Grip is the first step in learning how to play any “stick game”. As only our hand creates a connection between our body and the stick/ club. So to learn any game perfectly, we must concentrate primarily on our grip.

Using a proper grip helps in making a strong and more effective connection with the ball which helps in covering great distances as well as in controlling the ball. In golf, not only learning proper grip, but also the coordination of hands with body that is important.

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History of Golf goes back to the 1300s when a game resembling golf was played with a stick and ball. The origin of golf is a great debate between the Scottish and the English. In England, there is a stained glass window in the Gloucester Cathedral of a man resembling a golfer. This is what the English claim to be their undeniable proof that golfing is a sport that they invented. On the other hand, the Scottish believe that the game of golf was their finding because of the rich history of golf they have contributed.

The History of Golf states that in 1457, golf was banned in Scotland because it was said to interfere with archery practice. King James IV was the ruler at that time and was part of the conspiracy to ban the sport in 1491. Just ten short years later, he became a loyal player of the game. In 1651, other heads of Scotland gave their royal consent for the game to be played freely throughout the region.

By the early 1700s , Clubs and organizations began to form. The world’s oldest golf club is the Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh. It was formed in 1735. Others include the Edinburgh Golfing Society and the Gentlemen Golfers of Edinburgh. These organizations were the first to set rules and regulations for this most prestigious game.

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Use Hand Rotation For A Longer Drive

As a golfer, you should know that one of the most important stages of the drive is the impact. So it’s quite strange that many golfers just completely forget what to do with their forearms and their hands at impact. If this sounds like it might be you, then read on as we’ll show you some important tips to remember.

It may be that you’ve heard people talk about the wrist break but were never really sure what it meant, so you didn’t enquire further. Or maybe you’re one of those golfers who think their swing is perfect and doesn’t need to listen. Yes, we all know a golfer like that, don’t we! The wrist break is where you flip your wrist when you make contact with the ball. It can often be compared to casting a fishing rod, it’s that type of whip of the wrists. This is something you really have to avoid doing yourself.

The easiest way to try this is to put a watch on your wrist, so you can properly see the movement of your wrist through the entire action. On your downswing and very near impact, the face of the watch should be pointing directly towards where you want the ball to go. After impact, the face should be pointing down towards the ground. This is the complete flip rotation.

It is important to get this hand rotation correct, as it makes a dramatic effect on your swing and whether the ball actually goes in the direction you want!

Avoid Collapsing Your Knees

This is another common problem that effects many golfers. When you are on your backswing, you must try to not let your left knee collapse towards the right knee. The consequences of this means your shoulder will drop and cause you to overturn your hips on the downswing and at the point of impact. A quick way to practise this, is to try and hold something between your legs whilst practising your swing. It mustn’t fall to the floor or you have a problem!

Don’t Pause For Too Long On Your Golf Swing

The last tip we’ll deal with here is the pause at the top of the backswing. You’ll see many people have a two step approach to this. They bring the club up to the top of the backswing and then pause for a second or two before driving down to hit the ball. Other will have no pause at all; they just swing too quickly and lose their rhythm completely when it comes to impact. So it is important to get the balance right.

You should have a slight pause but not for too long. It should be one smooth complete technique, which of course will take some practice to get right. The important thing is to remember to not pause for too long because your rhythm just won’t be there and you may not as well have a backswing at all.

So, hopefully these small but vital golf swing tips will help you on your quest for that elusive perfect golf swing!

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If you are playing on a course that you aren’t familiar with, then you’ll probably find it tricky to gauge the distances to the flag. But there is a new gadget that have been introduced that might be able to help you. It’s called the Bushnell Golf Scope that tells you the distance to an object between 50-200 yards away, which of course makes it ideal for golfers looking to improve their game. Once you use the Bushnell Golf Scope to determine the distance to the flag, you can then choose the correct club for the shot.

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There are many golf swing tips that you can follow to help improve your game. But the truth is, the fundamentals of the game never change. So always try and concentrate on the most important aspects, which including driving the ball, pitching onto the green and your putting. Once you get a good feel of these aspects, you can the try to improve each one in turn.

So Lets Start With Driving The Ball

The most important part of the drive, is to work on your back swing. It is important to try and keep the body in the same upright position, almost stiff in appearance. This helps to keep your alignment and to make sure you contact the ball in the way you want. On the downswing, try not to move the body, just keep the same position. Also, try to loosen your shoulders and not be too tense. This will prevent you from hooking the ball. Continue Reading

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