How To Build A Solid Foundation For Beginner Golfers

Golf is an amazing game and beginner golfers choose this game for ample reasons like spending quality time with friends and family, having fun in the outdoors and much more. This sport can be played for the entire life. No matter what is the reason everyone needs to start somewhere and this golfing guide can work as a solid foundation for the beginners.

To get a solid start here are some tips:

∙        Practice: Golf is not a sport which can be learned by reading the books or playing the video. You have to know the techniques and apply them each time. You definitely need someone who can guide you about the game. If you have a coach or mentor then it is much better. 

∙        The grip: To hit the ball perfectly you should have a strong and proper grip. There are several variations when it comes to making a grip like, interlocking, overlapping, etc. You must determine which the best for your swing is. The pressure of the grip is equally important.  The pressure should not be too much or too less, it should be like squeezing some cream from a tube so it can come on the top. It will take some time to get a perfect grip. 

∙        Posture:  Have you ever seen a basketball player guarding an opponent. Similarly, your posture should be like that. The knees should be bent slightly and torso must be slightly forward. Then bend at the hips keeping your back straight. Your arms should hang naturally. When it comes to set up your hips, knees and shoulders must be parallel to the ball line and your feet should be shoulder width apart. Your shoulder should be tilted slightly and your back shoulder should be lower than your front shoulder.

∙        Things to focus on:  When your swing and posture feels comfortable you need to focus on some points. Before you take a shot practice a swing. The practice swing should replicate exactly how you want to hit the upcoming chip shot. Now you must aim to brush the grass. As you make a chip shot brush the grass under the golf ball. As you do this the golf ball will rise in the air and then move forward. Don’t try to help the ball up in the air as this is an incorrect thing to do. It leads to miss hits. You should aim to strike slightly lower on the golf ball. Keep the club head lower on the ground. Just allow the loft on the golf club to help the ball rise in the air.

∙        Driver: There is so much additional equipment and various clubs that choosing a driver becomes difficult. Driver shafts are made in three varieties where steel is the most common one. It is heavy and leads to cover shorter distances. It is one of the best driver for beginners as it is resistant and effortless to maintain. You can also select a shaft made of graphite because it will make the ball fly as it is lightweight. However, it is not as the steel. Steel is the most forgiving driver that can help you enhance your skills further. 

∙      Practice pitch shots:  Short game skills are said to be imperative when it comes to scoring. When you begin with pitch shots begin with sweeping your club head back with your arms and then rotate your hips back to 20 degrees. Hinge your main wrist up when you do a backswing. You can turn your shoulders halfway back because the front shoulder should be pointing towards the ball. Let the arms and hands begin with club down rotating your hips.

Conclusion:

Well, this is just the Beginner Guide for golfers who are seeking to move forward in this game. You can definitely do more experiments and follow your coach well to make your moves better. Be patient and you can soon be a pro with dedication and learning. 

Good luck!