Let Me Straighten You Out About Your Golf Game

Funny thing about golf -- many people like watch the game, many would like to learn how to play it, or play it better -- but most never get around to actually improving their golf game.

But they don't improve. Why? Because improvement comes with a price: a sizeable commitment in time and effort. Most players are not willing to make that sacrifice. If you are, then here are some recommendations on how you can improve your game.

First of all, lay aside all the hype. You don't need to buy the latest golfing video. What you MUST do is master the fundamentals. What are they? You already know: your stance and posture, your backswing and downswing - and your putting game. Master those things before anything else.

In your quest to become a better golfer, another recommendation is that you hold off in buying video or audio training courses. If you feel you need instruction, seek it in person from a qualified golf pro. You will pay a good bit for these lessons, but you will be receiving your training where you need it most: on the course, not in your study or den at home.

When the time comes for you to buy some golfing accessories, a good thing for you to purchase would be a golf swing teaching aid. These consist of a set of straps and ropes that fasten around various parts of your body (knees, legs, arms, hands), that direct or restrict your movements as you swing. When you practice with these, you will actually be training your body in the way it should move - and after a while, when these movements have become ingrained, you can take your training aid off.

Well, what's after that? I would recommend some further lessons at this stage. You need him/her to look you over carefully as you play the game, and tell you about things that you were already told about but have forgotten. In addition, your pro can give you some advanced lessons on distance putting, chip shots, playing in the rough, etc. After all, you weren't ready to learn about those things earlier - you just needed to learn how to hit the ball straight.

Let me rant a moment about golf clubs. You will possibly waste more money purchasing useless clubs than you will waste on any other aspect of the game - and I do mean waste. If you are brand-new to the game, make due with renting a set for the morning for your first year's play. When next year rolls around, and you still want to continue with this madness, buy a good used set. Forget about the $1,000 pro set of clubs. Take your money and get some more lessons. That's right -- more lessons. You're not ready for the Masters yet, you know. By the way Tiger Woods became a great golfer because he played the game - with a mentor and coach. You need to do the same.

My final recommendation to you is this: Unless you are aiming for the ranks of professional golfers, you need to make sure that you are having FUN when you play the game. Having a lot of fun will help you to stay interested and to keep playing -- and that, more than anything else, will help you to improve your golf game in the long run. Here's to your success!

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Author: Ken Blaylock offers commentary about Sports and Golf Tips Read about golf ball imprinting by stopping by his website at www.golfers-style.com
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