Fix A Golf Slice

September 8, 2010 By

What makes a golfer say, I need to read an article that is going to help me learn how to fix a golf slice?

The answer is simple.  It is because 9 out of 10 golfers are not happy with their golf game, and slicing the ball off the tee is the thing that most disturbs more golfers, even more than missing that 2- foot putt.  It has been said that “ A bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at work.”  Sometimes you need to remind yourself of that reality.  So do you need to know how to fix a golf slice?

Here are some answers on how to fix a golf slice, but there are more in my free report that I will tell you about later.

The hush falls over the crowd.  You’re on the 18th tee. 525 yards par 5. You’re only 1 stroke behind your boss (whom you have always wanted to beat, but have never been able to pull it off.)  You step up and address the ball, confident of your ability to hit a Fix Golf Slicelong drive off the tee.  You study the fairway, set-up for the shot, begin your swing, follow through, look up knowing you have just made the drive of a lifetime only to see your that your golf ball more resemble a boomerang than a golf ball.  The dreaded slice rears it’s ugly head once again.  You’re in the rough.

Of course your boss hits a perfect drive, and after you hack away for 5 more strokes you bogey the hole while your boss enjoys a par and wins the game again.

Don’t feel badly though, how to fix a golf slice is the most sought after golf tip.  It is not surprising that more than 80% of golfers suffer from slicing the ball.  But don’t be like a lot of golfers and think the problem is where you are aiming, but that could be the cause. First you should consider if you have a proper golf stance, and are properly aligned.

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Beginner Golf Instruction

August 27, 2010 By

Learning to play golf well is something that needs a fair amount of effort and practice. Golf is a fairly complex game, so it is worthwhile learning the correct skills from the start.

Getting some beginner golf instruction from a golf instructor, or golf professional is a good idea. Learning the basics of a good grip, the correct address, and a solid swing will set you on the right track.

If you’re not ready for a trip to the pro just yet, that’s fine. You can grab a copy of my “Become A Better Golfer” report that is filled with tips that will help. I’ll tell you more about that later.

Beginner Golf InstructionIt is difficult to break bad habits once they are formed, so it’s best to get the correct beginner golf instruction so you can build a solid foundation, and practice the correct techniques.

Here are a few tips that all beginners should work on.

One of the main areas where beginner golfers struggle is on the green. If you can develop a good putting style, then you’re going to save yourself a lot of strokes in a round of golf. Here are two golf putting drills to get you putting like a pro.

Place your ball on the green and then put a coin about six inches in front of the ball. Stick a tee in the ground about a foot behind the ball. Set up so your putter is square to the line of your target, and swing back until your putter touches the tee. Continue your swing forward and make sure that your club face remains square right through hitting the ball until it passes over the coin.

Another drill to assist you to with the length of your putts is to place six tees in a line, about 3 feet apart. Practice putting the ball to each tee, and only working on the length of the putt. You want to make sure you don’t leave it a long way short, or hit it well past the tee. This drill makes you focus entirely on the length of the putt without concern for accuracy.

Beginner golfers often have a problem with lifting their head too early when making a shot. The result is usually that the club makes contact with the top of the ball, or in the worst case, the ball is missed completely. Keeping the head down throughout the entire swing is vital.

The best way to ensure this does not become one of your bad habits is to simply take lots of practice swings and focus on a piece of grass where you imagine the ball would be. As you complete your downswing and into your follow through, continue to look at the same spot. Keep your eyes down for 2 seconds before looking up. This is probably one of the best beginner golf instruction tips you will get.

Hitting the golf ball straight is another area that is often difficult for beginners. There are many aspects of the grip and swing that can effect the direction of the flight of the ball, but most times the problem is in the alignment.

Having an open stance will usually cause a slice, and a hook will result if your stance is closed. Many golfers struggle to line their feet, hips, shoulders, and clubface at the target. It is common to see beginner golfers with their clubface pointing at the target, but the line of their feet in a totally different direction.

This beginner golf instruction drill is best done on the practice fairway. Pick a target, and lay a club on the ground with the grip pointing toward the target. Then stand with your toes just off the club with your hips and shoulders square to your feet. Place a ball in the center of your stance, grab a club, and set the club face at right angels to the club on the ground. It might not feel right, but everything is lined up with the target.

If you can get your alignment right, you should be consistently hitting the ball down the middle in no time.
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Golf Putting Drills

August 25, 2010 By

By far the most significant number of strokes lost in a round of golf, happen on the green. The fastest way to lower your score is by introducing golf putting drills. By using golf putting drills to improve your technique and confidence you will be able to get the ball in the hole in fewer strokes.

Anyone who has played more than a couple of games of golf would be aware that it is the short game that takes the most strokes. Have you ever had a 3 putt, or 4 putt, or even a 5 putt that has destroyed what could have been a good score.

The good thing is, if you incorporated some golf putting drills into your routine, you can eliminate all those disasters, and become more confident on the putting green.

