2007-01-31 03:49:07 · 11 answers · asked by ronnie b 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
Work on developing an inside/out swing path. Work on getting your hips out of the way as your start your downswing. Most golfers slice the ball because they come "over the top." This happens because they allow their shoulders to turn first in the downswing. At the top of your swing, your first move should be to shift your weight to the left leg (if your right handed). Do this by turning your hips while keeping your shoulders square to the target line. Check your divots. If they are straight down the target line or pointing slightly to the right of the target line, your in good shape. Use another club in front of your feet to help you get square to the target line.
2007-01-31 22:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jon V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend more time practicing your short game than your long game. Learn to keep your emotions in check. HAVE FUN! It's a game.
By the way I also agree with terenceworks answer in regards to the long game. Let it rip. Jack Nicklaus as a ten year old was taught by his instructor to hit the ball as hard as he could. He learned control later. Nicklaus said that it is harder to learn to strike ball powerfully as you get older when your swing is already grooved.
2007-02-01 12:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by Brent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to hit the ball as far as you can. That's the direction golf is going. Once you can hit the ball solid, you can work on compacting your swing to gain control. Forget about that easy swing crap that the old people tell you. Just rip it !
2007-01-31 16:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by terencework 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a pro to whom u can relate and establish a gr8 relationship with based on a trust. Keep going to him/her for lessons and coaching. Remember...Tiger still has a coach. Good to see a younger interest.
2007-02-01 03:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a golf school that has a bunch of good video tips. Check out http://www.sdgagolf.com/golf_tips.php
While you are there, you have to watch this video of a hole in one on the most difficult hole in the world...
http://www.sdga.edu/ace.php
Have fun!
2007-01-31 21:25:04 · answer #5 · answered by BlogDawg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play Par-3 courses almost exclusively until he chip/putt well. It's 60-75% of your total strokes.
2007-01-31 16:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go pro while you still can. I hear little 9 year old Freddy McCallister is up and coming and plans on making the pro-am in the next few months.
2007-01-31 12:04:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick with the sport. it can be very frustrating at times but the more you play and practice and the better you get, the more fun it could be. if he is good enough, he can play for a high school team
2007-02-01 15:54:12 · answer #8 · answered by asdf8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice putting..
Buy expensive clothes that way if you suck at least you will look good
2007-01-31 13:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by golfnutz58 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short game before hitting long
2007-01-31 16:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by Zaza 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