| With the sport of golf gaining such mainstream | | | | beginners make, is flexing the left elbow on the |
| popularity, it is no surprise that more and more | | | | takeaway. This is wrong! On the takeaway, your left |
| women are starting to pick up golf clubs and head | | | | elbow should ALMOST be locked straight, and remain |
| out to the course. Whether you are a young lady | | | | this way until the end of the follow-through. |
| following in the footsteps of your parents, or a wife | | | | I also see a lot of women bend their wrists when |
| joining her husband for a few holes, there is no | | | | making contact with the ball; perhaps to try and help |
| doubt that you will soon become an addict. But | | | | the ball into the air. Do not try to use your wrists to |
| before you head out to the tee, keep these few | | | | help the ball in the air. In reality, swinging DOWN, not |
| fundamentals in mind. | | | | up on the ball, is what carries it into the air. |
| The first step in swinging a golf club is properly | | | | Another thing women should keep in mind is that |
| gripping the club. First, rest the club on the ground, | | | | most of the power in your shot comes from your |
| and then place your left hand on the club (if you are | | | | core. This means that gaining distance can be |
| right handed). Make sure the thumb on your left hand | | | | achieved by generating a good body turn at impact. |
| is placed on top of the club's grip so that it is pointing | | | | Do not just use your arms in your swing. Use your |
| towards the ground. Your thumb and index finger will | | | | whole body. Turn your hips as you are making |
| make a 'V' that should be pointing towards your chin. | | | | contact with the ball. |
| Then place your right palm on top of the thumb of | | | | These are just a few tips that I thought would be |
| your left hand. The 'V' of the thumb and index finger | | | | useful for beginner women golfers. Keep these in |
| of the right hand should point towards the right | | | | mind before teeing off. To really build a strong, |
| shoulder. Don't grip the club too tight; in reality you | | | | fundamentally sound swing, I recommend going to a |
| should place relatively little pressure on the club. | | | | golf-pro in your area for lessons. |
| One of the most common errors I see women | | | | |