Golf Swing - The Simple Ways to Swing a Golf Club The golf swing can be one of the most challenging things to learn and master. It requires commitment and effort on your part to put in the practice necessary to learn how to swing a golf club effectively. There are a few basic things you need to keep in mind in order to learn the golf swing and it is recommended that you take it slow and learn one thing at a time. Once you feel comfortable with a particular aspect of the golf swing then move on to the next step. The golf swing can be broken down into the grip, stance, backswing, downswing and follow through. Let us look at each of these elements of the swing more closely. 1. Get a Grip First, hold the club straight in front of you, just about perpendicular, with your right hand. Now, wrap your left hand around it. The club should be resting on the pads of the inside of your fingers, the digit closest to the palm, and the palm. You may hold your left hand at a little bit of an angle, so that the middle digit pad of your index finger is in contact with the club. Do whichever feels most comfortable to you. Your thumb should rest on top, pointing along the shaft of the club. Now, re-wrap your right hand above your left hand on the shaft. You have your left hand wrapped around the shaft with your palm and base finger digits, right? Well, you should be holding the club with the right hand chiefly with your fingers. It should be just above the left hand and your right thumb should stick a little to the right. The grip is a little tough to master, and there are a variety of ways to do it. There isn't really a "right" way, just go with what's best for you. 2. The Right Golf Stance If your stance isn't right, your entire swing will be ruined. You have to get the stance just right, and it takes practice. If your stance (also called "address") is good, the swing will be a natural fluid movement. It will take some work at first, but over time, you can work on perfecting your stance. For starters, make sure you're balanced. You should have your weight evenly distributed on both feet. Have you ever seen golfers wiggle their butts back and forth before taking a shot? They look stupid, but they're checking their balance. Make sure it's as even as possible! Your front foot should be just ahead of where your ball is. Your legs should be shoulderlength or a little further apart. If you drew a line across the tips of your toes, it should lead directly to your target. Keep your back straight, but relaxed. Keep your chin up. Most importantly, be comfortable. 3. Swinging Now, twist at the torso and lift the club with your arms. You should coil up like your body is a spring, and you should be swinging down at the ball. Most importantly, don't swing with your arms. Wind up, and then gently unwind your body, starting with the lower back and torso, then the shoulders, and finally let the wrists release a little bit at the end. Don't swing too fast! Faster doesn't mean farther. Your swing should be smooth and natural, not forced and tense. The swing is really just the final part. The grip and address are considered by most golfers to be much more important in determining a swing's success. Take some time to learn the fundamentals of the golf swing before you go out on the course. Spend a week or two practicing your grip, stance and basic swing movements. Once you are ready to trust your
mechanics then you can head out on the course and focus on your targets. When you are on the course do your best to stay away from thinking about swing mechanics and just concentrate on your targets. Train your swing and then trust it, this is the best way to get lower golf scores. For more information, you may visit: http://tinyurl.com/ndgan8