Jim Johnson asked:


In golf, everything begins and ends with your swing. If you have a great golf swing, your score will improve, if not you can only play the game so well and progress no further. So obviously spending plenty of time crafting and honing your golf swing is time well spent if you want to be a good golfer. So here are the things you should pay attention to to get the best results as you practice the fundamentals of the golf swing.

First of all, its a great idea to have a golf pro take some time to work with you on a personal level and help analyze your swing. Their unbiased critique of your swing can help you learn more than you ever could on your own or by just watching videos alone. No doubt your golf instructor will help make sure that your grip is as neutral as possible and that your equipment matches your body type in order to get the best results in your golf game. But they will also help you perfect your alignment as you address the ball, showing you a helpful pre-shot routine to make sure that you line up correctly for each shot. If you are using the right grip and aligning yourself properly for each shot you are well ahead of most other golfers out there.

Once your grip and alignment is right, your golf instruction will continue to the mechanics of the swing itself, including the takeaway, the backswing, the top of the swing, the down swing, and the follow through and finish. Once you learn all the basic components of a good golf swing and combine them with what you have already learned about how to grip your clubs and how to align your body at address, you are well on your way to being an above average golfer.

But none of this can happen if you don’t practice everything you learn until it becomes second nature. In fact, a good golf swing should not have to be thought about much beforehand, it should be almost on autopilot, so that it is repeated over and over again while on the course. The memory of good swing fundamentals should be in the muscles of your body and not just in your head. In order to accomplish this, you will need to spend plenty of time in practice, but not necessarily hitting balls while you practice. A common mistake that many golfers make is to go to the range and just hit one ball after another while making slight adjustments as they go. They think that this qualifies as swing practice, but it doesn’t. It usually just cements bad swing characteristics even more into our muscle memory.

So when you practice, plan on making lots of practice swings, without hitting a single ball. If you learn the swing itself, hitting the ball properly will automatically follow. So practice in front of a mirror if you can or on the range, but put more time into the swing itself than in just hitting balls.

Once you are ready to start hitting some practice balls, be sure that you use all the clubs in your bag too. Don’t just favor those that you feel most comfortable with or just the ones that hit the ball the farthest. You can never get good at using a club if you don’t spend time using it. If a particular club seems hard for you to master, ask your golf instructor to watch you use it and see if they have some suggestions on how to get better results with it.

Finally expect that building a good golf swing will take time. It will not happen overnight or in a week or so. Be patient and follow the guidance of your golf instructor, always asking for help as you go. If you do, and if you put in the practice time needed, you can expect to master the fundamentals of a great golf swing, and play much better golf as you do.



Annie

Eric asked:


I just need to be able to draw straight lines on the video image. I have Mac OS X software. Thanks!

Travis

Boris Tomson asked:


Where To Find Free Golf Swing Videos

Amazingly, you can still find free stuff on the internet like free golf swing videos. At the beginning of the internet everything was free, until marketers realized the potential to sell anything and everything. That is why it is becoming more and more difficult to find good quality free information.

As a golf writer that tries to bring you golf tips for beginners and free golf tips, I decided to come up with a website that gives you a good variety of free golf videos. Now, I am not tying to compete with YouTube, in fact these videos come into my site from them; just that I employ a script that filters the results a bit better so that you get more relevant videos. So, let’s take a look at the golf swing category to see what you will find.Visit to : http://golfclub-review.blogspot.com

A quick scan down the page will reveal some great free golf videos about the golf swing. For example; how to swing a golf club like Tiger Woods, the Ben Hogan golf swing, the biomechanics of the golf swing, golf swing instruction from Bobby Eldridge, plus various videos that analyze the dynamics of Woods swing, some in slow motion and others that are a critique of his swing.

A video of Tiger’s swing called “Tiger Woods Golf Swing Critiqued” is interpreted by the Live @ Guys from the 2008 Buick Invitational. In this slow motion video, Tiger is on a par-3 using a short iron which gives another perspective of his swing. It is a good example of short iron play which many golfers could learn from - unlike the videos of Tiger using a driver, which I don’t think many golfers should even attempt to copy!http://golfclub-review.blogspot.com

Now, if you want to learn something from Tiger’s swing then check out Tiger Woods & Bob Toski’s analysis of Tiger’s golf swing called “Tiger Woods & Bob Toski - analysis of Tiger’s golf swing.” This video is over 7 minutes and shows several different swings with the driver. The analysis all the way through, especially on the slow motion clip is very revealing - you could learn a lot from this one.

