Golf Swing

James E Obrien asked:


Ah, the simple golf swing. Only, it’s not so simple. When swinging a golf club, almost every part of the golfer’s body takes part. The forward press in the golf swing involves the legs and that’s just the beginning. The hands, arms, hips, back, shoulders all take part in this most complex exercise.

It is said that of all the great PGA golfers, only Ben Hogan had the perfect golf swing for every club. So, how does the every day golfer wade through the different swing methods to find the golf swing that fits his or her golf game?

There are many different ways. Golf lessons are always a good way to start, but the teaching golf professional must understand your golf game. That includes your handicap, your physical condition and the amount of time you will actually spend practicing your golf swing. His analysis should include watching you driving the golf ball and hitting fairway woods and the complete range of irons. Then, the golf pro should tailor your swing training to your individual skills.

I learned this lesson the hard way. Many years ago, I took some golf lessons. The pro believed, what he thought, was the best golf swing method that encompassed all the biomechanics of the perfect golf swing. Not for me. After a month of lessons, I had lost over 20 yards in distance off the tee and my scores rose by 8 points. I quit my lessons, bought a great little book by written by former PGA golfer Tony Lema and in a few weeks my game was back to normal. Since then, my golf swing instruction has been from golf books, an instructional video or two and golf swing teaching aids. I never had another lesson and even in my sixties I can still break 90.

There are many different swing styles and golf equipment and tips.com is filled with articles and videos filled with instructions on how to swing the golf club. They breakdown the swing to its simplest form and from taking back the club to the release, provide instructions on how to add power, distance and accuracy to every golf shot. We even have a free 118 page e-book filled with all sorts of great information about improving your golf game.

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Alivia

jeremyleibo asked:


I am a high school student and I am trying out for my school’s golf team. I’m worried that my scores may not be good enough for my schools team (appx. 16 handicap), but I need some tips to at least make my SWING look good. Golfers, any tips would be appreciated

Tatum

Sean Cochran asked:


Golf exercises can help you maintain a fixed spine angle in your golf swing. A number of components are required for successful golf shots. No matter if you are on the tee box or hitting a short iron shot to the green a fixed spine angle is necessary. As we all know alterations in your spine angle can easily cause compensations in your swing. Leading to miss-hits and bogies rather than birdies. One of these keys to improving your spine angle lies within golf fitness exercises and training.

Overall, a number of physical components are necessary for the execution of most any golf shot. The reason for this is connected to the requirement of drawing the club through a long range of motion on the correct swing plane. This leaves you with little room for error in either tempo or sequencing of every phase in the swing.

Now, in order to accomplish the requirements of the golf swing the amateur golfer must have certain levels of flexibility, balance, strength, and power. If the body is lacking in any or all of these physical components, execution of the golf swing may be difficult. So in order to provide you with the opportunity to hit your golf shots successfully we can implement golf fitness exercises into your training program to develop these parameters.

A quick review of the golf swing indicates a requirement of maintaining a fixed spine angle as well as additional postural positions. In order for your body to perform these requirements of the golf swing the muscles of your body require certain levels of strength.

Strength relative to the golf swing can be defined as the ability of your muscles to exert the required levels of force to perform the movements within the swing. If your body is lacking in the levels of strength required of the golf swing. The ability to maintain your spine angle and postural positions of the swing will be compromised.

As stated previously the process of developing muscular strength for the golf swing is relatively simple. It consists of utilizing golf specific strength training exercises to develop the required levels of strength to maintain a consistent spine angle in your golf swing.

One such strength exercises I often use with professional golfers for this goal is Bent Knee Marches. This is a simple exercise to perform and is very proficient at developing strength in the hips, abdominals, lower back, and hamstrings. All of which are important muscles in the maintenance of your spine angle.

Begin the exercise lying with your back flat on the floor, knees bent, and feet together. Point your toes upward by pressing the heels into the floor. Elevate your hips off the floor inline with your knees and shoulders.

Slowly lift the left heel off the floor maintaining a bend in the knee and hips elevated. Continue to lift the heel 3-4 inches off the floor, pause for one second, and return to the starting position of the exercise. Repeat the “lift’ with the right heel. Alternate back and forth for 10-15 repetitions.

Keep in mind there are a number of components required in the execution of your golf swing. One of which is a fixed spine angle. And order to maintain a fixed spine angle certain levels of muscular strength are required of your body. Muscular strength for the golf swing can be improved through golf exercises such as the one described above. Keep in mind it is a series of golf exercises within a golf fitness program that can have a positive effect on both your spine angle and golf swing.

Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA Tour regularly working with professional golfers, most notable PGA and Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. To learn more about Sean Cochran and his golf fitness exercises and training programs go to http://www.seancochran.com



Raquel

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Golf swing trainers are available in all sizes and shapes and it is probable that you will find one that suits your requirements and helps in improving the area of the golf swing that needs attention. These trainers can assist you with positioning of the ball, set up, golf ball impact, swing speed, even swing plane, and other basics that will show an improvement in your game as well as your scorecard. These Golf swing trainers let you practice in your own time, at the comfort of your house and thereby save you the trouble of taking separate golf lessons. Also, these trainers are a one time investment and the equipment can be used regularly to keep your game in shape.

The internet is an excellent place to buy golf swing trainer kits. Many websites on the internet offer a diverse range of trainers which you can browse through and locate one that suits you. When you shop online for golf swing trainers, you can compare the prices and products and it is also beneficial as you can shop comfortably while sitting at home.

You may find it rather puzzling to find the perfect golf swing trainer out of the wide range that is offered. The following are some of the golf swing trainers that are currently available in the market and are most likely to come across, a brief description about their working and which section of your golf game they will help improving. But remember, just investing in the most appropriate golf swing trainer will not help your game, but you must dedicate some time for practice, and also continue practicing throughout your golf career.

> A golf impact indicator. It is just a strip that is placed on the face of the golf club. After you hit the ball, the impact indicator shows if you struck the ball in the middle of the club face, which is called the sweet spot. In order to make a good golf swing, you must strike the ball using a club face that is square, which you can check using the golf impact indicator.

> A circular rail called the rail swing trainer outlines the optimum swing plane for your golf swing. You must step inside the circular rail and allow your golf club to trace the rail while you make he swing. This swing trainer will give you an idea of the right swing plane so that you can repeat it in a normal stroke.



Tyler

Catch 22 asked:


What pro has the best golf swing for me to imitate?

Leonel

Leather & Lace the Sinniest© asked:


wow thanks yall I was afraid I would get beat up for this question

Brayan

Peter L asked:


I just signed up for my 2nd set of golf lessons and they have switched up what I have been taught to do. Instead of trying to hit a golf shot with a straight trajectory…my instructor is telling me my bread and butter should be a draw….everything feels different…you guys think this is a good idea? His reasoning is that a straight golf shot is the hardest of all to hit consistently…mixed results so far…what you guys think

Giselle

Jay Bose asked:


Right or wrong, these are some of my thoughts about the basic golf swing.

My goal is to present an easy golf swing at it’s most basic level. I’ll also list some things that I think are myths. Think of this as the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) golf swing.

Learn to crawl here and then you can go for the next level. Are you ready?

Relax! A good Golf Swing Setup is just not that tough! The good news is that you probably have a good athletic golf swing setup and all you need is to brush it up and be more relaxed.

You can can choose from three different Golf Grips. It’s your choice and you should choose the golf grip that feels right for you.

An athletic Golf Stance and golf swing setup is the launching pad for your swing. If you start with a bad stance, you’ll probably follow with a bad back swing, a bad downswing, and a bad follow through. Not to worry though. It’s just not that difficult!

Solid basic Golf Swing Steps or golf swing mechanics lead to an easy golf back swing, down swing, and follow through.

The Golf Back Swing - Don\’t think about your arms. Instead of thinking about my arms and swinging my golf club , I try to think of my back swing as turning my back to the target. I’m just putting the golf club behind my back.

My best advice for your Golf Down Swing, with one exception, is to just let it happen! The down swing and follow through should be the very natural result of everything that precedes it.

Golf Swing Summary - I DO still remember the faulty golf swing mechanics and neurotic golf swing thoughts that result in that less than memorable worm burner shot or that weak 70 yard shot off to the right. Here’s my list of golf swing killers.

What little I know about the golf swing is already on these pages, but I’ll be glad to provide whatever Swing Tip Support I can. I\’m no expert, and everything I\’ve done here is probably incorrect according every golf aficionado on the planet. But then again, if it works, do you really care?

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Kendra

misery_signals12892 asked:


when i hit my shot the ball starts left and hooks what do i do?

Brooke

ILOVEPHYSICS asked:


because the golf swing is a double pendulum system (being chaotic), uniform circular motion formulae cannot be applied. i am doing an assignment on the physics of the golf swing and need to calculate these to eventually work out the total torque and ext impulse of the system. PLEASE HELP!!

Bailey