subject: The Importance Of Balance And The Right Putter On The Golf Course [print this page] What is the most popular sport in the United States? When it comes to watching sports, it's NFL football by a landslide. However, when it comes to playing sports, it's golf. Most people work hard during the week and enjoy unwinding and relieving stress during a Saturday or Sunday morning. There is no better way to do this than by playing 9 or 18 holes of golf. This is especially true if you're playing with people that you enjoy spending time with. Some people play golf for fun and others play it competitively, but like with most sports, the best way to approach the game is with a healthy balance. If you're too wrapped up in the competitive aspect you're not going to have much fun. Your golfing partners are also going to feel animosity toward you. On the other hand, if you don't treat the game seriously at all your golfing partners will not want to play with you. If they wanted to drink beer and joke around they would have gone to a sports bar, not the golf course.
Finding the right balance between competition and fun in golf is not as difficult as it sounds. The key is to only compete against yourself. This might take time, but you will eventually get there. Once you establish this goal you will not only play better and enjoy the game more, but you will also become more likeable. But how do you get better at golf?
Most people think the key to getting better at golf is by taking golf lessons and going to the driving range. Golf lessons can be beneficial for some, but if everyone swung the same way as the instructor we would all be robots out there. Wouldn't you prefer to be unique? Look at any sport and athletes have their own swings and shots. To a lesser degree, this is also the case with putting. Using your putter correctly has more to do with fluidity and reading the greens than the form of your swing. More importantly, your putter is what will ultimately lead you to success on the golf course.
Since the putter is so important, be sure to shop wisely. Do not listen to family and friends about what the best putter is. The best putter is not the one that costs the most, but the one that you are most comfortable with. In most cases, you will know once you pick it up. There is something about a putter that is very personal. Once you grab one that feels as though it's an extension of your body, buy it. You will be pleased with the results.
