Golfing Moy Valley

Golf can be a pretty frustrating game right! I mean.. one minute you have just hit the perfect ball as clean as a whistle straight down the middle of the fairway. So, you line up to take your next swing confident that it will go the same way and…ping….the ball ends up veering off to the left nearly decapitating someone in the process.

So how do the professionals make it look so easy? In reality there is no perfect swing, but what the pro’s do have is consistency. If you have a good grip, aim and set up, then the swing should come automatically. Well that’s the theory anyway.

Let’s take a look at how you can perfect your golf swing

Rhythm

Rhythm is really important as this is what all good golf swings start with. Keep your swing constant all through the shot. It’s no good forcing the club back really fast as this will result in your body and the club working against each other and ultimately producing a poor down stroke. The main idea is to create speed on the down swing and not the up swing. But whatever you do consistency is key

Back swing

The key to a good back swing is all in the arm placement. Although how you grip the club with your hands is important, it is easier to get the arm positioning right first. As you start to pull the club back, your left shoulder and your hips should naturally turn allowing the weight to be transferred on to your right hand side. At this point you are looking to have the hands set at about waist height. When you reach the top of your swing, make sure that your hands are still set and not in a broken position. Finally remember over swing at the top will create negative club speed and result in a poor down stroke.

Down swing

When you start the down swing remember to drive through with your left arm from the top as this creates a more constant swing. Also remember to keep your head firmly focussed on the ball at all times.

Good finish

How you finish a shot is just as important as the rest of the swing. You are looking to end up so that  your hands end up close to your ear. Your right knee should be facing the target and your right foot should be up so that all the spikes of your shoe are visible.

Like anything practice makes perfect, so go ahead and practice, practice, practice.

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