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 A good golfer is a golfer who is happy with their own game and willing to listen to advice from experience. A good temperament is needed to play golf, expect bad days it happens everyone from low handicappers to full professionals. Having a hot head will only cause you more problems.
It can be daunting when starting as there is so much to remember but
take time to practice and go to the driving range to help improve
teeing off. Looking around the golf course you will see some players
and think "Will I ever get to that level"? Remember everybody is
different and we are not all made to be professionals, you should go
out to do your best and bring in the best possible score and most of
all, take home the enjoyment of the day.
Teeing Off:
How many times have we seen the big hitters hit the ball out of sight,
if you are thinking that way starting, think again. You should be
thinking of placement and keeping the ball in play. Hitting the ball a
long way is one think, keeping it in play and well placed for the next
shot is the way to think. The driver can be a difficult club to use of
the tee when starting but practice will make it easier. If you are
using the oversized drivers like most are remember to tee the ball up
higher than normal to avoid knocking the ball down. If you find the 3
or 5 wood easier to hit then hit that until your game improves. On a
par 4 or 5 many people hit a low iron from the tee. Whatever you are
comfortable with, use.
A good swing:
In golf timing is everything. By swinging faster and harder you will
not hit the ball any further, and most possibly will end up hitting a
horrible shot anyway. A slow back swing and a good steady hit will make
all the difference, rushing in golf gets you nowhere. Keep a steady
head and do not raise it too quickly to see where the ball has gone, if
you do you may find yourself going hard right if you are using right
hand clubs and vice versa if using left handed clubs. Feet position is
important; align your feet correctly to avoid an unwanted right to left
or left to right shot.
Clubbing from the fairway:
If you find that you are looking from the fairway to the green you need
to choose your next club carefully, under clubbing will leave you short
and possible in the bunker or water hazard, over clubbing will leave
you long and possibly in similar danger. Overtime you will become aware
of all the clubs in your bag and the distance you can hit each one
comfortably. You find yourself between clubs, meaning the next shot for
example is neither an 8 or 9 iron. In a case like this do not hit the
9iron and try to force the shot, hit the 8 and go slightly down the
shaft allowing you total control over the shot.
Good Golf Gear and Clubs:
Like in most cases it depends on the budget you have. Golf clubs can
range from a couple of hundred dollars to thousands. Are you brand
orientated? As a keen golfer myself and off a handicap of four I play
most of my golf in Ireland and in the US and from my travels I have
seen beginners in both countries spending obscene money starting. We
all want the best but the clubs will not do the work for you. You are
not going to notice exceptional back spin or side spin starting so
start with a sensible budget and build from there. It's you who needs
the practice to improve the overall play. Clubs worth $3,000 dollars
will not help you starting anymore than clubs worth $400. If you have
extra cash to spend put it into golf shoes or waterproof clothing or
spend it on traveling to other golf courses to gain experience.
Reducing handicaps:
There is no magic stick here, practice is the only way to improve and
by improving you will automatically reduce your handicap either by
observation from the golfing committee you belong to or by winning a
prise or two. Listen to others and learn, you need to have an open mind
playing golf and be willing to try new shots, different stances and
even new equipment as time goes by.
Like all you will reach your peak and the best you will get out of golf
is the enjoyment of getting out but for the elite few that next level
could be golf pro.
About the Author:
Declan Tobin is a successful freelance writer providing advice for
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