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Fore Score and Many Holes Ago … General Tips to Improve your Golf Game

Unless you are a pro golfer playing the PGA circuit, chances are you are looking for ways to improve your golf game. In a sport where less is more, you continuously strive to hit harder, further, and with more accuracy. You constantly want to improve your game. Here are some pointers that might help get you started.

Watch how you hold your club. Holding the club too tightly means that you will lose power and distance. You want to hold it firmly so you do not fling it at the crowd, but not too tight. It needs to be loose enough to have good tempo and a smooth swing. If it is wet or slippery, do not forget to use a towel to dry your club and hands so that you can get a better grip. You can also consider getting a pair of gloves that will help you to handle the grip better.

Watch your left arm. If your arm is too rigid it will cause you to pull down on the handle, slowing the club's speed and leading to an open face on impact. If you want to generate more club head speed and distance, then slightly flex your left arm. Watch your stance and swing as well – trying to flex too much may throw you off balance and create an inaccurate swing as well.

Keep your head up to be able to allow yourself to swing freely and powerfully. You should be able to fit your fist between your chin and your chest. As with many sports, you have to keep your eye where you want the ball to go. The rest of your body will then follow through.

Keep your movements flowing. When you are hitting the ball, the swing should not lose moment once you have made impact, but should follow through. Stopping the swing too short after impact will cause you to hack the ball and increase your chance of slicing.

Eat before you leave the house – and make it something good. You need a complex carbohydrate and a good protein source to ensure you the best energy for the entire game. Skipping a meal beforehand or eating junk food will not help get you through the game. Try cereal and eggs and fruit for breakfast, or a turkey sandwich on whole wheat with lettuce and fruit on the side for lunch. Avoid sugary foods that will cause you to feel tired sooner, as well as greasy ones that may give you indigestion on the course.

Always warm up before you start your game. Do some light cardio and plenty of stretching. A few practice swings to get your body used to the motion will not hurt either. This will help get the blood flowing throughout your body and loosen your muscles. Not only will this help prevent injury, but it can improve your game as well.

Stay hydrated! Drink water before you leave for the course. This will help you digest your food and keep you hydrated. Remember that even on a cool day it is possible to become dehydrated. Dehydrations can cause loss of energy and focus as well fatigue during the game. Drink as much as possible before you go and carry water with you.

This is worth mentioning again – stretch, stretch, stretch! Do not wait until you can barely move before deciding to move your muscles. Doing stretches in between shots, particularly of the back and shoulders, will not only keep you more comfortable, but will also help to improve your swing later on in the course.

Keep your energy up with snacks. Not a bag of chips and can of coke either – make it healthy. Dried fruit or nutrition bars are great for this. It will help fill in any nutrient gaps from the energy you are burning throughout the round.

Lastly, do your homework. No one becomes a pro overnight. It takes work and dedication. Study the game so that you know all of the ins and outs. Consider working with a trainer that can give you advice on areas that you need improving. Talk with buddies at the clubhouse about techniques that they use. Most of all have fun!

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