Some Serious Help For Golfers

By: Ken Blaylock

Ever watch golf on TV -- or perhaps a tourney in person? You see crowds of people watching the game, but very few actually playing. And even if you look at those playing the game, most would admit they would like to improve their game.

Why such a poor performance? I believe that it's because most golfers realize that if they are going to improve - really improve - they will have to make some significant commitments. And most are unwilling to do that. But if you are, here are some of my opinions on the game.

First recommendation: Before you get caught up in the next golfing craze (i.e., "this is the best putter ever designed") concentrate on mastering the fundamentals. What are the fundamentals of the sport of golf? Simply these things: stance and posture, your backswing, your downswing, and your putting game. Get the fundamentals down pat before you focus on anything else.

Again I repeat, stay away from your golf pro shop - if you have your heart set on buying merchandise, that is. But you CAN get something good at your golf pro shop - buy some lessons from your club's golf pro. Those lessons will do you more good than anything else. How can you hope to master the fundamentals of the game when you are off the course, watching a video or reading a book?

Sooner or later though, you will get the urge to buy some golfing accessories. I would suggest that you purchase a good golfing training aid -- it will hook up your arms and legs to train your body to move properly when you swing your club. Practice with it until the correct body movements become second nature to you. You will be amazed at the improvement in your game. When you are ready, the training aid can come off -- but your body will remember.

As you expand your abilities, you will need another round of training again. So what should you do? You guessed it -- head back for some lessons from your local pro. Why? Because you may have forgotten what you were previously taught -- and will need new lessons on topics such as: putting into the wind, getting out of sand traps, playing in the rough, distance putting, etc. No pro can teach you everything you need to know in one or two lessons.

Let me rant a moment about golf clubs. You will possibly waste more money purchasing useless clubs than you will waste on any other aspect of the game - and I do mean waste. If you are brand-new to the game, make due with renting a set for the morning for your first year's play. When next year rolls around, and you still want to continue with this madness, buy a good used set. Forget about the $1,000 pro set of clubs. Take your money and get some more lessons. That's right -- more lessons. You're not ready for the Masters yet, you know. By the way Tiger Woods became a great golfer because he played the game - with a mentor and coach. You need to do the same.

And my final recommendation? Unless you are trying to go for the Masters or the U.S. Open, try -- please try -- to keep the game on a FUN level. When you are having fun you will be more apt to keep on playing, even on those days when your score is not what is should be. And consistently returning to play is the key to becoming a great golfer. Here's to your success!

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Author: Ken Blaylock discusses Sports and Golf Tips Read about logo golf umbrellas by stopping by his website at www.golfers-style.com
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