Golf Knox » golf swing http://knoxcfug.org Golf Swing Instruction Blog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:00:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Full Golf Swing http://knoxcfug.org/2010/09/08/the-full-golf-swing/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/09/08/the-full-golf-swing/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:44:34 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=206 The full golf swing is comprised of three core components: the backswing, the downswing, and the follow-through. Some golfers also refer to the backswing as the takeaway. Once the novice has mastered the three core components of the full golf swing, they can be broken down further for finer adjustment. The backswing occurs first, and this is when the golfer brings the club away from the tee and above the head. The downswing occurs from above the head to the point where the clubface makes contact with the ball. The follow-through occurs when the club continues through the ball and comes to rest over the golfer’s shoulder. Novices often undervalue the follow-through component of the full golf swing because it seems to happen after the ball is in flight. In actuality, the intention to achieve a particular follow-through is what controls the ball’s flight.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/09/08/the-full-golf-swing/feed/ 1 Keep An Open Mind To Golf Video Lessons http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/30/keep-an-open-mind-to-golf-video-lessons/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/30/keep-an-open-mind-to-golf-video-lessons/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:00:18 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/?p=165 Some people are quite skeptical of watching their golf swing on video. For some. it sounds too technical. a process that gets in the way of enjoying the game the way it was meant to be played. For others. it presents the possibility of embarrassment. of having another point out your flaws in high-definition. slow-motion detail.

The truth is this: video technology is helping make thousands of people better golfers every day. Analyzing video can help you see swing flaws in one session that it might have otherwise taken you years to acknowledge. Better yet. statistical and scientific feedback can give you concrete data to get you on the right path to fixing your swing. It may seem a little embarrassing. but any golfer worth his salt is one who knows there is always room for improvement. and who eagerly seeks to improve. Try some golf video lessons today. and watch your game improve.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/30/keep-an-open-mind-to-golf-video-lessons/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.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/07/28/the-problem-with-practicing-the-wrong-way/feed/ 0 Full Golf Swing Drill http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/14/full-golf-swing-drill/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/14/full-golf-swing-drill/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:29:11 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/14/full-golf-swing-drill/ One of the most beneficial full golf swing drills is called the L to L drill or the 9 to 3 drill. In the golf swing, most of the power in the swing comes from the hinging action of the wrists. Many amateurs do not allow their wrists to hinge properly in the back swing, resulting in a loss of power and distance. Also, a lot of amateurs fail to release the club properly. The L to L drill solves both of these problems and is very simple. To complete the L to L drill, take your normal back swing, but stop when your arms are waist high. At this point, make sure your club is pointed straight up into the air, forming an L with your left arm (right arm if left handed). Next, swing down and hit the golf ball. Stop your follow through at waist high and allow your wrists to hinge again to for an L with your shaft and the right arm. By practicing this drill, you will increase your distance as well as accuracy.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/14/full-golf-swing-drill/feed/ 1 Golf Lessons http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/11/golf-lessons/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/11/golf-lessons/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:18:08 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/11/golf-lessons/ As the saying goes, “it’s the Indian, not the arrow.” What this means is that before buying a new set of expensive clubs in an effort to improve your golf game, the money would be better spent on golf lessons. Without golf lessons, even the most athletically inclined person will make mistakes. Think about the golf swing and how it works. You have to take a club that is nearly 50 inches in length, swing it around your body, and hit a golf ball in the center of the club face within a quarter of an inch in order to produce a good shot. It is difficult to do with any consistency, even for the pros. By taking a golf lesson, you can learn to avoid bad habits that will stick with you for the rest of your golfing career. Golf lessons are affordable and will serve you better than any new club.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/11/golf-lessons/feed/ 0 Learning From Golf Swing Videos http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/10/learning-from-golf-swing-videos/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/10/learning-from-golf-swing-videos/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:57:53 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/10/learning-from-golf-swing-videos/ The swing is one of the most debatable and variable parts of golf. Everyone’s swing is different, and one person’s swing might not work at all for another; it is a highly personal variable. Fortunately, golf swing videos are available for those who are having a little bit of trouble in this department, and watching them with focus can be a great way to improve upon your swing.

Golf swing videos will not teach you how to come up with your own customized swing. However, they will teach you good technique versus bad technique and will show you how to correct any bad habits that you may have picked up. They can be very helpful in diagnosing a beginner’s swing.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/06/10/learning-from-golf-swing-videos/feed/ 2 Golf Instruction Tips for Beginners http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/25/golf-instruction-tips-for-beginners/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/25/golf-instruction-tips-for-beginners/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:25:29 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/25/golf-instruction-tips-for-beginners/ Golf instruction tips can be overly complicated, but beginners should really only focus on bringing the club back and through appropriately. A smooth controlled takeaway is one of the most critical aspects of a golf swing and should be part of any golf instruction tips given to beginners. There is a philosophy of toe up play used for children who pick up the game. Beginning golfers of all ages and focus on the same swing thought, which places all emphasis on having the toe of the club pointing up at equal points in the backswing and follow through. Taking abbreviated swings with a 7-iron, drawing the club back only until the toe of the club points up and finishing the follow through at the same point, is good practice for beginners.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/25/golf-instruction-tips-for-beginners/feed/ 2 Practice leads to consistency http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/19/practice-leads-to-consistency/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/19/practice-leads-to-consistency/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:53 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/19/practice-leads-to-consistency/ Golf swing practice is the most important part to building a good all-around golf game. The best golfers have a solid grasp on their swing to the extent they do not need to think about every aspect of a shot about to be hit. Golf swing practice and repetition makes the fundamentals a second nature muscle reaction, and the swing thoughts can be broken down in to smaller, manageable ideas. Getting better can be overwhelming, especially when there are hundreds of tips and ideas floating through the player’s head. Practice eliminates the need for constant reminding and reminiscing on the helpful tips picked up through lessons or video instruction. Additionally, swing practice can help to identify any tendencies a golfer has to hook or slice, which can be useful if played into their overall game.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/19/practice-leads-to-consistency/feed/ 2 Getting better with age http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/17/getting-better-with-age/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/17/getting-better-with-age/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:17:56 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/17/getting-better-with-age/ Golf is a cool game, because you can play it until you’re quite old. But just because your age is rising does not mean that your handicap has to rise, as well. There are ways to keep your game in good shape, and there are some golf swing coaches that work especially with people who might be described as “older”. If you are looking for seniors golf instruction, then seek out these individuals and see what they have to offer.

The key to seniors golf instruction is to work on maintaining proper mechanics even with the body able to do less. As you get older, you will lose some flexibility and you will have to modify your game a bit. With proper coaching, this transition is easier and you can retain your skills.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/17/getting-better-with-age/feed/ 0 The best tools for serious golfers http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/01/the-best-tools-for-serious-golfers/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/01/the-best-tools-for-serious-golfers/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:54:34 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/01/the-best-tools-for-serious-golfers/ Those guys and ladies who are truly serious about getting better at golf have a few advanced options with today’s technology. One thing to look into using is a golf swing jacket. The entire idea behind these devices are quite simple. Since the golf swing is mostly muscle memory, players need to work on swings that can be repeated. This is much easier when a weighted golf swing jacket is used.

The best way to get better is to hit the range, but you have to take the right tools with you. From video to a golf swing jacket to some of the analyzers available today, there are so many things available that you truly have no excuse for keeping with the ugly swing that has long been plaguing you.

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