Now that you’ve mastered The Grip, Set Up, Waggle, Backswing and Tempo the next move should be a piece of cake. In fact, you can let gravity and tempo do most of the work for this part of the swing. Your club is back, left shoulder under your chin, head upright, weight shift to right side, wrists are hinged back with club pointing down the target line and your back is facing the target – you’re ready to pull the trigger. Before you start the Downswing, let’s touch on one last item, “Relax”.

My trigger method for starting the downswing is twofold. I start to throw my left hip toward the target while pulling down on the club in a very relaxed manner allowing gravity and the acceleration of your tempo to do the work. The club and back end of the grip will be pointing at the golf ball. As you swing down the hips will shift laterally left and open to 45 o or more through impact.

The key is to keep your head behind the ball so the coil of your shoulder and upper body combined with the hinging of your wrists can be timed for releasing the club at the proper time thru the impact area. This will allow maximum power and accuracy. This is the part of the Downswing that overlaps the last step of the golf swing, “The Follow Thru”.

As your club is released and approaches the impact area, the wrists should be unhinging and the weight should continue to shift from the right to the left side to prepare for the Swing Finish or “Follow Thru” as I like to call it. The left side should remain firm just before and through the impact of the club head with the golf ball while the head remains behind the ball.

As I am looking down at the ball when the club head is approaching impact I look at the inside corner of the ball and try to keep a slight inside to out swing path by concentrating on hitting that inside part of the ball and aiming at one o’clock. I find that this will allow the club to drop into the power slot more readily and ultimately result in more distance and accuracy. Note: The information noted above is based on the assumption that the golfer is right handed. Please reverse for left handed golfers ( Right hip will be moving toward target ).

Tip: Keeping your left arm straight and a relaxed swing are key ingredients to more consistency in the golf swing.

By: Mike D'auria

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Do you wanna shave 10 strokes off your golf scores immediately?

Then read on…

After you understand the fundamentals of the golf swing, play golf like a warrior on the battlefield!

Think about the all the great warriors who have planned and fought the great battles of the past…The great field commander General Patton who assumed command of the Fifteenth Army in American-occupied Germany in 1945, General Swartskoff who commanded the American troops in the Iraq war of 1991…and Alexander The Great who conquered much of the known world in the 4th Century B.C.

These three men all had the same thing in common…they all knew their strengths and weaknesses…they knew their enemies’ strengths and weaknesses. They all knew how to survey the battlefield…These great warriors all knew when to be aggressive, and when to fall back.

You might think playing golf like a warrior means playing aggressive…going for the miracle golf shots. This is hardly the case….

Read on…

A great warrior has learnt how to survey the battlefield and their enemies with uncanny precision…A great golfer has learnt how to survey the golf course and their opponents through the fine art of course management!…and a little psychology.

What is the fine art of course management you say? It all starts with knowing your limits. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and knowing your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses…and of course know the golf course you are playing on…this is your battlefield!

All great golfers know their limits and play within them. So many high handicap golfers try for the “miracle shot” when they are in trouble…This usually ends up costing them at least 10 strokes or more a round (depending on their level).

Think about it, attempting to hit the miracle golf shot you can execute correctly one in ten times is a recipe for disaster…this makes for great drama…remember Tin Cup? How bout Jean Van de Velde when he choked in the ’99 British Open? They both went for the miracle shot.

The truth is going for the miracle shot when everything is on the line may make for great T.V. drama; however this attitude will absolutely crush your golf scores!

Do you hit driver on a 300 yard par 4 even though you can only drive the ball 250? The 50 yard pitch shot is one of the hardest shots in golf…even for the pros. Rather than reaching for the big stick, leave yourself 100 yards for your second shot. For most good golfers 100 yards is a full pitching wedge which they can hit in their sleep.

Plan on leaving the golf ball at your “sweet spot” distance from the hole…play golf like warrior on the battle field!…think and plan ahead…know your strengths…and your weaknesses!

The fact of the matter is, if you plan on leaving the golf ball at your “sweet spot” distance from the hole, you will dramatically improve your chances of not only hitting more greens in regulation, but parring more holes. For some this is a 100 yards, some 120 yards, learn what your sweet spot distance is and practice that shot over and over at the range until you can hit that shot in your sleep.

Play golf like a warrior surveying the battle field.

Hit ‘em Long and Straight!

John Lynch

By: John J Lynch

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Many golfers do not realize this, but the grip is the most important aspect of the golf swing. Your grip is the only connection you have with your golf club. Many good golfers do not have the greatest swings, but they ALL have good grips. The grip is absolutely essential to perfecting your golf game. Here are a few tips to help you learn how to grip a golf club the right way.

