subject: Curing Those Annoying Quirks That Are Letting Your Golf Game Down [print this page] Golf can be an enjoyable sport or pastime if you are playing well and making those shots but sometimes even the pros can have a bad day at the office and struggle to sink the shorter putts or overshoot the ball straight into the waiting bunker. There are a lot of ways a golf shot can go wrong, whether it is the ball going off to a strange angle or the ball not going far enough or too far if you've really given the ball some welly!
When starting out at golf you may find that there are a lot of issues that can arise because you are doing something wrong such as an incorrect stance or grip of the club. This is why many golfers will choose to get professional tuition once they have decided they enjoy playing golf and want to become better at the sport. A tutor will be a former or current golfer who has taken to teaching others the correct way to play and help them develop as golfers, if you find you are having difficulties mastering some shot types then there are specific drills and practices that can help you cure these problems and get used to the correct way to hit the ball.
Of course getting tuition is all personal and if you find you want to try yourself to correct any problems you may be experiencing then that may even be more of a rewarding experience. Here are just a few examples of shot quirks that can blight a golfer's game and how you can introduce new practices and methods to cure your problems:
Ball doesn't get enough loft/Flies low This is often referred to as topping the ball' as your club is hitting the ball higher up which doesn't allow the ball to fly upwards. Topping is often caused by a club that is too high or short for the player. Try holding your club near the end of the club and keep your knees bent during the swing.
The Ball goes too high and not far enough This is the exact opposite of topping' the ball, your club will be hitting the ball with too great an angle and this is normally done by golfers rotating their wrists during their swing, this causes the club face to open and hit the ball higher in the air but not as far. This is a good shot to use when in the bunker or needing to get over obstacles but in general you may want to make sure your wrists are locked and don't rotate during your shots.
There are many other shot problems that can occur but you certainly aren't the only one and you will not have to worry about fixing these problems as with practice you'll get used to the proper way to stand, swing and hit the ball, before you know it the proper golf motions will have become second nature to you.
There are many ways to track how your golf game is progressing such as golf handicap software that can chart your progress and make sure you protect your clubs and yourself during any games of golf with comprehensive golf insurance too.
Curing Those Annoying Quirks That Are Letting Your Golf Game Down
