{"id":1644,"date":"2022-07-05T10:19:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T10:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairwaysgolf.vn\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2022-07-05T10:19:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T10:19:37","slug":"10-golf-swing-tips-that-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fairwaysgolf.vn\/en\/10-golf-swing-tips-that-work\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Golf Swing Tips That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The best golf swing tips to improve your game:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Improve your golf grip for straighter shots<\/li>\n
  • Use your left hand to control direction<\/li>\n
  • Refine your golf stance for a better strike<\/li>\n
  • Hit down on your iron shots to get the ball up<\/li>\n
  • Master\u00a0your<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0golf swing<\/li>\n
  • The ball only cares about impact<\/li>\n
  • Count to improve your tempo<\/li>\n
  • Take an extra club and swing smooth<\/li>\n
  • Allow for your miss<\/li>\n
  • Pick a clear target<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tip 1: Improve your golf grip for straighter shots<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Your golf grip is the one thing that connects the golf club to the rest of your golf swing. How your golf club is positioned at impact is the biggest factor in determining how straight your golf shots fly. Working backwards, your\u00a0golf grip\u00a0has the biggest influence over your ability to play great golf.<\/p>\n

    Below is a simple step-by-step guide to help you check and improve your golf grip. For a full guide check out this article on\u00a0how to hold a golf club\u00a0\u2013 this is well worth a read if you are serious about improving your golf.<\/p>\n

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    Tip 2: Use your left hand to control direction<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Following on from golf tip one \u2013 once you have perfected your golf grip you can use the back of your left hand to control your club face and shot direction.<\/p>\n

    When swinging through golf shots try pointing the back of your left hand to the left of your target. This will help close your club face and draw the ball. Pointing the back of your left hand to the right of your target will open your club face through impact and help you fade the ball.<\/p>\n

    Many great golfers try to point the back of their left hand to their target for as long as possible after impact. This keeps the club face pointing towards their target and can really aid accuracy.<\/p>\n

    Tip 3: Refine your golf stance for a better strike<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Many golfers struggle to consistently strike the middle of the golf club \u2013 this is commonly caused by a poor set-up. A great golf stance places your body in an athletic and balanced position. From here you can freely rotate and maintain your balance throughout the golf swing.<\/p>\n

    Set up in a balanced, athletic posture, with the ball positioned in the middle of the club face. From here, all you need to do is maintain your balance until the end of your golf swing, to ensure you hit the middle of the club face more often.<\/p>\n

    To read a detailed article on perfecting your\u00a0golf stance\u00a0and posture check out this link.<\/p>\n

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    You should feel the pressure through the mid-point of your feet and let your arms hang under your shoulders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Tip 4: Hit down on your iron shots to get the ball up<\/span><\/h2>\n

    This one concept is the bane of most\u00a0beginner golfers\u00a0who think they need to \u2018help the ball up into the air\u2019. Great golfers strike down on the ball with their irons and left the loft on the golf club do the work.\u00a0Golf irons\u00a0are specifically designed to be used in this way \u2013 strike down and let the loft on the golf club help the ball up into the air.<\/p>\n

    Trying to pick the ball cleanly off the turf can be done, but requires great timing. Take a look at Tiger\u2019s downswing below \u2013 he drives down into his iron shots, this is the opposite of most beginners.<\/p>\n

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    There are a few details to flesh out how to do this, but if you would like to learn more, check out this article on \u2018why do I fat and thin my iron shots\u2018. It contains some great details and drills to help you improve your ball striking, you may also like to check out this article on the\u00a0best game improvement irons\u00a0currently on the market.<\/p>\n

    Tip 5: Master\u00a0your<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0golf swing<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Golfers love to give advice to each other \u2013 often too much advice. Your aim in golf is to build a simple, repeatable swing that hits the ball where you want. Try not to fall into the trap of perfecting what your golf swing looks like.<\/p>\n

