How to Play Golf

Golf has changed a lot since it first started in 1297, where a leather ball was hit into a hole and the fewest strokes won. The golf clubs and balls have changed significantly and the number of options for clubs has increased as well. They have gone from wooden drivers to drivers made of complex blends of elements that make the ball fly higher and farther. Since the golf clubs and balls have all been improved, it’s a surprise that some of the rules haven’t been changed to make the game fairer.

It starts by grabbing the rubber top of the golf club relatively near the center , and placing your dominant hand (which is left for most people) on the top and curling your fingers around the club. Next, Place your secondary hand on your dominant hands thumb with the heel of your right hand. Once placed in the proper area, curl those fingers over the club also almost like a bat. Apply enough pressure to hold and this position will give you the ability to increase motion in your wrists as you swing the club. After having the proper grip applied, you can move into the next step of having the face of the club in the right position before the

Slide your bottom right hand toward your top hand, and keep the grip in your fingers until both hands touch. Either interlock your pinky finger and index finger, or have your pinky overlap your index finger. Hold the club as if you were holding an egg -- not too tight. Your hands will naturally squeeze tighter when they need to during the swing. The finished grip should be essentially with the fingers, rather than with the palms of your hands. Holding the club in your fingers will allow you to keep your arms extended during the swing, which will generate more clubhead speed.

From your backswing, , rotate your torso and swing your arms toward the ball to make contact with the ball.

The first phase of the stance is the placing of your feet. The feet should be shoulder width apart for the majority of shots. They should be moved closer together for lofted irons and farther apart for long irons and woods. The right foot should be pointing straight away from the body, and the left foot should be pointed one quarter turn towards the target. This foot placement automatically regulates the amount of hip turn allowed in the backswing. The arms should be tucked into the body and kept as close together as possible. The left elbow should be pointing to the left hipbone and the right elbow to the right hipbone. The golfer should then assume the "semi sitting position." This is achieved by keeping the upper body erect and the back straight, while bending the knees to attain a sitting feel. The golfer should lower his waist approximately two inches from standing upright. The final point of proper posture is the inward pointing of the knees. They should be slightly pointed towards each other.

Golfing is a sport that many people enjoy taking part of. It used to be just a sport that older men enjoyed, but now, it is recognized as a sport for people of all ages and races. Men, women, and kids all enjoy the challenge that it presents because you not only have to learn the proper stance, but you have to learn the perfect golf swing.

Grip: Good golf form depends on the right grip, and this is where many novices start to falter. The proper grip starts by placing the club in the palm of the lead hand, that is, the one closest to the hole. The lead hand’s

In golf, as in life, you have to stay positive and focused so that you can make good decisions and work around your mistakes. There are obstacles in golf: bunkers, water hazards, bad shots, missed putts and lost balls. Because of this, golf has taught me patience and discipline, in a way that I could not have learned in a school

There are three skills you need to play golf. The first skill you need is balance. I know it sounds funny but it's very important. You need to maintain your balance when you're swinging at the ball. You need to be lose at the top and firmer at the your feet. The second skill is tempo. You need to time your swings before you swing at the ball. The third skill you need is tension awareness. You can't have tension. If you have tension it's hard to get the swing you want. To release that tension is to take some deep breaths before you go. You need these three skills to play golf (

It is not as easy as it may look; there are a few tips to remember. The key to turning over your hands is to return them to the beginning position when impact with the ball occurs. The motion of turning your hands over is what keeps the ball straight and aimed at the target. All that is remaining is to watch the ball and hit it as hard as possible. If this is done properly, the golfer can hit the ball as hard as he wants. After the hit the clubhead should end up behind the golfers head. The golfer should find himself facing the target, with his left foot planted on the ground and his right toe is the only part touching the ground.

When working with a coach, many skill building exercises and drills are approached. These drills train the body to alter the swing into a stronger, more accurate swing path. Even though stationary drills are very tedious and repetitive, redundantly practicing the skills is the first step for becoming a scratch golfer. These exercises range from drills showing how to correctly address the ball, to drills showing how to achieve the perfect follow through. One must use these swing techniques with many different objects like tennis balls, alignment sticks, taped golf balls, and mirrors. By using these objects, swings can be transformed

You will never believe what I am about to tell you! I have been a golfer since I was in third grade. I took my first golf lessons at the age of eight, and then I took more lessons at the age of eleven. I have been golfing with my dad numerous times, which led to my love for the sport and my interest in continuing. Golf is special to me because it gives me the opportunity to gain more skills, have more patience and drive, and spend quality time with my dad.

The length of the putter is very crucial as it has a great effect on the entire setup of your game. This means that; the position of the eye and the posture you make when using the putter will have a direct effect on how you play. Moreover, if you have a putter that has a long shaft, when playing, you will have to stand back and the putter’s toe will go up which will result into multiple putts. On the other hand, when you go for a putter with a short shaft, you will have to crouch in order to make that putt. What this means is that there is no guarantee of the bearing the ball will take. Therefore, since rectifying a poor setup is not easy, considering the length of the putter will save you and help you get the optimal setup. In other words, go for a putter whose shaft can work well with your forearms. For male beginning golfers, it’s ideal to go for a 32-34 inch long shaft while if you a lady, it’s advisable that you select a shaft that is 30 to 33 inches long.

Arnold Palmer said it best. “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect.” The straightforward yet difficult facet has always drawn me to the sport. Golf has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I love all aspects about it: the competitiveness, the focus required, the life lessons, and the bonding it can create. The game of golf is my passion.

The most common problem in golf is the slicing of the golf ball (the ball starts to the right of the target and goes further right). The cause in most cases is the over the top move beginning golfers tend to make, this is when the upper body mainly the hands, arms and shoulders move toward the target before the lower body has moved. The proper sequence is the reverse of the back swing, in the backswing the hands, arms and shoulders all move back together, the hips resist movement in the beginning and then begin to rotate later in the backswing. The downswing should be the reverse of the backswing, the hips moving first with a lateral shift back to the left and then turning so your belt buckle is facing the target at the end of the swing. This clearing of the hips allows the hands and arms to swing in close to the body keeping the clubface square to the target.