The golf swing is probably the most important element of a good golfer’s game. If you have a poor golf swing, it can dramatically work against you and cause numerous problems trying to play successfully. Learning how to swing the club effectively seems tough at first but it’s really not too difficult given some practice and a plenty of patience.
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For anyone starting to learn golf, or for people with friends or family members who are keen golfers, or for anyone who is simply interested, we’ve put together a list of the most common golf terminology. Use the list as you will, it is intended as a brief reference guide to golf terms for those who are unfamiliar with the game.
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Golf is a sport almost anyone can play, men, women and increasingly children. Out on the golf course, you get fresh air and exercise and camaraderie with other players. However it can be somewhat dispiriting to watch professionals and advanced players getting holes in one, when you are still struggling to get a hole in ten. So how important are golf lessons in the bid to improve your game?
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If you’ve always had a yen to start golfing, but never had the time, or decided golf is a great game to get some fresh air and exercise, there are a few basic tips to help you on your way. In actual fact there are some basic and very typical mistakes that beginners make – and in this case forewarned may be forearmed! What may seem a complicated problem that is hard to correct, is often a challenge that can be overcome by taking the time before you make your strike. Using these simple pointers will help improve your game quickly whilst bolstering your beginners self confidence!
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Learning how to improve your handicap can go a long way towards improving your overall golf game. However, one of the first things that you need to remember is your handicap is not actually the score of a single game. For example, if you play a single game of a 10 over par, then it is virtually impossible to determine your handicap. However, once you have played several games it is possible to start determining your handicap. Another important note about handicaps is the average score that you have is still generally not your handicap. For a good example, a player who typically has an average of 10 over par will usually have a handicap of a 7 to 9 range. The exact score of the handicap will vary based upon the actual courses that are played and the ratings that accompany those courses.
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Beginner’s golfing tips – How to get the right Golf Swing Setup. Conan Elliott, Director of Teacher of Champions Golf Schools reveals how the setup for your swing is the most important aspect of the swing. If the setup is wrong then it is unlikely the swing will work the way you want it to! Conan says if you are having problems with your swing look first at your grip, then at your setup and lastly at your alignment, body positioning in golf is all important.
Golfing Tips for Beginners – what do the numbers on golf balls mean? If you buy a pack of golfballs, each one will have a different number. PGA member Jay Goldman explains the meaning behind those numbers and starts by telling us what they don’t mean!
PGA member Jay Goldman gives advice on how to select the best golf club for yourself as a golf beginner. The most important thing when choosing the right golf club for your game, according to Jay, is to get the right flex in the shaft of the club. The flex is simply how flexible the shaft is. If you swing hard and hit long, then you should look at choosing a club that has a stiffer shaft; if your swing is softer and easier, then a club with a ‘whippier’ shaft would be better for you. Jay also advises that you ask for advice on the flex when you are about to purchase a club.