A few simple golf tips that work well I would like to add to the blog this week are ones that very often get overlooked.
One is about releasing the hands to make better golf shots, another advises hitting from the tee and another is just to remember to have fun.
So Let’s Look at Releasing the Hands First
Seeing your shots consistently flying off to the right can be caused by letting the body slide to far too the left in the downswing. So concentrate on restricting this next time out and watch the results. It might just be the culprit.
Plus, as you follow through on the downswing, you should concentrate your efforts on having your hands release quickly. The early release of the hands will improve the accuracy of the shot.
The Video Gives Simple Tips about Releasing the Hands
Sensible Footwear and Energy Levels
Nuts and other high protein foods make ideal snacks when out playing a round. Golf demands both physical and mental effort. A nutritional snack can help you complete your 18 holes without feeling fatigued and allow you to stay focused.
If your an early bird out on the fairways then sneaker style golf shoes would be best avoided in wet conditions. Nothing wrong with the shoe style and they are really comfortable but the downside is their inability to cope with wet grass or morning dew.
Certainly you’ll find some makers that have waterproof versions of these sneaker style shoes but they are far and few between. Think comfort and you’ll get so much more from your game.
Tips For Hitting Clean Off The Tee
Getting the ball away cleanly from the tee is an essential. To do this consistently use the same tee for each club choice, i.e. high for the driver and lower for the other clubs.
Teeing in the wrong spot can make you pop up the ball and lose distance, or it may cause you to hit grounders. By investing some time in drive practice, this will allow for some tee height experimentation, you can find the height that gives you optimum distance potential with each shot.
Stay relaxed when stepping up to address the ball. It’s so easy to get tensed up particularly if the shot ahead is a tricky one. If you have just started to learn to play golf then the information on the above link will help you greatly.
Be sure to loosen up before you take your swing and remain relaxed while maintaining the correct posture.
Going from what I have heard, and I must admit it is something I personally haven’t played much, is that playing mini golf can help to improve your golf. Your short game will be better from the practice you do on the miniature obstacles.
Obstacles such as hills and dips with windmills strategically placed can help to learn and understand tactical play in preparation for the real thing.
Simple Golf Tips About Golf Course Care
Here are some simple golf tips about looking after your golf course greens and fairways. It’s so easy when after hitting a successful shot into the heart of the green to walk on to see how close to the flag the ball has landed.
Instead take a moment to replace any divot marks you have made to keep the fairways in good condition.
Also, although it’s fine to see those high-pitched shots land safely on the green, you need to be aware that more often than not they will leave deep ball impressions on the putting surface.
This would be unfair on those following who to will be putting on them. You can use an inexpensive tool designed for repairing divots or simply use a tee, to pull the grass back up to a flattened position.
Simple Final Tip – Have Some Fun Out There
The sport of golf has been popular for well over 500 years. It has changed a lot between then and now, but remains both relaxing and intense for players. Not to mention the hundreds of millions who have been entertained over the years.
So if nothing else, this tells us that there must be fun being derived from it.
And yes, as they say “the simple tips are the best”. What simpler tips can there be than remembering to have fun when out there! So often forgotten especially if your games going all wrong.
If you have fun with your golf game, it will give you the motivation to keep practicing. The more you play and the more people you play with, the faster your game will improve. Good fun and good company, what more can anyone ask for.
Golf has an enthusiastic following and for good reason. Now you just need to work it into your game. Following these simple golf tips will help to give you the basics to play and enjoy this great game.