The Bad Golf Swing!
We all can’t be pros, but we can avoid making simple mistakes. If you have a bad golf swing, it may not be because you’re a bad golfer! Here are some simple things to keep in mind that may help you avoid a bad golf swing.
Don’t Underestimate The Set-up
The main ingredient in most bad golf swings is not the swing itself; it’s actually a lousy set-up. The address is considered by some golfers to be more important than the actual swing.
The biggest mistake golfers make with their set-ups is that they just don’t pay enough attention to them. This is the kiss of death! If you just run out there and start whacking at the ball, it doesn’t matter how good your swing technique is. Your poor set-up will ruin it for you.
The key is consistency. Your set-up should be EXACTLY THE SAME each time! You should painstakingly look at that set-up and get it spot-on perfect each time.
Some people love gazing at themselves in mirror, and others cringe when they see the bulges popping out here and there; for golfers, I recommend getting over your vanity or shame and checking out your set-up in the mirror. The important thing is that you find the set-up that’s most suitable for you and stick with it!
Bad Posture Is A Killer
Another easy thing that’s often overlooked is posture. Your back should be straight, chin up and eyes forward. You are guaranteed a bad golf swing if you are hunched over the ball, with your head to the ground.
Posture and balance are two things that a little practice can help. It may seem silly, but you should get yourself into good habits. If you practice keeping your back straight and chin up, you’ll get that perfect posture in your muscle memory and you won’t have to worry about it anymore. For more info see http://www.getgoodatgolf.com/swing/
The Dreaded Chicken Wing
Save the chicken wings for when the game is over! While a basket of chicken wings is a nice after-game snack (that you will work off exercising later, OF COURSE!), they are not recommended while you are taking a swing.
A “chicken wing” means that you are letting your arm and wrist go limp right at the most important part of the swing – when you hit the putter. When this happens, the golfer’s arm flies up in the air, and hence it is called a chicken wing. When you do this, you lose all the power in your swing.
To avoid the chicken wing, you must keep your grip tight and your arms extended. You may have a tendency to fold them up, and that’s a big no-no. You might also be doing this because you’re standing too close to the ball. If so, move back a little and see if it feels better.
Go Ahead And Swing It Through
You wind up your body like a tightly twisted coil and let it swing back, releasing all that stored up energy and pounding the ball with it… then, your body stops like a car screeching to a halt, the ball sputters a few feet and your friends say “Good shot,” and try to smile. You stopped too soon!
It may seem like the shot’s over, done and finished, so you can put that club down; but actually, it’s better to swing it on through. The golf swing is a natural motion and you should let it go to its natural stopping point. Swing through the ball instead of stopping short. This will give you more distance and keep you from wasting all that stored energy.
Not everybody can be Tiger Woods. In fact, only he can! But, no matter what your golf ability is, you can always have fun and enjoy yourself. A bad golf swing can ruin your whole day. Keep these things in mind when you’re out there playing, and you’ll be that much closer to golfing greatness!
Amanda Fain
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Golf swing?I just started golfing. I have good form and when I drive the ball it gets the distance, but it always hooks to the right. are there any little adjustments in a golf swing that can help hit it straight?
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could be your grip……if you are right handed, try turning your left hand so the back of your hand is facing up
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hey i've been playing 9 years and im 12 and i've always love the game of golf. And you have the slice. I would say your left arm should be straight and is your power, your right arm is your aim and your elbow should be close to your body, the only time your right elbow is not close to your body is at the top of the backswing. Vijay Signh gets a towel and puts it under his right armpit so if he swings and the towel doesn't drop thats a good swing. If that didn't help try to widen you legs more, flex your knees a little, and stick your butt out more this will give you more control. When you come down on your back swing your club should be sweeping the ground like your dusting your house . Make sure the face of the club is completely straight when you get impact with the golf ball and it will go straight. Swing 80% of your power go over that and ball will be going everywhere. Good Luck! Happy Golfing
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9 years of playing golf and loving the game
ive been playin for years and i have the same exact problem, however instead of trying to fix it I use it to my advantage. Play the hook the right way and it could work just as well.
Aim the ball slightly more to the left when you hit, at first it will feel unnatural but once you see how your ball moves it will make sense. Plus on doglegs right you will have a natural curve that will really help.
I play my hook well but when I want to hit straight I drive with a 4 iron instead of a driver. You get less distance but you get the desired accuracy. I play every week and my average is around 79. You cant argue with results
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It could be the way you hold the club at address. Turn the club in your hand or try to come through with your hands a little earlier than you do already. Another thing to try would be rotating your body more in the follow through or rotating your hands through even
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no, dont move ur left hand if u are right handed, move ur right hand, basically twist ur right hand so ur palm is facing up when u grip the club, it works every time!!!! during ur backswing sweep the club along the grond as far back as u can, then come back on the same plain and u will get more height on ur ball, thereffore, more distance!!!! and straight!!!
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