To start, there are three basic grip types you should be aware of: interlocking, overlapping, and ten finger (or baseball grip). Which of the three is the right grip for you? That will depend on which one feel most comfortable and natural to you. The grip that feels the most comfortable, will more than likely produce the best results for you.

The interlocking grip consists of interlocking your left index finger and your right pinky finger underneath the golf club. The overlapping grip is similar to the interlocking grip, but instead the right pinky finger is placed over the left index finger. With the baseball grip, those two fingers do not overlap or interlock, they just simply meet together. In order to grip a golf club properly, you first need to determine which type of grip you will use.

You want to make sure your hands are relaxed when holding the golf club. If you grip your golf club too tightly, your swing is going to suffer. The more relaxed your grip is, the farther and straighter you will hit the ball. That being said, you do not want an extremely loose grip either. The ideal golf grip is a comfortable medium between tense and loose.

If your golf game is suffering, the culprit could very likely be your grip. An improper grip will make your golf game seem like a real chore, rather than the fun activity it is. Remember that practice is the key when learning how to grip a golf club to be more successful in your golf game.

By: Jeff Plante

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Breaking 80 can be a challenge for almost any golfer. Did you know that if you learn to shoot under 80 on a consistent basis then you will be better than 95% of golfers worldwide? It’s true! The average golfer does not even break 90, and most golfers will never even come close to breaking 80. However, if you are willing to use these three tips I am about to share with you then you will be shooting in the 70s in no time!

1. First and foremost you must improve your putting and short game in order to shoot below 80 on a consistent basis. The real key to shooting great scores is to be able to get the ball up and down from around the green on a consistent basis. Even the greatest golfer in the world Tiger Woods misses 5 or 6 greens each round, so even he has to have a great short game. Most golfers will miss at least 10 greens per round, so to break 80 a great short game is vital.

2. In addition to a great short game you must have the ability to keep your mind focused on your goals. More importantly, you should focus on one shot at a time as your goal. Focusing on each shot and not worrying about the past or future is what enables the best golfers in the world to play great golf without cluttering their minds with complex thoughts.

3. Last but not least you need to develop a golf swing that is simple to repeat and performs under pressure. Even the best players in the world are constantly tinkering with their golf swings in order to play better golf and shoot under 80. You should be doing the same if you want to have the most success possible from this crazy but fun game of golf!

By: Matthew Lord


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People find that golf is one of the most complex sports out there. However, it’s not really as complicated as you think it is. In fact, in order to become better at golf, all you need to do is make sure you know the golf swing basic fundamentals. You can ask anyone who’s been playing golf that in order to do well, your golf swing basic fundamentals just have to be top-notch.

Once you can swing well, you’ll be able to get the ball to go wherever you want. If you’ve ever wondered by people like Tiger Woods can hit the ball so far, the reason is that they’ve been practicing for years to make sure they’ve got their golf swing basic fundamentals perfect. In this article, I will briefly discuss 5 of the most important golf swing basic fundamentals that you should be aware of. Master them, and then you’ll be hitting like a pro.

Golf Swing Basic Tip #1: Your “golf swing” starts off before you even get into your golf stance. You should be considering the mental part of the game (many beginners don’t do this, and it causes them to hit the ball into the pond or woods). This is the time to make a mental map of the entire area, and figure out a specific spot you would like the ball to land at. Concentrate on hitting it towards that area. Chances are, if you’re just starting, you may not be able to get it at your intended destination. But as you get more experienced, your shots will be more accurate and then this golf swing basic fundamental will become essential. Remember to keep your mental focus, and you’ll reach your target easily.

Golf Swing Basic Tip #2: You should consider how to hold the golf grip on your club. If you find that your grip is too relaxed, then chances are you won’t hit correctly. You may end up slicing the ball. If you find that your grip is too tight, you may end up hooking the shot and hit the ball far from your intended spot. You have to experiment to find the proper grip level for yourself. Make sure that you’re holding the golf grip correctly too. If you’re using an interlocking, overlapping, or ten finger grip, make sure that you’re holding it right. You may need to experiment with the proper type of grip method too.

Golf Swing Basic Tip #3: A big mistake that many new players make is in their backswing: they just casually raise the club for the backswing. If you do this, then you’ll have to correct it or chances are, you won’t hit the ball far. When you do your backswing, you should be twisting your body. When you do this, the energy in your muscles is stored as potential energy. When the downswing comes, all of your potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which transfers to the ball and sends it flying. So as I said before, you need to twist your body to generate a hitting momentum. Then as you’re winding up, next comes the backswing…

Golf Swing Basic Tip #4: In order to get a good backswing, you have to make sure your entire movement is 100% smooth. Your backswing is more essential for hitting the ball further, but when you’re going in for the down swing, make sure you bring your club’s head downwards swiftly. Remember that only your arms and upper body should be doing the swinging; not your wrists and hands!

