Pick Up Golf

Question: What makes a good golf swing?

(Posted by: peter p on 2006-10-03 10:19:17)

I am having trouble with flow of the swing and having the power there, i am a high handicap player thankyou

Posted by: johnny on 2006-10-03, 10:23:03

Practice, start off ur swing slowly and dont try to kill the ball, all this will do is leave the club face open and produce the dreaded banana slice, the faster ur downswing is the more u need to roll the wrists, thats why i advised u to slow the swing down a little bit that way u dont have to try and time everything together. good luck im me if u need more help

Posted by: seahawksmd on 2006-10-03, 10:23:39

This easy: contact me with your address, and I will send you a video of my swing. Watch the video carefully, taking note of everything I do. Then, make sure you DON'T do any of THAT, and you will likely have a good golf swing! Seriously, you need proper setup and alignment of shoulders, feet, and hips. Then, you must reach back and extend backward away from your body on plane with the ball before begining your upswing. Keep your head down and still, eyes on the ball, all the way through the upswing, and downswing until contact. Rotate your hips through contact and follow through on your target line. You should really talk to a pro, but that is the essentials (I think).

Posted by: SmithIII on 2006-10-03, 10:23:44

Natural Talent and flexability!

Posted by: koenigsegg78 on 2006-10-03, 10:26:41

Golf club usually and not aputter lol

Posted by: Dr.Matt on 2006-10-03, 10:26:53

A good set of clubs and Tiger woods arm and brain

Posted by: ty_rosewood on 2006-10-03, 10:27:42

Eye on the ball, and relax. You may have to do something to tell your brain just where the ball is. Bringing the club to the ball then away again in practice swings helps. Then keep your eye on the ball and relax - your brain will do it for you, provided you don't interfere.

Posted by: bob b on 2006-10-03, 10:29:50

If you find out, pleease let me know. im hoping to cut down on the cost of new balls due to my extreme slice (100yds forward, then 200yds right)

Posted by: Sam on 2006-10-03, 10:30:40

I haven't got an answer but I just want to say seahawksmd's is hilarious

Posted by: JF on 2006-10-03, 10:31:12

Rent ''tin cup'' with kevin costner, where he preaches to rene russo about golf swings - > its great.

Posted by: jud_eyeknight on 2006-10-03, 10:32:14

Having arms helps a lot.............

Posted by: jonova2003 on 2006-10-03, 10:32:59

Try limiting the movement in the lower body and using the bigger muscles by turning the shoulders: dont use the hands they only hold the club?

Posted by: lizzard on 2006-10-03, 10:34:15

Like myself pratice practice

Posted by: michelangelo on 2006-10-03, 10:47:52

The question is easy...the answer is probably the hardest one there is. There are so many factors that come into play. The only real way to find what suits you (and golf is a very personal game ) is to talk to a golf pro at your local club and have a few lessons. It will cost you of course but the alternative is to listen to a load of amateurs..(like on here, me included ) and get absolutely nowhere.

Posted by: woodc1981 on 2006-10-03, 11:12:55

Tiger Woods and Hank Haney

Posted by: Andrew W on 2006-10-03, 12:13:33

Make sure it is a fluid movement. never stop in mid swing or at the top of it. Always look at the back of the ball even after you have hit it! the head is a problem for most so keep it down!!! Also dont swing so far back so that you can see it on tyhe other side through your left eye! Only go to vertical. HOPE THIS HELPS

Posted by: longtie on 2006-10-03, 13:26:24

Fundamental, understanding physics and self confidence. I highly recommend at least a lesson from a certified pro. It can range from $40 and up to $XXXgod knows how muchXXX. Depending on where you live, price varies. Go to variety of ranges, courses to figure out a teaching pro you feel confident and affordable. After a lesson, make sure to practice as often as possible. Club fitting comes way after (at least) a lesson and practice.

Posted by: golfnguy on 2006-10-03, 13:38:28

Lessons - Practice-Practice-Practice Lessons -Practice-Practice-Practice-Practice-Lessons-Practice-Practice-Practice-Lessons

Posted by: Golf Doctor on 2006-10-03, 13:45:08

Golf is a game of balance and tempo. A good swing is one that gets you to the ball, with the club traveling more or less down the target line, and contact in the center of the club. The clubhead speed is generated by making the smoothest swing possible. Swinging hard causes both balance and tempo to go out the window. I find that most of my students benefit from slowing down to 1 second from the time they take the club away from the ball until impact. This is your tempo. professional golfers range from .9 to 1.1 seconds in their tempo. Absolutely practice a slower., more deliberate swing. Close your eyes and feel your balance. When you take the club back, only go as far as your lead shoulder coming under your chin. This will get you to the point where your body is coiled the tightest. Then swing down and through the ball, not moving your head until your trailing shoulder moves your chin up. I have video of me on the range on my website, if you want to see a demonstration.

Posted by: lontopcat on 2006-10-03, 16:07:42

Take a 7 iron and put some weight on the club head, like some lead or something. Try swinging it, you'll get the correct flow of the club swing. Or you could try practising swinging 2 clubs together. I play off 8 so its worked for me.

Posted by: Welcome To My Life. on 2006-10-03, 18:57:13

Raise your club up in the air like they do on the PGA tour and stuff and just let it fall down don't put any force into it if you just let your arms flow right and drop you'll have it perfect. Practice, Practice, Practice man!