The free golf swing videos on the homepage just scratch the surface; you can use the search box to find thousands of online golf videos. Maybe you like the old timers like Ben Hogan; well, you will find some absolutely classic videos of Hogan. From old black & white films to newer color videos, you will be able to see the Hogan golf swing in all the details that you can imagine.

The golf swing instructional videos that you can search for are very useful for golfers searching to find a fix for their golf swing faults. You can find all sorts of golf swing instruction; from how to fix a slice to the correct ball position for the driver. You will also be able to find instruction from the top golf instructors in the industry like Bobby Eldridge and Butch Harmon.

I am sure you will love looking through these free online golf videos; especially if you can save money on taking golf lessons at your local club. Whatever type of golf instruction you are seeking, you are sure to find it with these online golf videos. Even if it is just to pass the time, you can search for interesting videos of past tournaments like The Masters of funny golf videos. To start watching these videos today, just click the link below and have fun with your golf learning. http://golfclub-review.blogspot.com



Arlene

John Lynch asked:


Lee Trevino certainly didn’t take the traditional route to becoming a great PGA Tour Golfer. The “Merry Mex” did not grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth so he had to learn golf the hard way…Lee Trevino found his swing in the Mexican dirt with long and hard practice sessions.

Lee certainly has a great understanding of the golf swing. His golf swing is far from classic as he reroutes his golf club on the way down…not a conventional golf swing to say the least. One thing Lee Trevino understands very well is how the golf ball responds to the club face at impact….which is the only thing the golf ball cares about. Do you think the golf ball cares about how your swing looks? All it knows is what is happening at impact.

When I finally figured out what Lee Trevino was talking about it made a tremendous impact on how solidly I began to strike the ball. I know this is a clich?nd you probably have heard it a million times, you must hit down on the golf ball to make it go up! Do you know what is really happening when a golf ball is well struck at impact? It took me 8 years before I figured this out…and it was Lee who finally explained it to me.

For some reason most recreational golfers feel they need to help the golf ball go up by flipping their hands at impact…if there ever was a move in the golf swing that robs you of power, this is it. Lee Trevino says the key to making solid contact with the golf ball is to visualize the club face as being the back of your left hand as you swing the club. On the down swing he imagines “trapping” the back of his left hand into the back of the ball…an incredibly powerful move that keeps the golf club at a right angle with the left arm deep into the downswing. “Hit the back of the ball with the back of the left hand” is Lee’s mantra. World famous golf swing guru Butch Harmon says he likes to feel like he has Bethlehem Steel in his left wrist at impact.

So what happens to the golf ball at impact when it is struck correctly? When you swing down on the ball at impact the golf ball actually spins up the club face to the top grooves. This is what the grooves in the club face are for…this is what gives the golf ball spin. How do you think pro golfers stop the ball on a dime on the green? They are using more of the grooves on the club face than amateurs. Golfers who flip the club face at impact are only utilizing the bottom grooves on the club face…the result; a weak, flat trajectory with little spin…Their left wrist has completely broken down at impact.

Watch the golf pros left wrist at impact…most of them have a bowed left wrist at impact…the opposite of the golfers who flip at the ball where the left wrist has broken down. This bowed left wrist allows a late powerful release into the golf ball…the secret to tremendous power off the tee. Next time you go to the range, think “Back of Left Wrist Into Back of Ball” as you start your downswing. This mental image forces you to swing from the inside and retain the release deep into the downswing. You will notice your golf ball has a much more flatter, penetrating ball flight. Your golf ball will have a higher trajectory and it will go a lot further.

Try it…it works!

Hit ‘em Long and Straight!

John Lynch



Stella

Chris Simpson asked:


So much ink has flown in the attempt to provide tips for the perfect golf swing that it makes things seem so complicated when in fact they are not. Adding more information to an already very popular subject such as the perfect golf swing has only succeeded in making things worse. Let’s have a simplified view of the way to get to master the perfect golf swing and the key-word here is imitation. There are several main possible flaws in a golf swing, the speed of movement, the lack of coordination between arms and body or deficient eye focus.

Watch a professional player execute a perfect golf swing and you will see that a moderate, yet firm body movement only takes a second or even less. By imitating the balancing and learning a few golf tricks yourself, you may easily come and perform the perfect gold swing yourself. It very much depends on what kind of shot you want to take: a long shot requires a different position than a short one. For instance, when you want to have a long distance and sure shot, the perfect golf swing is achieved by shifting the body weight from one foot to the other.

The head movement is also important for the perfect golf swing. By this we actually mean a comfortable position in which the head is three to five inches to the right before hitting the ball. Once the club has touched it, your head will move onwards describing a circular movement. However, don’t try to focus on the exact precision of these details. The perfect gold swing has to come naturally and sometimes, though you understand it technically, it still doesn’t work. So, too much thinking and too little practice may keep you away from the perfect swing.

