a break on your lessons. 

 

  It’s that simple.  The minute your able to separate the upper and lower body upon initial move down…you’ll see that golf slice improve dramatically. You need to work on you core rotational flexibility to be able to initiate the downswing with your lower body first, to avoid the upper body getting ahead of it.

 

Along with fixing your golf slice, you’ll add up to 30 yards to your drives.  You will get more roll when the ball lands from a draw ball flight.  A golf slice is a weak shot that does not penetrate the air for maximum distance.

 

All of my programs, dvds, and books focus on core rotational strength and flexibility which will improve your power output and eliminate swing faults.  You will not experience compensations on the golf course anymore.

 

  You will finally eliminate the thought, “fix golf slice”. When you work on your “machine”, your golf swing takes care of itself!

 

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Generate Power in Your Golf Game

: October 2nd, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

GENERATE POWER AT SETUP

We all want more power and distance.  Regardless of whether you hit the ball 200 or 300 yards, adding an extra 10-15 yards to your driver gives any player confidence and a decisive advantage over the competition.  Over the years as I have taught online golf lessons, many golfers have emailed me consistently with a breakdown of distance per club.They also provide where they would like to get to; usually 10-15 yards increase off the tee and from the fairway w/ their irons. The following tip is suggested to golfers who want a simple way to generate extra distance off the tee.I do not recommend this set-up from the fairway or around the green, but it will give you and extra 10-15 yards off the tee. The is a simple breakdown including different ways that power and distance is generated in our golf swing (I want you to understand what generates power):

  • Solid Ball Contact:  Not on heel or toe.
  • Hand rotation through the impact zone.
  • Weight shift through the swing (i.e. ball).
  • Follow-Through position:  This is more of a check point.  Club face up at follow-through = less power.  Club face down at follow-through = more power.

Problem Lack of distance off the tee. Solution I am going to teach you a modified set-up that will allow for maximum power generation.Often players that have a slight draw generate more distance than players that hit a fade, so this set-up will put you in a position to hit a draw.This is also true for golfers on the pro tour.  The following, are steps to modify your set-up in order to allow for maximum distance generation:

  • Go through your normal set-up routine as we teach in the DVD.Remember to bend at the hips and not the stomach.
  • Close your stance:  Move your trailing foot back so that the toes are parallel to the middle of your leading foot.
  • Put a little more weight on your front foot: Instead of 50/50 you will have 60% on your leading leg and 40% of your weight on your trailing leg.Essentially you will almost be leaning a little forward at set-up.
  • Knee bend stays the same and take your normal swing, focusing on really shifting your weight & rotating your hands through the impact zone.

These modifications place your body in a very powerful position at set-up. Again remember only implement this set-up off the tee.You can try it with your irons on the practice range, & if you see amazing results then play with it on the course, but please don’t change your entire set-up for your irons.This tip is simply an adjustment to add extra distance off the tee. To learn more golf instruction and how to improve your golf swing check out my site.

Your Golf Swing : How to Fix

: September 25th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

Most likely, it’s your hamstrings and your low back.

We are going to explore the connection between your hammies, your low back and that less than PGA pro, Golf Magazine type golf swing.

The function of the hamstrings in your body is pretty complex. Let’s start with your hamstrings.

First off, your hamstrings help stabilize your hip area.. Also your hamstrings bend your knee The lower back muscles have a lot of functions. The low back is essentially a group of small muscles. All these little muscles together comprise the lower back region of the body. To start off, the lower back muscles help stabilize your spine at all times, especially during movement. And now, into golf swing.

The golf swing is essentially a total body movement that requires the body to move through multiple planes of motion. Both the low back and hamstrings become “tight” from swinging a club. The connection is that hamstrings and the low back are working extremely hard during the golf swing, and quite often either one or the other (low back or hamstrings or even both) gets “tight.” Your swing looks stiff and choppy when you are actively using both of these muscle groups in the golf swing, these muscles get “tired”.