Golf Swing Basic Tip #5: In conjunction with golf swing basic tips #3 and 4, your pivot movement has to be done correctly. As I said before, your upper body movement has to be correct – if you’re right handed, then your left shoulder and hips have to be aligned correctly as your weight is being transferred to your right foot (vice versa for left-handed people). Remember to keep your entire movement swift and smooth.

Just keep all five of these important golf swing basic fundamentals in your head as you’re playing. Keep a clam mind and stay focused – you’ll eventually master these after playing for a while. Follow these golf swing basic fundamentals and you’ll notice your strokes dropping in no time.

By: Brian Riley

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You were told that your golf swing needs improving? Well, it could need a complete makeover and change your game! But how about improving alignment and the short game? This could be the answer. This article will give some useful pointers on improving golf swing but at the same time revolutionizing your game dramatically by ,let us say, shaving seven strokes off your score in a few weeks !

Learning golf is done gradually rather than all at once and that is why it is not as easy as any other sport. With the essence of the game being to use a club to send a ball to a target, the essence of learning golf is to learn how the club must swing to the target if the ball is to go to the target.

Your Swing


Your swing is natural and everything will depend on using the spine as an axis to keep you on the correct swing plane so alignment is crucial. How about concentrating on alignment? What about the importance of understanding ball flight to understand your swing. ?. Some golf gurus point out how swings can differ markedly in their mechanical aspects; the only thing important is that the club contacts the ball the way you want it to. And what about the short game maybe we should be giving more attention to that. Golf tips are nothing more than the thought you hold in your head as you swing your golf club. Your golf swing is like your signature, it is unique. The reason finding the right golf club is so hard is because there are so many types, designs, and features you have to consider in correlation to your skill, swing and needs.

Your Golf Handicap


Handicap statistics compiled by the National Golf Foundation and United States Golf Association show that most golfers establish their level of competency after a few years. Well, which category are you in ? High handicap golfer : Someone who has played a while, knows his or her way about the golf course, but can’t seem to break 100 consistently. Mid to low handicap golfer: reserved for small percentage of people who shoot below 100 consistently, and want to get even better.

Whatever your handicap, you can improve it by following the advice of famous golfer who will tell you how to improve your swing but give you loads of great advice in getting your score down and reducing your golf handicap.

By: Robert William Locke


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Everyone loves free golf tips, and I’ve got some great advice on how to play better golf overnight by simply changing your grip. One of the most common (and easy to fix) mistakes that golfers make is with their golf grip, and this short article is going to give you some great tips on how to change that once and for all.

Everybody knows that good golfers possess great golf swings. A solid golf swing can take years to master, and it’s one of the most important factors that can contribute to your overall success or failure on the golf course.

Did you know that you can greatly improve the effectiveness of your golf swing by simply adjusting your grip? It’s true. Your hands need to be one with the golf club as you’re swinging through the ball, and perfecting your golf grip will improve both the smoothness and accuracy of your swing.

Having said that, there is more than one way to properly grip a golf club. One of the things that is consistent regardless of the grip you use, is not to grip the club too tightly. A grip that is too tight will rob your swing of the power potential it has. A lighter, more relaxed grip will give you added flexibility which will result in a better shot.

Also, remember to use your wrists as you swing the club. The wrist hinge is a great source of power and will help you to hit longer, more consistent drives.

Hopefully these free golf grip tips have given you some ideas on how to improve your swing and have more fun on the golf course as a result.

By: Dave M. Johnson

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Well the correct golf grip is were it truly kickoff. Now I am about to mix up the situation a bit more by announcing that there in truth is no such thing as the correct golf grip for the reason of one rather uncomplicated issue to understand and it is the fact that golfers come in all builds, weights, shapes, sizes and as you may have guessed ages.

I told you it was simple…

The reality of this fact of life helps alters one persons stances from the next persons stance and in return influences a correct golf grip for each person.

But on that point are some things to take into consideration that will aid you in uncovering the correct golf grip that accommodates your game in a positive way and it is as follows.

First of all, what will actually constitute a good grip for you?

The Correct Golf Grip calls for a combined teamwork between the control and the power, no matter which type of golf grip you yourself personally utilities, if your hands don’t work in tandem your controlled state over the club face, as well as overall velocity for the head of the club will be impacted in such a negative fashion that will not benefit your golf game.

After all improving your game is what it is all about and that is the focus of this correct golf grip article.

So the important thing to remember at this point is that your hands should work and flow collectively during your the entire swing process.

Now that we have that out of the way, lets take a look at a solid process that will help place your hands on to the golf club producing the correct golf grip.

To extinguish the confusion from left handed golf players to right handed golfers, lets call the object hand and the non-object hand – left and right hand for right handed golfer and right and left hand for naturally for the left handed golf player.

It genuinely doesn’t matter which one you may be, this know-how process lends its self for both.

