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To become a golfer, you must master the building blocks of your swing. How do you hold on to the club so that you can give the ball a good whack? After you have a good grip, how do you align yourself to the target so that the ball goes somewhere near where you aimed? What should your posture look like? How much knee flex should you have, and where in the world should the ball be placed in your stance? Should you look at the ball or somewhere near the sun? This section has the answers.
For natural left-handers, perfecting the golf swing can be tricky. In the past, not many clubs were designed for the lefty, and most course designs put lefthanded golfers at a disadvantage. As a result, many lefties were taught to play right-handed. Today, however, technology has advanced to the point where lefties have little trouble finding clubs.
Whether you swing left-handed or right-handed, it basically all comes down to which side has the stronger, most natural-feeling swing. To find out what works best for you, try swinging the club like a baseball bat from each side (keeping a safe distance from all breakable objects and small children). The muscles used in swinging a bat are similar to those used in a golf swing. Which reminds me of what Sam Snead said when a baseball slugger told him that hitting a baseball was harder than playing golf. "Maybe," said Sam, "but I have to play my foul balls."
Of course, you may have trouble hitting straight shots on the golf course. If so, you can always blame the equipment. That's what I do.
