by Jones Harington

When you want to swing the golf club better, you need to find tips that fit with what you are trying to do. If you slice the ball, you don't want tips about how to fade the golf ball or swing like Tiger Woods does currently. This won't help you much. Just like, if you are a beginner, you don't want advanced tips meant for someone with a low handicap.

Getting the right tips for your golf swing will make a huge difference, if you know how to use them. There are many tips online, in books, and all over the golf magazines, but if you just pick up any magazine or browse any site for tips, you might not find the ones that are right for you. Below are three golf tips to help you and whom they work best for.

1. The Christmas Tree Effect

This tip fits with every golfer and helps with those that are beginners or even those with a mid to low handicap. If you look at the shape of a Christmas tree, it starts very wide at the bottom and gets smaller and smaller towards the top. Now, if we split it in half with a line down the middle we will have the diagram we are looking for.

The middle line is a perfectly straight shot, the right side is a fade/slice, and the left side is a draw/hook, assuming you are a right-handed golfer. For a lefty, just switch it around and you will be set. The goal is to climb up the Christmas tree to the top. This is how professional golfers get to where their missed shots are very small misses instead of hooks or slices out of bounds.

You may be right at the base of the tree, somewhere in the middle, or even close to the top. It doesn't matter you skill level to use this diagram. The basic teaching concept is to take someone that slices the ball and teach them how to hook the ball. When they learn to hit a huge hook, then can start working on lessening that hook until they start fading the ball regularly. The opposite will work for those that hook the ball.

You will go back and forth up the tree until you can hit a draw or fade, but the large slice or hook becomes less and less normal for you. This is how a player can cure their slice or get rid of a duck hook.

2. Toe wins the Race

When you look at the club head, you will notice it has a heel and a toe. If you slice the golf ball, it is because the face is open at impact. A slice describes the curve of the ball and if you just hit the ball straight to the right (for a right-handed player), then you are pushing the ball. That is completely different.

However, if you hit the ball straight at the beginning and it curves to the right, then you slice the golf ball. To fix this, you need to think about the toe of the club head getting to the ball before the heel gets there. This will help you to close the face at impact and will allow you to hit the ball straighter.

3. Back to the Target as Long as Possible

This tip is for the golfer that pulls the ball or even hooks the ball. Most golfers get to this point after they fix their slice or during the process. Pulling the golf ball is usually caused by the front shoulder opening too soon. This can be fixed by keeping your back to the target as long as possible. You can actually use this as a swing thought on the golf course.

Getting the best tips for your golf swing may seem difficult, and the last thing you want to do is try everything found in every magazine, book, or online. This will just cause confusion. In addition, you should know there is no such thing as a "Quick Fix" in golf. You will need to put in the work, practice with new drills, and work with the tips you choose before you see lasting results.

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By Subhajit P. Roul 

Golf is actually a fun and rewarding sport, with many health benefits. Golf is something everyone can learn. This article can help you to improve your golf game in several different ways.

Before your shot, stand back and study where you're going to send the ball. At this time, you also need to factor in the wind and other conditions. Taking this extra time to think about your swing will significantly increase accuracy. Moving forward to hit the ball, you will have more control over where you want the ball to go.

It is imperative that you find a set you are comfortable with to play the game. Remember, people a hundred years ago were playing with wooden clubs. So, why is it that people need the fancy titanium clubs?

Keep proper alignment with your feet. This will help you improve your swing. You want to line up your feet perpendicular to the direction you want the ball to travel. You can check that you are doing this correctly by putting the club parallel to your toes; the tip of the club will be pointing towards the ball's potential path.

Stand in the proper position in order to make your golf game better. You have a better chance to get maximum distance if you maintain a consistent body position with your swing. Slouching during your shot will ensure that your ball doesn't go very far at all.

If you find a sand trap, think about the next golfer. Try to take some time to rake up the area that you took the swing at. When you leave your prints behind for other golfers, they can become agitated. Things like your foot prints or club divots shouldn't be there after you leave. Once you help your ball escape the bunker, grab the rake to smooth the affected area so the next victim has the same fair chance of their escape.

Consult a professional if you're thinking about buying new golf clubs. This is crucial since you need to know what clubs work best for you and so you can get information on the latest clubs.

Concentrate on your swing speed if you have to contend with a long putt. Aim for a target near the hole, rather than aiming directly at it. This will help you to moderate the speed and direction of your putt, preventing a painful overshot or too short of a shot.

Make sure that your entire party keeps track of whose ball is whose by reading off the number and brand name found on each ball. This way, when two balls are hit near each other, you can make sure that you hit the correct ball and avoid unnecessary penalty shots.

To help swing a golf club properly, you need to have a good grip. If you have a correct grip, you will be able to hit every kind of shot. It is important to grip with your glove-hand correctly so that you can make better shots.

In the morning grass is generally still damp, so if your preference is to play a round of golf then, don't wear golf shoes that are sneaker styled. Although there are certain waterproof brands, most golf shoes of this type will get soaked when the grass is wet.

Spice up your next round with the guys by putting a little reward on the line. For example, you can have the losers buy lunch or drinks for the winner. Even if you do not put up a high-value prize, the motivation of an added prize may be enough to give an edge to the game.

Regardless of whether you are in a rush to make your tee time, try to squeeze in a few shots at the range before heading to the first tee. By adopting this strategy, you can get warmed-up and dialed-in before beginning the front-nine.

A simple toe-wiggling exercise can reveal potential faults in a golfing stance. Try to take a swing, if you are having difficulty wiggling your toes while doing so, then you are leaning in too far in favor of the ball. Lean back until your feet are loose to ensure you have the correct posture.

Get golf shoes with some extra width to ensure that your feet don't get sore as they swell after a round of walking. If you buy golf shoes that fit you perfectly in the store, you may be very sorry and very uncomfortable by the end of your golf game!

If possible, when trying to improve your golf game, play with golfers who are experienced so you can pick up on their techniques. A golfing buddy or peer can be an improvement for your game on several different levels. You don't have to contact a pro to get help from a player better than you. If you take careful note of their style, you may find inspiration and motivation for your own game.

The benefits of golf cover both the mind and body, and the fundamentals of golfing are quite simple. You now know the basics of golfing and should start playing.