Let Me Straighten You Out About Your Golf Game

Funny thing about golf -- many people like watch the game, many would like to learn how to play it, or play it better -- but most never get around to actually improving their golf game.

But they don't improve. Why? Because improvement comes with a price: a sizeable commitment in time and effort. Most players are not willing to make that sacrifice. If you are, then here are some recommendations on how you can improve your game.

First of all, as a beginner you need to concentrate on the fundamentals of the game -- your putting, your stance and posture, your backswing and downswing. You need to master these FIRST - so forget about everything else, and especially all the golfing hype that floats around the clubhouse.

In your quest to become a better golfer, another recommendation is that you hold off in buying video or audio training courses. If you feel you need instruction, seek it in person from a qualified golf pro. You will pay a good bit for these lessons, but you will be receiving your training where you need it most: on the course, not in your study or den at home.

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.

What's after that? Well, if you manage to go that far, then you need to head back to the pro shop again. It's time for more lessons from your instructor. He or she will need to check you out to make sure that you have not gotten sloppy -- and they can give you additional instruction in some of the finer points, like playing from the rough, distance putting, sand traps, putting into the wind, etc. Don't think that just one or two lessons from a pro will take you to the next level.

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.

My final recommendation to you is this: Unless you are aiming for the ranks of professional golfers, you need to make sure that you are having FUN when you play the game. Having a lot of fun will help you to stay interested and to keep playing -- and that, more than anything else, will help you to improve your golf game in the long run. Here's to your success!

By: Ken Blaylock

Author: Ken Blaylock discusses Sports and Golf Tips Learn more about golf ball imprinting by stopping by his website at www.golfers-style.com
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