what's the best advice for improving my golf swing?

Answer 1

When I practiced I would always try to crush the ball for distance and would be erratic. Then I learned to do it gently and work on the consistency of my swing, leg and hip movement, and stance.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Don't get on the course until you practice!

As hard as it will be to contain yourself, don't even contemplate going anywhere near a golf course. Golf is technically quite demanding, and without at least some basic training you'll end up with a lot of frustration. You've seen the top players on TV loosing their cool in frustration, imagine how you will feel if not even a single shot goes where you want it to. Besides, the other people having to wait for you will also not be happy.

As a beginner at the great game of golf, start off at a driving range, take at least four or five lessons, learn the fundamentals, progress to a 9 hole course and eventually venture out into the great unknown of an 18 hole golf course. Believe me, it will be a lot more fun for you and those around you if you follow this path.

Answer 4

Go to www.playgolfamerica.com put your zip code in the search engine and look for a course that has a program called Link Up 2 Golf. The price should be around $99.00. You don't have to own golf clubs but if you do that's great. You will get 6 to 7 hours of golf instruction plus you will have 3 on the golf course experiences. A lot of people can do OK on the range but not on the course. This will help you with that.

Answer 5

The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following "The Simple Golf Swing" program. It's primarily a 31 page eBook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Consistency being the number 1 golf skill.

You not only get the eBook though, you also receive a ton of extra material including video, lessons on putting, driving, chipping, sand play etc. Here is their official site: http://www.golfswingguru.net

Answer 6

Keep your hips straight on the target, follow through with your swing with a fluid motion and always keep your eye on the ball. No jerky movements at all. Nice deep breath, then exhale at the top of your swing. Nice and easy, don't try and place the ball in the next green on your first shot. Keep your leading arm straight. Good luck.... By the way, I'm not a golf pro, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Don't make any bad habits. If you start with crap, then cling to what works for you, you may end up with a string of corrective moves that will collapse when it counts. Try to start with sound fundamentals and build on that. The very first thing to work on is a proper grip. Once you have that down, make sure your downswing is on a flatter plane than your backswing.

Common mistakes include letting the left arm break on the backswing, letting the right elbow fly up at the top of the backswing, casting with the wrists at the start of the downswing, and overrotation of the hips on the backswing. These things will rob you of distance and consistency.

Practicing at home without a ball is absolutely horrible for my swing. Can't say I recommend it for others.

Answer 8

Take a lesson and read Ben Hogan's Five Lessons : The Modern Fundamentals of Golf

Answer 9

I think you should take lessons from a Golf Pro at the local Country Club.

Answer 10

Most simple advice I think is this. Look at the bottom of the face of the club -- when you swing, do your best to make sure that it is absolutely perpendicular to the line in which you want the ball to travel.

Answer 11

driving range and practice, ask a golf pro to watch and give suggestions, dont take advice while playing and most of all relax and dont over think your swing