Golf swing basics to play more consistently
It makes sense that we cannot cover everything to do with golf swing basics in on article, how ever on our site there are numerous improve golf swing articles along with our free golf swing lessons newsletter (which I highly recommend you sign up for at the bottom of this page). We are going to cover some of the beginners golf tips that everyone should know.
Common mistakes for golfers
If you watch on any given day at your local course you’ll see a lot of the same mistakes being made over and over again. It might be hitting shots to thin and smashing them over the green or slicing the ball off into the woods. These are all issues we face as beginners and need to overcome to keep our enjoyment level high. So let’s start off with likely the biggest issue we all have the slice.
Basics of the Golf Swing: Slice
We won’t get to deep into why the golf slice occurs, but put simply your club is not square to the ball when at impact. This causes a spin to be put on the ball and of course it curves off to the right. There are a few golf swing basics you should consider in order to fix a golf slice before seeking the help of a professional golf swing instructor.
The slice occurs because the golf swing path isn’t correct. In order to cure the slice golf swing there are a few areas we need to consider. The first and easiest to work with is the golf swing grip. Most golfers who slice don’t have a strong enough grip on their club. I don’t mean how strong you hold the club but actually how your hands are positioned. If you look down at your upper hand and you cannot see three knuckles turn your hand in towards yourself until you can. This grip will help your club face close faster during the down swing helping the club face come square to the ball during golf swing impact position . (there’s a video explaining this better below).
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Golf ball position
Having the ball positioned correctly in your stance is an important part of hitting the ball long and straight. You can have the best golf mechanics but if the ball isn’t positioned correctly in your golf swing stance you’ll have issues. Below is another video that explains the correct place to have the ball in your stance. Click the play button below to enjoy this tip, and for more sign up for our free golf tips newsletter at the bottom of this page.
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