| Golf is a game based on mechanics. The more | | | | when you use middle irons or you may want to be |
| attention you pay to the mechanics of your swing, | | | | slightly in front of the ball when working with the |
| the better your chances of swinging for yardage and | | | | lower/chipping irons. A lot of of new golfers just |
| accuracy. There are several factors that comprise a | | | | assume that placing the ball right in the middle of |
| good golf swing, but there are 3 helpful hints which | | | | your stance is how you should line yourself up for |
| you should always consider when you're dealing with | | | | the shot at all times. Not so. |
| the golf ball. The one constant throughout golf is the | | | | A good golf swing is one will not dip or that doesn't |
| fact that despite what you know or think you know, | | | | suddenly rise off the ground. Your golf swing must |
| if you'd like to improve you'll want to continue | | | | be a smooth (practically circular) sweeping action. |
| practicing. | | | | Check out any professional golfer on TV or the |
| So, tip number 1. Make sure your stance feels | | | | internet and you'll find that type of swing every |
| right. For example, if you're feeling like you're | | | | time. Keep your shoulders straight with your eyes |
| bending over too much then ya likely are. Part of | | | | on your golf ball, now focus on generating that |
| your golf swing is a result of your feelings when you | | | | sweep. You will definitely know if you are dropping |
| actually take that swing. So relax, get comfortable | | | | the club or lifting it suddenly since you will end up |
| with that stance first. Maintain your shoulders parallel | | | | making divots or topping the ball. |
| to the ground and your hips in line with your | | | | Practice your swing and include the concepts of |
| shoulders (forming a square). Concentrate on a | | | | weight shift and a smooth pivot to improve range |
| comfortable stance, after that start refining that | | | | and precision. You shouldn't approach the golf ball as |
| stance into a strong, accurate swing. | | | | if you need to hit it very hard to get it go where |
| After that, consider where your stance is around the | | | | you want it to go. A smooth and cyclical swinging |
| ball. Depending on the situation as well as the clubs | | | | motion will consistently deliver far more precision and |
| your stance may need to be in front of the ball | | | | distance each time. |
| whenever using woods, in the center of the ball | | | | |