What Makes a Good Golfer?
A good golfer is a golfer who is happy with their own
game and willing to listen to advice from experience. A good
temperament is needed to play golf, expect bad days it happens
everyone from low handicappers to full professionals. Having a
hot head will only cause you more problems.
It can be daunting when starting as there is so much to
remember but take time to practice and go to the driving range
to help improve teeing off. Looking around the golf course you
will see some players and think “Will I ever get to that
level”? Remember everybody is different and we are not all made
to be professionals, you should go out to do your best and
bring in the best possible score and most of all, take home the
enjoyment of the day.
Teeing Off:
How many times have we seen the big hitters hit the ball out
of sight, if you are thinking that way starting, think again.
You should be thinking of placement and keeping the ball in
play. Hitting the ball a long way is one think, keeping it in
play and well placed for the next shot is the way to think.
The driver can be a difficult club to use of the tee when
starting but practice will make it easier. If you are using the
oversized drivers like most are remember to tee the ball up
higher than normal to avoid knocking the ball down. If you find
the 3 or 5 wood easier to hit then hit that until your game
improves. On a par 4 or 5 many people hit a low iron from the
tee. Whatever you are comfortable with, use.
A good swing:
In golf timing is everything. By swinging faster and harder
you will not hit the ball any further, and most possibly will
end up hitting a horrible shot anyway. A slow backswing and a
good steady hit will make all the difference, rushing in golf
gets you nowhere.
Keep a steady head and do not raise it too quickly to see
where the ball has gone, if you do you may find yourself going
hard right if you are using right hand clubs and vice versa if
using left handed clubs. Feet position is important; align your
feet correctly to avoid an unwanted right to left or left to
right shot.
Clubbing from the fairway:
If you find that you are looking from the fairway to the
green you need to choose your next club carefully, under
clubbing will leave you short and possible in the bunker or
water hazard, over clubbing will leave you long and possibly in
similar danger.
Overtime you will become aware of all the clubs in your bag
and the distance you can hit each one comfortably. You find
yourself between clubs, meaning the next shot for example is
neither an 8 or 9 iron. In a case like this do not hit the
9iron and try to force the shot, hit the 8 and go slightly down
the shaft allowing you total control over the shot.
Good Golf Gear and Clubs:
Like in most cases it depends on the budget you have. Golf
clubs can range from a couple of hundred dollars to thousands.
Are you brand orientated? As a keen golfer myself and off a
handicap of four I play most of my golf in Ireland and in the
US and from my travels I have seen beginners in both countries
spending obscene money starting. We all want the best but the
clubs will not do the work for you.
You are not going to notice exceptional back spin or side
spin starting so start with a sensible budget and build from
there. It’s you who needs the practice to improve the overall
play. Clubs worth $3,000 dollars will not help you starting
anymore than clubs worth $400. If you have extra cash to spend
put it into golf shoes or waterproof clothing or spend it on
travelling to other golf courses to gain experience.
Reducing handicaps:
There is no magic stick here, practice is the only way to
improve and by improving you will automatically reduce your
handicap either by observation from the golfing committee you
belong to or by winning a prise or two. Listen to others and
learn, you need to have an open mind playing golf and be
willing to try new shots, different stances and even new
equipment as time goes by.
Like all you will reach your peak and the best you will get
out of golf is the enjoyment of getting out but for the elite
few that next level could be pro.
About The Author: Declan Tobin is a successful freelance
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