Golf Knox » ball http://knoxcfug.org Golf Swing Instruction Blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:49:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Target Practice – A Good Golf Tip for Beginners http://knoxcfug.org/2010/09/02/target-practice-a-good-golf-tip-for-beginners/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/09/02/target-practice-a-good-golf-tip-for-beginners/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:03:54 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=202 Instead of getting a bucket of balls and going out to the range to see how far you can hit the ball, try hitting a designated target. Most driving ranges usually have markers at different distances from the practice tees. Pick out a target, perhaps 100 yards away and take out your pitching wedge. Try to land the ball as close to the target as possible. This drill has practical application when you actually go out and play a round. The more accurate you can become with your short game, the better you will score. Repetitive swings to the same target will also develop a feel for distance control. You will learn the capabilities of each club and be able to select the correct club for each shot you face when playing for real.

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The key to staying in balance is to have your weight distributed correctly across your feet. You do not want to have too much weight on the balls of your feet since during the swing, you may fall forward. Next, you do not want to have too much weight on the heels of your feet, which would cause you to fall backwards in the swing. Instead, distribute your weight equally between the feet, centering your mass in the middle of the balls of your feet and your heels.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/30/golf-swing-tips/feed/ 0 Why You Should Consider Beginner Golf Lessons http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/26/why-you-should-consider-beginner-golf-lessons/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/26/why-you-should-consider-beginner-golf-lessons/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:09:47 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=191 New golfers often scoff at the thought of beginner golf lessons. After all, golf seems simple enough. You pick up a golf club and you hit the ball. Many beginning golfers think that with practice, they will be hitting like a pro within a few months. However, there is more to the game of golf than meets the eye.

Beginner golf lessons can teach new golfers how to choose the right equipment at the right time. Professional lessons can show a new golfer how to swing just right depending on various conditions. While practice is certainly a factor, practicing the wrong moves will only result in perfecting the wrong moves instead of the right ones. Get the basics down with a few lessons and then perfect your game with practice.

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]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/19/natural-golf-swing/feed/ 0 Are You In Need Of Golf Ball Help? http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/16/are-you-in-need-of-golf-ball-help/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/16/are-you-in-need-of-golf-ball-help/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:08:54 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=177 If you are in need of golf ball help, then it is obvious that there might be the need for a change of equipment. Not all of these spheroids are created equal. You should never play a round with a used ball, or one that has spent time in the water, because it is not conducive to scoring well at the golf course. These should only be hit for practice purposes, and only to get the aim correct, not the distance.

Try out a variety of manufacturers before deciding on the right one. There are balls for distance, spin and roll. Each of these features was designed for a specific player. It is really only a matter of reading the box to decide which one is optimal for your game.

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Think of a chip as just a part of a full-swing. The only difference is you are reducing the loft on your club by keeping your weight forward, toward the target. Before you set up for your chip, read the green and decide where you need to land the ball. Your ball position should favor your front foot. When you start the swing, your hips will pivot but your hands will not move past your back leg. Pivot all the way through toward your target, leading with your hands.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/12/golf-short-game-tips-chipping/feed/ 0 Important Golf Swing Lesson http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/10/important-golf-swing-lesson/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/10/important-golf-swing-lesson/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:15:27 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=169 An important golf swing lesson that you need to learn has more to do with theory than actual mechanics. The direction that the golf ball comes off the face of the club depends on the angle of the club head face at impact. If the face is open, the ball will start to the right and slice farther right. If the club face is closed, the ball will start left and tend to turn further left. If you’ve taken the proper grip, you should realize that your right hand mirrors the angle of the club face throughout the swing. It’s far easier to see what your right hand is doing than the club face, so you can use this information to help to figure out what is causing your bad shots.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/08/10/important-golf-swing-lesson/feed/ 0 The problem with practicing the wrong way http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/28/the-problem-with-practicing-the-wrong-way/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/28/the-problem-with-practicing-the-wrong-way/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:54:44 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=159 If you know anything about the golf swing, then you know that it’s about a lot of muscle memory. Players that start off swinging the right way remain good as they get older. Their muscles are used to doing the right things, so it just comes naturally to them. If you are going to put yourself through golf swing practice, then you need to make sure you are swinging correctly. Too many players put in long hours of golf swing practice without actually fixing their problems.

If you continue to slice the ball, don’t just keep hacking away. Making many more bad swings will only reinforce bad habits and make it harder to correct them. Stop what you are doing and get a pro to take a look at your swing. Fix the issues, then your practice will mean something.

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Many teachers advocate putting with a straight back and straight forward motion, but this can feel awkward to most golfers. In an attempt to do this, the right elbow has to point outwards. Instead, it’s better to swing the club back on a slight arc from the inside. Place a wood board on the ground and set up to the ball with the toe of the club barely touching the piece of wood. In order to create the arc properly, rotate your shoulders and let the club lose contact with the board slightly on the backswing.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/08/golf-tips-putting-2/feed/ 0 The most common training tips http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/07/the-most-common-training-tips/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/07/the-most-common-training-tips/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:28:13 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=149 When you start looking at golf videos, you will undoubtedly see some interesting golf video tips. What are the most common tips that videos will try to impart? Good videos will provide you with tips for swinging through the ball. Many players come over the golf ball and they slice it as a result. Solid golf video tips will tell you to act as if you are going to hit the inside of the ball. This will help you come through it appropriately.

Likewise, there are specialized videos that work with things like the short game. These golf video tips can shave shots off of your score quicker than anything. If you can improve the short game, you will find golf rounds to be much more enjoyable almost immediately.

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