Pick Up Golf

Question: Need advice on the perfect golf swing?

(Posted by: qazxswedcvfrtgbnhyujmkiolp on 2007-09-13 10:15:51)

15 years old and help needed

Posted by: Rickey R on 2007-09-13, 10:27:50

There is no perfect swing, just watch the pro's they are all slightly different, from how they start the swing to when they bring the head of the club to meet the ball and finally to their follow through. Just keep watching and practice practice practice. One key advice, eye's stay on the ball, and don't try to over swing,

Posted by: vdrive_60 on 2007-09-13, 10:58:13

If you get a chance to look at some older players who were pretty much self taught, you will see a lot of different swing types. Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Jim Thorpe come to mind. The one thing these swings, as well as more conventional swings, have in common is that the face of the club is always square to the target at impact. Take a look a t Jim Furyk. There's a guy with a huge loop at the top of his swing, but he remains one of the most consistent ball strikers on tour. The thing you can learn from every swing is the importance creating a consistent swing you can repeat every time. Good luck and have fun!

Posted by: Mizer on 2007-09-13, 11:13:36

Everyone's swing is a bit different when compared to one another. Alot of golf commentators mention that Ben Hogan had one of the best swings ever. I've heard that Ben Hogan's "Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf " is a great read, even though it is a bit outdated. I'm actually heading to a bookstore this weekend to buy this book to read this winter when it's too cold to play. If you need immediate help, lessons with a good instructor is the way to go.

Posted by: emmasnw on 2007-09-13, 12:21:04

As others have said there is no "perfect golf swing " everyone generally develops there own personal style. That said, its a good idea to review some basic tips to improve driving and putting. This website has a series of articles to improve your golf game - golf-clubhouse.net/ golf-articles.htm Hopefully you will find the articles useful.

Posted by: horsemanspal on 2007-09-13, 16:50:04

Go and see a golf pro.the cost of the lesson will more than be returned and will set you up for a long and happy golfing life.

Posted by: Boffin on 2007-09-14, 20:35:50

I think it's quite hard to tell u here, but i think u should go to the davidleadbetter academy to have some golf lessons. it is very expensive, but u can get better in a very short amount of time.

Posted by: chicojonz on 2007-09-16, 01:23:36

If it were only that easy. Practice, practice, practice. A book on the basics would help. Get some lessons if you need to. Don't read too many magazines, you'll end up with a 5 piece swing. And realize it's going to take time, years most likely. (Unless you're like a friend of mine with so much talent he broke 90 within 3 weeks of picking up the game)

Posted by: Hawk on 2007-09-16, 08:35:01

No such thing, work on your fundamentals and play in as many tournaments as possible.

Posted by: jgrocksmysocks on 2007-09-16, 14:43:39

While driving, if you're slicing, make sure that your grip is really loose. If you're right handed, make sure you don't move your left leg at all. Always follow through. Don't try to hit the ball really hard, make your swing a fluid motion and the club will do the rest.