Golf Knox » thing http://knoxcfug.org Golf Swing Instruction Blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:49:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Choosing the right golf clubs http://knoxcfug.org/2010/04/06/choosing-the-right-golf-clubs/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/04/06/choosing-the-right-golf-clubs/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:06:04 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/04/06/choosing-the-right-golf-clubs/ Not all golf clubs are created equally, and this is a very good thing because not all players are the same, either. This means that if you are going to play quality golf, you need to get golf club help before making your purchase. Clubs can be expensive, so it is important to make an informed purchase when that time rolls around. The question is, where do you go for golf club help?

If you are a member of a golf club, then your pro should be able to help you figure out a quality set of clubs. Otherwise, you might be best going with the advice of one of the professionals at a golf shop. They are paid to give you golf club help, and many will do so with an honest approach.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/04/06/choosing-the-right-golf-clubs/feed/ 2 Tee it high, let it fly http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/31/tee-it-high-let-it-fly/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/31/tee-it-high-let-it-fly/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:43:02 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/31/tee-it-high-let-it-fly/ There is a reason why the tee shot is still the most difficult thing to do consistently in golf. Even guys like Tiger find it hard to find the fairway every time they tee it up, so you should know that hard work is your only option. Getting golf instruction for driving can help, too. If you want to tee it high and let it fly, then you’ll have to understand some of the principles.

When you go see a teaching pro for golf instruction on driving, they will tell you that it’s all about a solid swing plane and good tempo. Most players try to swing too hard, which causes them to slip and not keep their balance. You need to be in control and your tempo must be solid throughout.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/31/tee-it-high-let-it-fly/feed/ 1 It’s Only a Game http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/22/its-only-a-game/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/22/its-only-a-game/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:19:21 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/22/its-only-a-game/ Sometimes a golf tip is the last thing you want to hear. The sport of golf seems to be more burdened with tips than a good waiter on a Friday night! However, there will always be a golf tip that speaks especially clearly to you. When you find that particular golf tip, grab it and don’t let go! For me, my special golf tip addresses my head. Not the way I position it, but rather what I’m thinking while playing the game. I go over several quick body checks before each stroke, and then after each stroke, praise myself for what I did well. That’s how I keep the game of golf fun and exciting. After all, as they say, it’s only a game!

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/22/its-only-a-game/feed/ 0 When it comes to golf swings, it’s vital to feel comfortable with your own style. http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/11/when-it-comes-to-golf-swings-its-vital-to-feel-comfortable-with-your-own-style/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/11/when-it-comes-to-golf-swings-its-vital-to-feel-comfortable-with-your-own-style/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:18:19 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/11/when-it-comes-to-golf-swings-its-vital-to-feel-comfortable-with-your-own-style/ I’ve always been hesitant to try and copy famous golf swings. There are a lot of different approaches out there, and the most important thing is to be comfortable with your own style. You may not have the best distance in the world, but if you start swinging according to some ideal formula, you may find that your accuracy or consistency starts to falter.

If you take a random sample of some of the best golfers of all time, you’ll find a lot of variation in their golf swings. Different people feel comfortable with different things, and even if your swing doesn’t give you the best distance in the world, it’s more important that it feels natural for you.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/11/when-it-comes-to-golf-swings-its-vital-to-feel-comfortable-with-your-own-style/feed/ 1 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.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/03/01/the-best-tools-for-serious-golfers/feed/ 0 Spending money to improve your golf game http://knoxcfug.org/2010/02/12/spending-money-to-improve-your-golf-game/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/02/12/spending-money-to-improve-your-golf-game/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:42:28 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/02/12/spending-money-to-improve-your-golf-game/ Sometimes if you want to get better at the game of golf, you have to open up your wallet and pay for lessons. Many players think that they can simply get better by hitting more balls, but if you are not doing it right, you won’t see the strides that you want to see. What you might need is golf lesson instruction. There are teachers that can fix your problems in a hurry.

