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Many golfers have worked for years and years trying to perfect their swing and improve their game. However, problems do arise. They come about mostly because golfers tend to forget the basic mechanics of the game and start playing sloppy.

A Slice is a specific left-to-right trajectory shape for a golf ball created by a significant tilt of the spin-axis of the golf ball to the right, or a clockwise spin. This is opposite for lefties. A slice usually ends up right of the target line, and the term is often used when the curve in the trajectory is extreme and unintentional. The less extreme version of a slice is called a “fade”.

In understanding the basics of the golf swing, in order to hit the ball squarely and straight every time, you must return to the original spot at impact. A slice is caused by the club face being slightly open at the point of impact, thus causing the ball to spin in a clockwise motion, (opposite for lefties). In most cases the swing path is correct, but the golf ball is not being hit squarely at the point of impact, commonly caused by what is known as a “weak grip”. Read the rest of this entry »

While driving the golf ball might seem like a simple process, it really isn’t. Some seasoned golfers just look at driving the ball as a simple process. “Grip it and rip it” is a common phrase you can hear on many tee boxes. However, there are some things you can do to get more distance on your drives.

First and foremost, you need to be relaxed when you begin addressing the ball. You must be loose before pulling back the club. Do not tighten up over the golf ball. It is important to waggle the club back and forth a few times in order to create some flow to start the golf swing. This action will promote proper rhythm and tempo.

Teeing the ball higher will aid in hitting the ball farther. By teeing the ball higher, it will help achieve better launch angle and reduce backspin at impact. This will allow the ball to be hit on the up-swing – producing more carry and distance. Read the rest of this entry »

To improve your golf game, you need to have a reliable and consistent golf swing.  As your first tee-off  is the most important one because everyone is watching you. If you have to swing a few times to hit or the ball is out to somewhere else other than green, you’ll get so embarrassed. Therefore, it is important that you must learn the proper swing of a golf club.

As a golfer, you must look and act like a golfer, if not just buy all necessary equipment and read all the golf books and magazines, but  you must learn to swing a golf club. It will take years of dedication and practice, then can get to where you can make a perfect drive every time.

More often, people approach the swing on the right track and when they stray, it is because they suddenly change their position or they lose their grip. The first thing before learning to swing a golf club is to find a club that feels good to you. You must have a good grip and the perfect length of your golf club.  As you approach the tee, make sure that you are relaxed.  Do not overtighten! Remember, “Practice” is the key to be a success golfer. Read the rest of this entry »

To play a good golf game, it is important to have a good golf grip. If it’s not correctly or gripped in too hard, you may find it difficulty to control over the direction of the golf ball.  There is no exact rule for the golf grip but there are 3 types of golf grip that the golfers use.

The most commonly golf grip used is overlapping grip. It is mainly used by male players and those with strong wrists and forearms. The little finger of his right hand is over or overlaps the index finger of his left hand.

The most commonly golf grip used for younger players, women, elderly and those with no strong wrists and forearms is the baseball grip.  This type, hold the grip hand by hand, the index finger of the left hand and the little finger of the right hand touch but not overlap or interlock. Read the rest of this entry »

About the golf grip, there are three basic grips that you can use:  the overlapping grip, the baseball grip, and the interlocking grip.   Here’s the basic rule for gripping a golf club.

Let’s start by holding the club directly in front of you with your right hand with about a 45 degress angle where the club head pointing away from you.

Next grip the club with your left hand. The club will be mainly in the palm across the pads at the base of the fingers. However, the club will lie across the first section of the index finger. The thumb will be positioned straight on top of the golf club shaft. Relative to the golf club, the thumb will be in the twelve o’clock position.

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Now, on your right hand, grip the golf club just above your left hand with the fingers, not the palm, of your right hand. The thumb will be positioned slightly off to the left. Relative to the golf club, the thumb will be in an eleven o’clock position.

If you have gripped the golf club correctly, only the first two knuckles of your left hand will be visible. Also, your left thumb should be completely hidden under your right hand.  The index finger position of your right hand will look and feel like a gun trigger finger. Read the rest of this entry »