In the Green Hole

Looking at Tiger Woods and his way of life might bugging you with his personal life. This kind of life is every man dreams.
Whatever the reason, it’s now your turn. If you’ve gone to the driving range and gotten the satisfaction of hitting the ball straight and true a few times, it’s now time to learn the game of golf.

Step 1: Learn about all the clubs in your bag. There are three “woods” in your bag, a misnomer because these long-hitting clubs are metal and no longer made of wood. Use the driver or 3-wood off the tee and use the 5-wood from the short grass of the fairway on long par-5 holes. You will also have 3-, 5-, 7-, 8- and 9-irons in your bag. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether it’s Jim Furyk or Tigerwoods, it’s really fascinating to watch these golf aces hit strokes with their clubs in the greens of golf course. Golf is a ball sport where golfers attempt to hit balls into the holes in the golf course, in the fewest number of strokes. It is an interesting game where each player has his own style. Though every golfer has his own playing technique, there are some fundamentals that bind all the players. If you are new to the game and want to know about the basic fundamentals of the game or how to play the game, then following instructions can be helpful to you:
Instructions

There are basically three things that you need to focus while playing golf. Once you master the three requirements of the game, you can definitely become a good golfer. Following are the vital factors that you must consider:

Aim
You must keep your aim/target very focused. Golf is all about target and aiming. Even a right stroke or perfect swing aligned incorrectly can send the ball towards the wrong direction, thereby missing the aimed hole. Hence, to avoid this swing based alignment drawback, it is always better to align feet, knees, hips and shoulders parallel left to the target line. This tactic is followed by many elite and successful golfers.

Stance
The stance is the very foundation for the correct swing. For an effective swing you need mobility and stability. The stance would differ depending upon the length of the club. If you have a longer club, shoulder width stance is good. You can measure this from the outside of the shoulder down to the in step. For short irons, hip width stance is better. You can measure this from the outside of the hips to the instep. Stance width is very important for maintaining a stable base and good swing.

Ball position
Ball positioning is another important factor that you must pay attention to. Ball positioning is placement of the golf ball in relation to the position of your feet. Positioning the golf ball correctly in your stance is vital for a great shot. Beginners must start by learning where the ball is in relation to their feet and also how far away the ball is from the feet. The ball placement varies with the size of the club you select. For instance, for longer clubs two balls toward the target-side foot from center is most suitable.

Golf is said to be a gentleman’s game, hence always remember not only to follow the written rules of the game but also to show etiquettes and follow un-written rules of the course. For instance, you should never walk through a golfer’s putting line.

The driver is one of the most important clubs in your golf bag. It sets the tone for the round of golf you are about to play. Hit your first drive of the day well and you go on to your next shot with confidence. Hit it poorly and anxiety might take over. It is a difficult club to swing because it is a bit longer and it has less loft than any other club in the bag. However, if you swing it the right way it can get your round of golf off to a brilliant start.
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Straight ball, instead of its more easy to aim the target if you’re direct the ball straight, you could improve or add your golf score with it. By hitting the ball straight, you will hit more fairways and lower your golf score. Understanding a few basic principles of physics as they apply to golf, can help you to modify your golf swing to hit the ball straighter.
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What was the first thing you should know as a golfers? yes you should know how to handle or grip a club correctly. Gripping the club the right way will not insure that you learn how to hit a golf club the right way, but holding it the wrong will almost certainly mean that you won’t hit the ball well and won’t enjoy the game.

Step 1
Take hold of the club with your left hand about 1/4 inch from the top of the clubs. Put the small finger of your right hand in the gap between your forefinger and middle finger. Make sure your thumbs align down the shaft of the club. This is called the overlapping grip.
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