The golfing world is a funny world - many people on the sidelines watching, but a few actually playing. And among those who actually play the game, most would admit that their game leaves much to be desired.
Why is this so? Because improving your golf game requires time and a genuine commitment to making some changes in how you play your game. What I am trying to do here is outline a few things that you can do to help take your game to the next level.
First recommendation: Before you get caught up in the next golfing craze (i.e., "this is the best putter ever designed") concentrate on mastering the fundamentals. What are the fundamentals of the sport of golf? Simply these things: stance and posture, your backswing, your downswing, and your putting game. Get the fundamentals down pat before you focus on anything else.
In fact, you need to promise yourself to stay away from the pro shop altogether -- except to sign up for some lessons. Those lessons will help you where you need it most - when you are out on the course. You can't take a training video or DVD out there can you? So don't waste the money.
But if you DO get the itch to buy something, there is one thing that will do you a world of good: a training aid. These are devices that will strap around your hands, feet, legs -- and they will restrict and direct your body movements as you swing and put. Put one of them on and just start practicing. After a while you will forget that you have it on. And long after you have taken it off, your body will remember what you have taught it, and will respond the correct way. A good training aid can become your secret weapon.
Well, what's after that? I would recommend some further lessons at this stage. You need him/her to look you over carefully as you play the game, and tell you about things that you were already told about but have forgotten. In addition, your pro can give you some advanced lessons on distance putting, chip shots, playing in the rough, etc. After all, you weren't ready to learn about those things earlier - you just needed to learn how to hit the ball straight.
Golf equipment -- big bucks for little return. That's true in most cases -- especially for the beginner and intermediate golfer. So when you are just getting started you can simply rent a set of clubs for your first couple of times out. For your first purchase I would recommend you buy a set of USED clubs. You'll save yourself a ton of money -- and you can put the money you save into lessons with your pro.
And my final recommendation? Unless you are trying to go for the Masters or the U.S. Open, try -- please try -- to keep the game on a FUN level. When you are having fun you will be more apt to keep on playing, even on those days when your score is not what is should be. And consistently returning to play is the key to becoming a great golfer. Here's to your success!
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Author: Ken Blaylock offers commentary about Sports and Golf Tips Learn more about Biomechanics of the golf swing by visiting his website at www.golfers-style.com
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