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submitted: Aug 25th 2008 | by: AntonBrule | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 617 | |

You are a golfer whose game needs some fine tuning. That's not uncommon because golf is a difficult game to play well. Maybe you can play the game fairly well, but just aren't performing the way you know you can. Is it an inconsistent swing that is the source of your problems? There are several easy steps toward golf swing improvement.

The place to start, no matter if you are a scratch golfer or high handicapper is with a dedicated practice routine. Set up a routine that focuses on your problem areas and keys in on the other core aspects of your golf swing.

You can arrange for golf instruction from a golf professional, but before you take that route there are a number of things you can try on your own to improve your basic swing. A bit of golf theory may help you understand the swing better. And that is important because you should understand the correct swing basics before spending money on instruction.

A helpful way to think of improving your swing is to think of it as giving your swing the g-a-s, as in grip, alignment and stance. The first step toward golf swing improvement is taking a close look at the way you grip your club. How are you holding the club? For right handers, hooking the little finger of your right hand over the index finger of your left is a great way to start. Grasp the shaft of the club lightly without tension. You don't have to grip the club hard to put a good hit on the ball.

Many players who have difficulty striking the ball with power find their alignment is wrong. You should be aiming where you want the ball to go with your shoulders parallel to the intended line of flight. Most inexperienced golfers use a "closed" stance with their body and shoulders aimed out to the right (for right handers.) You can overcome this by simply shifting your body slightly to a more "open" position when you set up. This will help you avoid swinging "across" the ball - the primary source of the slice.

Golf swing improvement will occur naturally if you are properly aligned and have a proper athletic stance. Bend your knees a little, your spine angled forward but fairly straight, and your rear end in something of a sitting position. Don't be tense. You should be relaxed when you swing a golf club.

Most golfers take a practice swing before actually hitting the ball. Sweep the club head back and up keeping your arms extended and cocking your wrists as the club is taken up.

Try to keep your head quite still and you should try to avoid "sliding" your hips and shoulders back as you take the club around and up. Taking the club back should be rotational keeping your spine as much as possible in the same spot and at the same angle while rotating your shoulders around your spine. If you let your shoulders naturally turn as you take the club up and back the club will end up parallel to the hoped-for line of flight. Then, keeping that athletic stance, throw the club out and back and down through the ball as you uncoil your hips and upper body around your spine.

The golf swing can be very natural, and with a bit of dedication toward improvement you will almost certainly see the difference in your game in a matter of weeks. Visit a driving range or practice facility, warm up, then practice swinging using the proper grip, stance and alignment and you will definitely see golf swing improvement. Then once you have mastered the basics you can take your game to the next level.

About the Author

An avid golfer and student of the game of golf, Anton Brule writes for The Weekend Golfer. Anton recommends this free 7 day golf swing improvement course.

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