Let’s plunge right into the correct golf grip tip shall we…

Begin by permitting what we can refer to as the object hand to fall in a relaxing manner by the side of the golf club grip before sliding over to seize the club itself.

Continuing The correct golf grip you need a little over a half of inch of the grip showing on the top side from across your hand.

Now your thumb ought a dip, ever so slightly to the non-object side by midpoint. Your third finger and the rest of the small digits (significant pressure point regions) should have the tightest grip. As for the club, it needs to sit over your fingers, underneath the thumb muscle on your object hand.

The next step in the correct golf grip is your forefinger and your thumb needs to focus and aim in the area between your chin and the non-object shoulder. The object hand should support the club keeping up the accurate location of the clubs head all the way through contact with the golf ball.

When you have the club in the proper position your object hand needs to permit or give permission of your non-object arm to fall in a relaxed manner by your side.

Ok now the correct golf grip involves you bringing your hand upward and grip the club so that the shaft is managed by all your fingers, except the index.

The thumb muscle area of your non-object hand must be directed over the thumb of the object hand forging a pyramid shape between your forefinger and your thumb.

So what happens during the process of the correct golf grip when the non-object hand releases the head of the club seconds before making contact, generating the velocity and power?

Optimal drive length that’s what….

They say practice makes perfect so get going and practice the correct golf grip at least ten days or so. Identify the type of comfort grip that fits you creating your personal correct golf grip, making you a better golfer.

By: Wayne Hagerty

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The grip is one of the absolute fundamentals of the golf swing. It is the only point of contact your body has with any part of the club and so having the grip is crucially important from the outset. You may have the best posture, stance and have a great swing but if there are fundamental flaws in your grip then the result is sure to be erratic. You may have heard of some of the professionals having very unorthodox grips such as being able to see 4 knuckles on their left hand but these are professionals and they know how to compensate for these things. As an amateur looking to lower their handicap you should aim to have a completely orthodox grip. If, like many golfers, your problem is how to correct a golf slice then perhaps you should go back to basics and check your grip.

As I said, the grip does not have much to do with the swing plane of the club and so your swing plane may be perfect and yet you are still slicing it. The thing to note is that the direction the clubface is facing at impact can very much be influenced by your grip. The cause of your slice may be an open club face at impact and this could be caused by a poor grip. So, how can you ensure you have a proper grip to help you find out how to correct a golf slice.

Gripping a golf club can be done effectively but differently by different golfers. People find grips that work for them and the shape and size of their hands. However, when it comes to slicing, very distinct faults can be identified in someone’s grip. Usually an open face at impact is caused by having either or both of the hands too much on the left side of the grip handle. So, in trying to find out how to correct a golf slice there are some simple checks you can do to check your grip is correct. First take a normal setup as if you are about to strike a shot and check how many knuckles you can see on your left hand. If you can see at least 2 then your grip is most likely not the reason for your slice. A similar check is to ensure the V shapes formed by both your hands on the grip both point towards your right shoulder.

Taking a solid, neutral grip is one of the first steps to hitting straight shots. If you’re a slicer and your grip fails one of the checks then you should certainly take a closer look at how you grip the club.

By: Lewis Freeman

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When most golfers think of the elements of the game upon which they want to improve, the vast majority think in terms of either technical elements or think about outcome.
I want to make more putts. I want to hit more fairways. I want to break 90 consistently.

While not disregarding these important considerations, players truly interested in overall improvement of their games would do well to consider paying attention to all aspects of the game of golf. Rather than golf being divided into full swing, short game, and putting, the more astute players recognize a different division: mechanical, physical, mental, and tactical components.

Many seek what they believe is the Holy Grail of a great golf swing (mechanical) or putting stroke (mechanical). This is done while ignoring the benefits of golf-specific fitness training, mental training, and/or course management improvement. The practice ranges across the world are full of players who hit ball after ball attempting to perfect their swing, only to find that when actually taken to the course, the improved swing alone is not enough to produce the results they desire.

It is a challenge for the serious player- let alone the casual player- to make the non-swing related elements a priority. Given a finite amount of time to devote to golf, most prefer to swing a club or stroke a putter rather than work on the fitness/mental/tactical fundamentals.

That being acknowledged ask these questions and answer honestly, How much better would my score be if I was more physically flexible, stronger, and/or would tire out more slowly? If I were less distracted on the course, less nervous over short putts, more confident about my game, how would that affect my play? Am I sure that I am taking all considerations into account before I hit shots on the course? Would I be helped if I made better decisions when Im playing?

If the answer is yes to any or all of the above questions, challenge yourself to set a course of action to address these concerns, even if it means spending a little less time hitting or putting golf balls. The benefits you receive by changing your practice priorities may surprise you!

By: Jeff Troesch

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