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Beginners Golf Swing Tips For Better Scoring

When you first learn how to play the game of golf it can be quite frustrating. Just getting the ball air borne can be a challenge, never mind trying to hit the fairway or the greens. The best way to start is to learn about the basic mechanics and then spend time on the range first before you play your first round.

It is best to not try to learn the swing on the course because you need the feedback that you can only get on the range by hitting many balls in order to get better. The course is where you test your skills and the range and practice greens are where you actually improve your overall game in order to shoot lower scores on the course.

The first step to learning the golf swing is to first learn how to hold the club. There are several grips you can use but the best one to use is probably the interlocking grip where the small finger of the right hand locks with the index finger of the left hand (for right handed players). This kind of grip creates the most leverage and will help you to develop a swing that generates maximum power and club head speed.

The next step is to learn the stance. Do not slouch over too much and try to keep the back and spine straight with a slight tilt of the hips. The width of your stance will vary by club and should be around shoulder width for the driver and decrease as the clubs get shorter. Do not stand with an extra wide stance because this will create a swing plane that is too shallow and you will not make optimal contact with the ball and will thus lose distance.

The ball position should be at the center of your stance for the wedge and moves more to the left as the clubs get longer with the ball across your left foot for the driver. The tee height for the driver is important and you should be able to see half the golf ball above the top of the driver when teeing up. This will ensure that you hit the ball in an upward motion that produces the best ball flight and contact.

The backswing should be initiated with the left hand going back in one piece as far as possible. Keep both feet on the ground at the top of the backswing with the knees slightly flexed. Also try to be aware of the club head path during your swing and strive for an inside to out club path which promotes straight shots. Go back at a comfortable pace, not too slow or too fast.

The downswing should also be initiated with the left hand pulling the club through the hitting zone. Avoid trying to see the ball too early and coming out of the swing before it is complete otherwise this will result in slice shots. Let the momentum of the downswing and follow through bring your head up to a full and balanced finish. Keeping the swing simple is often the best way to go. The 'Simple Golf System' can help you learn an effective way to play the game so you can have greater consistency that results in lower scoring. Click here to learn more.