The game of Golf is a sequence of measured actions and moves especially when it comes to a swing!  Golfers that are consistently trying to improve their swing are the ones getting the most accurate, long distance shots.  Let’s be honest, swinging a golf club correctly is made up of quite a lot of things however listed below are three hints that will really help you get some great (consistent) shots.  Don’t forget, a golf swing isn’t really something that’s perfected once, it’s going to take a lifetime of practice.

Okay, tip # 1.  Be sure your stance feels good.  For instance, if you are feeling like you’re bending over a lot then you probably are.  Part of your golf swing represents your feelings before you actually take that swing.  So loosen up, get comfortable with that stance first. Keep your shoulders parallel to the ground and your hips in line together with your shoulders (forming a square).  Concentrate on a comfortable stance, after that start refining that stance into a strong, accurate swing.

The next thing to check out is how you are placing the ball within your stance. Each and every club in your bag has a different angle to the club head. This angle was created to provide you with the type of range you expect from that specific club. You will also discover how the club head on your woods is designed differently when compared with your irons. The club head on a wood is made to produce a lot more energy on impact when compared with an iron and that accounts for the additional range you can get from a well struck wood. When the ball is not within the right place within your stance, then you may not gain any benefit from all of the golf club engineering that was just described. Woods require the ball to be forward in your stance to benefit from the energy these clubs generate at impact. Middle irons require the ball to be in the middle of your stance so that you can have better control over the accuracy of your shot. Short irons and chipping irons require the ball to be further back in your stance to allow the angle of the club head to better affect the spin of the ball. Put the ball where it needs to be in your stance and you will exercise greater control over the results.

A really good golf swing is one that doesn’t dip or that doesn’t abruptly rise off the ground.  Your golf swing must be a smooth (almost circular) sweeping movement.  Check out any professional golfer on TV or the net and you’ll notice that type of swing each and every time.  Keep your shoulders straight with your eyes on your golf ball, now focus on making that sweep.  You are going to know if you’re dropping the club or raising it suddenly because you’ll be making divots or topping the ball.

Practice your golf swing and incorporate the concepts of weight shift and a smooth pivot to increase distance and accuracy. You shouldn’t approach the golf ball as though you need to hit it really hard to get it go where you want it to go. A smooth and cyclical swinging movement will consistently provide far more precision and range each and every time.

Here is a seriously in depth article on the proper way to swing a golf club

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