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Golf Swing Instruction: How to Develop a Repeatable Golf Swin



The other day I was watching a Golf Channel commercial where Tiger Woods was conducting a clinic. As part of the promo they played a quote from him where he said, “There is no one way to swing a golf club”. Boy did that start me thinking.

You know how differently one pro golfer may swing compared to another (Jim Furyk vs Tiger). Yet they both score well and are highly ranked in the World Golf Standings. How can that be?

There is a golfer at our course who I thought of immediately when Tiger made that comment. We took notice of him some time back as he was normally on the course about the same time we played. He has the most quirky swing I have ever seen. So quirky that our group would often make humorous comments about it.

This fellow would take the club back to waist high, then pause, turn back, then pause again, then up to the top and another even longer pause and finally he would swing down and thru where he would hold the finish position for the longest time. He did all of this while appearing as stiff and mechanical as is possible for a human being. He reminds me of a human version of “Iron Byron”, the robot used by the USGA & manufacturers to testgolf equipment.

As luck would have it, this one Saturday, Dooley Duffer and I were paired with him and his friend. We didn’t realize it was the guy with the quirky swing until the first tee. As he began to take some practice swings to warm up there it was that herky jerky, stiff as a board, mechanical looking, robotic “Iron Byron” swing.

Dooley and I did all we could to hold back the chuckles. Mumbling to each other about how we were expecting a long round with this guy chasing his errant shots all over the place. We couldnt have been more wrong!

This guy kept the ball in the fairway and hit most of the greens. He scored well on nearly every hole. Even shooting 2 under par on the back side! All with that quirky “Iron Byron” swing. He really shut us up.

How? He was able to repeat the swing over and over. As Dooley said later, “The ball did not care about all of that herky jerky stuff in his backswing, just the angle of the clubface at impact.” And that guy certainly had a repeating golf swing in spite of or maybe because of all that herky jerky motion.

Here is what Jack Moorehouse, author of “How to Break 80…”, has to say on the subject of repeating golf swings.

The more we can repeat the same swing, the more often we will achieve a predictable result -the secret to lower golf handicaps. To build a repeatable swing, we must:

Stay connected Set the club on the correct plane.

Staying connected is a common factor found among all good repeating golf swings. The shoulders, arms, hands, and club should all move away from the ball in unison. Hinging or cocking the wrists sets the club on the correct plane, which keeps the clubface square to the path of the golf swing.

Two other important essentials in building a repeatable swing are:

Swinging to the top of the slot and Retaining power in the swing.

If the club’s shaft is horizontal to the ground, it should be parallel to the target line. The angle of the club should match the angle of the forearm while maintaining the original spine angle and head position. Settle the weight smoothly on the front side and start unwinding the upper body. The right elbow should be dropped down to the side.

Now I am not suggesting here that you work on developing a swing like “Iron Byron’s”. I think most of us would find it even more difficult to repeat his swing than a more conventional swing. That is because for most of us the conventional swing is the more repeatable golf swing.

Dooley went to the range one day and tried the “Iron Byron” swing just for kicks so to speak. He kept hitting the ball with a high fade/slice. All the more admiration for the guy who made it work so well. At least for that round that very unconventional swing was a repeatable swing. And that repeating swing made all the difference between his scorecard and ours.

If you need sound golf swing instruction to help you develop a repeating golf swing and lower your handicap then I would like to point you in the direction of How to Break 80. It is far better than struggling on your own or trying to groove an unconventional repeatable swing like “Iron Byron’s”!

The best thing is that all of this help is less than most lessons with a pro, a single training aide or instructional DVD. He is offering a 90-day money back guarantee, so if you don’t like the book simply return it. But, once you get into his drills, I highly doubt that you’ll need that guarantee.

A repeatable golf swing found here How to Break 80.



By: Wayne Hudler

About the Author:

Wayne Hudler is an avid golfer of over 30 years and golf writer. He writes reviews of golf improvement products sharing his opinion and experience with each. His reviews have been likened to your best golf shot, straight and down the middle.