    Instead, focus on what counts and build your own golf swing that works for\u00a0you<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Many of your fellow playing partners may point out parts of a golf swing that \u2018don\u2019t look right\u2019, but just because your backswing isn\u2019t textbook it doesn\u2019t mean it is causing your 45-yard slice.<\/p>\n

    Great coaching is about seeing the one thing that is causing poor performance and explaining how to improve it. For more on\u00a0how to fix a slice, check out this link.<\/p>\n

    Tip 6: The golf ball only cares about impact<\/span><\/h2>\n

    This is a geeky golf tip, but highly important \u2013 remember the golf ball only cares about impact.<\/p>\n

    I know we love to pick apart\u00a0golf swing mechanics, but in reality, you can do a dance at the top of your\u00a0backswing. Impact is what truly counts. Every golf shot is caused by a unique blend of the five factors at impact that are listed below:<\/p>\n

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    1. Centredness of strike \u2013 where you strike the ball on the face<\/li>\n
    2. Club face angle at impact \u2013 where your club face is pointing<\/li>\n
    3. Swing path through impact \u2013 the direction your club head is travelling<\/li>\n
    4. Angle of attack at impact \u2013 how steeply the club is travelling downwards or up<\/li>\n
    5. Club head velocity at impact \u2013 how quickly the club head is travelling<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      These factors combine to create every golf shot you can possibly hit. For example, a sliced drive is the result of an out-to-in swing path and an open clubface. A fat wedge shot is caused by not hitting the centre of the clubface, and an incorrect angle of attack.<\/p>\n

      Most poor shots by beginners are caused by not hitting the middle of the clubface. You\u2019ll be amazed how few poor golf shots you hit when you strike the centre of the clubface.<\/p>\n

      Tip 7: Count to improve your tempo<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Many golfers struggle with swinging the golf club too quickly when on the golf course. To remedy this try counting \u20181\u2019 when you start your swing, \u20182\u2019 when you reach the top of your backswing, \u20183\u2019 at impact and \u20184\u2019 when you reach a balanced finish.<\/p>\n

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      This simple idea can work wonders and stops you overthinking too.<\/p>\n

      Tip 8: Take an extra club and swing smooth<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Trackman\u00a0found that over 65% of amateur\u2019s golf shots finish short of the target from 160 yards. By adding 10 more yards to all their golf shots amateurs will increase the percentage of greens they hit by 8 \u2013 10%.<\/p>\n

      To help achieve this take an extra club and make a smooth golf swing. Not only will this help you hit your iron shots the right distance, but when swinging slower you\u2019ll likely be more accurate too.<\/p>\n

      A smooth golf swing is an accurate one.<\/p>\n

      Tip 9: Allow for your miss<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Beginner golfers often aim straight down the fairways and aim at the flagstick where ever it is on the green.<\/p>\n

      In contrast, pros will favour one side of the fairway and allow extra room for their bad shot (a hook or a slice). Similarly, pros often aim for the middle of the green as it is too risky to aim directly at flagsticks tucked behind bunkers or positioned on the edge of the green.<\/p>\n

      To shoot better scores trying planning each shot, consider where you can and can\u2019t afford to miss and pick a target that gives you the best possible chance of a good outcome.<\/p>\n

      Tip 10: Pick a clear target<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Beginner golfers love to think lots about their golf swing and very little about their target. This causes your brain to focus far more on making a nice golf swing and far less about where the swing will send the ball.<\/p>\n

      When hitting off the tee pick the top of a tree or small target in the distance to aim for. When hitting into the green pick a small target near the centre of the green and focus on making a great swing towards that point.<\/p>\n

      This simple change in your thinking will lead to more accurate golf shots and far less stress when playing golf.<\/p>\n

      Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n

      There we have a swift run-through of golf swing tips to help improve your performance. Hopefully, this article gives you some new insight and ways to think about your golf swing.<\/p>\n

      Once you have an idea about how you need to improve your golf swing it is time to get practicing. Check out this article if you\u2019d like to learn more about building a\u00a0practice routine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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