Golf Swing Fundamentals
The golf swing is one of the most difficult things in all of sports to master. In fact, the only thing that may be more difficult is hitting a major league fastball. But why is something that appears to be so simple, after all, you are attempting to hit a stationary object, seem so complex. Well, it really isn't that difficult to figure out. The problem, especially for the average golfer, is that there are too many components to the swing that can done wrong. Any one of these that are done incorrectly can result in a poorly hit golf shot. Add a few of them together and your ball will be sailing all over the course. The other problem is bad advice. Your buddies are always quick to throw in their two cents when it comes to fixing your golf swing. Some of the time, they may even correctly identify what you're doing wrong, or atleast a portion of it. But if they are not showing you how to do it right, or are only offering techniques that will cause you to over-compensate for that flaw, your swing will not only not improve, but could end up getting alot worse. When you start making adjustments to your swing by trying to compensate for a swing flaw you could end up in an utter state of confusion.
For example, you normally slice the ball. You figure that if you aim a little more left then that slice will end up in the fairway. What actually happens is you end up slicing the ball even more and you'll lose more yardage on your shots. So your buddy now tells you to take a stronger grip, rotate your bottom hand over more. Well, now you start to pull and hook the ball, made especially worse since you are aimed that way to begin with.
The list of things goes on and on, but the point is, unless you learn to address the swing as a whole, and stop looking for small cures to your woes, you'll never find that perfect swing. you may find something that works for you, on occasion, but it won't be that consistently nice shot you have been searching for. The only way to get it done right, is to break the swing down into simple and easy to follow steps. Getting each step right will put you in the proper position to make a good golf shot each and every time. Learn about each of the following golf swing steps in the order that GolfSpyder presents them below and you'll soon have that picture perfect golf swing you've always wanted.
Quick Swing Facts
- Almost anyone can have a nice golf swing. They just need to be shown how.
- Most beginner and novice golfers have a poor stance, grip, and address which gives them little to no chance of consistently making a nice golf swing.
- A common misconception is that the harder you swing the further the golf ball will go. In golf, power is generated by staying relaxed and allowing your core (legs and torso) to generate power by moving freely throughout the golf swing.
- K.I.S.S. - Remember to Keep It Simple Stupid!
The Proper Golf Grip
Gripping the golf club properly is the first step toward making a good golf swing. Not having a good grip on the golf club can result in problems throughout your swing which will result in loss of distance and control.
A Well Balanced Stance
If you want to build a more powerful and more accurate golf swing, start from the ground up. Good balance and correct posture are keys to generating the proper angles to maximize your power potential.
Address the Golf Ball
Making good solid contact with the golf ball requires the ball to be struck at the lowest point of the golf swing. But the lowest point of the golf swing varies club to club. Learn how to properly position the golf ball for each golf club and you'll be on your way to making more consistent golf shots.