The nice thing to know is that most golf lesson instruction won’t cost an arm and a leg, either. You can get it for relatively cheap, which makes it a better option. The key is to figure out what you’re doing wrong so that you can fix it. This certainly beats being frustrated on the course time and again.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/02/12/spending-money-to-improve-your-golf-game/feed/ 2 One Simple Tip For Golf Instruction Driving http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/27/one-simple-tip-for-golf-instruction-driving/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/27/one-simple-tip-for-golf-instruction-driving/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:40:02 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/27/one-simple-tip-for-golf-instruction-driving/ Are you looking for golf instruction driving? If you’re like most golfers, then the answer is probably ‘yes.’ While we all know that the short game is where our scores improve the most, we still want to look good.

There are many different approaches for golf instruction driving, but the most important thing to remember is to keep your back arm straight. It’s as simple as that. Many people want to sell you as much information as possible to put money in their pockets, but the secret is that in order to avoid dipping and many other control issues, the back arm must be kept straight for as long as possible throughout the backswing and downswing. While this might not be a tip to improve your power, it will improve your score.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/27/one-simple-tip-for-golf-instruction-driving/feed/ 0 Going online is a more viable way to get golf instruction than it used to be. http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/21/going-online-is-a-more-viable-way-to-get-golf-instruction-than-it-used-to-be/ http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/21/going-online-is-a-more-viable-way-to-get-golf-instruction-than-it-used-to-be/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:55:35 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/21/going-online-is-a-more-viable-way-to-get-golf-instruction-than-it-used-to-be/ It’s surprising to me how easy it’s become to find great online golf tips. The massive number of online resources is astonishing compared to just a few years ago. I would say that the online realm has become just as legitimate as buying videos, or seeking out an actual instructor. The best thing about online golf tips is that they’re usually free, and it’s easy to find a wide variety of opinions on different aspects of the game. No matter what your style is, there is probably an online instructor that can help you out. I would say that any player would be foolish to ignore all the great online golf tips out there.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2010/01/21/going-online-is-a-more-viable-way-to-get-golf-instruction-than-it-used-to-be/feed/ 19 Trying to figure out the best book available http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/22/trying-to-figure-out-the-best-book-available/ http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/22/trying-to-figure-out-the-best-book-available/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:01:58 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/22/trying-to-figure-out-the-best-book-available/ If you were to ask me to do a golf book review on the best golf book in the world, I’d have a hard time picking just one. The great thing about golf and the golf book industry is that there are quite a few authors who have chosen to write about the sport. These people are great at what they do, and they make it so that a golf book review of the world’s best would be almost impossible.

The truth is that I love all of these books. From the ones about courses to the books about my favorites players. Whether it is reading something by Tiger Woods or reading a fictional book about a match played with good, I am a sucker for a great golf book. With that in mind, a golf book review of the one book that stands on top is something that I just can’t provide, because it wouldn’t do the rest of the books justice.

]]> http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/22/trying-to-figure-out-the-best-book-available/feed/ 32 Little golf lessons tips get you through the round http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/21/little-golf-lessons-tips-get-you-through-the-round/ http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/21/little-golf-lessons-tips-get-you-through-the-round/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:48:47 +0000 admin http://knoxcfug.org/2009/10/21/little-golf-lessons-tips-get-you-through-the-round/ If you are thinking about heading to your local club and getting some private lessons, then you probably want to understand exactly what the lessons are like. What are some of the golf lessons tips that you will be picking up during these training periods? The good thing about lessons is that the teaching pro will work with your individual game to clear up any problems and give you a chance to succeed.

One of the golf lessons tips that you will probably learn is how to succeed with an appropriate swing plane. This is the basis for everything that you will do in the game of golf, so it is important to have your affairs in order. Swing mechanics can be difficult to change on your own, so the help provided by golf lessons tips can really give you a boost when you are out on the course.

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