Golf Swing Tips

Perfecting the golf swing is an art. It takes time and patience to master and repetition to perfect. Follow these instructions and you'll be on your way to a flawless golf swing.

For this tip, I will be referring to swinging an iron.

1) The Setup: This is where a good golf swing starts. You should have a stable stance with your legs in line with your shoulders. The ball should be in the middle of your stance. A stable base will allow you to drive through the ball on contact.

2) The Backswing: You should bring the club back as if you are scrapping it along the grass. Bend your wrists as the clubhead begins to turn upward. You should also bend your front leg slightly during the backswing. As you reach the climax of your golf swing, the shaft should be parallel to the ground.

3) Straight Arm: Keeping your left arm straight (if your righty) is intrusive to mastering the golf swing.

4) Head Down: If your head stays down, the ball will go up. If you pull your head up, the ball will go down. Meaning, keep your head down! All the professionals I speak to that give lessons clarify this as the number one failure in a golf swing. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN and watch the clubface make contact with the ball. You cannot hit a golf ball if you can't see it.

5) Downswing: Depending on your swing style, your downswing should be full of power and flex. A driver with good flex will increase your power dramatically. As you begin your downswing, your legs should be driving forward to create momentum in your golf swing.

6) Contact: When coming into the ball, the clubface should be coming from the inside out. This will allow you to turn your wrist over and hit the ball with better accuracy. Coming from the outside in (wrong way) will cause you to pull the ball.

7) Wrist Turn: Once you make contact, you must turn your backhand over. If you do not turn your wrist through impact, the ball will slice or hook. (Depending on you dexterity).

8) Follow Through: Your follow through will give you the trajectory and accuracy. Act as if you are pushing the ball towards your target. Really force your front hand outward through impact. Finish your golf swing high.

9) Stability: Its great if you can hit a golf ball 300 yards, but if you cant put it down the fairway, you're wasting your time. Learn to practice a stable swing where you remain balanced and in control. Focus more on the basic fundamentals of your golf swing rather than hitting the ball further.

There area a few products I usually recommend to my students. This first is a product called Quick Grip (QuickGripGolf.com). It's a grip enhancer that eliminates moisture and prevents the club from slipping. Using it has improved my accuracy and distance.

You should also use the line tool on you ball to improve your putting. Point the line towards your target and putt straight. I guarantee you you'll see an improvement in your putting.