How to Swing a Golf Club
Golf is a nice, challenging game to play on weekends. While golfers teach themselves the discipline to not let their tempers flare on the fairway, some players get easily frustrated with a round of golf. A good part of golf is all about taking a proper swing, and getting the ball exactly where you want it to be.
Choosing a Set of Clubs
Golf can be made much easier if you have a good set of clubs. Golf clubs can get quite expensive, but they usually make all the difference between a good swing and a bad one. Here are some things that you should keep in mind when you’re buying a set of golf clubs:
Think of the golf club as an extension of your arms. Make sure that the length of the club is long enough to prevent you from stooping too low when you take a swing.
The wrapping on the handle must be soft enough to be easy on your hands, but should have the firmness needed for you to properly grip the club.
Grip
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If you take a look at the glove you’re wearing on your leading hand, you may see four dots running from the inside of the index finger to the inside of the pinky finger. Set the handle of the golf club to align with these dots.
Close your fingers around the club, and fold the back of your thumb to the back end of the handle. The “V” formed between the knuckles of your index finger and thumb should point to your opposite shoulder.
Your trailing hand should take a grip below the leading hand to support the club. Grip the long end of the club’s handle in the same way you do the leading hand. Hold this grip position firmly from the preparation all the way to the follow-through.
Taking a Swing
The right swing can make all the difference to the power and accuracy of your shot, whether you’re teeing off from the fairway, the rough, or a sand trap:
With the proper grip, take a wide, stable stance with your knees very slightly bent.
Swing your arm, along with your hips and the ankle of your front foot, all the way back.
Keep your wrists straight as you wind up for the swing.
Swing the club downward, and hit the ball cleanly off the tee. Let your body move along with the swing.
Follow-Through
Not many people pay attention to the follow-through, thinking that the golf swing ends with hitting the ball and sending it airborne. The follow-through provides your swing with the necessary power and accuracy to send the ball flying exactly where you want it:
As soon as you hit the ball, allow your club and body to swing forward.
Maintain the position of your hands and wrists as you swing forward.
For added power, allow the club to swing all the way to your back, with the handle of the club just off your leading shoulder.
The perfect golf swing can make all the difference between the perfect game on the fairway, and a bad day hitting balls out from traps and roughs. With these tips, you can swing along to the tune of the perfect weekend of golf.