Archives for Golf Tips for Beginners - Page 3
Eye on the ball
Have you ever played a sport (involving a ball) where you were instructed to take your eye off the ball? One time, during my soccer days, I was forced to…
The GATE to golf (or – How to turn a hopeless slice into a semi-professional looking swing )
This post is about a simple training device – known as ‘the Gate’ – which consists of nothing more than two tees placed on the ground. Placed in a specific…
Rhythm versus Tempo in Golf
A common symptom that golfers complain about is 'Taking their range swing to the course'. They hit it perfectly on the range - but have trouble replicating that perfection on…
How do professionals get the distance they do? Key Elements of a professional golf swing
How do professionals get the distance they do? The short answer is - ‘By Winding up the big muscles (coiling)’. This post will describe what it is that professional golfers…
Hitting past your chin–the holy grail of golf
It was during an informal duel at my golf club that I pulled off one of the most challenging approach shots (uphill lie, uphill invisible green) – and landed it…
The EYE LINE and proper alignment in golf
Alignment is one of the most challenging parts of a golf setup. Not just for amateurs, but for pros as well. In Jack Nicklaus' biographical account (Golf My Way), Jack…
Weight Transfer Path – The weight moves along the ankle line’
Weight shift (from the left to the right side) is a key aspect of the golf swing, However, there is more than way to attain this weight-shift. A lot depends…
Forget about ‘hitting’ the golf ball
This blog has always advocated ‘feel’ above ‘mechanics’ in golf (a recent post about how to practice ‘feel’ in golf ). Essentially, if you can bring the same ‘feel’ to…
The importance of the right elbow (pointing down) in the golf swing
Keep your arms in front of your chest throughout the swing. This is an oft repeated piece of golf advice that has its merit. Keeping your arms in front…
A restricted backswing–the key to consistency
How many times have you had a spectacular round of golf followed by a ‘not so spectacular’ one? Or a birdie hole followed by a double bogey? Most beginners share…