Golf is one of the oldest games around--it's been popular since the early 1400s. The sport has evolved in many ways over the years, but remains both a relaxing and involved game. Read on to learn how to play modern golf well. If you follow the tips below, your game should improve, starting with your next game.
Read blogs or ask an expert before you choose new equipment. Golf pros often have an impressive knowledge of all the newest clubs available on the market, and they'll also have a good idea what sort of club will be best for you.
Address the ball by having your left hand in front of it when you putt. When you are swinging the club do your best to hold this position. Using this stance helps you keep the club steady while swinging and prevents the ball from popping up when you hit it.
If you are faced with a very long putt, you should devote most of your concentration to the speed with which you hit the ball. Instead of aiming for the hole, read the putt and aim for an intermediate target. You will greatly increase your chances for an easy short putt if don't overshoot or undershoot your first one.
Skilled Players
When playing golf with highly skilled players, study their technique. You can learn a lot from a fellow golfer. Of course, not everyone can afford a one-on-one with Tiger Woods, but skilled players are almost always willing to impart knowledge on eager amateurs. You will learn from watching how they play, as well as giving you a reason to get better.
The true power for a swing comes from using the entire body, including leg and trunk muscles. Draw your power from your leg muscles pushing the ground away, and swing yourself like a whip when you swing.
Prior to any golf shot, always check for the proper stance. Your position is usually an indicator of where the ball will go. If you are slouching over too far or not enough, the ball is not going to go very far.
See to it that you're holding the golf club the right way before your swing. Put your hands palm-down around the club handle. Your thumbs should point towards the ground. Your hands should be touching. To strike the ball father down the fairway, choke upwards on your club.
Despite what a lot of folks will tell you, keep a consistent position for all your shots. Using the same position may make it easier for you to shoot consistently. When you are looking for a loftier shot, you will want to play the ball towards the back of your stance. This helps you have a club that is appropriate in every situation.
As you swing, quickly swing your hips so you transfer the weight from your back foot to your front foot. This will help to improve your swing's power and increase the distance that the ball travels.
When you hit the ball, the club's face needs to be square to it. Doing so will allow the ball to travel along a straighter path. If your club isn't properly squared with your ball, it's going to go off on a tangent you hadn't planned on. Master hitting the golf ball at 90 degrees by experimenting with ways to hold the club.
Golf has been a popular sport for a long time for some very good reasons. Practice everything you've learned here, so that you can amaze your golfing partners with your new skill level.