golf-strategy

Golf Club Grip – How Is Gripping A Golf Club Different Than Gripping A Baseball Bat? In golf, the definition of a good grip is different from grips used in any other kind sports.  For instance, in baseball, the player gets a good grip of the bat by placing one hand above the other and the bat is held tightly in the palms instead of the fingers. When the player swings the bat, a massive amount of force from the wrist is applied. The player’s hands act independent of one another while swinging the bat. In golf, however, both hands must act as one unit rather than two separate forces. This is because right timing and accuracy are needed to create a perfect golf swing, much more than what is required for a baseball swing.  A golf swing also has a smaller target area and a large margin for error. Baseball, on the other hand, has a relatively big bat and hits a relatively large ball. At the same time, the ball travels in an area that is large enough to have a little more room for error.

Golf was meant to be enjoyed on foot, walking through nature, enjoying the exercise, getting fresh air… But not everyone is able to walk the entire course, especially if they are physically unable for health reasons.

The Golf Cart

There is no reason why person who cannot walk the course is not able to play. A simple remedy to this situation was the invention of the golf court.  Motorized golf carts are available at just about every modern course, and make it much easier for people to move from hole to hole without straining themselves.

Golf Cart  Etiquette

1. Do not drive over the fairway because it will leave marks and deep ruts in the turf.

2. Never drive a golf cart onto the green, ever! When you approach the green, simply park the golf cart on the side of the green, closer to the next tee.

 3. Try not to drive a car near any other player who is setting up for their swing. When you are getting ready to take a swing, the most frustrating experience can be a disturbance from someone else, especially an inconsiderate player driving a noisy golf cart right past your area.

Golf Cart Bags – A Totally Efficient Golf Bag Made For Carrying More Stuff! If you plan on using a pull cart or a powered cart for your golf games, then you might want to consider getting a big bag.  Big golf bags, or cart bags, are the best alternative for players who choose not to carry their equipment on the course. Big golf bags are also great for senior players and those suffering from a bad back (or other physical ailment). A cart bag offers plenty of space for you to be able to carry more things that you may need while playing the game. You can include items such as food, water, and other accessories that would not normally fit in a regular golf bag. A cart golf bag has bigger size compartments to hold all of your belongings. The club compartment comes with cylinders that are separated by dividers to hold each one of your clubs in place and avoid getting them tangled up whenever you pull them out. Other features of cart golf bags include, expandable pockets to hold your clothes, over-sized ball pockets, cooler compartments, and a rain hood.

Golf Balls – Why Do Golf Balls Have All Of Those Dimples? 

Have you ever wondered why a golf ball is created with hundreds of small dimples all over it?

There is actually a scientific reason why the golf ball is made this way. These small dimples cause the ball to gain lift in the air with the proper amount of spin.

A good analogy would be to think of an airplane. The wings of the plane are specifically built to cause it to move in a specific direction when airborne. Golf balls are made with a specific number that indicates compression. This explains how densely packed the inside of the golf balls components are.

Golf balls range from a soft compression number of 80 on up to an extremely hard number of 110. A golf ball’s compression gives it a specific feel rather than distance. For example, if you are hitting a ball that has a 100 compression number, it is going to feel extremely hard when the clubface makes contact. On the other hand, a ball with a 80 compression number will fill softer.

Golf Articles – Can You Trust Them? 

In addition to dozens of golf magazines and hundreds of golf books published in major bookstores, there must be thousands upon thousands of golf articles floating around the Internet.

 Can You Trust The Information? Be careful not to take every piece of golfing advice that you read to heart. With a sport like golf, and the multitude of techniques and tricks that individuals come up with, you have to view the information as what works for someone else. 

In other words, if you are checking out a golf tip written by a specific player or golf teacher, then give what he or she recommends a try. If it doesn’t work out for you or does not feel comfortable, move on to something else, or try adding your own individual touch.