Are you a duffer? Dooley Duffer Golf is devoted to helping ordinary golfers (duffers) improve. Visit Dooley Duffer Golf where you will find an ever growing collection of improvement resources. Dooley Duffer Golf



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How To hit The Driver An Extra 10 Yards Off The Tee



Lack of distance off the tee is one of the major causes of much of the heartache of the handicap golfer. It doesn’t seem to what you do to your swing, the same lamentable result is always the same, a pathetically short dive.

All your golfing buddies are hitting their shots way past yours and are likely having a good laugh among themselves about your short drives. Understandably you are getting fed up of having to play you second shots first every hole.

It does not make any difference what elevation you have on your ball off the tee, if the ball does not have over spin it is not going to run very far once it hits the ground. It takes big hitting to carry your drives virtually the whole distance through the air before the it plops down then can barely manage another ten yards or so before coming to a halt.

So how do you hit those low drives off the tee, which never seem to stop rolling?

By flattening your back swing. Playing the driver means you have to swing the ball using a flatter swing plane so as to sweep it off the tee in as wide an arc as you can manage, without deliberately forcing the body in any way to do this. You have to take the club head back low to the ground as possible, keeping both arms outstretched.

Be sure to grip with the right hand far enough over the shaft, to enable you to swing flat. The grip needs to be correct at the address else you won’t be able swing the club around your body.

Try and practice with the driver from a side hill lie, feet below the ball, and you will find this is a great way to learn how to swing the club with a flatter swing arc.



By: Philip

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Powering longer drives off the tee only comes with practice, but you do need to be sure you are swinging the club correctly , a skill which anyone can learn. Then all you do is practice and practice some more. Click Here for some excellent advice on how to swing the club properly and hit longer golf drives.



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The Simple Golf Swing Review





The Simple Golf Swing Review – Cut your Handicap



The simple golf swing system has been created by David Nevogt, whos a golfer himself. In his book he explains 5 steps that you can use to develop a consistent golf swing. The product is created for average and below average golfers to whom David guarantees that they will play better golf than they have ever played and be able to cut their handicap by up to 12.

Everything in the guide is explained in a step-by-step manner. The key to the system is teaching you how to put some backbone into the shot. In order to get the most out of your shot your spine needs to be on the correct swing plane. This book will teach you how to use your spine as an axis so that you play the best shots. Gripping the golf club in the right way is also crucial in adding distance to your shot and this book has instructions on how to grip the club, timing of the shot and the alignment of your club face. These tips will be very helpful in eliminating your slice and other bad habits that affected your play and kept the ball of the greens.

What will you achieve with the Simple Golf Swing System? Theres a lot that you can learn from this book. New golfers can learn how to swing in just three hours. You will be able to cut you handicap by 7 in the first two rounds and drop 12 strokes of your handicap at the end of two weeks. David promises that by week two you will be playing the best golf that you have ever played. Your strokes will go further than ever before and you will be able to maintain distance and accuracy.

If you struggle to hit the greens then this book has some useful tips on how you can not only make the greens but get the ball close to the pin on a regular basis. According to David every 9 out of 10 golfers have found his system useful.

The Simple Golf Swing system will not make you swing like Tiger Woods, but it promises to improve your golf swing to a degree that you will be able to play good golf on a consistent basis.

The book comes with 7 other bonus books: The Simple Chip, Mike Pedersens “Fit To A Tee eBook, Swing Trainers that you cant find at home, Putting Lesson #1, Sand Lesson, Updated content for The Simple Swing, Mental Preparation and Mike Austins 515 Yard Drive.

The updated content bonus means that you will have access to any new material that David produces regarding “The Simple Golf Swing”. For example, currently he is preparing a report called “10 Simple Drills to Ensure Solid Impact”. You will be able to get this free of charge.

