Pick Up Golf

Question: How can i learn a proper golf swing without expensive lessons?

(Posted by: James F on 2007-10-04 18:26:42)

Posted by: toughnottobeacynic on 2007-10-04, 19:23:42

James, you can't unless you video your swing as you progress. You're going to get responses that tell you to buy this tape, buy this DVD, buy this book, hold your hands this way, place your feet that way, blah, blah blah. All of those mediums may be helpful as you're learning the basics, but if you don't video tape your swing you have no idea where you are in the learning process. Once you have your swing taped you can show it to more accomplished golfers and ask their opinion for additional improvements.

Posted by: GoalieK on 2007-10-04, 18:47:41

There are some great videos and DVDs on the proper swing. I had a wicked slice last year and over the winter I rebuilt my swing by viewing videos, reading golf magazines, and trying things at a driving range. It paid off. I now have a nice inside out swing and hit a slight draw. It is very possible to do, you just need to work on it.

Posted by: scratchedcd on 2007-10-04, 19:55:05

Watch the golf channel or anywhere the pros are going. they are playing in those tournaments because they have the most perfect golf swing in golf. learn from them.

Posted by: Golfincity on 2007-10-04, 20:34:25

Read up Ben Hogan's " Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf ". There is a great deal of swing plane explanation in the 5 lesson which will provide you good basis in understanding the proper swing knowledge. I have applied the swing plane teaching from late Mr. Hogan's lesson and my driver is better under control and my irons are swinging in the right plane. If you get the paperback of the 5 lessons, it will not cost you more than US$10. "Swing not hit!!!! "

Posted by: Frank P on 2007-10-04, 22:17:02

It's always good to get at least a few lessons from a pro when you just start out. 'Practice makes perfect', but if you practice the wrong swing all you'll end up with is a 'perfectly wrong swing'. You can support your practice with some video lessons, there are many free ones out there. I have suggested 2 below, but there are many more - just search for them on Yahoo! or Google.

Posted by: Golflectual on 2007-10-05, 13:19:07

Without taking lessons? Learn the key fundamentals: grip, stance, pivot, plane, and release, then work to implement them into your swing. Video your swing periodically to ensure you're on the right track. I personally suggest purchasing a golf home software program like V1 (v1sports.com) to help you with analyzing your motion. If you don't use video and solely work based on feel, while it's certainly doable, your learning curve will most likely be considerably longer. Good luck.

Posted by: subvet on 2007-10-07, 01:37:11

Myself, I read about the basics(grip, stance, posture, etc.), and then practiced on my Momentus swing trainer. It really got my muscle memory working. I recently golfed with a Pro, not a big name, just someone who qualified for the Senior US open, and has qualified for other tournaments, and he said I had a really good swing, even though my score was about 20 strokes worse than his was.

Posted by: renohatchetman on 2007-10-08, 16:22:39

Yeah read Ben Hogan's book, and practice the fundamentals he teaches.