 Golf Books 

When it comes to golf books, beginners are recommended to purchase a few books that cover the basics of golf. Most of these golf books are written with general information and are great starting points for learning the fundamentals of the sport.

Flop Shot – How To Practice The Flop Shot 

Anytime you need to pop the ball into the air, but only habit travel a short distance with very little roll after it lands, the flop shot is your best option. Setting up the flop shot is simple:

1. Grab yourself a high lofted club. My personal favorite is the 60° wedge.

2. Stance yourself with a basic pitch stance. Move your target line slightly to the left. For right-handed players, you can add more loft to the clubface and open up the face angle. To create even more loft, lay the face of the club open at address.

3. Just like every golf shot you make, your lead hand should be doing its job at all times. Therefore, make sure that your hands are slightly ahead of the ball through the impact in order to maintain an open clubface when it swings down the target line

 4. Finally, swing the club very steeply and outside of your target line. Practice this drill over and over until the flop shot becomes your best friend.

Finding Your Slot – 5 Key Elements To Follow 

every golf player has their own “slot” in their downswing. The slot is nothing more than a place where the shaft angle is parallel to the plane. Ideally, the club should get to this position when your hands reach the height of your hips during the downswing, and the club is behind you.

 Finding the proper slot position in your swing consists of five key elements: 

1. Your left arm must be perfectly perpendicular to the ground, the left hand should be flat or slightly bowed, and the base of your left hand knuckles should be pointing straight down.

2. Your right hand should be bent back, with the right elbow in front of your hip.

3. The club shaft should be parallel with your right forearm.

4. The club should be behind your backside, and the club face perpendicular to the ground.

 5. And finally, the shoulders will be closed slightly, with your hips almost parallel to the target line.

The Fairway 

For those of you who want to get into golf, but have yet to step foot on a golf course, you may not know what to expect.

Perhaps you are still learning how to hit the ball on the driving range and are a little nervous to actually play the real game. Whatever your reasons, you need to know what kind of turf the course is made of.

 Welcome To The Fairway 

The fairway is your guiding path towards the hole. The grass that is on the fairway will be trimmed very closely to the ground, typically between ½ and 1 inch. On either side of the fairway is longer grass which is called the primary rough. A secondary rough goes beyond that area and the grass is even longer than the primary.

 The width of the fairway can vary, depending upon the course. The narrower it is, the more difficult the hole is to play. For example, PGA Tours have professional golf players playing on courses that have fairways that are as little as 20 yards wide.

The Fade & Draw Shot 

More experienced golf players have the ability to use the ball’s sidespin as part of their strategy. 

For example, if a particular shot on the course calls for the ball to veer to the right, he or she can purposely make the ball spin a bit clockwise (right-handed golfers), generating enough spin so that it indeed turns to the right.

 In golf, this type of slicing movement is called the fade. Should the player need to generate spin on the ball counterclockwise, so that they can turn it slightly to the left, this is a hook-type shot known as a draw. Beginner Golfers Should Not Be Concerned About Such Advanced Methods 

One of the worst mistakes you can make as someone just starting out in golf is to try to copy the professional’s tactics too early in your golf career, such as the above mentioned draw and fade shots.

Your job is to simply hit the ball a straight as you can.  This means trying to have the least amount of sidespin possible.

Driving Range – 5 Practice Tips For The Driving Range 

The driving range is meant to be a serious practice tool which can benefit every golfer’s game. Here are five practice tips for you to keep in mind the next time you hit the range:

1. Do not just knock balls into the air for the mere benefit of seeing them fly. Instead, have a goal of exactly what you want out of each session.

2. Always aim for a target, whether it be someplace on the artificial green, a yardage marker sign, or a patch of grass.

3. Learn when to stop. When you come to the point on the driving range when you have reached your goal for the day, learn when to stop. Hitting too many balls can lead to injury and boredom.

4. Give equal practice time to your short game as you do your long-distance shots.

5. When practicing your short shots, never hit them from the same spot each and every time. Vary your length and distances for faster progression.