Click Here For The Simple Golf Swing – Cut your Handicap Review



By: Chris Mason

About the Author:

Chris is an author, gamer, and internet enthusiast.
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Why Do Injuries Occur In Golf?



Injuries occur in all athletic events quite frequently, certain sports more so than others. Golf is no different than any other sport. The severity of injuries in golf usually are not as severe as in other sports. The scenario of a 300 lb. defensive lineman slamming into the side of your knee tearing every possible ligament structure in the knee will never happen in the sport of golf. An interesting visual if you combined the sports of football and golf onto the same playing field, but inappropriate for this paper.

There are two types of injuries classified by professionals in the fields of athletic training and sports medicine. The two types of injuries are: 1) acute and 2) chronic. The above example of the football player is classified as an acute injury. An acute injury can be defined as the trauma in the body occurring immediately after the injury. Refer to the football player example above for a reminder. (For us older golfers, remember Joe Theisman of the Redskins and Lawrence Taylor’s leg breaking tackle? Acute injury.) Relating an acute injury to golf is a little more difficult. Probably the easiest, and maybe most the common, acute injury in golf, occurs while swinging and you hit a rock or something that creates an injury to your wrist. That would be the best example in the sport of golf of an acute injury. Overall, acute injuries tend to be rare in golf because contact by the body with external forces is rare.

My back is always killing me!

The second type of injury, chronic, is much more prevalent when it comes to the sport of golf. A chronic injury is one that occurs over time. Think of it as a “wear and tear” injury. These are usually the result of the body breaking down over time. A great sports example outside of golf is when you hear about a baseball pitcher having tendonitis in the elbow. Tendonitis is an inflammation of the elbow resulting from the stresses placed upon it from throwing. Over time the elbow becomes tired and eventually injured from the number of pitches thrown. If you are a runner and, after a certain amount of time, your knees begin to hurt, this is usually a chronic injury. When we talk about golf, the majority of injuries are chronic. They tend to be a direct result of the golf swing (just like the pitcher’s elbow). Usually the chronic injuries in golf show up in the lower back. If chronic injuries are caught soon enough in the cycle, rest and proper treatment (i.e. massage, chiropractic care) will heal them. But if you wait too long the body is going to “break,” and then you will not be playing any golf for a long time. This is where the unfortunate situation of surgery and other invasive procedures are considered.

So a couple of questions we must ask when it comes to chronic injuries in relation to golf are: how do they occur, and how do we prevent them? Chronic injuries occur as a result of the body becoming fatigued and eventually “breaking down.” The muscles, ligaments, and tendons of your body are required to perform the activity of swinging a golf club. Over time this activity causes fatigue within your body. As the body continues to fatigue, or get tired, the body gets sore. This is the first indicator of a developing chronic injury. If you continue with the activity you’re participating in, with soreness in the body, eventually your body will break down. This “break down” will be in the form of maybe a pulled muscle, muscle stiffness, tightness, or some other type of inflammation. All of the above examples are a result of structures in your body breaking down from fatigue and overuse. Even if just on one swing you feel “your back go out,” nine out of ten times it is a chronic injury, and that last swing was the “piece of straw that broke the camel’s back.”

How to Prevent Chronic Injuries in Golf

We all know that the golf swing is a repetitive movement, meaning the body is performing the same activity over and over again. This creates fatigue in the body over time. And if over time our body can’t support the number of swings we are taking, it is eventually going to break down. There are three variables we have when it comes to the prevention of chronic injuries in golf. Number one is workloads. Workloads can be defined as the number of swings that the body takes with a club over a given period of time. That time frame can be seven days or an entire tour season. Number two is efficiency of your mechanics. When we say “efficiency of mechanics” we are talking about how biomechanically correct your individual swing is. “Why is this important?” you ask. Let me tell you. I think most of us would agree that the tour players have very “efficient” swings; their swings are smooth and look almost effortless. A swing like this asks less out of the body to perform and requires less effort from the muscles; hence fatiguing levels in the body are lower. Some amateur swings look like they take a lot of work to perform, and in reality they do! These types of swings ask a lot more out of the body and fatigue it more quickly. The final variable is what we term “golf strength.” Golf strength is a measure of the required levels of flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and power to successfully support the mechanics of the swing. Large amounts of golf strength allow the body to support an efficient swing. Low levels of golf strength do not provide the support needed for the swing.