The golf swing requires your body to move through a pretty complex range of motion. This large range of motion allows the golfer to swing the club on the correct path, create club head speed, and swing the club with the correct timing. It provides the golfer with the correct golf swing, ultimately

I would suggest the implementation of a golf-specific training program that assists in getting the body ready to swing a golf club. This results in reduced club head speed and less likelihood of swinging the club on the correct swing plane or with the correct timing. This type of program focuses on developing the proper ranges of motion in these muscle groups for the golf swing.

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Golf Tips – Gripping the Golf Club

: September 22nd, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

Although very basic, the golf grip could be the most important aspect of the golf swing.Improper tension in your golf grip can throw your entire swing off.  Having an improper grip can greatly detract from the power and accuracy of the swing, and for the advanced golfer, it can hamper the way they try to shape a shot.

You should never hold the club hand over hand like a baseball bat, or axe handle.  The interlocking is where the golfer slides his left index finger between the ring and pinkie fingers of the right hand.An overlapping grip consists of laying the left index finger on top of the right pinkie.  These grips allow the hands to hold the club steady while cocking and rolling the wrists throughout the swing.

Start your grip about one finger from the end of the club. Move down for shorter controlled shots.You should hold the club in your fingers and pads of the hand, not in your palms.  When the hands are closed around the club, the thumbs should be aligned straight down the club grip.  Your forearms should form a “V” down toward the club.

Your grip should be firm enough to keep the club from moving in your hands, but otherwise very loose.Don't tighten your grip through the swing, keep the "loose grip" in our mind throughout.Experimentation and repetitive practice will help the golfer find the right grip.

Through practice, the grip is something that should become second nature to the golfer.  It is not something that should require as much thought as other aspects of the golf swing, but its importance should never be forgotten.  It is recommended that a golfer always keep a club nearby, and just practice applying and reapplying the grip over and over.

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Forever End Golf Swing Confusion

: September 21st, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

 

We’re in the information age, and when it comes to the golf swing, this often means information overload 

 

As new golfers, we start out believing that there is one right way to swing, only to find out that there are just about as many swing methods as there are instructors.  It seems that the more we learn about the golf swing, the more our minds are filled with confusing, contradictory information.

 

Maybe you would have chosen the information from the pro who was most well known, or the one you could play the best, or the one you listened to most recently.  There is now a proven way to determine which swing method is best for you, this is the good news .this is easy.A secret is start with impact!

 

While there are hundreds, or maybe even thousands of different swing methods, there is only one way the club needs to be at impact to hit a desired shot.  You’ll get the results you want, if your club is in that position .If it will not, you won’t.  It’s the most important aspect of your golf swing, this impact is often called the moment of truth .  If you want to find your best swing, and end swing confusion forever, the secret is to relate every swing change to impact. 

 

For example, Figure out which one allows you to swing your club into the ideal position at impact in the easiest, most comfortable, most powerful way, if you want to know whether one set-up is better than another .  Notice which way makes it easiest for you to achieve the ideal impact position, if you want to know whether a flatter or a more upright backswing is best .

 

There is only one way to swing that is the, easiest, most comfortable, and most powerful way for YOU, while there are numerous swing methods   Trust that the swing that feels best is the right way to swing and you’ll end swing confusion forever!

 

 

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A Golf Weight Training Program, do You Fear ?

: September 17th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

 

Golf weight training program. Eew issues have come as close to being controversial as golf weight training programs have, in a sport that hardly has any controversies . More so with amateur, non-professional golfers.

 

And yet if you really examine the facts, a golf weight training program need not be controversial at all.

 

Although professionals have now fully embraced the benefit of golf weight training programs, amongst the other golfers golf weight training programs are still looked on with a lot of fear and apprehension. These fears are of course mainly based on ignorance rather than enough solid facts and knowledge.

 

Some of the golf weight training programs designed to build strength are too strenuous, that is one of the greatest fears . Others fear that yet flexibility is an important attribute for any golfer and they will develop great big muscles that will make them stiff .

 

These fears are of course completely unjustified. Most golf weight training programs have been successfully complete by golfers who are as old as 80 years old. The junior golfers barely in their teen have also graduated from the same programs without any problem. Not to mention ladies golfers some of who are senior citizens.

