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I’ve had a flair for the game of golf since my father took me out to the local public course at age 6. Although I wasn’t immediately allowed to join the adult pairings for a casual round, the golf course staff took me under their wing, allowing me to help clean the golf carts and eat lunch inside the clubhouse. I began to take the game seriously soon after that as I realized by some fluke of biology that I had a perfect swing.
You could have taken my swing along with that of “Slammin’” Sammy Snead’s and created an exact composite. I went on to win numerous amateur titles and even thought about joining the PGA someday. Then life got in the way and my interests turned toward engineering. I never forgot the proper way to swing a golf club, but when I pick up an iron these days it takes a while to shake off the rust.
Putting the Golf Ball in the Hole Part 2
Here is more golf tips on putting the ball. The golf stroke with the putter is shorter and more compact than the fairway shots . You have your feet closer together, and the knees are bent more. You do not rotate your body, actually you want to move as little as possible to get the job done.
You want to keep your wrists quite, no movement, the elbows still, and do not squeeze the putter grip, just relax a little. On this golf shot you form a triangle with your arms, or a diamond shape for you ladies, from under your chin. As you swing the golf clubs back and forth on your practice swing keep the same diamond shape through out the stoke. Swing the whole thing, hands, arms, elbows as one unit. You use your shoulders as the pivot point. It should look like a pendulum swinging, steady and smooth and the same pace all the way through.
come back later for more putting 101
Emotions on the Golf Course part 1
How do you react when you miss a short putt, or three putt from twelve feet. Do you get angry at yourself? What happens after you miss hit on the fairway, a simple 60 foot chip shot, and you leave the golf ball 20 feet short. Do you beat the ground with those new Nike golf clubs and then step up and chip again only to scald the ball off the back side of the green. And then double boogie the next two holes because you can not clear your head of the bad golf shots you just made.
How you react to bad shots influences your next shots, you have to forget the bad ones until practice time, now it is time to get in control. If you react cool after a bad hit on the golf ball it will certainly help you to hit the next shot with composure and not turn this into a triple boogie. To control your performance you have to be in control of your thoughts and emotions. How you react to the bad miscues everyone makes can make the difference between a quick recovery and the wheels falling off. Controlling emotions is part of learning how to play golf for fun and enjoyment.
continues later emotions 101
Emotions on the Golf Course part 3
If you are angry on the golf course it can cause problems and ruin the enjoyment of the game. Anger changes your whole game and you rush your shots, and you rush your swing, heck you even rush when you walk. Sometimes POP (pissed off Power) with your new Nike golf clubs, you know, the big square one, will get you a long straight tee shot. But usually it will get you a short worm burner or worse yet, out of bounds. Calming down is essentual to your next shot. That is not how to drive a golf ball consistently where you want it to go.
If you walk slower and think calm down you will be better for it. When you reach your golf ball take your time on the shot. Take a long look at all the options and slowly pull out the golf club. Then take extra practice swings and a couple of deep breathes. Get your positive focus going and make the best stoke of the day. Now you are back on track.
Pay attention to what you tell yourself after a bad shot, negativity feeds off of it self. Eliminate the negative to yourself, yes it was a bad shot and it is ok to say that but then move on with, you are better than that, the next golf shot or putt will be better than that one. Be your own coach and talk positive, after all it is just golf, enjoy the game.