Workloads, Swing Mechanics, and Golf Strength

All three of these variables work together to determine if you are a candidate for a chronic golf injury. Golf strength is essentially the foundation upon which your swing is built. This variable indicates how many times you can swing a golf club with your current mechanics before you come up injured. If you have high levels of golf strength then regardless of how efficient of a swing you have, you will be able to play for quite awhile before you get sore. The flip side can also be said. If you have low levels of golf strength, regardless of your swing mechanics, you will come up sore in a shorter amount of time.

Secondly, let us look at swing mechanics. If you are a player that has a very efficient swing that places very little stress on the body, you will undoubtedly be able to play many rounds before your body starts screaming at you. Again, if you have poor mechanics, it is going to take its toll on your body and your game.

Finally, we have workloads (i.e. number of swings). The number of swings one makes must match up with levels of golf strength and swing mechanics. The golf swing is a “stressor” of the body and breaks it down over time. If you have an efficient swing, each swing does less “damage” to the body. If you have a poor swing, the body has to work harder, thus fatiguing it more quickly. In addition to this is golf strength. If you have high levels of golf strength, you can swing the club more (i.e. workloads) before you get tired. Low levels of golf strength present the situation of the body’s fatiguing more quickly. “So what is the magic formula?” you ask. My first suggestion is twofold: 1) work on your swing to improve the efficiency of it, and 2) increase your levels of golf strength in order to support your swing. For the time being, match up your swing and golf strength levels to determine what workload levels you can get out of your body



By: Sean Cochran

About the Author:
Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness
instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour
regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson.
He has made many of his golf tips, golf instruction and golf
swing improvement techniques available to amateur golfers on the
website http://www.bioforcegolf.com.
To contact Sean, you can email him at support@bioforcegolf.com.



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Make your Own Golf Putter





One example of an online supplier of golf club components is www.discountsgolfclubs.com,What you will need:

Shaft Tool to cut shaft (see below) File, sandpaper Head Solvent Grip tape Grip

A. – Shafts are usually available in only one length and need to be trimmed to fit specific clubheads. If tip trimming is necessary, find the trim location with a ruler, tape measure or a golf club rule. Mark the spot on the shaft with a felt-tip pen. For graphite shafts, you need to first wrap the shaft with two to three layers of masking tape then mark the location.

To trim a metal shaft, use a tubing cutter or shaft cutter, using steady, constant pressure throughout rotation until the tip is cut all the way through. For graphite shafts, use an abrasive cutoff wheel or hacksaw. Special shaft-cutting blades are made to fit a hacksaw. The masking tape is to keep the shaft from splintering when cutting.

B. – The shaft needs to have a rough surface to adhere properly. Steel shafts have to be abraded to provide this rough surface. Use a rough file or rasp, or 100 grit sandpaper. On graphite shafts, strip the polyurethane coating with a surface conditioning belt. To maintain the shaft manufacturer’s warranty, remove only the paint and finish. Be careful not to damage the graphite fibers as this will weaken the material. Rough only that part of the shaft that will be covered by the hosel. If the fit is too tight, do not sand a shaft to fit in the head. In this case, you would need to ream or bore the hosel.

C. – Use a two-part epoxy to coat the inside of the hosel and the surface of the roughened shaft. Insert the shaft into the hosel and rotate it slightly to make sure all epoxy is covering both surfaces. A helpful hint is to turn the club upside down and firmly tap the end of the shaft several times on a piece of hard wood. This ensures that the shaft is inserted all the way into the hosel.