 

Then it is significant to note that golf weight training programs are designed to increase strength and not to body build or build great huge muscles. The use of dumbbells is different with the two different objectives. For example lighter weights are used and they are lifted more times than the case would be for bodybuilder dealing in much heavier weights.

 

Many good golf will also include certain stretch exercises using them on their weight training programs involving dumbbells . Stretch exercises are very good in improving golf swings.

 

When you take a closer look, golf weight training programs are really not be feared. Rather they should be embraced as they have helped many golfer revolutionize their games.

 

There is no doubt that the importance of a golf weight training program will continue to rise in the years to come.

 

 

Playing well under pressure in 9 Tips

: September 15th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

 

Get Every Putt to the Hole

 

Most putts come up short because the player decelerates on the through-stroke. Minimize Your Swing Thoughts

 

Survive The First-tee Jitters

Preshot: Visualize what you want the ball to do.

 

Swing thought: Freely swing the clubhead.

Address: Align the clubface where you want the ball to go.

 

Which affects consistency and accuracy, Nervousness makes you speed up your tempo . Swing your driver smoothly, like you want to hit it only 100 yards.

 

Make More Tough Short Putts

 

Square your feet and shoulders to that line and then set your putterface square to the desired line. Not at the ball but make a smooth stroke while looking at the target .

 

Take More Club on Par 3s

 

Few amateurs hit the ball over or through the green on par 3s; most come up short. You’re on, If you hit it flush ; You still might make it to the putting surface, if you hit it less than solidly .

 

Score Lower on Par 5s

 

Make the last shot your favorite yardage into the green. Divide the difference by two when subtract that yardage . You’re hitting lofted clubs that are easier to hit and more accurate and use this strategy .

 

Letting the sand “splash” the ball out, good greenside bunker players accelerate the clubhead through the shot . The ball slightly forward in your stance, set up with the face of your sand wedge slightly open . Finish your swing like you’re hitting a full 5-iron by hit the sand behind the ball .

 

Chip with Your Putting Stroke

 

Take a lofted club like a 7-, 8- or 9-iron and grip it like your putter  to avoid chunking or skulling your chip shots. Lean the shaft and your body toward the target for a slightly descending blow. Allowing the loft of the club to carry the ball over the unpredictable turf onto the green, make your putting stroke .

 

Get Your Irons Airborne

 

When you try to help the ball into the air with a scooping motion, most topped shots occur .

 

Exercise For A Golfer, Don’t Fear it

: September 11th, 2009 : MAN : Comments Off

 

Exercise for a golfer is widely used. Despite the success many professionals have enjoyed, and continue to enjoy in their game, mainly because of golf-specific exercises, many amateur golfers still shun any golf specific exercises.

 

Even when it is rather obvious that leading names in the game like the legendary Tiger Woods heavily rely on staying in good shape for the game by having personal trainers and by being involved in golf specific exercises.

 

By far the golfers belief that they will develop muscles, it’s the main reason why most still fear and avoid exercise. Actually by strengthening them, lifting weights are a very effective way of toning the golf-specific muscles for the game . Strength training use weight will never increase the size of your muscles.

 

Nobody would loathe building big muscles more than most lady golfers. Yet many of them have dramatically improved their games by increasing their strength through golf-specific weight training.

 

Actually you need to be in the gym several hours a day lifting very heavy weights to develop a weight-lifters’ muscles. Compared to a weightlifter looking for muscles with heavier weights lifted fewer times at a time but for longer hours daily, the weight-lifting exercise regime for golf involves lifting lighter weights many more times over a very short period of time.

 

Should be encouragement enough for many amateurs to seriously consider exercise for a golfer programs, the fact that many lady golfers have been able to dramatically improve their game by getting involved in exercises for a golfers, but have not build heavy stiff muscles.

 

Most of the exercises for a golfer involve stretch exercises designed to improve a golf swing, apart from weights . Some of these stretch exercises for a golfer could easily be done form the comfort of an office or home when you have a moment to spare.

 

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