Last but not least, if for some people the perfect golf swing seems a true natural talent; it is often not the case. There may be many hours of training or practice behind the perfect golf swing, since this is the way to getting the best shots and hit the green as often as possible. In order to improve your skills and find the way to the perfect golf swing have a look at Ultimate Golf Tips. There are also lots of forums were you may see videos of great golf games, so, surf the net, it’s really useful.



Danielle

Dan M asked:


Longtime hacker. How do I make my lower body rotate to allow the downswing to fall down “the slot”? I’ve tried putting weight on the left heel at the top, driving toward the hole with the right leg, all to no avail.

I seem to hit “at” the ball, rather than executing my swing and letting the clubhead move the ball.

Any thoughts?

Floyd

Chris Simpson asked:


Magazines, online web pages and special golf schools provide tips and solutions for beginners who want to improve their golf swing. Probably the best important move that rules the golf game is the swing. How can you actually improve your golf swing? There are several ways to do so, but they all share one common element: practice. It also very much depends on where you learn golf: in an organized environment as a course or simply on your own as a hobby. In case you are part of a professional program, you may improve your golf swing sooner than you may expect it.

Your trainer will show you how to balance the body weight and move it from one foot to the other in order for you to improve your golf swing. It is important that you feel the stroke with your body as a whole, as its force very much depends on the ability to hit with the centre of the club and imprint the desired direction to the ball. Part of the practice to improve your golf swing involves the control of your eye focus. Very many golf players find it difficult in the beginning to focus on the flight line.

Ask your personal trainer how to improve your golf swing by also controlling mind focus. Very many tips you find online refer to self-control; once you stop worrying and thinking about the success of your move, you’ll actually act on reflex which is far more natural. On the other hand if you’re trying to improve your golf swing at home it would be not such a bad idea to have someone record you executing the move. Thus you may analyze the way the body responds to the situation and learn what you should avoid in order to improve your golf swing.

For better and more professional tips on how to improve your golf swing you can visit a highly reliable site such as Ultimate Golf Tips. Though you’re explicitly explained how to grip the club, how to keep the feet close to one another for a short shot, how to move your head to the right a little and so on, true skills only come with personal effort. You can improve your golf swing in a matter of days if you learn how to control the right balance. With just a little effort and lots of fun you’ll improve your golf swing.



Ellen

Dave Nimmo asked:


e most sports, is a combination of both mental and physical tests. Great golfers have developed certain strengths and continue to practice their golf game to maintain their advantage.

To become great at golf you need good hand-eye coordination, balance, the understanding of golf swing mechanics, athletic talent and some creativity. One hundred seven shots are the golfer’s average score and whatever area of your game needs to be improved, whether its balance and position or the control of your swing, there’s an uncomplicated solution.

Your golf game should be played with confidence. Each game and each swing should be focused on improvement. It’s advantageous to approach the game with a positive attitude and predetermined goals. Understand that if you can hit with your golf driver perfectly one time, then it’s possible to achieve this every time you play. The body becomes accustomed to form and impulses that are needed to play a perfect game. This is called muscle memory and is a form of educating oneself in all sports. It can only become consistent through evaluating your swing, setting goals to correct errors and practicing relentlessly.

You must use the muscles in your legs and core when you swing your golf club. Sidespin will occur when the face of the golf club is not accurately aligned to the plane of the swing. Some individuals have problems with their left knee buckling when they swing; to combat this, imagine you’re holding a soccer ball between your knees. This will help you with your stance.

Make sure and use the proper golf swing technique, never looking for a shortcut. Request an evaluation from your golf teacher or pro to assess your posture and the mechanics of your swing.

Putting can develop into a habitual nightmare and a condition called the ‘yips’ has affected not only the novice but many golf professionals, so consider a professional trainer to get expert advice if this happens to you.

By utilizing a few simple techniques and stretches, you can increase the distance of your drives almost overnight. A great exercise is to hold a soccer ball in front of you and turn back and forth, left and right as far as you can go. It must be rotational if you want to improve on your driving distance. Because the proper golf swing is rotational it makes sense to focus on your ability to rotate and turn as it relates to your range of motion and speed. Never underestimate the absolute value of fitness and practice when it comes to your golf swing and your overall golf game.

Before employing any trainers for your swing check with an expert to get an idea of what problem you need to work on first. Many golfing novices just learning the golf game become overwhelmed with all there is to learn. Patience and practice will resolve this problem.

What’s most important to your game is for you to be relaxed, patient and enjoy your golf game.



Lawrence