D. – After the epoxy has fully cured, measure the club for final length. After determining correct length, wrap masking tape around the shaft and mark the cutting point at the butt end. Trim the butt end as described in step “A” above.



Installing the grip



E. – Using a solvent such as denatured alcohol, clean the butt end of the shaft the distance that will be covered by the grip plus a couple of inches. Wrap the shaft in a spiral fashion with double-sided grip tape. Wrap to a point a couple of inches longer than the grip will cover and leave a small gap between wraps.

F. – Pour enough grip solvent into the grip so that as you shake it around it coats all surfaces (remember to hold your finger over the vent hole). Then pour the remaining solvent over the double-sided tape. With the tape still wet, slide the grip all the way up until it stops. You will have a few minutes to adjust the alignment of the grip before the solvent sets.

Check more at http://www.discountsgolfclubs.com





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How to Prevent a Golf Slice – Instant Cures That Work



Knowing how to prevent a golf slice is knowledge that will serve you for the rest of your playing career.

So many players needlessly struggle with hitting the ball left to right even though correcting it is so simple. Here are some quick tips that will have you hitting the ball straighter immediately.

Close your stance

Keeping your feet open at address tends to promote an outside in swing and closing your feet will alleviate this problem.

This is often times all that’s needed to prevent a golf slice, and you will probably want to try this before anything else because it’s the fastest and easiest fix.

Let the arms fall

One extremely simple tip is to pause at the top of your swing and just let your arms fall naturally and avoid swinging them through as fast as possible. Don’t worry, you are still going to generate plenty of club head speed-in fact, you will get even more than if you were to swing all out.

This is because you will be waiting for your lower body to clear out and your upper body to catch up. This will help produce a more inside out swing motion which will result in either a straight shot or even a slight draw.

Strengthen your grip

The final swing tip is to strengthen your grip. A weak grip results in an open clubface produces a left to right shot. To do this just turn your left hand (for a righty) towards your back shoulder; a good rule of thumb is that if you can’t see at least 3 knuckle than your grip is too weak.

How to stop slicing the driver

This club is the one that usually produces the worst slice out of all your clubs, because the longer clubs tend to exaggerate swing flaws and your driver is the longest of all. 1 very simple method is to just change your club flex amount.

If it’s too stiff or too flexible it will produce wayward shots; a general rule of thumb if that if your swing speed is over 100 mph you should go with a stiff shaft and if it’s slower than you should use a flex shaft. This is how to prevent a golf slice and enjoy years of successful golf.



By: George Mitchell

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Are you sick of wasting money on golf lessons and products that don’t work? Discover the secrets to lengthening your drive & cutting your handicap by 7-12 strokes in just 2 weeks by checking out http://www.onlinegolftips.info.



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Golf Slice Cure



Tee to Tree – The dreaded slice has ruined the attitudes of countless golfers for decades. Although your tee shot may seem ok at first, it starts to curve to the right and becomes hopelessly lost in a frightful collection of looming trees and crackling branches. This is the most common problem for golfers.

Diagnosis – It happens because of two basic problems. First, the angle of the club’s face is not right upon impact. Second, the path of the club is wrong as you swing down through the ball. There are various reasons that the angle of the clubface can be off and other reasons for a poor swing path. Diagnosing these two problems is the first step and curing them and ending the terrible slice.

Diagnosis – To diagnose what is causing your slice, there are several things to consider. First, take a look at your grip. Sometimes your left hand may be turned too far to the left. If this doesn’t seem to be the problem, look at the way you stand up to the ball. Some golfers stand way to the left and this is usually the reason for the slice. You have to have your stance square to the ball.

Backswing Blues – This may still leave many golfers wondering what the problem is. If this is the case, there may still be a problem with the backswing. Sometimes the club may be going too far back and away from your body when you make your backswing.

Uppity Shoulder – Finally, there can sometimes be a problem with your shoulder right before you hit the ball. Some golfers throw their leading shoulder up in the air right before they hit the ball. This throws everything off in their swing. Check each of these possible problems by asking your friends to watch your swing. If they see one of these problems are especially noticeable, you can move on to the correction process.