Golf Putting DrillsDon’t worry if you are struggling on the green at the moment, you can get heaps of golf putting tips in my free report that I will tell you about soon.

There are three essential elements to consider when it comes to improving putting.

  • Maintaining a smooth putting swing
  • Keeping the face square
  • Achieving distance control

Maintaining a smooth putting swing

If you are going to use any golf drills, they should be done with a specific goal and purpose. This drill will help maintain a smooth putting swing, which is the key to solid ball striking and good tempo.

Place a ball on the green and then put a small coin on the ground about 15 centimeters in front of the ball. Next, you need to place a tee in the ground about 30 centimeters behind the ball. Bring the club back until it just barely nicks the tee and then immediately go into your fore-swing. Keep your arms moving in a pendulum fashion and make sure that you keep your hands still.

Keeping the Face Square

If you don’t keep the face of the putter square, you will make contact with the ball with the face either open or closed. The result will be you push the ball on the incorrect line. This drill will have you playing with you putter face square in no time.

Again, place a ball on the practice green and place a coin 15 centimeters forward of the ball and a tee 30 centimeters behind the ball. Bring your putter back until it taps the tee and observe that the face is still square. Then swing it forward, again watching to ensure that the face stays square as it passes over the coin.

Achieving distance control

The most critical part of putting, is to learn to control the distance the ball runs. This becomes more difficult as it will depend on the speed and slope of the green. There is no substitute for lots of hands on practice when it comes to honing your skills on the green.

There are many different drills and practice exercises to help improve distance control, but one of the best is to simply stake out six tees, about one meter apart, with the last tee being 6 meters away. Then, concentrate on getting the ball to each of the tees consistently.

If the ball rolls a little past the tee, that’s OK. What you don’t want to see is the ball rolling well beyond the target tee, or stopping short. The real benefit of this drill is that you are not aiming at a flag or a hole. If you were, it could distract you and cause you to focus more on accuracy than distance. While it’s true that distance and accuracy must work together, there are times when they should be learned separately.

These are only a couple of the many golf putting drills that are available. To master your skill on the green, you will need to invest time and effort. Once you start to improve you skills on the green you will quickly see your scoring improve.

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Tips On How To Hit A Golf Ball Straight

August 23, 2010 By

There is no doubt that every golfer wants to know how to hit a golf ball straight. The major challenge is that the driver is probably the most difficult clubs to master. As a general rule, the longer the club, the harder it is to use properly. But that’s not to say it’s impossible to learn how to hit a golf ball straight, you’ll just need a few tips and lots of consistent practice.

The very best shot off the tee is one that imparts little backspin to the ball, has a low trajectory, and has enough power to continue rolling once it hits the ground. If you can get all that happening, you will be hitting the ball longer and straighter, and your game will improve significantly.

Don’t worry if you’re not hitting the ball straight right now, you can learn all the skills in my free report that I’ll tell you about soon.

The first thing to learning how to hit a golf ball straight is to understand the importance of leverage throughout the entire swing. To achieve proper leverage, keep your head behind the golf ball from your setup, right through to impact.

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Golf Chipping Instruction

August 11, 2010 By

Golf Chipping InstructionEveryone who has ever played a round of golf is aware of the importance of the chip shot. With that in mind, golf chipping instruction is vital to improving that area of your game and subsequently reducing your score.

It is obvious that every shot you ever play in a game of golf will be different. The distance to the green, the lie of the ball, the length of the grass and the speed of the green will always vary. Therefore there is no one chip shot that is better than the next. It will depend on a variety of conditions.

Let’s be more specific about golf chipping instruction, and consider the different chip shots that you can use.

1. The Standard Chip.

The Standard Chip is generally played when you are close to green but not on it. Normally, you would play it with either a wedge or nine iron. The rule of thumb is that a good chip will fly about one third of the way to the hole, and then roll the rest of the way. The standard chip should be played in the center of your stance with your hands well ahead of the ball and the club face square.

2. The Soft Chip Shot.

This shot allows the ball to fly further and land softly close to the hole. The most common club used for a soft chip shot is the lob wedge, but the sand wedge is often used with good effect.

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Play Better With Golf Swing Basics

November 28, 2009 By

Master the golf swing basics and you will be playing better golf. The better your golf is, the more you will enjoy the game.

Golf can be great fun. Playing in a great environment with friends. Getting some exercise and fresh air. It beats the heck out of working, or at home mowing the grass, or washing the dog.

The problem is that golf can be an extremely frustrating game. Frustrating because you know that you can hit the ball well, but can’t do it as often as you would like to. You start the day with great intentions, but hit more bad shots than good ones. You finish the day disappointed and frustrated, and wondering what you need to do to improve.

What causes this inconsistency? The problem is in your swing. If you can improve your swing, your game will improve and you will start to enjoy your golf more.

The bottom line is that you have to simplify your golf swing. There are two ways you can improve your swing and play better golf. You can go take some lessons, or fix the problem yourself.

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