The Cure – There are many ways to cure a slice. Curing the golf grip may be a simple case of moving your left hand. Squaring your stance may require the use of a club that you lay on the ground in front of you. If you place the club parallel to the direction of the shot, your feet should be aligned with the club on the ground. Practice this stance until it becomes natural. Your shoulders should also be aligned in this way with the club. In terms of a problem on your backswing, make sure to keep your elbows in as you swing back. This may correct the problem with your backswing as you may have been pushing the club away from your body. Finally, keep the leading shoulder down and allow your hands and arms to move through the ball naturally.

The Road to Success – Correcting a slice can take a lot of careful diagnosis but these basic principles may help you to determine what to look for at first. After that, some careful practice and determination may cure this problem and put you on a better road to success off the tee.



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Getting the Most from Golf Lessons



Its not easy asking for help, but in golf, it’s pretty much a requirement. Unfortunately, we frequently involve our buddies and partners, when in reality we ought to take a lesson or two.

We believe that a professional would critique harshly, but they’re honest, positive and really helpful. Lessons at the local golf course arent as expensive as you might think and they’re worth it because your game

will improve rapidly and cause you less frustration, making golf a much more enjoyable experience for you.

Of the most important thing is being honest about your game. Don’t pretend your better then you are, let the golf pro know so he can help you. The Pro will enquire you what you want to start with; driving, chipping, putting or whatever you feel you

need assistance with.

Listen carefully and follow the instructions. You might have questions if the Pro alters your stance, your grip or your swing; the Pro knows best. Dont hesitate to ask questions. Dont worry yourself if

the question or concern you have is in the stupid-theyve heard it all before category and will make you feel like an idiot for youre not getting it. You should never walk off from

a lesson with unanswered questions.

You can focus on one thing during a lesson, or several. You may start with a lesson in driving; get the correct grip, the correct stance, the correct swing, the

Correct follow-through in one lesson, and then practice it. Next time, you might work on your short game, or putting.

Youve invested in the equipment, doesnt it make sense to learn how to use them to their advantage and improve your abilities?



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Four Factors That Affect Your Golf Swing



Every person has his or her own unique body with its own elasticity, strengths, and range of motion. No two individuals can ever have the same golf swing in the game of golf. Even if two people have nearly the same body type the way one person swings a golf club may differ totally from another person. All golfers must realize the playing style that suits them to get to the results they want to achieve.

There is one thing that can make golfers produce spontaneous and sure advancements on the green and that is an acknowledgement of the elements that influence the golf ball at the time of impact by the golf club. This understanding of the factors and how they influence the ball would guide you to know what takes place when the golf club hits the ball, and through that calculate the flight of the golf ball.

The best kind of impact is when the golf club sweet spot pelts the ball. It is dependent on the fusion of four factors which will ultimately decide towards what direction and to what length the ball will roll. Irrespective of how they happen, the golf ball will surely answer to these elements. These factors are as follows:

Factor 1

The most important factor that affects the swing of your golf is the angle of the face of the club at the time of touching the ball. The position of the face of the club at the time of hitting the ball is the first crucial factor because it affects the direction and movement of the ball at the beginning. You must hold the clubface towards the direction of the target you have selected down the golf course. The ball will move directly down to the course minus any spin if the clubface is held straight and perpendicular to the golf ball at the time of impact.

Factor 2

The second crucial element at the time of impact is the angle of the club head relative to the golf ball. There are two angles of impact, horizontal angle and vertical angle. These two angles are fused together to decide the first direction of the ball and the height of the flight path of the golf ball. How high the ball will fly is settled by the vertical angle of impact. You will lose the distance in your shot if it is either too high or too low. The first direction the ball will take is settled by the horizontal angle of impact.

Factor 3

Then again, the sweet spot of the ball must be hit by the clubface for the best impact. The sweet spot is the region on the golf club’s face that will shift the pressure of your golf swing to the golf ball. If the angle of the clubface and the club head at the time of impact is perfect, then shifting this pressure with all practical purposes will heighten its capacity to the fullest and carry the ball straight and a long distance down the course.

Factor 4

The club head at the moment of impact is the fourth and the last factor. The speed of the swing of your golf will decide how much force you shift to the golf ball and finally to what distance it will go when you impact it on the sweet spot. Muscles do not determine the power or the speed of the golf swing by themselves. Body flexibility and range of motion are other elements that affect how a golfer utilizes those muscles in making a even consistent swing.



By: Reggie Dunn

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Reggie Dunn is a long time golf player and lover of the game. Get more information about golf at his blog, which can be found at golf swing



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How To Make The Perfect Chip Shot



A chip shot can be one of the most difficult in the game of golf and requires a great deal of practice. In reality, though it’s not that tough to master.

Chipping is when your ball is so close to the green that we’re talking about feet, not yards (or at least not more than a few yards). You can describe a chip as a low trajectory shot that rolls further than it flies. It’s important that you choose the right golf club that can carry the ball just onto the green. You must ascertain and use the correct stance and comprehend the proper technique of making a chip shot.

This article will help you to determine which club is best for executing a chip shot, examination of your goals and your expectations, and finally, down and dirty, how to hit the best chip you can and do it consistently.

The Right Club

There is no hard and fast rule for choosing the right club when a chip shot is needed. However, you must assess the multiple considerations. First of all, you must examine the terrain and determine the optimum course that you need the ball to travel. As an example, if you’re very close to the hole, then you won’t need much loft.

The 7-iron and the 8-iron are the most used clubs for golfers needing to make a chip shot. One of the reasons is that the club faces are less lofted. This gives these clubs more accuracy when used as chipping tools. Personally, if I had to choose between the two, the 7-iron is my favorite for chipping shots. I understand if you have another preference. If not, I recommend that you also work with a 7-iron to meet your objective in improving your chipping shots. Note that it’s important to practice with the same club, iif you are going to achieve your objective.

Have Positive Expectations

Before looking step-by-step at how to approach a chip shot , you should understand that you cannot over-accent one thing! That is the importance of having positive goals and affirmative expectations before going into your swing. This is not only critical for chip shots, but for every shot you make on the golf course. Visualizing in your mind what you desire to accomplish is vital to your success.

What is an “all right” result?

Your objective should be to chip your ball onto the green every time. You won’t do it everytime, But, having self-assurance and the mental picture of success is important to increasing your chances of hitting the ball properly. It also releases the stress and improves your blood pressure reading. This also can have a very positive effect on th e quality of your swing.

“How” do you Chip The Ball

You don’t have to be a rocket schientist. to learn how to chip the ball properly. What it does take is a lot of practice and study of technique to enable you to always get it right. The following steps help break down a chip shot in order to better understand it:

1. Grab your club – preferably a 7-iron. You’ll need to stand up close to the target line.

2. Keeping your weight in the center of your stance, then, open up your front foot and the shoulders toward the target. Note that you should literally be facing the hole.

3. Take a solid, yet light, grip on the club.

4. Look at the green. Select the exact spot where you want the ball to land.

5. Important. For just a brief moment, visualize your swing making perfect impact with the ball, and having it land in that exact spot that you picked out.

6. Now, keep your wrists firm. Draw the club back. Keep it low to the ground. Note that your turn should be rotated by the shoulders. Keep your legs and lower body out of the swing and as still as possible.

7. Now, swing your club back along the target line, then downswing through the ball.

8. Once you make contact with the ball, keep your form solid and watch the ball hit the exact spot you aimed for, and rolling ever so slowly toward the hole.

9. Now, practice your chip shot over and over. Do it in various terrain settings on the course.

Mastering this chipping technique will help you improve your game significantly.

End Objective – Cut strokes from your game by reducing your chip shots per round.



By: Verlyn Ross

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